Quilcene Lawyers

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.

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.

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...

Russ Mead is a business attorney who for the last several years has served as general counsel for two of the nation’s most notable animal welfare non-profits, Best Friends Animal Society and Farm Sanctuary. He is also a founder and general counsel for Animal Law Coalition. He is licensed as an attorney in Washington and Utah. Russ has represented a number of nonprofits as well as businesses as large as Chrysler and as small as a local shipwright. He counsels individuals on business matters. His practice has included business litigation and advising clients about organizational structure, business and entertainment contracts,...