Elk Lawyers

Soren M. Rottman became an attorney to help immigrants find protection and achieve the American dream. He believes passionately in the continuous contribution of immigrants to the history, culture, and economy of the United States. For these reasons, he has dedicated his legal career to representing families and individuals who face the daunting task of navigating a complex maze of evolving laws, regulations and procedures. Conveniently located in downtown Yakima, Washington, Rottman Law Office is prepared to represent you or your family member with immigration and citizenship matters, including complicated cases and appeals. Not sure where to begin the process...

Mr. Hummer is lawyer in Yakima, Washington whose practice emphasizes civil litigation, business, real estate, bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning. Mr. Hummer is committed to providing distinguished representation and insightful advice to his clients.

Small town lawyer doing primarily small business, wills, and probate for Cle Elum and surrounding communities. My goal is to educate my clients so their legal rights are no longer a mystery to them. Compassion in probate processes starts with understanding will provisions.

Our founding Attorney, Adam L. Prossin, Esq., has been a practicing attorney since 1994. The Prossin Law Firm focuses on local law in practice areas such as Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Support, Restraining Orders, Guardianships, Adoptions etc.), Dispute Resolution (Mediation & Arbitration), Estate Planning, Business Law, Sports Law & Athlete Representation, Immigration Law, etc. We are the only Issaquah Highlands Law Firm. You can click on the Practice Areas tab on our webpage to see the areas of law that we focus on primarily. The Prossin Law Firm advises and represents individuals and corporate clients both locally and globally. We...

As a biotechnology patent attorney, Gary drafts and prosecutes patent applications for a broad range of life sciences inventions and develops intellectual property strategies for university, non-profit, start-up, and mid- and large-cap bio/pharma clients in the life sciences and agricultural industries. Gary also formulates freedom-to-operate, non-infringement and invalidity opinions and performs intellectual property due diligence reviews. His areas of technological expertise include molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, virology, cell biology, immunology, nanotechnology, and personalized medicine.

Gary's scientific experience includes post-doctoral research on the molecular mechanisms of signal transduction at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and graduate...

Heather focuses her practice on employment law representing individuals in claims involving wrongful termination, age, gender and race discrimination, workplace harassment, and workplace retaliation. Heather is experienced in multiple aspects of litigation including settlement negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. Additionally, Heather has represented clients in both State and Federal Court and before governmental agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Washington State Employment Security Department. Heather’s experience with employment issues includes Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Washington Minimum Wage Act, Washington Paid Sick Leave and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Heather also assists clients in negotiating severance...

Attorney Michele K. McNeill brings more than 20 years of construction and small business experience to her practice. Her pragmatic approach to resolving real estate, construction, employment and contract issues in an efficient manner has earned her the trust of her clients and colleagues alike. Whether you are a homeowner in distress, involved in a construction dispute, or a small business owner or employee with contractual issues, she will help you understand your options and guide you through the process of reaching a successful outcome. Michele is a 2011 recipient of Washington's Super Lawyers "Rising Star" status, which is an honor...

Ned Stratton is an Attorney at Anderson Law. We focus on insurance claims and personal injury claims. If you have been injured or you are having difficulties dealing with the strong arm tactics of an insurance company you should give us a call. Often people don't understand their long insurance contract or what their contract or legal rights are so we offer a free consultation to anyone injured in a collision or having difficulties with insurance. Sometimes we are unable to help but the consultation is still always free. ...

As a CPA, flight instructor/commercial pilot and trial attorney, Clark Nichols brings a wealth of experience and broad perspective to meeting his clients needs. He has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of product liability, commercial litigation, federal tax litigation, attorney professional malpractice, and domestic and international aviation accident litigation. Clark's pilot experience & training and his aeronautical engineering studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy have contributed to his successful representation of aviation clients in litigation arising out of more than 100 aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) accidents throughout the United States and in Canada, Mexico,...

I am a licensed Washington State lawyer focusing on Immigration Law. I joined the Metz Law Group in June 2003. I dedicate my practice to assisting clients obtain family and employment based visas, non-immigrant visas, and citizenship. An immigrant myself, I am passionate about helping people from different countries and cultural backgrounds obtain legal status in the United States. I have assisted my clients obtain and retain immigrant visas in difficult circumstances, including obtaining waivers for illegal presence, removal of spousal visa conditions after divorce, deferred actions and temporary status based on humanitarian relief.
I practiced law in Colombia...

Oliver Spencer is a Seattle estate planning lawyer, Seattle real estate lawyer, and Seattle landlord-tenant lawyer. He has twenty-two years of experience as an attorney practicing in these areas of the law. He has also volunteered as a mediator for disputes in the King County District Court’s Small Claims Court in Seattle for landlord-tenant, commercial, construction, towing, breach of contract, personal injury, and merchant-consumer disputes, and is a graduate of the King County Dispute Resolution Center’s Mediation Practicum. He serves as a volunteer mediator for the King County Dispute Resolution Center and has mediated landlord-tenant disputes at the Center....

