WELCOME TO THE LAW OFFICE OF DIANE F. RUSSELL - ATTORNEY AND MEDIATOR
 Diane Russell, Silverdale Attorney
With 30 years of service to the greater Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula areas, the Law Office of Diane F. Russell, P.S., is recognized for its integrity, expertise and commitment to providing clients with the highest quality legal counsel that is professional, empathetic and practical. The Law Office of Diane F. Russell is conveniently located in Silverdale, Washington. I'm delighted to announce that I have been voted Best Attorney in the Readers' Choice Awards 2020 of West Sound Home & Garden! 
UPDATE MAY 15, 2020: Per the governor's Phase 2 guidelines for professional offices, we are encouraging all clients and service providers to wear cloth masks in the office. We have previously complied with all of the other requirements noted below and those guidelines over areas for which we have control, have been implemented (we have no control over building HVAC systems, building common areas, restrooms, etc.). All persons should use common sense before touching frequently used surfaces in building common areas. As previously stated, we do have hand sanitizer for customers, all frequently touched surfaces within the office are frequently disinfected, we have prohibited drop in/walk up customers, are practicing social distancing, have tissues and trash cans located throughout the office, and we will have disposable latex free face masks and latex free gloves available. You are encouraged to bring your own pens and paper for taking notes but we have fresh supplies available should the need arise.
Computer equipment with cameras and microphones arrived this week and were set up so that we can accommodate Zoom court hearings. If you have any questions, please ask. UPDATE MAY 4, 2020: We are considered an essential business under the terms of Governor Inslee's Stay At Home order and are remaining open during this time. We will be working both in the office and remotely and our hours have been changed so that we can be flexible in meeting the needs of our clients and the needs imposed on us by COVID-19 and federal, state and local authorities. Your health continues to be our primary concern. As such, we are open BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Even if you wish to just drop off some paperwork, you will need to have an appointment so we can make sure that you are able to get inside the building and we can ensure your papers remain private. If you call our office, please be sure and leave a message with your name and phone number (even if you think we have it) so that we can return your call as soon as we can. As we stated earlier, as a small business, we have always valued our customers and done our best to ensure your protection and preserve your safety. With the COVID-19 virus issues currently facing us, we are very aware that our customers are concerned, particularly those who are more mature and those with chronic medical conditions. We have always had anti-bacterial hand sanitizer gels and wipes in our lobby; this will continue. We clean commonly used surfaces in our office with disinfecting wipes known to be effective against the virus and have increased the frequency of cleaning – this includes pens and clipboards, our coffee and water dispensers, door handles, etc. We have been in touch with our landlord and have received assurances that the public restrooms are being regularly cleaned AND disinfected. The paper towel issue in the public restrooms have been resolved. We do not come to the office when we are sick and kindly ask that you do the same, or if a family member or person you spend a substantial amount of time with is sick – we are always happy to reschedule your appointment and for new or existing clients, we may be able to take care of business over the telephone in many cases. The main changes to our business operations when we meet in person: we will no longer shake your hand as a business greeting, we will be cleaning more frequently and we may ask to wipe your smart phone with a disinfecting wipe before we look at something you have asked us to review or print out and may more openly use hand sanitizer/wipes. We are in the process of purchasing equipment and software to be able to participate securely in Kitsap County Superior Court hearings. We are following recommendations of the Kitsap Public Health District and the World Health Organization. www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/getting-workplace-ready-for-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=359a81e7_6 March 16, 2020: It's been a dizzying day trying to keep up with all the changes/shutdowns associated with COVID-19. I attended an online continuing education class today about the virus and legal issues associated with it and will attend two more classes later in the week. We need to be patient with all of the different changes, some happening on an hourly basis and understand that we may have more questions than answers over the next few weeks. I am still open, by appointment only, and we are following the steps recommended by state and local health departments to stop the spread of this disease. Most of our appointments will be telephonic, via internet channels and possibly by video phone call. For issues that require in person meetings, exchange of documents, execution of documents, notary seals, etc., we are working on arrangements that ensure the safety and health of all parties. We are keeping tabs on the continuing emergency orders being issued by various local courts about how court business is to be accomplished in the coming weeks. My sincerest condolences to those affected by this virus. We are strong and need to stay strong. March 13, 2020: We will be following the directions and guidelines issued by the Kitsap County Superior and District Court Emergency Administrative Order No. 2020-1 and Updated Message Instituting Additional Responsive Measures to COVID-19, March 13, 2020.
