Washington Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

1505 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Barbara is a shareholder at Smith Alling. Her work focuses on all aspects of family law. Prior to attending law school, Barbara spent several years in the contract administration section of a large regional bank handling secured transactions. Barbara was an Associate Editor of the University of Puget Sound (“UPS”) Law Review, and was employed as a legal intern by Smith Alling Lane, P.S. during her second year of law school.She graduated magna cum laude from UPS Law School (now Seattle University Law School). After graduation, Barbara became an Associate at Smith Alling Lane, where she was initially involved in major antitrust litigation involving power plant construction. Barbara served for 10 years as a commissioner pro-tem in the Pierce County Superior Court, and was a Nisqually Tribal Court judge for a year. Barbara serves as a mediator at the Pierce County Center for Dialogue and Resolution and as a pro tem settlement conference judge for the Pierce County Superior Court.

Personal Injury Law

4303 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Ben F. Barcus is a trial lawyer whose firm emphasizes plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights and insurance matters. He has enjoyed both trial and appellate success. His is listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, enjoys the highest peer-reviewed rating - AV

Civil Litigation

6100 219th St SW #480, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, USA

Area of Practice: Consumer Protection

Civil Litigation

1420 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Bradley Thoreson is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Seattle office and a member of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Thoreson focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of disputes. During his 30 years of practice, Mr. Thoreson has successfully tried more than 40 cases to verdict, both in state and federal courts. He has handled a wide variety of disputes, involving high-stakes jury and non-jury litigation including ‘bet-the-company’ litigation, securities fraud, troubled investments, complex contract disputes, and real estate and construction matters. Mr. Thoreson represents clients from a diverse range of industries, including financial services, health and wellness, pension funds and institutional investors, real estate development and more. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Thoreson contributes significant time and effort to civic and charitable causes. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Seattle Pacific University and the Board of Governors for the Washington Athletic Club. He recently completed a two-year term as Board Chair of the Corporate Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and continues to be involved in the organization as co-chair of its annual key events.

Civil Litigation

2415, W. Falls Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336

Brian was raised in Pasco and graduated from Pasco High School in 1993. He attended Washington State University and graduated with a B.A. in History/Education. Brian found a great deal of satisfaction serving the community as a public school teacher at Southridge High School. He enjoyed teaching US Government, US History, advising the National Honor Society and coaching Boys Basketball. After a ten year career in education and many fond memories, Brian left the area to attend Michigan State University College of Law where he excelled academically and served as President of his class. Brian was eventually hired by MSU Law as the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement.

Criminal Defense Law

1201 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

My career as an elite criminal trial lawyer has focused on defending good people. When facing allegations of sexual crimes, domestic violence and felonies and misdemeanors. These types of cases are high-stakes and emotional. Of course, these allegations have a devastating impact on the accused if not handled correctly. I understand that being charged with a crime is beyond stressful. As such, I strive to explain each step of the case. More importantly, I give each client a road map to getting their life back. Without exception, I promise that when you hire me, I will work diligently and aggressively to produce the best outcome for you. My experience, awards and ratings speak for themselves.

Personal Injury Law

1708 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

Area of Practice: Plaintiff's Personal Injury & Criminal Defense Cash is a respected Seattle attorney who is dedicated to representing his clients. Cash began his career in a small personal-injury firm in 1986. He later left private practice to gain trial experience as a Whatcom County Deputy Prosecutor. After a brief tenure at an insurance-defense firm, Cash opened Cashton L. Sessler, P.S. in 1991. For the past 30 plus years he has been dedicated to representing individuals in criminal-defense and personal-injury cases. One of Cash’s defining advantages is that he has worked as a prosecutor and a criminal-defense attorney, an insurance-defense lawyer and a personal-injury attorney. His experience working both sides of the issues helps him better understand the strengths and weaknesses of each client’s case. As a criminal-defense attorney Cash knows from experience that prosecutors respect attorneys who prepare each case as if it is going to trial, so that is how he approaches each case. Cash has personally and successfully represented hundreds of individuals charged with a variety of crimes across Washington over the last three plus decades. As a personal-injury attorney Cash knows that attention to detail often means the difference between a fair settlement and an unjust one. He thoroughly investigates each case and he takes time to prepare each client for every step of the process. Whether you were wrongfully injured or you are accused of wrongdoing, you want Cash’s dedication and experience on your side.

