Clallam County Lawyers

My job is to achieve my client’s goals. Often times, clients need help defining their goals. Listening to the client and understanding their needs and interests, working through the options and setting attainable goals is typically the first step in fashioning a strategy in which to proceed with the case. I am a litigator, counselor, mediator, judge pro tem, educator, and professional speaker, now working primarily in the area of family law, domestic violence and high conflict cases. I provide service for all areas of family law, including divorce, parenting, custody, visitation, parental alienation, child support, modifications, relocation, grandparent...

Former Patent Office Examiner and Federal Patent Court Law Clerk where he attended over 400 oral arguments and wrote over 90 opinions on patent cases. Mr. Dulin’s practice covers all phases of IP law and strategy and business consultation, principally in trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and in advertising, promotions and publishing law. Mr. Dulin has worked with a wide variety of major companies and Universities on patent drafting and prosecution, IP litigation and IP licensing and technology acquisition projects, including all phases of due diligence, negotiations and drafting of licensing and acquisition agreements. His patent prosecution work has...

Patrick McMenamin has devoted his career to helping injured persons and their families and is committed to obtaining full and fair compensation for each client he represents. For the last twelve years he has successfully represented over 1,000 clients. His background, education and experience give him unique insight into the fair value of each case. In 1996, Mr. McMenamin defended insurance companies against personal injury lawsuits. After learning the strategy and tactics used by the insurance industry to delay, deny and minimize personal injury claims, Mr. McMenamin quit and chose to help injured persons and their...

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...

Dr. Louise B. Andrew is a fifth generation physician trained at Duke and Johns Hopkins, and is former faculty in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a leader in organized emergency medicine. A charter Life Fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians, she has chaired the Personal and Professional Well Being Committee and the Public Relations Committee, the Professional Liability Task Force Expert Witness subcommittee, and is a past Speaker of the ACEP House of Delegates. She is also cofounder and past president of the American Association of Women...

I provide customized individual representation in the following areas: -Elder Law and Guardianships -Wills, Trusts, and Probate -Real Estate Litigation -Business and Contract Litigation

Mr. Kenney has over twenty one years helping families, individuals & business owners with estate planning, asset protection, wealth preservation, business planning & real estate transactions.

Mr. Kenney has created thousands of estate & asset protection planning documents, which include wills, powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, other advance medical directives, revocable living trusts, dynasty trusts, safe harbor trusts, irrevocable trusts, gifting trusts, educational trusts, retirement plan trusts, IRA trusts, charitable trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, 501c3 charities, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, family limited partnerships, (FLP) domestic asset protection...

My philosophy in all cases is that there can be no fair resolution without a thorough review of each and every detail in a case. You can learn more about how I dissect a criminal case on my blog (located on our website) where I detail some of the methods I use to analyze how your defense will take shape. In my 16 years of trial experience as a felony-level prosecutor and a defense attorney, it is rare that the court documents accurately provide the Judge and the Prosecutor the true account of the situation. For me, every client must...

Attorney Heather Forrler is the Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S., a Kitsap County based law firm located in Silverdale and serving all of the county’s local communities, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Seabeck, Kingston, Hansville, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island and surrounding areas. She provides legal advice, consulting and full legal representation as an Estate Planning Attorney, Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer as well as supporting new business startup and incorporation, including serving as Registered Agent for domestic corporations registered with the Secretary of State in Washington State.
Attorney Forrler started in the legal field as a legal assistant in...

Brent P. Thompson is a local attorney from Oak Harbor whose practice emphasizes criminal defense including but not limited to DUI, DWI, Assault, Domestic Violence, and Vacating/Expunging Prior Convictions. Mr. Thompson further represents clients with personal injury claims. Beyond this Mr. Thompson is a general practitioner who is capable of handling a variety of matters. He is dedicated to providing passionate representation and will seek to obtain the best results possible.

Ms. Cline has been serving clients on the Kitsap Penninsula since 2010. She has provided compassionate legal advice and service to individuals struggling financially through her bankruptcy and distressed real estate practice. Additionally, Ms. Cline enjoys a diverse practice including estate planning, business transactions, real estate and contract law.

I worked as a civil trial lawyer prior to focusing exclusively on family law. I have extensive experience negotiating contentious and emotional cases.

Outside the office, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and spending time with my wife and our two daughters.

