Columbia County Estate Planning Lawyers

Neli Espe assists clients in the area of estate and business planning and purchase & sale agreements for real estate and businesses. She focuses on comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective solutions and provides outstanding legal representation based on expertise, experience, and integrity.

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Sara LC Hulford graduated from Western Washington University in 2008 having focused on global human rights issues. It was a natural transition to begin working at the Elder Law Offices in 2011 primarily with clients in long term care planning, vulnerable adult and guardianship matters. Under the mentorship of Barry M. Meyers and David M. Neubeck, she completed the Law Clerk Program. Upon passing the Spring 2017 bar exam, she transitioned to associate attorney and continues working with clients of all ages in elder law.

Steve is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law, where he received High Honors, graduating in the top 5% of his class. Some history: Steve served two years for the San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney as a criminal Deputy Prosecutor. Prior to that, Steve helped provide public defense for The Tulalip Tribes. In an externship, Steve has served as a law clerk for the State of Washington Court of Appeals in Tacoma and for the honorable Judge James K. Singleton of the Federal District Court of Alaska. He also worked for a summer at Holland...

After graduating from Port Angeles High School, Joseph Wolfley earned two degrees in Music. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Percussion Performance from BYU-Idaho with a minor in French, then earned a Masters in Musicology from Northwestern University. After a couple years of teaching at Southern Utah University, Mr. Wolfley was accepted to Gonzaga Law School. He earned his law degree in 2011. After passing the bar, Mr. Wolfley joined his father's law firm full time. Lane J. Wolfley has 34 years of experience as an attorney practicing in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Young Mr. Wolfley enjoys the...

John Lutgens has been practicing law in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area since 1992. After graduating from Willamette University, College of Law in 1992, he joined the Portland firm of Sims & Sims. While at Sims & Sims he practiced in criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning & probate, real estate law, commercial fishing law, business transactions, and litigation. Since 1994, when John Lutgens opened his firm in Vancouver, Washington, he has practiced in multiple areas, including plaintiff’s personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning & probate, business formation and transaction, family law, bankruptcy, and real...

About Thomas

I have been a practicing attorney in the state of Washington since 1998. Since that time I pride myself in being a problem solver for my clients. Clients come to me with a variety of problems and legal issues. It is my job to help solve those problems and to resolve their issues. Sometimes the answer to the problem is aggressive litigation while other times simple, competent assistance with legal transactions is all that is needed. Regardless of what type of problem or legal issue you have, I am here to help you solve...

MULTILINGUAL ATTORNEY FOCUSED ON ASSISTING CLIENTS IN WEALTH CREATION AND PROTECTION

• Member, Washington State Bar Association, since 1992
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Transnational Business Practice
• Professional Linguist, since 2004

For business clients, I am able to draw on the experience I've gained as an attorney in private practice and as in-house counsel for a Seattle-area export company, including:

• Drafting and reviewing (in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French) a wide variety of contracts/documents in the domestic and international setting. Examples are: (1) corporate agreements/documents, such as shareholder, LLC or partnership agreements, powers of attorney, notary deeds in the international context, corporate minutes/reports; (2)...

AA Comparative Literature, BYU. Provo, UT BA Sociology, Loretta Heights College. Denver, CO MA Creative Writing/Poetry, Rutgers Graduate School. Newark, NJ JD Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Utah College of Law. SLC, UT Certified Mediator, Washington Mediation Association, 2009 - present. Certified Lifecycle Celebrant in Funerals/Memorials, Ceremonies for Healing. Reiki Master, 2009 - present. Ordained Minister with First Nation Church-Cherokee 2014 - present. Formed McKELL GRAFF, PLLC: March, 2003 Associate Attorney, WALSTEAD MERTSCHING, PLLC 2002-2003 JD Paralegal and Mediator, STEVEN ALLEN SMITH, PC 1999-2002 Adjunct Professor: Weber State University, Ogden, UT Salt Lake Community College, SLC, UT Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ Rutgers College of Arts and Sciences, Newark, NJ University of Medicine and...

