Dee Knapp, J.D., Esquire

Dee Knapp, J.D., president and owner of Accord & Collaboration, has an intuitive knack for finding common ground among people who are in intense disagreement. She brings a sense of calm to tough situations. Her consistent optimism that the heart of the matter leading to common ground can be discovered and explored has served as a source for resolution for her clients for over eighteen years. Her employment litigation experience gives her the advocate’s insight, which she uses to guide parties to their own solutions while avoiding court imposed ones. Dee is also a dynamic speaker and trainer, able to share the knowledge and expertise gained over years of helping people negotiate and communicate.

Certified Mediator

Dee is recognized as a certified mediator by the EEO Commission, Seattle Federal Executive Board ADR Consortium, the Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group of King County, the Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish County, the Association for Conflict Resolution, and is on the mediation roster for the American Arbitration Association. She is also qualified to perform federal court mediations and is on the Rule 39.1 roster of mediators.

“Dee Knapp brings heart to the mediation process. Reassuring, calm, and deeply knowledgable about mediation principals, Dee genuinely cares about all parties. I recommend Accord & Collaboration for anyone seeking a mediator with the empathy and expertise needed to move tough situations forward.”
​— Ellen Arbetter, Attorney at Law

Degrees and Professional Memberships

• Law degree from the University of Washington
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
• Member of the Washington State Bar Association
• Member of the Washington Mediation Association
• Member of the Association of Conflict Resolution
• Former Board member of the Washington Environmental Council, a volunteer workplace and family mediator for local dispute resolution centers
• Special interest in non-violence and peace issues.

A recognized authority on dispute resolution topics, Dee has taught workshops nationwide for:

• American Bar Association
• Washington Law School Foundation/Washington State Bar Association
• University of Washington Law School
• University of Phoenix
• Chapman University
• Federal Aviation Administration
• Federal government training seminars around the country, such as the Public Administrative Forum and the Federal Dispute Resolution conferences
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Civil Rights and Diversity Training Conference
• Visiting professor at Seattle University School of Law

Areas of Expertise

Mediation
Facilitating Consensus in Multi-party Public & Partnership Disputes
Coaching to Resolve Conflicts
Organization and Team Development
Workshops and Presentations

"Dee Knapp’s work was invaluable. The parties had an agreement in a single afternoon and both walked away feeling great about the process. Dee Knapp’s mediation services are outstanding and I strongly recommend Accord & Collaboration Dispute Resolution Services."
— Sherry Hartford, VP of Human Resources, Walla Walla Community College
 

Associates

Accord & Collaboration (ACDRS) has collaborated in the past with other professionals in the field of organizational development, law and education in order to assemble the best team for the client. Since every client’s challenge is unique, ACDRS strives to meet the client’s needs with the right mix of talent. Whether contracting solely for the services of Dee Knapp or whether ACDRS puts together a team, the choice is always made by the client with the client’s full knowledge and consent regarding all professionals ACDRS may bring on board.

members of Our Team