Vancouver Surrogacy & IVF Attorneys
Assisting Parents & Birth Mothers in Washington
Surrogates offers potential parents the opportunity to expand their family when they are otherwise unable to do so. Due to advances in medicine and science, surrogacy has become more common and more accessible to families and birth mothers throughout the country. Despite the rise in births through surrogacy, laws in Washington State have not been able to keep up. This is why it is vital to thoroughly define the responsibilities of both the future parents and the surrogate mother with comprehensive surrogacy contracts.
Our Vancouver surrogacy lawyers at Pacific Cascade Family Law have the experience you need during this process. We offer compassionate and professional service for your family-to-be throughout emotional legal matters. Call (360) 506-6332 to learn more.
Surrogacy Contracts
Even when parents believe their surrogacy-assisted pregnancy will be uncomplicated, complicated contracts and legal documents are still necessary. These include, but are not limited to:
- The surrogacy contract between the future parents and the surrogate mother
- A sperm, egg, and/or embryo donation contract
- The judgment confirming parentage
At Pacific Cascade Family Law, our top priority is to protect you and your family’s best interest. We work efficiently so there are minimal delays in progressing through your surrogacy or IVF with the peace of mind that you have a trust legal team on your side.
In Vitro Fertilization in Washington State
IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is an increasingly popular mode of assisted reproductive technology among local families. Although amazing medical advances have allowed more people to become parents through IVF, the process does come with a few legal concerns.
Our Vancouver IVF attorneys can help you with matters related to:
- Legal steps to take before IVF
- Legal steps to take after IVF
- Parental rights issues
- Sperm or egg donor agreements
- Legal issues for LGBTQ parents
- Co-parenting agreements
- Parenting orders
- Parenthood arrangements in light of the Family Law Act
IVF can be one of the is one of the most financially and emotionally exhausting experiences a family will endure, and it is vital you have an experienced Vancouver IVF attorney on your side throughout the process. IVF is a medical arrangement and having a legal guide who is well-versed on assisted reproductive law can help you expand your family without additional legal obstacles.
Contact Pacific Cascade Family Law Today
Our firm is dedicated to advocating on behalf of clients while finding efficient and effective legal solutions. Surrogacy and IVF-related legal issues are complicated, but out attorneys have the resources, skills, and determination to help. If you are considering growing your family through assisted reproductive measures, trust Pacific Cascade Family Law.
Call our caring legal team at (360) 506-6332 or contact our firm online to schedule your consultation.

Meet Our Team
Providing Personalized Attention and the Representation You Deserve-
Lewis Landerholm
Founding Partner
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Will M. Jones
Partner
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Matthew Cohen
Senior Attorney
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Tessa Cohen
Associate Attorney
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Triston Dallas
Associate Attorney
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Shawn Morgan
Associate Attorney
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Allison Harper
Paralegal
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Lisette Santiago Mejia
Paralegal
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Gloria Ratia
Paralegal
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Kari Landerholm
Director, Marketing & Growth
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Steve Altishin
Director, Client Partnerships
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Elena Konzelman
Marketing Assistant
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Danielle Crockett
Intake Specialist
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Jennifer Shields
Intake Manager
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Holly Jacobson
Intake Specialist
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Rachel Woleben
Firm Administrator
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Jeremy Armitage
Associate Manager: Client Services & Finance
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Maria Del Rosario
Associate Manager: Client Services & Operations
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Bethany Darfler
Legal Assistant
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Melanie Wheeler
Legal Assistant
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Claudia Preciado
Collections Manager

What Sets Us Apart?
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Customer Care Concierge
You will never be stuck waiting for a receptionist to get off the phone. From the moment you walk through the door, our concierge will ensure that you benefit from the highest level of customer service.
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Aftercare Program
We will stay in touch with you so we can continue to help you through the emotional and legal issues that you face, even after your case is resolved. In fact, we provide a free annual checkup for life to every one of our clients.
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Client Match Program
We ensure that each client is matched to the right attorney, the legal advocate who has the right experience and strengths for the client’s case.