Workers Compensation Law

8204 Green Lake Drive N, Seattle, WA 98103

Christine A. Foster has been devoted to representing injured workers since 1992. Prior to opening her own law practice, she worked for the Office of the Attorney General representing the Department of Labor and Industries. She is a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, Washington Associate for Justice (WSAJ) and listed in Who’s Who in American Law. Christine has spoken before both peer and community groups on workers’ compensation, trial strategy and the overlap between employment law and workers’ compensation. She is a contributing author to the Workers’ Compensation Deskbook for Attorneys (2009) with her chapter on total disability (time loss and pension benefits). Ms. Foster graduated, cum laude, from the University of Puget Sound, School of law, now Seattle University, in 1988.

Workers Compensation Law

300 Lenora St #380, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Area of Practice: Federal Workers' Compensation under the Longshore Act and the Defense Base Act Christy Johnson grew up in Alaska and worked on commercial fishing vessels in the Bering Sea, Pacific Ocean, and South Pacific. After ten years at sea, Ms. Johnson retired her fishing boots and obtained her Bachelors and Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga and Gonzaga Law School. Ms. Johnson then became licensed to practice law in Alaska where she practiced family law for a brief period. Not happy with the practice of family law and wanting to stay true to her roots, Ms. Johnson moved to New Orleans and obtained her Legal Masters in Maritime/Admiralty Law from Tulane Law School. Following the completion of her Legal Masters program, Ms. Johnson became licensed in Louisiana and spent ten years working as a defense attorney handling personal injury cases under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), the Defense Base Act (DBA), and the Jones Act. In January 2019, Ms. Johnson left the defense bar and formed Mainstay Law LLC where she focusses her practice on representing injured workers’ under the LHWCA and the DBA. Because of her extensive offshore experiences and her maritime defense work, Ms. Johnson brings a unique perspective to her practice. She understands the hardships faced by those who work, and are injured, in austere environments. Furthermore, Ms. Johnson has personal knowledge as to how insurance carriers view workers’ compensation cases such as yours and how they develop their defense strategies against you. This gives Ms. Johnson an ability to help you navigate through your workers’ compensation case and best preserve your rights to medical and indemnity benefits under the LHWCA and the DBA. Ms. Johnson’s DBA practice takes her across the nation and around the world so wherever you reside, Ms. Johnson is ready to stand up for you.

Family and Divorce Law

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1503, Tacoma, WA 98402

Family law has always stood out to Cloie Chapman as an important area of the law because it requires compassion and a greater understanding of systemic issues such as race, gender, and relationships. Cloie has always been passionate about addressing social issues and family law is a great opportunity for her to connect with clients and advocate for them. This passion first developed when Cloie worked for Planned Parenthood in high school as a sexual health educator and learned about healthy relationship building. She earned her BA from Western Washington University, creating her own interdisciplinary major in environmental policy and ethnic studies. Cloie continued to work for non-profit organizations throughout college and law school, including Disability Rights Washington and ACLU of Washington. Each of these experiences has deepened her empathy for others and allowed her to understand how systemic issues relate to personal conflicts. After graduating from Seattle University School of Law, Cloie Chapman was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 2020. She then started her own firm and represented clients in Seattle on issues including protection orders and contracts. She also supported criminal defense attorneys representing Black Lives Matter protestors. In 2021 Cloie clerked for Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary I. Yu and stayed at the court for another few months to work as a staff attorney in the Commissioner’s Office. During her time at the court Cloie was able to sharpen her research skills by diving into a variety of legal topics. Cloie grew up in Issaquah, Washington and has lived in Seattle, Bellingham, and Olympia. She now lives in Lynnwood with her husband and three cats. Cloie spends her free time listening to podcasts, playing video games, and thinking of new home renovation projects.