Shashi Vijay founded VJ Law Firm, PLLC with the vision of helping individuals and small-businesses with their legal needs, by partnering closely in understanding each client's unique situation and formulating solutions in an expeditious manner. She has over five years of legal experience and has counseled clients in areas of consumer bankruptcy, business formation, real estate and estate planning. Shashi provides probono services to local non-profits through Washington Association of Community Organizations and serves the needs of low-income clients by vounteering at various Eastside neighborhood clinics. She also assists homeowners in protecting their homes by volunteering at the Northwest Justice...

At Iddins Law Group, our skilled team is dedicated to providing client-focused services in Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Personal Injury, and DUIs.

Chuck practices in both State and Federal Courts, as well as many Tribal Courts. Chuck is a semi-retired Tribal Court Judge, having acted for 16 years as a judge on specific cases for 32 different Indian Tribes located in the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin and Nebraska. Chuck has also been appointed as a Special Master Judge for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut. On occasion Chuck is still appointed by Tribes to act as a trial or appellate judge.

In addition to Indian law, Chuck has an...

Shawna Mirghanbari recently celebrated her 25 Year Law Anniversary. Shawna has been an Adjunct Professor of Business Ethics at Seattle University. Shawna has also taught Paralegal Studies, Family Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice, and Ethics Diversity & Conflict for the Law and Justice Department at Central Washington University. EDUCATION Juris Doctor, Seattle University School of Law, 1995 Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Seattle University, 1991 BAR Admittance: 10/17/1995 CREDENTIALS: Summa Cum Laude, 1991 Truman Scholar for Washington State, 1989 Honors Program 1987-1989 Academic and Soccer Scholarships Valedictorian, 1987

Ashley Park is an Associate Attorney at Dimension Law Group, focusing on Estate Planning and Probate. She is passionate about helping families protect their loved ones, plan for the future, and find peace of mind during life’s most challenging times. With three years of experience, Ashley is known for her kind approach and ability to simplify complex legal processes stress-free. In Estate Planning, Ashley helps clients create Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives. She listens to her clients’ needs and builds plans to protect their families, avoid disputes, and honor their wishes. Her goal is to make planning for...

BACKGROUND: Steve was born on March 15, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts. His true roots, however, are firmly planted in the Pacific Northwest. Steve grew up in Richland, Washington, and moved to Seattle in 1980 to attend college (Seattle Pacific University, B.A., cum laude, 1984). He lived in Princeton, New Jersey, for three years during graduate school (Princeton Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1988). Steve returned to Puget Sound to attend law school in Tacoma (University of Puget Sound School of Law—converted to Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1993). He was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1994. Steve is...

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Wysocki Law, PLLC is Collaborative Family Law and Estate Planning Firm that helps families protect their kids, their money and their futures. We are committed to helping families navigate legal matters proactively, peacefully and efficiently. We guide families through a legal process that incorporates good faith, respect, and honesty in a humanistic approach to planning and problem solving. Serving families is meaningful work that has direct impact on people’s lives. Using the law to help families means seeing a tangible impact on people’s lives while improving their lives for the better.

In practice in Washington since 2001 and Oregon since 2002, Ms. McCaulley has years of legal experience assisting with the issues that can impact lives at all stages. While she often works with the elderly, disabled, and terminally ill, her practice is not confined to any stage of life. She has diverse legal experience in estate planning (e.g., wills, trusts, and community property agreements, etc.), guardianships, probate administration, small businesses formation (e.g., Corporations and LLCs), contract review and negotiation, establishing non-profits (help with 501(c)(3) filings), employment law issues, etc. Carol obtained her J.D. from Lewis & Clark (formerly...

