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Jacqueline Clark
Bellevue, WA Attorney
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
McGill University Faculty of Law
Jacqueline Clark is a licensed Family Law Attorney in both Washington State and in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Jacqueline specializes in highly contentious cases for division of assets including high net worth family businesses and litigating the enforceability of pre-nuptial and settlement agreements. She has appeared in front of the British Columbia Court of Appeals on a Hague Convention Child Abduction Case and was a part of a legal team that took a child custody matter up all the way up to the Supreme Court of Canada. Throughout the course of her career, Jacqueline has become a trained Divorce...
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Heather C. Ramirez
Tacoma, WA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Seattle University School of Law
After being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, Ms. Ramirez practiced law in the private sector with emphasis on family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and elder law matters. Ms. Ramirez compassionately advocates on behalf of her clients while she assists them in successfully resolving difficult disputes and navigating through litigation and complex legal issues.
Professional Memberships/Organizations
Ms. Ramirez is licensed to practice in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is also a member of the following professional associations:
Washington State Bar Association, Member
King County Bar Association, Member
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Member
Education
Seattle University School of Law,...
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Jadrian Michael Coppieters
Mercer Island, WA Attorney with 5 years of experience
(206) 236-1500
3035 Island Crest Way
Suite 201
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Probate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Georgetown University Law Center
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Michelle Dellino
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Seattle University School of Law and Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Devoted. Prepared. Accessible. Compassionate. Michelle Dellino is the managing attorney at Dellino Family Law Group. At Dellino Family Law Group our practice is results oriented and heavily focused on client communication. We excel at providing aggressive representation when needed or solutions borne of a cooperative approach when appropriate. We provide non-judgmental and efficient representation with an emphasis on achieving client goals through immediate problem solving. The firm was founded by Michelle and on her belief that there is, very simply, a solution to every problem. Her personal practice focuses on complex family law matters including high conflict cases, domestic...
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Danielle L. LaBelle
Seattle, WA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law
Since the day that she became an attorney, Danielle LaBelle has focused her career on family law. Today, her goal is simple: to help families dealing in critical legal circumstances get the patient, caring, and professional guidance that they need. “I want my clients to feel like their voice was heard and their interests were well-represented,” she said.
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Steven Wells
Seattle, WA Attorney with 31 years of experience
1111 3rd Avenue
Suite 2220
Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Tax and White Collar Crime
California Western School of Law
Steve Wells is a criminal defense attorney with nearly two decades of experience, including 10 years practicing in Alaska. He handles criminal cases at the state and federal level, and has a 97% record of success. Steve’s commitment to excellence has earned him the recognition of his peers, with inclusion in the 2014 edition of the Alaska Super Lawyers list and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He takes an active role in the profession, such as by serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and as a founding president of...
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Marissa A. Olsson
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Washington and University of Washington School of Law
Attorney Marissa A. Olsson practices exclusively personal injury, representing individuals who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. She is an active litigator licensed to practice in all Washington State Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Marissa’s practice focuses primarily on maritime injury claims, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death.
Marissa has a passion for justice, which comes through in her diligent advocacy for injury victims. She is actively involved in the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), and has served as co-chair...
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Richard J. Davies
Seattle, WA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Willamette University College of Law
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Kenneth Bills
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
In 2004, Kenneth Bills and Matthew Driggs opened The Advocates in Seattle with a primary focus on client value and service. Ken believes strongly that a sizable law firm can be as effective at litigation as any boutique litigation firm, while also having the ability to serve large numbers of clients across Washington and Oregon. The Advocates holds these values at the center of its approach to each client’s case. If each individual is treated as though they’re the only client the firm has, everyone is better off.
In his career, Ken has worked on both mass tort and personal injury...
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Barry W. Davidson
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Gonzaga University School of Law
Mr. Davidson represents financially distressed individuals and businesses in bankruptcy proceedings, including complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. Barry also serves as a state court receiver, and represents other parties that serve as a receiver. Mr. Davidson has additional significant experience representing commercial borrowers and guarantors in the negotiation of loan restructurings and workouts. Although a Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorney at heart, Barry’s practice is focused on resolving troubled debt outside of court whenever possible. If a restructuring can’t be accomplished in the best interests of the borrower or guarantor, Mr. Davidson has the experience and background to go the distance...
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Dan Harris
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and International
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
I am an international lawyer dedicated to assisting companies with legal challenges in international law and business. I founded Harris Sliwoski, a law firm that operates with teams in Barcelona, Denver, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Madrid, Mexico City, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, and Sydney. My primary role involves representing businesses in emerging markets, a responsibility that has required me to develop and maintain a vast network through relentless communication and frequent travel.