Probate Law

1002 10th St, Snohomish, WA 98290, USA

Dalynne Singleton joined Gourley Law Group in 2016 and has practiced in Probate and Wrongful death law for 22 years. Dalynne represents Estates, Administrators, Personal Representatives and handles Probate matters including TEDRA (Trust Estate Dispute Resolution Act), Small Estate Affidavits, Ancillary Probate (where there is a need to open probate in another state), and works with other attorneys at GLG in Probate Litigation. She serves as Administrator in Estates which involve deceased plaintiffs or defendants in tort and wrongful death litigation. She has enjoyed 22 years with Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and she is licensed in Washington, is a published author, listed as one of the top 100 women lawyers in Washington, a 2025 Super Lawyer and a frequent speaker and lecturer. Justin E., Car Accident Attorney “I highly endorse Dalynne. Every time I have a probate issue she has stepped in to help. She is efficient and does precisely what she says she is going to do.” Ashton D., Personal Injury Attorney “I have associated with Dalynne Singleton on several cases and cannot speak highly enough about her practice and her firm. I highly recommend Dalynne Singleton for any probate/estate needs.” Bryan P., Personal Injury Attorney “Dalynne expertly guided me through a knotty probate issue in a personal injury case. She is fastidious, quick to respond, and delivered more than what she promised. I hope to use her services again!”

In House Counsel

1100 Merrill Creek Pkwy, Everett, WA 98203

Derek Taylor Garcia is general counsel at Valley Electric in Everett, Washington, with a background in construction contracts and sports-related legal work. At Valley Electric, his responsibilities have included drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, along with managing risk on large construction projects. He lists February 2020 as the start of his current employment with the company. The pandemic brought a specific set of responsibilities to his work as legal counsel and risk manager. Garcia worked directly with the chief executive, chief operating officer and vice president of safety and labor to draft company procedures before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work also addressed the pandemic’s potential effects on construction projects. Sports appear in several parts of Garcia’s experience, not just his legal work with Zuffa, LLC, the UFC organization. A former Division I student-athlete at Ohio State University, he also competed at the United States Olympic Training Center. In mixed martial arts, he has coached UFC fighters and worked in their corners. His coaching background includes Greg Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts Gym and Charlie’s Combat Club. He has also coached youth through high school athletes through USA wrestling and volunteered with Ascend Wrestling Academy. Garcia’s education includes a law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law and an MBA from Louisiana State University.

Personal Injury Law

3919 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902

Eric is an experienced lawyer who is dedicated to helping individuals and families through challenging times. His legal experience includes work in criminal law, workers compensation litigation, personal injury law, and most recently immigration law. He has been able to help thousands of clients through difficult legal struggles and help them find a resolution and recovery. Born in Alaska and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Eric enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his amazing wife Trisha and his two children, Truman and Rachel. After graduating from high school in Everett, Washington he served a 2 year mission in Vina Del Mar, Chile. Following his missionary service, Eric studied history, Spanish, and public administration before attending law school at the University of Idaho. While attending law school, Eric served as an editor of the Idaho Law Review and also worked as a prosecutor. After law school Eric returned with his family to Washington and has enjoyed practicing law throughout the state. He is fluent in Spanish and loves to help his clients understand the law in English or Spanish. He is a strong, compassionate counselor and advocate to his clients.

Real Estate Law

1420 5th Ave #2000, Seattle, WA 98101, USA

Eric F. Schacht is an attorney with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC. He represents businesses, property owners, associations, entrepreneurs, individuals in complex real estate, corporate, commercial, and general litigation matters. His practice includes commercial transactions, corporate governance, commercial real estate, residential real estate, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and strategic risk management. Mr. Schacht earned his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2019 and holds admission to practice in Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. He serves as Communications Chair of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court.

Real Estate Law

720 Seneca St., Ste 107 #1039, Seattle, WA 98101

Area of Practice: Intellectual Property/Rights Litigation Gary Hood has been practicing law for over 25 years. He has litigated and tried a broad variety of cases, in courtrooms across the country. Before entering law practice, Mr. Hood served as a United States Naval Officer aboard a warship that saw duty around the world including in the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm and in counter-narcotics operations in Central and South America. Most recently a shareholder (partner) in a major national AmLaw100 firm, where he served in various prominent leadership roles and as a member of the firm's board of directors, Mr. Hood has honed an approach to litigating cases that draws heavily on his military background, and applies lessons learned in the trenches of courtrooms with judges and juries. Now, in founding The Hood Legal Group, Mr. Hood is able to bring that BigLaw experience to clients and cases that matter most, but in a more effective, unconventional way.

