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Matthew Zenner

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.

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Michael Altman

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.

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Michael de Maar Jr.

Distinguished Lawyer

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

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Michael Fisher

Michael Fisher

Featured Lawyer

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.

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