My professional experiences are diverse, ranging from securing the release of two helicopters detained in Papua New Guinea to establishing a legal framework for transporting slag from Canada to Poland. I...
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Bonnie Stern Wasser
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Immigration
Southwestern Law School
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Jamal Amirzade
Seattle, WA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
Jamal Amirzade is proud to call himself a true-blue Washingtonian. A graduate of both Eastern Washington University and Seattle University’s School of Law, Jamal is dedicated to using his legal expertise and know-how to help his fellow Pacific Northwesterners who have been injured get back on the road to recovery.
Jamal has extensive experience prosecuting misdemeanor crimes for the Seattle City Attorney’s office, where he successfully tried over half a dozen jury trials to verdict. Jamal has vast legal experience and can take your case all the way to trial if the insurance companies refuse to make reasonable settlement offers.
Jamal's professional...
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Anna Linden
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Lewis & Clark Law School
Anna Linden is a dedicated litigator with a personal history of overcoming hardship, adversity, and loss. She is passionate about advocating for her clients, recognizing that they often face some of life’s toughest challenges. Anna is committed to empowering her clients in family law, striving to make a meaningful impact through both negotiations and courtroom representation.
A Seattle native, Anna attended Ingraham High School, where she began her career serving food at a residential care facility. She later studied at Knox College in Illinois, organizing fundraisers for the Wounded Warrior Project and food drives for local schools, graduating cum laude with...
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Forrest Carlson
SEATTLE, WA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Real Estate
Seattle University School of Law
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Troy Christopher Courage
Seattle, WA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family
Seattle University School of Law
Troy was born and raised in Seattle. He has a large extended family living throughout the Puget Sound region and Washington state.
Mr. Courage graduated from Seattle University cum laude, majoring in liberal studies, and earing two minors, psychology, and French. Mr. Courage studied in Grenoble, France, in an immersive French program during his senior year at Seattle University.
After working for several years in the field of sales, Mr. Courage attended law school. After graduating from law school Mr. Courage volunteered with the King County Bar Association’s Family Law Mentorship program. The family law mentorship program is where Mr....
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Eric W Robinson
Seattle, WA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
University of Washington School of Law
Eric’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and business organizations in a variety of commercial contexts, including planning, organizing, and financing business entities, handling business and real estate transactions, advising on contract and employment issues, and litigating commercial disputes. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon. Eric received his B.A. from the Honors Program at the University of Washington, where he rowed on the varsity crew team, and his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University. He has been named to the list of Washington Rising Stars in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
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Nicholas Lovelace-Andrews
Seattle, WA Attorney with 6 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Nick Lovelace-Andrews specializes exclusively in family law, demonstrating a genuine dedication to assisting individuals navigating various aspects of family legal matters. His practice covers a broad spectrum, including divorce, child custody, LGBTQ family law, and prenuptial agreements. Notably, Nick played a significant role in co-authoring the Marital Agreements chapter in the Washington Family Law Deskbook (3rd ed. 2022), collaborating with Stella Pitts.
Before joining Envision Family Law, Nick served as an associate attorney at S.L. Pitts PC for 3 1/2 years and previously contributed as a volunteer attorney with the Housing Justice Project. He obtained his law degree from Seattle University...
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Michael E. Ricketts
Seattle, WA Attorney with 46 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
University of Washington School of Law
A Seattle native, Mike Ricketts received his undergraduate degree from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law. He focuses his practice on civil trial work including property and casualty insurance disputes and other commercial matters, and asbestos and other personal injury and product liability litigation.
He has considerable experience with fire claims and property losses involving product failure, electrical malfunction, or construction issues. He also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to appeals.
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Joanne Thomas Blackburn
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Business, Construction, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
University of Notre Dame
A native of Washington, Joanne takes a Northwest approach to practicing law. Joanne welcomes the opportunity to help her clients develop outside-the-box solutions that are designed to avoid protracted litigation. However, if the dispute needs to be settled in Court, she is no stranger to the Courtroom and welcomes the challenge. She became a partner with Garvey, Schubert & Barer in Seattle in 1999 and later moved to Gordon Thomas Honeywell as a partner in 2008.
Her primary areas of practice include defense litigation, products liability, construction, insurance defense and coverage, broker and agency defense, and appellate advocacy....