Family and Divorce Law

1011 E. Main Ave, Ste 455, PUYALLUP, WA 98372

Mr. Bradshaw graduated from the University of Puget Sound Law School in Tacoma, Washington where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. He has more than 30 years of experience in law and primarily handles cases within the realm of family law, criminal defense and personal injury. Mr. Bradshaw is the owner of Gregg E. Bradshaw, LLC which handles real estate law, family law, estate planning, personal injury, litigation and appeals, criminal defense, probate & estate administration and trusts. Mr. Bradshaw is admitted to the Washington State Bar as well as the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington. Mr. Bradshaw has been a member of Lawyers of Distinction since 2020.

Family and Divorce Law

1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1503, Tacoma, WA 98402

Jacqueline Clark is licensed in both Washington State and the province of Ontario in Canada, where she started practicing in 1996. After moving to the US, she took time to raise her three children, and when her own marriage ended, she returned to law as a paralegal in Washington in 2011. While working full-time in a busy family law firm, she went back to school to obtain an LLM for Foreign Attorneys from Seattle University in 2020. She became a member of the Washington State Bar in 2021. In Canada, Jacqueline practiced family law for over 7 years, where she had the privilege of appearing in front of the BC Court of Appeals on a Hague Convention child abduction case. She was a part of a team that took a child custody matter up to the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also written and presented papers on various aspects of family law, including finding hidden assets. As a trained life coach and attorney, Jacqueline stands out amongst the lawyer community. Jacqueline understands most parents want to minimize the impact of their separation on their children and to resolve their disputes privately and cost-effectively. Her training as a life coach assists her in understanding the family dynamics, keeping the resolution process as amicable as possible, and assisting her clients through both the legal and emotional hurdles of a family law matter. When away from her desk, Jacqueline is “throwing rocks” at the local curling club, spending time with her children and two Havanese dogs, skiing, reading, and exploring restaurants around town.

Health Care Law

155805 W Byron Rd, Prosser, WA 99350

Criminal Defense Law

16000 Christensen Rd #304b, Tukwila, WA 98188, USA

Jason S. Newcombe is a criminal defense and DUI attorney with Washington State Attorneys, PLLC, listed in Tukwila, Washington. Before defending people accused of criminal driving offenses, he worked as a DUI prosecutor. His cases have included reckless and negligent driving, hit-and-run charges and DUI, as well as theft, assault, trespass, harassment, and fish and wildlife offenses. His Washington practice began after he passed the state bar examination in 1999 and moved to the state. Pierce County cases have been part of his work since that move. The firm identifies Tacoma and Pierce County as his local practice area, with additional cases in Thurston and Kitsap counties and consultation on cases in King and Snohomish counties. For DUI defense, his court coverage reaches across Western Washington’s municipal and district courts. Newcombe’s undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon Honors College combined history with marketing, finance and management. Boston College Law School followed; he graduated summa cum laude and ranked in the top five percent of his class. His Oregon bar admission came in 1997, before the move to Washington. Outside work, skiing is a winter interest, while summer activities include swimming, hiking and biking. He also fly-fishes. His interest in sports goes back to high school, when he played water polo in the fall, swam in winter, and played baseball through spring and summer.

Insurance Law

400 S Jefferson, Suite 454, Spokane, WA 99204

Jennifer L. Bechtold is an associate attorney in the GLP Spokane and Tri-Cities offices. Originally from Idaho, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where she majored in Government and International Studies and minored in Spanish. Jennifer then earned her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in Spokane. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys in 2017, she practiced law in Phoenix, Arizona.

