<html><body><span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:#000000; font-size:12pt;"><div><span class="mceItemHidden">Sounds like it would be difficult for a third party custody case if the child is no longer being cared for by them. Hopefully, 10 yo has spoken with others about detrimental environment and maybe CPS too. While I do family law, this sounds like more of a case for Susan Carroll's office down the street from me here in West Seattle. </span></div><div><br></div><div><img id="sigimg0" title="signature image" src="cid:sigimg0@ffb51de6cb1240e6b8dd876b18d595fb" border="0" alt=""></div><div><br><br></div><span class="mceItemHidden">
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Subject: Re: [<span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBAPT</span>] off topic referral requested</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden">
From: Allen <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Draher</span> <<a href="mailto:allen@draherlaw.com">allen@draherlaw.com</a>></span><br><span class="mceItemHidden">
Date: Wed, July 22, 2020 2:03 pm</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden">
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</span></style>   <div class="WordSection1"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span class="mceItemHidden">No Michael, she has been bouncing between her natural mother and grandmother .  Living with Father who reportedly beats her…. Allen</span><o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span></o:p></div> <div> <div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span class="mceItemHidden">From:</span></b><span class="mceItemHidden"> <a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> </span><b><span class="mceItemHidden">On Behalf Of </span></b><span class="mceItemHidden"><a href="mailto:michael@westseattleattorney.com">michael@westseattleattorney.com</a></span><br> <b><span class="mceItemHidden">Sent:</span></b><span class="mceItemHidden"> Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:42 PM</span><br> <b><span class="mceItemHidden">To:</span></b><span class="mceItemHidden"> <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBA</span> Probate &amp; Trust <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Listserv</span> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>></span><br> <b><span class="mceItemHidden">Subject:</span></b><span class="mceItemHidden"> Re: [<span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBAPT</span>] off topic referral requested</span><o:p></o:p></div> </div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span></o:p></div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">Hi Allen:</span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">So is ten year old still with PC?</span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">Mike</span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><img   width="500" height="100" style="width:5.2083in;height:1.0416in" id="sigimg0" src="cid:image001.png@01D66030.CE5DD180" wbeuser="michael@westseattleattorney.com"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><o:p><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span></o:p></span></div> </div> <blockquote style="border:none;border-left:solid blue 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt" id="replyBlockquote"> <div id="wmQuoteWrapper"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">-------- Original Message --------</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> Subject: [<span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBAPT</span>] off topic referral requested</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> From: Allen <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Draher</span> <</span><a target="_blank" href="mailto:allen@draherlaw.com"><span class="mceItemHidden">allen@draherlaw.com</span></a><span class="mceItemHidden">></span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> Date: Wed, July 22, 2020 1:12 pm</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> To: <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBA</span> Probate & Trust <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">Listserv</span> <</span><a target="_blank" href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com"><span class="mceItemHidden">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</span></a><span class="mceItemHidden">></span><o:p></o:p></span></div> <div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">Sorry this is “off topic,” but I don’t know where else to turn.  Long time client called and ask for a referral for a family law matter.  His son and daughter-in-law (potential clients) have been caring for daughter-in-law’s sister’s child (now a ten year old girl).  Natural Mother has history of drug addition and father was in prison, etc…. Natural parents are now denying any contact with Potential Clients and there is some sort of a meeting tomorrow involving CPS.  Any suggestions for representation appreciated.  Potential clients are financially able to pay.  Thanks,  Allen  </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">LAW OFFICE OF ALLEN <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">DRAHER</span>, <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">PLLC</span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">9108 Fauntleroy Way SW</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">Seattle, WA 98136</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">206-484-8212</span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> <div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> </div> <div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"> </span></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><span class="mceItemHidden">***Disclaimer: Please note that <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">RPPT</span> <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">listserv</span> participation is not restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and others.***</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> _______________________________________________</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden"> <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">WSBAPT</span> mailing list</span><br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com"><span class="mceItemHidden">WSBAPT@lists.wsbarppt.com</span></a><br> <a target="_blank" href="http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbapt"><span class="mceItemHidden">http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/wsbapt</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div> </div> </blockquote> </div>   <hr><span class="mceItemHidden">***Disclaimer: Please note that <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">RPPT</span> <span class="mceItemHiddenSpellWord">listserv</span> participation is not restricted to practicing attorneys and may include non-practicing attorneys, law students, professionals working in related fields, and others.***</span><br><span class="mceItemHidden">
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