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Jennifer possesses the right mix of technical expertise, practical knowledge, and a down-to-earth personality to guide you through the complexities of modern estate planning law. After practicing with two large downtown Seattle law firms–Foster Pepper PLLC and Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP—Jennifer noticed that many of her clients wanted to receive big-firm estate planning service and expertise, but in a more intimate setting. Seeking the benefits of a small firm environment as well, Jennifer joined a law firm on Mercer Island. In 2008, Jennifer and two other women broke off from that firm to form Somers Tamblyn King PLLC. Since then, the firm has grown into a well-respected estate planning, family law, elder law, Medicaid, and special needs planning firm.. Nonetheless, desirous of developing a firm working exclusively on estate planning and estate administration, in November 2017, Jennifer, Diana Zottman, and Julia Lindeman co-founded Three60 Law Group. At Three60, Jennifer continues guiding her clients through tried-and-true, high-level planning, and administration, while at the same time providing innovative, up-to-the-minute, tools and systems.. About Three60 Law Group--Why Three 60?. Taking a 360-degree view means seeing something from all sides. Your values, family, and estate planning goals are complex, and helping you achieve those goals requires a full-circle approach. Three60 Law Group provides holistic, team-based estate planning centered firmly around what is most important to you.. We don’t just prepare documents or administer estates. We work with you, your family, and your advisors to design an integrated planning strategy that meets your legal and financial goals. Perhaps more importantly, we assist you as you consider how your planning will reflect your personal point of view. We explain the options to you and help you make the decisions to ensure that your loved ones are protected and that your legacy is preserved. We combine seasoned expertise and old-fashioned customer service with new and innovative tech-forward tools and systems. You’ll get time-tested estate and legal services, delivered in a 21st century way.. And we don’t stop there. The Three60 Law Group team is there when you need us. We keep in touch, and we hope you will too. We consider it a privilege to work with you and your family—we do not take your trust lightly.

Janet Gray specializes in the areas of estate planning, probate, taxation and charitable giving. Janet was voted "Super Lawyer 2007" by Washington Law & Poltics Magazine and voted one of Seattle's "Five Star Wealth Managers" 2007 by Seattle Magazine.

A frequent speaker at the Washington State Bar's Annual Estate Planning Seminar, she is a past Executive Committee Member of the Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and a member of the Taxation Committee.

Irving A. Sonkin is the senior partner of Sonkin & Schrempp, PLLC. He has practiced law in the State of Washington since 1974.. “Irv graduated from Queens College of the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1973. Irv earned a Masters of Arts in taxation from Golden Gate University in 1986.. “Prior to going to law school, Irv worked as an auditor for Haskins & Sells (currently named Deloitte and Touche). Irv’s law practice focus is on: (1) all issues related to closely held businesses; (2) the ownership and use of real estate; and (3) estate planning. He advises his clients, drafts documents and pleadings for them, negotiates on their behalf and represents them in litigation. Irv is rated AV by Martindale Hubbel.

In my law practice I draw upon my experience and education to provide representation and counseling to individuals, families, and closely held businesses. My counseling, plan designs, and drafting utilize the Firm's exclusive Real Wealth philosophy and Family Wealth System insuring that the client's goals and expectations are identified and realized throughout their individualized plan.  I enjoy assisting individuals, families and closely held business owners in planning their lives and businesses.  It gives me great joy when I see the planning put in place actually work when called upon whether it be during a disability, following death or a business law suit, proper legal planning will shape the outcomes and protect your hard earned assets. As the old saying goes "Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performence." At Gregorek and Associates we are staffed with dedicated paralegals and attorneys to serve your individual needs in a personalized and comprehensive manner utilizing the best legal means for your situation.