Civil Litigation

999 Third Ave, 4400, Seattle, WA 98104

Area of Practice: White Colllar & Complex Litigation Jenny Durkan is a partner in the firm’s Business & Commercial Disputes Practice Group and leads the U.S. White Collar Team. A nationally recognized lawyer with over 35 years of experience, Jenny is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. She has a proven track record of successfully addressing a client’s most complex domestic and international matters. Known for her deep understanding of cybercrime, national security, and investigations, Jenny’s practice spans white collar defense, crisis management, and high-stakes litigation, representing both public and private clients. She served as the mayor of Seattle from 2017 through 2021, leading the city through the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her leadership, Seattle had the lowest incidence of disease, hospitalization, and death of any U.S. city, despite being the first area of diagnosed cases and deaths. Her work during the pandemic earned her recognition from Fortune Magazine, naming her one of the “World’s 25 Greatest Leaders: Heroes of the Pandemic” in 2020. In June 2024, she was also recognized as a “Lamplighter” for her pandemic response by the American Democracy and Health Security Initiative, a collaboration that includes Brown University School of Public Health Pandemic Center and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Alongside her efforts in public health, Jenny championed educational opportunities through the Seattle Promise, a program providing two years of free college to public high school graduates. Her leadership continued to expand outside of Seattle, as she played a significant role on the international Steering Committee of C40 Cities, a global coalition of cities committed to addressing climate change. She also served on the C40 Mayors’ COVID-19 Recovery Task Force, collaborating with mayors from diverse regions to shape recovery efforts with a focus on climate, health, and economic resilience. As U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington from 2009 to 2014, Jenny served as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the region, overseeing all federal prosecutions and representing the U.S. in civil matters. During her tenure, she chaired the Key Department of Justice (DOJ) Subcommittee on Cybercrime, in which she played a key role in revamping national strategies to detect and disrupt criminal and national security cyber threats. Her office investigated and prosecuted some of the first international cybercrime cases. Jenny also served on the U.S. Attorney General’s Advisory Committee and was also a member of the DOJ’s National Security Subcommittee. She held the highest national security clearances and was regularly briefed on classified matters related to cyber and national security threats. She testified before Congress on cybercrime issues for DOJ and worked closely with the range of federal law enforcement agencies and the European Cybercrime Center. After leaving her U.S. attorney position, she served on the U.S. Secret Service Cyber Investigations Advisory Board. She also was a partner in a major international law firm, focusing on litigation, investigations, and trans-border issues. She represented FIFA in a broad internal investigation and related civil and criminal actions. She has consistently worked at the intersection of the law and technology, and currently chairs the Washington State Bar Association Task Force on Emerging Technologies such as artificial intelligence and the practice of law.

Personal Injury Law

555 South Renton Village Place, Suite 640, Renton, WA 98057

Joseph “J.P.” Pendergast, is the owner and managing attorney at the personal injury law firm of Pendergast Law in Washington state. As a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he saw first-hand how people’s lives were changed as a result of an accident. He has twenty-five years of experience in personal injury law representing the rights and interests of injured people throughout the state of Washington. With extensive trial experience and intimate familiarity with the law, Mr. Pendergast has successfully procured well over a hundred million dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has handled a variety of personal injury cases involving wrongful death, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks and highway design. <br> <br> As a result of his successful track record and committed client services, Mr. Pendergast has received many awards and recognitions.

Personal Injury Law

115 N 85th St suite 202, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

During his time in law school, Joshua was Research Editor for the master's program (LLM) and became published through Lexis Nexis. He also worked as Marketing Director of Hullinger & Speredelozzi, APC. Joshua Law Clerked for the Law offices of John E. Dolkart, where he drafted motions, performed research, and prepared cases for trial. He served as a legal intern for the County of San Diego Treasurer-Tax Collector, where he conducted and analyzed legal research on various areas of the law including bankruptcy, wills & trusts, and estates. In 2012 Joshua worked as a Contract Attorney with K&L Gates in Seattle. Prior to joining Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin, Joshua had his own firm where he specialized in personal injury work. Joshua enjoys helping people who have been injured by the negligence of others. He is a fierce advocate for his clients and treats them like family. Joshua believes in the firm's core values of compassion and aggressive representation.