Michael "Mick" Frey was born in Longview, Washington. He began his legal career as an intern in his Father's firm, Donald W. Frey, P.S. which he then joined as an associate in 1996. He continues to share office space with his Father, and Wesley S. Johnson. Mick's practice focuses on dispute resolution and litigation of issues in property rights, real estate, probate, estate planning, guardianships and advising small businesses. Mick is married and has one daughter. To set up an office or phone consultation, you may Email Mick: mick@attorneyfrey.com

I provide legal services to the greater Kitsap and Pierce Counties with a modern approach. I have a innovative vibrant firm with high-energy attitude and an out of the box creative approach to client interaction and management. I talk to people in plain English and translate the confusing legal terms into understandable concepts.

David joined Kurtz & Paradis in April 2018 after previously practicing at Jackson, Jackson & Kurtz, Inc. in Battle Ground, WA from 2013 to 2018. As an undergraduate, he attended Washington State University. David went on to attend and graduate from Gonzaga University School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in October 2013. While in law school, David worked at the University’s legal aid clinic, which provides legal services for low-income people and non-profit organizations. Currently, David primarily focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and real estate transactions. In his...

Nicole received Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, Sociology, and Interdisciplinary Studies from Central Washington University. She received her law degree from Seattle University. Her practice area focuses on estate planning, trust administration, probate, estate matters, and long-term care insurance appeals. She is committed to helping elders, and enjoys the complex and challenging cases involved in this field. Nicole enjoys kayaking and being outdoors. She has a passion for animals as exhibited by her commitment to rescuing and fostering animals in need. Education: Seattle University School of Law, Bar Admission: Washington Central Washington University: BS in Political Science, BA in Sociology, BS...

Jennifer Brainard graduated from University of Washington School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1980. After practicing in the Seattle area for over 20 years she returned to Oak Harbor, Washington, where she grew up. She practices law with an emphasis in these areas: Estate Planning, Family Law, Business, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate. She is President of the Island County Bar Association, sits as a Pro Tem Judge in Island County District Court and volunteers at the Volunteer Lawyer Program. She speaks to groups on Family Law and Bankruptcy and is an advisor for small...

Jayne Marsh Gilbert is a Graduate of the University of WA, BA in history 1986, Dean's List; UW Law School 1989. Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Probate Avoidance, Ancillary Probates, Powers of Appointment, Community Property Agreements, Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements, Non-CIR Living Together Agreements, Joint Property, Real Property, TODDs, Right of Survivorships, Contracts. Licensed to practice law for 34 years. Member of the Alaska Bar 1989-1995. Currently licensed and active in Washington and California Bar Associations, Admitted to the Swinomish Tribal Court, and US District Court. Member of WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, NW Estate Planning Counsel, and Skagit...

On the Olympic Peninsula, there are not enough Attorneys to meet the community's needs. As a result, my practice is pretty generalized but centers around resolving disputes and estate planning. I enjoy my legal practice and the satisfaction from helping others resolve the issues that keep them up at night. My litigation practice encompasses business, contracts, residential and commercial real estate, commercial leasing, construction, personal injury, and torts.

Mr. Brown is admitted to practice in Washington and California and has been practicing law for over 45 years. He is the managing partner at Phillips, Krause & Brown. His practice emphasizes Elder Law which includes estate planning, Medicaid planning and qualification, preparation of wills, trusts (including special needs trusts), durable powers of attorney and other documents, probate, guardianship and litigation in those areas. Professor Brown has also handled numerous adult protection and tort claims for elderly, incapacitated and injured people including several cases where the verdict or settlement amount exceeded $1,000,000. Mr. Brown is a member...

I have been practicing law in Washington for 38 years. My practice has focused solely on family law including such issues as divorce, support modifications, parenting plans, paternity, prenuptial agreements and gay and LGBT family law.

I am a seasoned, tenacious legal professional who offers practical and honest advice about making your legal matters efficient and cost-effective.

I have been married 39 years and have two children and two grandchildren. In my free time I enjoy golf, gardening and spending time with my family.