I've written a book entitled, "Smart Estate Planning in Washington--What You Really Need to Know."  For more information, you can preview it at. Mr. Waltar was born in Boston, Massachusetts but grew up in eastern Washington.  He moved to Seattle in 1980 to attend college where he graduated from Seattle Pacific University, cum laude, earning dual degrees in English Literature and Religion in 1984.  He received his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1988.  Mr. Waltar returned to Seattle and attended law school at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma.  The school was acquired by Seattle University during the three years of his attendance.  That means he has two Juris Doctorate diplomas for the price of one—from the University of Puget Sound and Seattle University School of Law.. Mr. Waltar was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1994 and is also admitted to practice in United States District Court, Western District of Washington.  He is also a member of the American Bar Association.  Prior to establishing his own law firm, Mr. Waltar spent four years at an exclusive Estate Planning law firm in Seattle.  He founded Stephen M. Waltar, PS in 2000 and is the principal shareholder.. Mr. Waltar limits his law practice to areas associated with Estate Planning, including trusts, estate tax law, wills, probate, asset protection planning, business succession planning, charitable giving, and disability planning.  He is a popular and entertaining speaker at Estate Planning seminars and has taught both professionals and lay people Estate Planning and charitable giving.  Mr. Waltar has given hundreds of seminars and talks.  He has taught various college courses as an adjunct professor at Seattle University and the University of Washington.  Mr. Waltar has published numerous articles and has spoken to many private and public employees, as well as to community, civic and religious groups.  He has been a co-host and guest on various radio programs.  Mr. Waltar is a widely acclaimed speaker and seminar leader in the field of Estate Planning.  He is appreciated for his ability to reduce complex legal principles into understandable concepts.  He often says he has the “Mind of an Attorney and the Heart of a Pastor.”. He and his wife and two daughters live in Kirkland, Washington.  Mr. Waltar enjoys getting away to ski at their condo in Sun Valley, Idaho.  He enjoys playing most sports and coaching girls’ basketball.. His book can be purchased from his office, via his website, and the University of Washington Book Store in Seattle or Bellevue.

I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982. In 1984 I was admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and in 1985 for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. I first concentrated in civil litigation and then as an Assistant Public Defender in OrlandoFlorida where I gained substantial criminal jury trial experience.. Moving back to Miami in 1987, in 1988 I established Nestor B. Gorfinkel, P.A. to dedicate myself to the practice of Real Estate. I has been concentrating in the area of Real Estate ever since, and as an active member agent of Attorney's Title Insurance Fund and its successor Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC and Old Republic National title Inusrance Company. In 1996 I changed the name of the firm to Nestor B. Gorfinkel, Chartered.. From 1996 through 2004, I served as a member of the board of directors of a local national bank, serving on various committees including the Credit, Audit and Investment committees. I my tenure I was recruited to join the board of directors 2 other banks, which I respectfully declined in order to fully dedicate and concentrate on serving my clients.. I am humbled by the fact that I have represented many of my clients for at least 15-25 years. My clients includes a cross section of local as well as national and international interests. In order to better assist my international clients, I earned an appointment as a Florida Civil-Law Notary in 2007, after meeting all state qualifications, which included specialized notarial training and a state-administered examination.

I started practicing law in 2009 and, being a big music fan, out of law school I worked at Capitol Records in Los Angeles where I drafted and negotiated contracts for bands of the record company, putting their music in TV shows, film, commercials and video games. Some of the projects I worked on include Nike commercials, the films Inception and Scott Pilgrim v. The World, as well as video games Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero.. After living in Los Angeles I moved to Denver, Colorado where I worked for a national law firm in the Energy and Natural Resources practice. In Denver my practice focused on complex real estate and business transactions for Fortune 100 clients, primarily in the energy sector. During this time I was fortunate enough to lead teams of up to ten people in the due diligence phase of acquisitions of assets valued up to $6.5 billion.. Working for a larger firm provided a lot of great experience I would not have been able to get anywhere else, but in 2017 I decided to move back to my home state of Washington to start Moultray & McMahon with Josh. In making that move I pivoted my practice from advising big corporate clients to advising individuals and small businesses with their real estate and business needs. My clientele now primarily consists of real estate investors and home buyers/sellers looking to cut out broker commissions when buying and selling properties, as well as small businesses who are just getting up and running. I also review and negotiate a lot of commercial lease agreements for individuals and small businesses.. I received my B.S. in Psychology from Washington State University in 2005 and graduated from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009. I have also been a guest lecturer at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law on numerous occasions. I am licensed to practice law in Colorado, New York and Washington.. I went to WSU so Saturdays in the fall are generally pretty stressful, but I get away from Cougar football by doing a lot of skiing and going to concerts in Seattle.