Personal Injury Law

2130 Westlake Ave suite 3, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

After graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, Justin quickly made a name for himself in the legal community. As a member of both the Washington State Bar Association and the Western District of the Federal Court, he possesses the expertise and knowledge needed to navigate even the most complex legal challenges. Justin was introduced to the world of law through his father and gained invaluable critical thinking skills that would later define his approach to client advocacy. It was a life-changing car crash during Justin’s high school years that solidified his interest in the legal field. Feeling lost and unsure of how to proceed, he turned to a personal injury attorney for guidance. Witnessing firsthand the impact of professional legal support, Justin was inspired to dedicate his career to helping others navigate the insurance industry and avoid being taken advantage of. Justin’s entrepreneurial spirit also played a significant role in his path. From a young age, he had a keen interest in running his own business, and when he established Elsner Law Firm right after law school in 2007, he quickly discovered his passion for personal injury litigation. Today, he takes great pride in providing expert guidance to clients facing difficult circumstances, ensuring they receive the fair compensation they deserve. Outside the office, Justin’s dedication extends to various pursuits. Whether competing in triathlons, racing his car at the iconic Pacific Highway with Proformance racing school, or enjoying a round of golf, he embraces life’s adventures to the fullest. But above all, he cherishes spending quality time with his family and staying up to date with the latest news. With Justin and the Elsner Law Firm team by your side, you can trust that you’re in the caring hands of professionals who understand the challenges you face. Their transparent and empathetic approach, combined with their proven track record, ensures you receive the support and expert guidance you need during your time of need. Rest assured, Justin and his team are committed to your well-being and success every step of the way.

Elder Law

1500 D Street, Vancouver, WA 98663

Family and Divorce Law

4101 South Union Street, Kennewick, WA 99337

Kim Ouren is a family law and criminal defense attorney at Ouren Law in Kennewick, Washington. The firm’s attorney profile identifies her more fully as Kimberly Ann Ouren and lists her position as member. Her website describes representation of individuals throughout Washington in family and criminal matters since 2005. Divorce and disputes involving children feature in her listed practice areas. Her attorney profile includes both divorce and uncontested divorce, along with child custody, child support and paternity. Protection orders and modification orders also appear among the matters listed on that profile. Relocation work covers parents seeking to move as well as custody relocation prevention. Ouren Law’s relocation page describes representing Washington parents who need court permission to move their children. The same page addresses military families, describing help with custody issues associated with moves and with regaining custody after deployment. Separately, the firm’s criminal defense description covers representation for people facing felony and misdemeanor charges. Ouren earned her J.D. at the University of Idaho College of Law in 2004. Her Kennewick office is on the lower level at 4101 South Union Street. Her website offers an initial consultation without charge at that office, describing it as an opportunity to understand rights and options under Washington law.

Estate Planning Law

6528 NE 188th St, Kenmore, WA 98028

Criminal Defense Law

1033 W Gardner Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

Laura Donahue works in criminal defense as an attorney at the Spokane County Public Defender’s Office in Spokane, Washington. Her professional profile dates her return to the office as a trial attorney to April 2024. Earlier in her career, Donahue worked at McNeice Wheeler in Spokane Valley, holding an attorney position from August 2014 to February 2015. A volunteer attorney appointment with the county public defender followed in March 2015. She also lists a county attorney position beginning that month and ending in June 2018. From July 2018 through October 2022, her profile places her at Donahue Law as a trial lawyer in the Spokane area. Another entry records work as a senior attorney at Counsel for Defense from January 2021 through August 2023. The county describes Counsel for Defense as a separate public defender office, to which some cases initially assigned to its Public Defender’s Office may be transferred. Before those attorney positions, Donahue spent May through August 2013 as a Rule 9 legal intern in the University Legal Assistance business clinic at Gonzaga University School of Law. Her account of that placement describes meeting with clients, helping form LLCs, and drafting operating agreements and bylaws. She also drafted a services contract and negotiated contract terms for a client. Her present office is at 1033 W Gardner. Its remit is representation for people in Spokane County who cannot afford legal counsel.

Tax Law

PO Box 940, FALL CITY, WA 98024

Personal Injury Law

14240 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA

Larry has three passions in life: family, giving a hand to those less fortunate and making his community a safer place. Larry’s area of focus is on serious injury and wrongful death. He is strongly committed to protecting clients and the community-at-large against those who choose mayhem over safety. Imagine, the more trials we do, the easier it is for our clients to settle cases and get institutional change in the bargain. While we prepare every case for trial from the moment it comes in the door, we only go to trial when we have no choice: the insurance company (behind every defendant in every trial) is looking to prevent full and fair justice.