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Philosophy of Attorney Diane F. Russell
The Law Office of Diane F. Russell is a full service law firm that strives to provide its clients with the highest quality of legal representation. In living this philosophy, I realize and respect that I must be an understanding and empathetic advocate for my clients. I also believe that it is critical to maintain the highest ethics and integrity when counseling and advocating for my clients.
Diane F. Russell has provided pro bono legal services to: Bremerton Symphony Association, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Sexual Assault Center, Greater Peninsula Conservancy and YWCA as well as for individuals. Diane has also provided low bono legal services (legal services at a substantially reduced rate) to the Kitsap Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and other non-profit agencies. At this time, Diane is providing substantial pro bono services to non-profit agencies and is not able to provide pro bono services to individuals.
Charitable Giving
The Law Office of Diane F. Russell has provided financial support to organizations such as YMCA, YWCA, Project Family, Central Kitsap and North Kitsap School Districts, Kitsap Regional Dispute Resolution Center, the Kitsap Volunteer Attorney Services Program, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, American Red Cross, Kitsap Humane Society, St. Vincent DePaul, Kitsap Community Resources, Kitsap Mental Health Foundation and The Sun Bell Ringer, to mention a few.
Community Organizations
The Law Office of Diane F. Russell has contributed time and resources through board membership and volunteer services to many deserving organizations to help better our community's quality of life. Some of those organizations include the Kitsap County Bar Association, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Kitsap Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers. She organized and served on the faculty of the People's Law School for many years when it was offered in Kitsap County.
- I know that many of my clients visit an attorney's office in less than ideal situations. My philosophy is grounded in the belief that I should achieve results for my clients that are not necessarily 100% "legalistic," but that also look at the real world consequences of those actions; for example, it may involve learning how to deal with a high-conflict co-parent or employee. This philosophy allows me to achieve a result for my clients that is substantially better than my client would have received without my services.
- We are fortunate to live here; I am strongly committed to ensuring that Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula have a good quality of life. To achieve this philosophy, I serve our community through charitable giving, pro bono legal work and involvement in community groups.
Diane F. Russell has provided pro bono legal services to: Bremerton Symphony Association, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Sexual Assault Center, Greater Peninsula Conservancy and YWCA as well as for individuals. Diane has also provided low bono legal services (legal services at a substantially reduced rate) to the Kitsap Humane Society, Habitat for Humanity, and other non-profit agencies. At this time, Diane is providing substantial pro bono services to non-profit agencies and is not able to provide pro bono services to individuals.
Charitable Giving
The Law Office of Diane F. Russell has provided financial support to organizations such as YMCA, YWCA, Project Family, Central Kitsap and North Kitsap School Districts, Kitsap Regional Dispute Resolution Center, the Kitsap Volunteer Attorney Services Program, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, American Red Cross, Kitsap Humane Society, St. Vincent DePaul, Kitsap Community Resources, Kitsap Mental Health Foundation and The Sun Bell Ringer, to mention a few.
Community Organizations
The Law Office of Diane F. Russell has contributed time and resources through board membership and volunteer services to many deserving organizations to help better our community's quality of life. Some of those organizations include the Kitsap County Bar Association, Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and the Kitsap Chapter of Washington Women Lawyers. She organized and served on the faculty of the People's Law School for many years when it was offered in Kitsap County.