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Julie E. Dickens
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Willamette University College of Law and University of Washington School of Law
A valued GTH partner, Julie Dickens has been with the firm since 1999. She focuses her practice on estate planning, real estate, and general business, representing individuals and their closely held businesses in all stages of their planning. Besides Wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements and probates, she helps her clients with entity formation, shareholder agreements, real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and financing transactions.
Julie enjoys her practice because it offers her the opportunity to interact personally with her clients as she learns their life stories and collaborates with them to develop effective strategies for securing their future. She...
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F. Fraser Mendel
Seattle, WA Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and International
University of Washington School of Law
A partner in Mendel Owens PS, Fraser Mendel focuses his practice on corporate law, with special attention to international transactions. Mr. Mendel has extensive experience in the areas of cross-border transactions, direct investment in China, venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, international employment issues, technology regulation, and intellectual property. He has over 25 years of experience in international corporate law, including promoting cutting-edge investment and diversification in Asia. Mr. Mendel advises multinational firms and has built a diverse practice representing companies entering the Asian market, particularly in technology industries. He has been the driving force for over...
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Hunter G Jeffers
Seattle, WA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Business, Employment, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Washington School of Law
As a fourth generation Washington lawyer, Hunter developed an early interest in the legal profession. He was drawn to the profession’s challenges and complexities, as well as the sound judgment required of good lawyers. Hunter pursued his interest at the University of Washington School of Law. There he researched and authored reports on modern legal issues for Law School Dean Kellye Testy and served as managing editor of the Washington International Law Journal. Hunter also served as a legal extern to United States District Court Judge Robert J. Bryan. Hunter’s practice areas include business and commercial litigation, municipal liability, insurance...
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Egan Patrick Kilbane
Seattle, WA Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Egan is a licensed personal injury lawyer and principle personal injury attorney at Elk & Elk in Washington. He also actively practices in Ohio. Egan focuses his practice on pursuing personal injury claims caused by medical negligence, nursing home neglect and motor vehicle accidents.
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Paula McCandlis
Seattle, WA Attorney with 28 years of experience
Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
I was born in an army hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. My father was in the army, and before I was a year old and my older brother two years old, my father had died in Vietnam. A widow at 24 years of age with two babies in diapers, my mother felt that the best education she could give my brother and me was real world experience. So for a year, when I was a junior in high school, we backpacked around the world. I traveled through numerous countries and regions (China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia,...
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Robie Russell
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business, Environmental and Real Estate
University of Idaho College of Law
RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10...
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Robert Neil Gellatly JR
Seattle, WA Attorney with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Washington School of Law
Robert Gellatly joined the Luvera Law Firm in 2000 to devote his practice entirely to representing injured people. He has been a trial lawyer for over 25 years. Before joining the firm, he was a partner at Helsell Fetterman LLP, where he defended lawsuits against hospitals, doctors, and product manufacturers. He also represented insurance companies in coverage and bad faith cases. Today, he is an experienced and forthright advocate for plaintiffs, trying a variety of personal injury and medical malpractice cases in state and federal courts.
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Marc Andrew Moses
Gig Harbor, WA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
University of New Hampshire School of Law
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.
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Natalie Roberts
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Natalie Roberts has spent the entirety of her legal career mastering her skills in family law. She is well distinguished in the legal community and known for her persistent, intelligent and strategic litigation – both in the court room and in negotiations.
When hand-crafting her legal arguments for the court room, Natalie keeps her client’s quality of life and financial stability at the forefront. She understands that every decision/request throughout a case can have major life impacts on her clients such as transporting your children to and from exchanges, ensuring you have enough spousal maintenance to pay your monthly...
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Jason Murphy
Bothell, WA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Products Liability
Western New England University School of Law
Jason Murphy is a distinguished trial attorney with over a decade of experience litigating personal injury cases in New York City and now in Washington State. His practice focuses on complex personal injury litigation, specifically cases involving general negligence, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, and construction accidents. Over the years, Jason has built a reputation as a steadfast litigator who never wavers from his goal of achieving justice for his clients and for their families.
In recognition of his superior litigation skills, Jason was named a Rising Star for New York’s Greater Metropolitan Area by the esteemed legal rating...
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David Alden Brown
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(206) 985-9600
Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave
42nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of Colorado Law School and University of Washington School of Law
I am an experienced trial lawyer who focuses my practice primarily on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.