Personal Injury Law

1410 North 16th Ave, yakima, WA 98902

Mariano Morales, Jr. is a personal injury attorney in Yakima, Washington, and the founder of Mariano Morales Law. His practice focuses on people injured through the fault of others, including matters involving traumatic injuries and multiple potentially responsible parties. He established his own practice in 1994 after working as a prosecutor and as a trial lawyer at a personal injury firm. Morales graduated from Grandview High School in 1976, attended the University of Washington, and earned a bachelor’s degree in forest management from Washington State University in 1982. During college summers, he worked for the U.S. Forest Service, including on hotshot firefighting crews. He later moved to the Washington, D.C., area to join the Society of American Foresters, where he became Resource Policy Director. Alongside that work, he pursued postgraduate studies in political science at George Washington University and attended night classes at Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law. He also held clerkships at several law firms. After returning to Washington State, Morales worked at a corporate law firm in Spokane. He subsequently returned to the Forest Service, revising national forest plans in its Portland, Oregon, office before moving into prosecution in Yakima. Outside his casework, Morales has sponsored public service announcements addressing children’s safety, including poison prevention, fire safety, water safety, and bicycle safety. His outreach has also included the “Arrive Alive” announcements promoting safe driving for people of all ages.

Criminal Defense Law

655 W Smith St., Suite 210, Kent, WA 98032

Matthew Zenner (Matt) is an associate attorney with Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc., P.S. He has represented thousands of criminal defendants in courts all throughout King County and Pierce County. He represents clients charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He is an experienced trial attorney and negotiator. He also represents clients with civil protection order cases, such as domestic violence protection orders, anti-harassment protection orders, extreme risk protection orders, and sexual assault protection orders. Prior to joining Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc., P.S, Matt practiced family law and represented clients in divorce, child custody, and adoption cases. Matt is a U.S. Army veteran and served one combat tour in Iraq from 2007 to 2008 with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team out of Ft. Lewis, WA. He served as an interrogator and human intelligence collector with Arabic language abilities. He is a former senior instructor at the US Army Human Intelligence Collector Course.

Family and Divorce Law

2024 Caton Way Southwest, Suite 201, Olympia, WA 98502

Admitted to the bar in 2010, Meredith Gerhart has devoted her legal career to various facets of family law, specializing in divorce, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, child support adjustments, paternity matters, and relocations. Apart from her private practice, Meredith serves as a Guardian ad Litem on the Thurston County Title 26 Guardian ad Litem registry. Court appointments frequently task her with advocating for young individuals in dependency proceedings initiated by the State of Washington. Unlike many of her peers, Meredith pursued law school with a distinct aim of becoming a family law practitioner. Her motivation lies in a steadfast commitment to minimizing potential harm to children involved in court proceedings, whether directly or indirectly. On a daily basis, she actively engages in child-centered and trauma-focused representation, striving to protect the well-being of the most vulnerable members of the community. Meredith’s academic journey comprises achieving a cum laude Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Vanderbilt University, followed by earning her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. During her time at Gonzaga, she distinguished herself as the Staff Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review.

Personal Injury Law

1000 6th St, Bremerton, WA 98337, USA

With over 13 years of experience, Michael understands that many people involved in an automobile accident don’t know where or how to begin the personal injury claim process. The day of the accident and the first few days after the accident are confusing and insurance companies do little to nothing to help the accident victims. In fact, often times insurance companies try to get victims to settle quickly and close their claim. This is NOT in your best interest. Michael’s years of experience and success allow him to provide a personal approach where clients are able to talk directly to him about their case and have all of their questions answered by a top-rated attorney. Michael and his staff are here to help immediately and assist in everything from the initial claim reporting, property damage repairs, and getting a great settlement for your injury claim. We advise clients of their rights and all applicable insurance policies and coverages that will help you during a difficult time in your life. Michael prides himself in his client satisfaction and his years of specializing in auto accidents and dedicated service allows to bring your case to a favorable resolution. He has helped over 2500 people successfully resolved over $30,000,000 in cases.