Founding attorney, Emily Reber-Mariniello, is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association, a “Top 40 Under 40” Nation Advocates award nominee and recipient (2016 – present), a member of the Washington State Bar Association (2010 – present) and received the Pro Bono Publico Commendation every year since being admitted to the Washington State Bar. Emily and her law firm have both received additional awards in recognition of outstanding client service and satisfaction, including "SuperLawyers Rising Star" rating; "10 Best Law Firms" Seattle, Immigration (AILC); "Top 10 Immigration Attorney" Washington (AILC); and is a "Three Best Rated" firm in Seattle for...

After 10 years representing state government and school districts with education law issues, Jinju Park offers an insider’s perspective to students and families. Contact her if you need help making sense of the confusing mess of government, schools, and insurance companies. Countermark Law PLLC offers help to fix any problems at school that get in the way of education.

Prior to law, I was a financial advisor and coach to other financial advisors. As a financial advisor, I discovered that there was a need for quality estate planning that actually addressed people's concerns and goals. I applied to law school for this express reason. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brown University (â04). I received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Washington School of Law (â11) and served as the Director of Operations for the Pacific Rim Law and Policy Journal. I also studied at the University of Edinburgh, Oxford University, and Tsinghua University. I have my legal...

Jimmy Anderson represents people hurt or killed in aviation and other transportation accidents. Jimmy has repeatedly faced off against large insurance companies, corporations, and manufacturers; taking complex cases through trial and appeal, obtaining substantial verdicts for his clients, and winning arguments before the Washington Supreme Court.

Jimmy is also an FAA licensed airplane and helicopter pilot who actively flies in the Pacific Northwest. He is a past chair of the King County Bar Association’s Aviation Section; is a guest lecturer at Central Washington University on aviation law; and regularly gives presentations on aviation law to pilots, flight instructors, attorneys, insurance...

Maggie began her legal career as litigation counsel for an insurance company over sixteen years ago. She has been litigating bodily injury and medical condition claims ever since and has served as defense counsel to insurance companies, individuals and businesses. Her practice includes premises liability, products liability, workplace injury, retail and hospitality, neighbor disputes, and automobile-related lawsuits, as well as first-party insurance disputes.

Over the course of her career, Maggie has litigated over 1,000 cases and strives to resolve cases in a strategic and efficient manner, but realizes that settlement isn’t always possible. She has successfully tried jury...

Jeffrey Kradel is a 1995 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, in Boston. His legal career, from law school through the present, has focused exclusively on criminal law. During law school , Mr. Kradel interned in the Public Corruption Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office in Boston, assisting in the prosecution of white collar crimes and official misconduct. He also worked for Federal Appeals Judge Morris Sheppard Arnold, of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. After graduating from law school, Mr. Kradel clerked for Judge David Mannheimer, of the Alaska Court of Appeals....

J. Blake Hilty is an associate attorney at McKinley Irvin, one of the region’s premier divorce and family law firms. Blake practices at the firm’s Bellevue and Seattle offices. Blake is committed to maintaining the balance between aggressive representation and compassionate client service. He handles a wide range of family law cases, from child custody and support to military and LGBT family law. Blake is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the King County Bar Association (Family Law Section).

Darol Tuttle is an elder law attorney in Seattle, WA, Kirkland, WA and Tacoma, WA. Darol is an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration, a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Washington State Bar Association, Elder Law Section. Education: • J.D., Seattle University, 1996 • B.A., University of Washington, 1993 • B.A., Washington State Univ., 1986 Professional Affiliations: • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys • Elder Counsel • Washington State Association for Justice • Elder Law Section, Washington State Bar Assoc. • Pierce County Bar Association • Washington...

For over 17 years, Anna M. Tolin has successfully advocated for clients under investigation or facing charges at all levels of state and federal criminal courts, with an emphasis on complex federal crimes. She also assist individuals under investigation by administrative agencies, in federal grand jury and special inquiry proceedings, and police internal affairs investigations and disciplinary proceedings

Protect the rights of those who have been injured by the negligence of another.

Erin Blower feels fulfilled in practicing family law.

"Family law is a helping profession. I enjoy working closely with people to get them to a better place. It is personal and meaningful work."

Erin understands how unsettling a family law case can be. She is sensitive to the emotional impact of the divorce process on both her clients and their families.

"These cases are not just legal or financial - these are times of huge transition and emotional upheaval in people’s lives. It’s important to work with an empathetic attorney who understands the whole picture."

Erin guides clients in trying to find resolution of...

As the managing partner in Novo Legal Group's Washington Office, Luis Cortes Romero focuses exclusively on immigration litigation. With extensive experience in trial and appellate cases, Luis has tackled a wide variety of immigration-related matters, including constitutional issues, immigration detention challenges, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and waivers of inadmissibility. His expertise extends to high-profile constitutional litigation involving equal protection and due process claims, as well as representation in governmental investigations. A DACA recipient himself, Luis made a significant impact as co-counsel in the landmark case DHS v. Regents of the University of California, which led the US Supreme Court to...

