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Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe, Family Law Attorney in Everett, Washington

Brewe Layman PS

Everett, WA

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Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe is an attorney based in Everett, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Brewe Layman PS.

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Everett, WASHINGTON
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attorney
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Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Everett, WASHINGTON.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Seattle) (2014).

About Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe: Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe is an attorney based in Everett, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Brewe Layman PS.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

Kenneth concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Everett, Washington

Kenneth takes family law matters in Everett, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe — Attorney of Washington family law experience

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe is an attorney based in Everett, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Brewe Layman PS.

Ken is the founder of Brewe Layman and has been in private practice since 1979. Ken focuses his practice on complex domestic matters, cohabitation (meretricious) disputes, injury claims and civil litigation. He also advises clients regularly on business and estate planning matters and frequently drafts/reviews various sorts of marital agreements. Ken also provides private family law mediation services on a regular basis. He has earned an AV rating (very high to preeminent legal ability rating, and very high ethical rating) from Martindale-Hubbell®. Since 2001, Ken has been annually selected as a Super Lawyer® by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. In 2015, Ken was named a Washington Top 100 Super Lawyer®. He was also selected as a Best Lawyers® in family law annually since 2012 and named Lawyer of the Year for Seattle Family Law in 2014. Ken has also been annually selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (Washington) in the area of family law by The National Trial Lawyers since 2008, a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer (Washington) by the American Society of Legal Advocates since 2013 and a Top 100 Lawyer by The National Advocates since 2015. Ken is a frequent speaker at CLE seminars for attorneys in Washington State and author of updates for several chapters of the Washington Practice on family law topics. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).

How Kenneth handles family law matters

Ken is the founder of Brewe Layman and has been in private practice since 1979. Ken focuses his practice on complex domestic matters, cohabitation (meretricious) disputes, injury claims and civil litigation. He also advises clients regularly on business and estate planning matters and frequently drafts/reviews various sorts of marital agreements. Ken also provides private family law mediation…

Who Kenneth represents

Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Everett and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Puget Sound

    J.D. · 1979

  • University of Washington

    BA · 1976

Jurisdictions

Kenneth's state bar admissions

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

Kenneth studied at J.D. in University of Puget Sound and BA in University of Washington.

Law school and academic background

Kenneth completed J.D. in University of Puget Sound and BA in University of Washington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

Kenneth has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Seattle)

    2014

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Seattle) (2014). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Locations

Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe's office in Everett

Kenneth's primary office is at 3525 Colby Avenue, Suite 333, Everett, Washington, 98201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Brewe Layman PS

3525 Colby Avenue, Suite 333

Everett, Washington 98201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Everett, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kenneth

Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kenneth E. "Ken" Brewe

  • How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?

    Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Everett?

    Kenneth is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kenneth will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kenneth?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kenneth accepting new family law clients right now?

    Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Everett, Seattle and Spokane in Washington

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