About Maria
Maria Gage graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies before earning her Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2021. Her academic path combined training in communication with legal studies, equipping her to explain complex legal issues in plain language and to manage client interactions under pressure.
After completing law school, Gage entered private practice and joined Washington Family Law Group, PLLC as an associate lawyer. In that role she advises clients on family law matters and represents them in court and settlement discussions. Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparing cases. She handles filings, discovery, hearings and settlement negotiations as part of a team that serves clients across Washington.
Her work draws on both written advocacy and in-person negotiation. She prepares pleadings, drafts parenting plans and financial disclosures, and helps clients weigh procedural options. In court she presents evidence and examines witnesses when litigation becomes necessary. She also engages on the settlement side, helping parties reach agreements when they can avoid prolonged litigation.
Gage’s background in communications supports her work. She writes clear memos and client letters and breaks down timelines for people unfamiliar with legal process. That skill set also influences how she prepares witnesses and conducts interviews. The combination of legal training and communications experience informs her approach to client counseling and case strategy.
She maintains current memberships in professional associations and participates in firm-led trainings and case reviews. Since graduating in 2021 she has continued to develop practical courtroom skills and to expand her familiarity with local rules and procedures in Washington family courts. Her practice involves working closely with more senior attorneys on complex matters while handling day-to-day aspects of client files herself.
Outside the office she has taken continuing legal education courses to stay current on procedural changes and evolving case law. She keeps her work focused on serving clients who are navigating family transitions and related legal issues. Maria Gage is an associate lawyer at Washington Family Law Group, PLLC, where she practices family law and represents clients in Washington.