Houda El-Jarrah brings many years of experience as an attorney with a focus on intellectual property law. She particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs, start up companies, and solo inventors in protecting their proprietary ideas and information. Houda is a registered patent attorney. She is also licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. She graduated, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Environmental Engineering from Southern Methodist University in Dallas TX. During her undergraduate degree, Houda worked as an intern engineer at GE Power Systems in Dallas, TX. Houda went on to...

Jeannie P Mucklestone has served as a Pro Tem Judge in King County District Court and is an experienced Trial Attorney. She limits her practice to only traffic matters, speeding tickets, infractions, DUI, Reckless Driving and criminal misdemeanors and spends a substantial amount of her time in the Courtroom.

She has regularly had successful results of Criminal Jury trials and administrative hearings at the Department of Licensing and Contested infraction hearings. She worked as a judicial clerk for Federal District Court Judge Carolyn Dimmick . Jeannie also served on the public relations and Court rules committee of the WSBA ....

As a distinguished partner at Novo Legal, Aaron has amassed extensive experience representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise spans tribunals from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron's dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that he consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients. Memberships and Affiliations: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network, Pro Bono Attorney Bar Admissions: Colorado Illinois Washington US District Court, Colorado US Bankruptcy Court, Colorado 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Executive Office of...

Corporate Counsel - Intellectual Property / Commercial Real Estate / Corporate Law
Diverse legal background with 15+ years’ experience delivering comprehensive legal support on a variety of corporate matters including contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, real-estate, insurance, risk management, capital projects, taxation, and audits. Demonstrated expertise in managing outside counsel and associated costs. Possess the range of qualifications to function successfully in both in-house and contract capacities for companies across varied sectors including technology, food/beverage, and agriculture.

Contract Negotiations
Capital Expenditures
Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trademark & Software Licensing
Trademarks
Client Relationship Management

Divorce and Child Custody: These are powerful words with powerful consequences. Established on the eastside of Lake Washington since 1973, my firm provides clients with vigilant and professional representation. As an experienced family law attorney, I will provide you with sound advice and guidance to resolve your family law issues. At the outset of my representation on your behalf, we will work together to analyze your issues, possible solutions, and the chance of success of each course of action available. We will then work as partners to devise the best strategy to achieve your goals. Success in family law...

Ms. Duncan graduated from Seattle University School of Law. She has experience in criminal law and guardianship, trust, and estate litigation. Before entering law school, Ms. Duncan taught middle school Special Education in San Antonio and in Seattle Public Schools. While in law school, she placed first in the American Bar Association Moot Court Appellate Competition, was a King County Bar Association Scholar, and received the Jeff Robinson Equity and Racial Justice Award. Ms. Duncan also worked for the Honorable Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez at the Washington State Supreme Court and prosecuted misdemeanors at Seattle City Attorney’s Office and the...

I am currently a solo attorney in Mukilteo, Washington and have significant experience in the area of juvenile law, handling mostly dependency and termination matters. I am also a dedicated advocate for children, having served more than 13 years as a Guardian ad Litem for dependent children. In addition, I have served as a judge and commissioner pro tempore at Snohomish County Superior Court hearing family law, guardianship/probate, ex parte, DV, interpreter, juvenile, and mental health hearings since 2010. As an experienced litigator, I also handle guardianship, elder law, estate planning, and family law matters. Currently, I am the Past-Chair of...

Julie Martiniello is the Co-owner and Managing Partner at Dimension Law Group, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, Real Estate Law, and Business Law. With a dedication to helping business owners, real estate investors, and families, Julie ensures her clients can plan and protect their most cherished assets and loved ones. Her expertise spans: Developing tailored estate plans that provide peace of mind and security. Administering Probate and Trusts Creating and maintaining businesses Navigating complex real estate transactions Julie adopts a client-centered, customized, and comprehensive approach, working closely with each client and often their advisors to understand their unique needs and goals. Her...

I left the corporate and big firm world to pursue my passion: immigration law. As a passionate, lifelong advocate of human rights and social justice, I found my calling as an immigration attorney. I view the practice of law as a collaborative effort between client and attorney, and strive to build professional relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Neha Vyas is a partner and owner of Open Sky Law, PLLC. She has has over 20 years of experience and she focuses her practice on Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), U Visas, asylum, family-based immigration, citizenship, and removal defense, including appeals.

Before launching Open Sky Law, Neha was a Senior Attorney at Gibbs Houston Pauw. Neha was the former Legal Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining NWIRP, Neha was in solo practice in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on immigration cases. She began practicing immigration law as a staff attorney with the Tucson...

Alden Byrd is a litigation attorney focusing on worker’s compensation claims for individuals that have suffered workplace injuries. Alden diligently pursues injured worker’s claims when the Department or Employers attempt to deny those workers the benefits to which they are entitled. Alden previously clerked for United States District Court Judge Thomas S. Zilly in the Western District of Washington.

Alden obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography from The Ohio State University and graduated cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law.

Alden grew up in Ohio, but moved to Seattle in 2009 to attend law school.