Christon Skinner is the founding member of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. The firm was established in 1996, when Mr. Skinner opened his own office after being a partner in the law office of Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner, which he joined in 1979. Chris expanded his practice to San Juan County when he acquired John Linde’s law office in Friday Harbor in January of 2008. Chris has been actively engaged in the practice of law in Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties for over 32 years with a primary emphasis on business,...

Attorney Moses has been defending juvenile and Family Law Clients in the courtroom since 1999. Whether your case is a divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, spousal support, domestic violence, or guardianship, he has the experience and resources necessary to achieve a successful outcome of your case. He has a strong background in defending the rights of individuals, and is competent to handle your case from beginning to end, with thoughtful attention to detail, whether it be at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.

Greg Freeze is an attorney in Port Townsend, Washington (www.RhodyLaw.com), who leverages his public company officer experience with being a lawyer on the Olympic Peninsula. With the great number of retirees in Port Townsend, his law practice includes a focus on wills, trusts, and estate plannning. But, as a general practitioner in Jefferson County, Washington, his motto is, "small town law -- all issues welcome."

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve Kitsap County and the surrounding communities. My Grandparents moved to the Kitsap area during World War II and, while they moved around after the war, my Grandmother returned later as a widow. I grew to know and love the area and its changes over the years. My father returned to the area in the early 2000's and, after graduating from Gonzaga Law School, Ryan and I moved to the Kitsap Peninsula.

This area poses unique challenges and opportunities that local attorneys understand. As a former clerk in Kitsap, I became very familiar with...

Richard Davies has been defending the rights of people charged with crimes in Port Townsend and Jefferson County for over 25 years. Because Mr. Davies' practice focuses exclusively on criminal and traffic defense, his clients benefit from his sound legal advice, knowledge of the local system, and extensive trial experience. Mr. Davies graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1988. After graduating, he worked as a government attorney doing complex federal civil litigation. Mr. Davies has focused on DUI, traffic, and criminal defense since moving to Port Townsend in 1993. ...

I became a lawyer when I was 39 years old. I wanted to be a voice for people who could not obtain justice without a forceful dedicated advocate. I am committed to the highest standards when representing a client. The practice of law is challenging, interesting, and exciting. The art of practicing law requires knowledge, dedication, experience, imagination, persistence and hard work to obtain justice and the best possible result in each case. Each client warrants such an advocate.

Joseph Schodowski, Joe, was raised in Port Townsend, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula. Although, he pursued his undergraduate and law school degrees in Michigan, he always knew he would return home to Washington. After graduating from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, he worked in the information technology field, but soon realized this was not his true calling. Joe abandoned his lucrative career in IT to pursue his passion; the law. He enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received his Juris Doctor, graduating in the top of his class. While in law school, Joe...

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David enjoys developing relationships with clients and helping them achieve their goals. David's civil practice is focused on three primary areas of law: (1) estate and elder law, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and probate; (2) real estate, including the purchase and sale of property, the creation of easements and covenants, and some real estate litigation; and (3) business law, including incorporation or LLC formation, contract drafting, and business purchases and sales. In addition to his legal practice, David serves on the the Port Townsend City Council and is a board member of the Boiler Room...

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For 24 years I've worked criminal cases, on the streets and in the courtroom, civilian and military, and at local, state, and federal levels. Along the way I've advised on a wide range of legal issues affecting military personnel and their families. Recently retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in the JAG Corps, I bring an unmatched range of experience to the table.

My services are reserved for those who serve our country and communities: military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families.

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I provide legal services in Kitsap and Jefferson Counties in Western Washington. I am selective about the cases I take so I can provide my clients with full representation and also offer competitive rates within my practice area.

Voted "Best Attorney" by the readers of the Burbank Leader Newspaper. Candace practices law both in California and Washington State, with offices in both states. She has extensive experience in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Contact her for a free 1/2 hour consultation.

I was born and raised in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High and the University of Washington but chose Kitsap as the best place to raise a family and practice law. My first job at age 14 was washing dishes at the UW. I moved up to potato peeler at Spud Fish and Chips and while in high school landed a job as an apprentice scenery builder at the Seattle Repertory Theater. This led to a journeyman membership the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #15. Rather than being drafted, I chose to serve in...

Criminal defense, DUI, and traffic ticket attorney practicing out of uptown Port Townsend. Jack grew up in Jefferson County too and graduated from PTHS before moving away for school. He graduated from UW in 2008 with a bachelors degree. He was admitted to practice law in 2015 after completing the Washington APR 6 Law Clerk Program and passing the bar exam. He is admitted to practice law in all Washington State Courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

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...