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Jane Ryan Koler
Gig Harbor, WA Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Administrative, Business, Environmental and Municipal
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
For the past 30 years, she has represented businesses and individuals interfacing with the government; she helps businesses and individuals obtain all types of zoning and land use permits, assists individuals facing government compliance and penalty actions and represents individuals with property disputes about easements, boundaries and adverse possession. She also obtains licenses for all types of business enterprises. Ms. Koler frequently challenges arbitrary requirements associated with government compliance and land use permitting. See Guimont v. Clark, 121 Wn.2d 586 (Washington Supreme Court invalidated state law imposing mobile home relocation fee on developer); Berst v. Snohomish...
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Michele M. O'Loane
Everett, WA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Seattle University School of Law
I started my own firm over 15 years ago, after five years as a partner and associate attorney at a prominent boutique Family Law firm in Everett, Washington. For over 20 years, I have limited my Family Law practice to Snohomish County where I am uniquely acquainted with Family Law commissioners, attorneys, skilled mediators, and Snohomish County judges.
I have maintained my commitment to the best resolution for my clients, whether in the courtroom or through mediation. I represent clients for divorce and separation, custody/parenting, spousal maintenance/alimony, alimony/spousal maintenance, and modification of court orders.
In addition, I focus on what...
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Nicholas Ryan Major
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
I’m Nick Major, your ally, your advocate, and your devoted personal injury lawyer.
My journey into personal injury law took an unconventional turn—I began as a defense attorney. This unique vantage point gifted me profound insight into insurance companies and defense strategies. Having walked in their shoes, I now leverage that knowledge for your benefit, the injured party.
I'm not merely an attorney; I am a litigator. With extensive trial experience, I thrive in the courtroom's intensity. I've fought in the trenches, championing my clients’ rights, and I'm poised to apply my expertise for you.
Personal injury cases transcend legal battles; they carry...
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Breanne W. Martin
Arlington, WA Attorney with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Breanne W. Martin is a graduate of Seattle University’s joint degree program in which she obtained a Law Degree and a Master of Business Administration. In recognition of her scholastic achievements, Breanne received Dean’s List honors and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for legal writing. Breanne served as a contributing writer and editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice and was an active member of the Student Bar Association, Graduate Student Council, and Women in Business Association. Prior to attending Seattle University, Breanne graduated cum laude from Portland State University earning a Bachelor of Science in...
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William Michael Quillen
Kennewick, WA Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
Before fighting for people who were injured, I worked at one of the largest insurance-defense litigation firms in Portland, Oregon. I defended the people who caused the injuries. I gained litigation experience and knowledge and understanding about how insurance companies evaluate and analyze claims and their strategies to defend against those claims. This knowledge and experience empowers me to help my clients' cases.
When I am not working, my personal time is filled by spending time with my wife and three active little boys. When I am not chasing and playing with my boys, I enjoy computer games,...
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Scott Boyce
Kennewick, WA Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business, Employment and Tax
Creighton University School of Law
Scott Boyce enjoys helping people when they feel they are running out of options. Whether your legal issues are with the IRS or the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Mr. Boyce will investigate your options and work with you to resolve the legal issue quickly and professionally. Mr. Boyce's practice areas include: tax law, tax controversy, bankruptcy, administrative law, Veterans' Affairs, employment law, ERISA law, and general business law. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Boyce today!
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Eamonn P. Roach
Pasco, WA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Immigration
Gonzaga University School of Law
Eamonn P.S. Roach was born and raised in Pasco and graduated from Tri-Cities Prep High School. He has a large extended family in the area and has called Pasco home even when he left for school, work, or travel.
Eamonn attended Seattle University and during his junior year he studied abroad in Puebla, Mexico. He graduated in 2007, majoring in International Studies & Politics with a minor in Spanish. After graduation, he lived for a year in Hanzhou, China to study Mandarin Chinese. Eamonn then returned to the United States and attended Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington.
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Meredith Gerhart
Olympia, WA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Gonzaga University School of Law
Having been admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has dedicated her legal career to various aspects of family law, with expertise in divorce, legal separation, modifications to parenting plans, adjustments to child support, paternity issues, and relocations.
Beyond her private practice, Meredith assumes the role of Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently entrust her with the advocacy for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington.
Differing from many of her colleagues, Meredith entered law school with a specific goal of becoming a family law practitioner. Her...
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Christopher T L Brown
Olympia, WA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, International and Tax
University of Washington School of Law and Willamette University College of Law
Practicing law in Washington and Oregon for 20 years in the areas of domestic and international tax law, simple and complex estate planning, business formations, business transactions, family succession and legacy planning.