I provide counsel to small businesses owners in an array of matters that include Business Formation, Contract negotiations, Complex commercial transactions, Intellectual Property (Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets) and Commercial litigation. In addition, I assist individuals and families as they navigate through the often complex and emotional process of Estate Planning and Probate law; and advise local area talent in the field of media law relating to Copyright and Right of Publicity.. As a near life-long resident of the the Pacific Northwest, I am an avid fly-fisherman, rock climber and devoted Husky fan. I also enjoy golf and travel. Thank you for visiting my site and I look forward to assisting you.

I have nearly 25 years of teaching, counseling, design and drafting experience in the following practice areas:. Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts. Business Formation and Succession. Deferred Compensation Planning. Probate and Trust Administration. Income and Estate Tax Planning. Estate Litigation. Business Litigation. Real Estate Transactions. Wealth Transfer Planning. Charitable Planning. I reside in Mill Creek, Washington and enjoy traveling, alpine skiing, golf, mountain climbing, marathons, adventure races, and attending concerts and the theatre around Seattle.  I am active in charitable work for Seattle Children's Hospital, The Boy Scouts of America and various other non profit organizations in my local community.

I have called the Pacific Northwest home since before I could speak.  After graduating with a B.A. from the University of Washigton, I attended Seattle University School of Law where I graduated Cum Laude.  Most of my free time is spent outdoors - hiking, golfing or camping. Travel and food are also passions of mine, although, most of my travel revolves around food.

I have always been an entrepreneur. I had a lemonade stand at age 5, and by age 10 I started my own yard care business, Nicky's Lawnmowing Service. By middle school I was distributing a patented velcro product that my Uncle had made. In high school I helped manage the Student Store, joined the Marketing Club, and was President of Garfield High's chapter of DECA, an international business organization for students. I went on to major in Economics at Columbia University, and then returned to Seattle for law school and to be with my family. I graduated from UW Law with a juris doctor as well as a Masters of Laws in Taxation. In law school, I quickly discovered that it was unusual for a law student to enjoy working in Excel and manipulating numbers. I got hooked on business and tax classes.. I really enjoy running a small business - our law firm. I get to talk with clients every day and understand their legal needs. I also love technology and the way it is helping lawyers deliver legal services faster and better. I would love the opportunity to talk to you about the challenges you face and how I could help.. Seattle has been my home for nearly 3 decades. I love the seasons in Seattle, especially winter. My law partner (also my father) and I curl together at the Granite Curling Club in North Seattle. I also love to snowboard, usually at Steven's Pass. And I enjoy hiking and snowshoeing on Mt. Rainier. I know there are a lot of newcomers to Seattle as technology has created tremendous job growth, and I hope we can all adjust as Puget Sound becomes a Region of Boom.

I focus on advising closely held business owners and individuals regarding their business planning, shareholder and partner agreements, as well as business and real estate transactions.  I have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, shareholder buyouts/dispute resolution, commercial real estate, asset and stock purchases, commercial finance and related transactions, private placements, and executive compensation, as well as in reviewing and drafting complex business agreements.. How I Serve Clients:. I focus on listening to what clients want, and providing cost-effective advice so that clients can make good decisions.   In most instances clients do not want lengthy, expensive memos about their matter; rather they seek information about risks involved so that they can make informed business decisions.. I regularly visit my clients at their workplace, and take the time to learn about their businesses, company objectives, strategies, and opportunities.   By understanding the business objectives of clients, I am better able to provide pro-active advice in light of their business strategy.. I, and our firm, seek to be long-term, trusted legal advisors for our clients.  Fostering long-term relationships is beneficial for clients, as legal spend can be reduced and services and advice can be provided more efficiently.  When a new matter arises, understanding the business objectives of clients enables us to quickly identify possible solutions that will be consistent with these business objectives.

