Athena Waschke

About Athena

Athena Waschke is a resolution-oriented attorney with significant experience in legal and client advocacy. Her remarkable blend of credentials, including a Juris Doctor, and hands-on expertise in criminal, personal injury and family law, makes her a valuable asset, embodying a dedication to pragmatic solutions and excellence for her clients. Athena Waschke is an attorney at Cowlitz Law Group whose practice brings together years of legal experience across family law, criminal defense, and personal injury. This breadth allows her to see disputes from multiple angles and to craft strategies that anticipate both courtroom challenges and settlement opportunities. Before joining Cowlitz Law Group, Athena worked in roles that required her to advocate directly for clients facing high-stakes outcomes. She has drafted and argued motions in contested hearings, negotiated resolutions in cases involving sensitive family dynamics, and managed matters where financial stability and personal well-being were on the line. That experience has refined her ability to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a case quickly and to guide clients through difficult decisions with confidence. In family law, Athena is particularly skilled at balancing assertive advocacy with pragmatic solutions. She develops carefully reasoned pleadings, prepares clients thoroughly for hearings, and communicates openly about likely outcomes. Her training in mediation further equips her to secure agreements that protect her clients’ interests while reducing conflict when possible. In estate and guardianship matters, she provides clear, structured planning that helps families protect assets and care for vulnerable relatives with foresight and stability. Athena’s roots in Whatcom County give her a unique perspective on the needs of local families. Raised in the community, with a family history of service that is literally marked on the map, she brings both professional skill and personal commitment to the clients she represents. Her presence in the firm’s northern office ensures that clients in the region have access to counsel who is not only technically proficient but also deeply invested in their community’s well-being. At Cowlitz Law Group, Athena strengthens the firm’s mission of providing clients with representation that is strategic, ethical, and outcome-focused. She combines litigation experience, negotiation skill, and careful planning to deliver solutions that stand up in court and endure for families long after a case concludes.

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