Baring Lawyers

I am an attorney and shareholder at Carlton Fields, a national law firm that provides innovative and strategic solutions to clients in the financial services industry. I have experience advising clients on complex issues involving the creation, marketing and operation of retirement products, platforms and service providers. My main areas of focus include the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act (ERISA), ERISA's fiduciary provisions, the Internal Revenue code, regulation of IRAs and other employee benefit plans. My clients for the last decade have been platform providers, trust banks, RIAs, Broker Dealers, Third Party Administrators, and insurance companies. I hold...

Hillary Dawn is a compassionate family law attorney dedicated to guiding clients through divorce and child custody matters with empathy and skill. A mother of two, she prioritizes solutions that protect children’s well-being and minimize emotional harm. Hillary is passionate about serving the LGBTQ community, offering experienced representation in parenting plans and parental rights cases, including those involving non-biological parents. Combining strong negotiation skills with litigation experience, and drawing on her background in estate planning, she helps clients achieve practical, lasting outcomes. Outside of work, Hillary enjoys Seattle sports, backpacking, snowboarding, and wakeboarding with her family.

Caitlin Royse is a compassionate family law attorney known for her empathetic listening and ability to guide clients through divorce with dignity. She is especially passionate about domestic violence advocacy, creating safety plans in high-risk situations, and developing creative parenting plans for co-parents with strained relationships. A skilled negotiator and strong litigator, Caitlin works to resolve cases outside of court whenever possible. Based in the Pacific Northwest, she enjoys hiking, theater, and performing as a jazz singer.

As a veteran Traffic Ticket Attorney, Joseph understands that each client is unique and their circumstances different. He represents every client with determination working hard towards the best possible outcome. Joseph is dedicated to justice and fair representation and will work hard to achieve this for you. Joe served his country proudly for four years with the United States Marine Corps. This was the foundation for his dogged determination and never-say-die attitude. Prior to attending law school, Joe earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Coastal Carolina University. He earned his law degree from Regent University Law School. Joe appears...

Cindy Lee is a dedicated family law attorney known for her meticulous attention to detail and ability to recognize subtle nuances that can shape the outcome of a case. She handles legal matters with care and precision, working to minimize disruption for clients facing challenging life transitions. Cindy’s passion for helping families began while working for the City of Federal Way’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Division, fostering deep community connections. She gained valuable legal experience as a summer associate in criminal investigations and as an honors student clerk for a superior court judge, where she learned the inner workings of...

We practice in Washington and Oregon. Our practice areas are plaintiff personal injury, business and health care law. I graduated from the UW School of Law in 1975.