I began my career in 1986 as a criminal prosecutor for Pierce County; since then I have successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials. Since entering private practice, I have continued to focus my practice in representing parties in condemnation actions and other real estate cases.. Additionally, I act as general and special counsel to a number of jurisdictions thoughtout the State.. My personal hobbies are cycling, golfing, theater, music and films.

I am an experienced attorney providing estate planning and fiduciary services.

I am a life-long resident of Washington. I have been working in estate planning/ probate practice for nearly 8 years. I enjoy helping clients navigate the estate planning and probate proceses.

I am a compassionate yet zealous advocate for individuals and businesses experiencing legal concerns in a variety of areas. The areas of law I represent my clients in include family law, immigration, special education, bankruptcy, debt defense, real estate, estate planning, employment, and general civil litigation. I also assist small businesses in legal entity formation and litigation. I particularly enjoy helping those impacted by disabilities, whether in the education, employment, or estate planning arena. I am licensed in both Washington state and British Columbia, B.C., and I speak Spanish and some Portuguese and Hindi.

Greg grew up in the Pacific Northwest and the San Francisco Bay Area.  He majored in economics at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma where he also rowed for the varsity crew team. Greg then attended the University of California, Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, where he earned his law degree in 1988. Shortly thereafter he returned to the Seattle area to begin the practice of law.. Over the past 25 years Greg's practice has focused on real estate and construction matters. Greg handles boundary line disputes, road access issues, easement problems, defects in title and curative actions, owner and contractor disputes, lender issues, construction lien foreclosures, eminent domain matters, and quiet title actions. Greg has vast experience working with appraisers, surveyors, and engineers as expert witnesses and consultants in various real estate matters and construction litigation. The focus is always on resolution short of full litigation; including negotiation, mediation and arbitration. However, Greg has gone the distance when necessary to bring cases to resolution through trials or arbitrations. Greg’s litigation practice includes real estate, title insurance claims for various title insurers and their insureds, business litigation and construction disputes. He also works with clients on property acquisition and purchase and sale negotiations, estate planning, and the formation of condominiums. Greg also drafts covenants and easements for a variety of clients. Greg has also handled administrative land-use issues including variances, plats issues, boundary adjustments and road access issues.. Greg has represented a wide variety of clients in his practice including individual real estate investors, small businesses, contractors, surveryors, as well as large companies like Chicago Title, Fidelity National Title, Old Republic Title, and Windermere Real Estate. Greg also regularly represents lenders in his real estate practice including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase and numerous other smaller lenders. The variety of clients represented allows Greg to be flexible and responsive to each of the individual client's needs and to be as efficient as possible in the dispute resolution process.. He regularly teaches seminars to real estate escrow closers, attorneys, and larger clients on real estate title and escrow issues. The focus of the seminars is to increase the attendees’ ability to have a proactive focus in spotting problems before they become contentious legal issues.

Greetings. I am a shareholder in the firm of Oseran Hahn Spring Straight and Watts P.S. My practice focuses on civil litigation with a concentration in real estate and commercial litigation. I also handle personal injury matters including product liability and wrongful death. I have been a trustee of the East King County Bar Association and have served as chairperson for that Association's Judicial Screening and Evaluation Committee.