Family and Divorce Law

9 Lake Bellevue Dr suite 103, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA

Michael strongly believes that you should understand why a lawyer concentrates heavily on family law. He has done so primarily for two reasons. First, a family law client is a uniquely vulnerable client. A family law client often finds himself or herself facing an unknown future. It can be emotional, frustrating, and exasperating. It is Michael's goal to assist his clients through this difficult time and to help set a course forward toward financial and emotional stability. In other words, to help clients and their children find a path forward. His second draw to family law is the pure enjoyment of working with everyday people. As a result, Michael finds that working with family law clients is extremely rewarding and a fascinating area of the law. He looks forward to serving your family law needs

Personal Injury Law

4701 South 19th Street, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98405

Mike's journey at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, PLLC, began as a summer intern in 2000 while he was still in law school. After graduating from Seattle University School of Law in 2002, he joined the firm as an Associate Attorney and later became a Partner in 2009. As a tenacious trial lawyer, Mike dedicates his utmost effort and enthusiasm to his work. He approaches each client's case with thoroughness, exploring every possible angle to find the best solution. His extensive legal research, covering procedural issues and substantive law, is highly regarded within the office. Mike possesses a deep understanding of the dynamics and strategies involved in preparing personal injury and wrongful death cases for trial, often leading defendants to opt for settlement. Specializing in representing victims of personal injury and wrongful death, Mike handles a diverse range of cases, including litigation related to truck, boat, vehicle, and motorcycle accidents, construction site injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. "I cannot let these people down," says Mike. "Our clients are hard-working individuals who have suffered the worst imaginable due to personal injury or death. Even in the era of 'tort reform,' I refuse to apologize for representing these people. It's a privilege. My aim is to help my clients achieve as much healing as the law allows, so they can rebuild their shattered lives." According to Mike, "true justice would require undoing the tragedy that has befallen my clients. However, we know that's impossible, which is why the law mandates full compensation to balance the harm and losses my clients have endured. I consider myself fortunate to make a positive difference in the lives of so many." Trial work is Mike's true passion, and he thrives in the courtroom, tirelessly advocating for justice on behalf of his clients. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of trying numerous cases, and in 2021, Mike was honored to be invited to join the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mike holds a particular interest in representing the most vulnerable members of our community, specifically those who have suffered injuries or death due to nursing home negligence. He frequently speaks at legal education seminars on nursing home litigation and has contributed a chapter to the Nursing Home Litigation Deskbook published by the Washington State Association for Justice. In 2009-2010, Mike served as the Chair of the Nursing Home Litigation Section for the Washington State Association for Justice.

Family and Divorce Law

1800 136th Pl NE, suite 207, Bellevue, WA 98005

As the founder and driving force behind Northwest Family Law, Monica Chin has established one of the region’s most rapidly growing family law firms, known not just for legal excellence but for its unwavering compassion during life’s most challenging transitions. With a career devoted entirely to family law, Monica brings unmatched depth in both litigation and negotiation—skills honed over years of high-stakes courtroom advocacy and sensitive, results-driven settlements.

Personal Injury Law

2501 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Nicholas "Cole" Douglas is an attorney well-known for his passion, energy, and commitment to protecting his clients’ best interests. Cole prides himself on direct, honest communication and his ability to truly understand his clients’ needs. His practice focuses on the litigation and trial of complex personal injury cases involving wrongful death and sex abuse. These are high-stakes situations. People who come to him have an inspiring determination to achieve justice in their case. Cole strives at every step to match this desire with his trademark tenacity. After graduating from law school with honors, Cole began his legal career working for the Seattle/Tacoma-based law firm Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala. He ultimately left to open his own firm, Cochran Douglas, PLLC. Taking the risk to co-found his own practice has been incredibly rewarding since it allows Cole to set high personal standards for every aspect of his representation.

Labor Law

4500 9th Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98105

Area of Practice: Employment Law Nicholas J. Ferraro, Esq. is a labor and employment lawyer specializing in wage and hour class actions. He is licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the State of Washington. In 2022, Mr. Ferraro was named among the “Top 100 Leaders in Law” by the San Diego Business Journal. For the past nine years, Mr. Ferraro has been named a Rising Star by Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers in the area of class actions, an honor awarded to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers under the age of 40. For the past eight years, Mr. Ferraro has been selected as among The Best Lawyers in America: “Ones to Watch” by U.S. News for California class action attorneys.

Personal Injury Law

5411 100th St SW, Tacoma, WA 98499, USA