Geoffrey H. Garrett served full careers as a pilot in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he was an Instructor Aircraft Commander on the Lockheed C-141, and at United Airlines, where he achieved the rank of Boeing 747-400 captain in the international operation.  He served as the vice-chairman of the Official Creditors' Committee in the major bankruptcy of United Airlines and was named Seattle Captain of the Year in 2005.  He wrote a major study of airline code sharing for the Air Line Pilots Association.. While flying, Geoff was also engaged in the full-time practice of law.  He began his legal career in 1980 as a commercial litigator in California.  In 1988, when he moved with his family to Seattle, he converted his practice to estate planning and settlement of decedents' estates.  He has also practiced in bankruptcy, small business formation and governance, special needs planning, veteran's benefits, and elder law.  His practice is now limited to estate planning, probate, and trust administration.. Mr. Garrett is also a financial advisor and coach.. Geoff and Sabina have been married since college in 1970.  They have three adult children, including a daughter with special needs, for whom Geoff serves as guardian.  He enjoys golf, bicycling, reading and political cartooning.

Even prior to becoming an attorney, Erica learned to appreciate the complexities and opportunities involved in family legacy planning. Motivated by her pre-law-school professional work in business and in elder law, and inspired by her personal experiences, Erica set out to tailor her legal studies and career by focusing on estate planning and trust administration. As a result, Erica enjoys helping clients to evaluate their options and develop an estate plan to fit their specific circumstances and, very importantly, guiding them through the steps necessary to implement a well-crafted plan.. Often family or close friends are asked to serve as executors, trustees, and in other important fiduciary roles. Through her own personal experience in helping her family through complex trust administration matters, Erica learned that serving as trustee can be intimidating. There are often unforeseen risks and challenges. Erica assists and advises individuals serving as trustees and in other fiduciary roles to ensure the smooth administration of trusts and estates. This extra effort not only protects all involved, but it is also vitally important to ensure that those careful plans achieve the intended results.

Erika focuses her practice on commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate, and handles transaction and litigation matters for a broad spectrum of clients. Her transactional work involves, among other things, representing clients in drafting commercial leases, easement agreements, CC&Rs, deeds of trust, and promissory notes, as well as negotiating contracts. As a licensed instructor in advanced real estate law, Erika also counsels real estate brokers on brokers’ duties and best practices.Erika’s litigation work involves representing owners, buyers, sellers, lessors, brokers, lenders, developers, and manufacturers in disputes involving contracts, construction, title, fraud and misrepresentation, breach of statutory duties, commission, products liability, unfair competition, deceptive acts, and employment issues.Prior to joining Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC, Erika clerked for the Honorable Candy W. Dale, Chief Magistrate Judge for the Federal District of Idaho. She also worked as an associate attorney at a boutique real estate law firm in Seattle, where she represented some of the largest real estate brokers in Washington. During law school, Erika interned at the Boise City Attorney’s Office as a criminal prosecutor. Prior to law school, Erika was a paralegal for several years, and taught business English classes to professionals in Spain and Germany.Erika is deeply committed to pro bono legal work and volunteering in the community, and is consistently recognized by the Washington State Bar Association for her dedicated service. In her free time, Erika enjoys traveling internationally, exploring Washington’s great outdoors, and long-distance cycling.

Dave Greenberg is an estate planning attorney at his own solo law firm, Greenberg Estate Planning, PLLC.. Dave approaches estate planning as a puzzle in which the client’s personal, financial, and tax goals must fit together in a comprehensive plan. In order to fit these pieces together, Dave prioritizes client communication and open discussions about goals and concerns. Only after a complete understanding of a client’s priorities can a plan truly come together.. Dave believes a well-crafted estate plan is understandable, easily implemented, and cares for the client’s beneficiaries, whether they be family, friends, pets or charities. With experience in estate administration, trust administration, and business transitions, Dave crafts estate plans with an eye towards smooth implementation. With his prior experience as a litigator and insurance coverage attorney, Dave understands the need for a client’s plan to anticipate and mitigate potential disputes.. Prior to forming Greenberg Estate Planning, PLLC, Dave spent a little over two years at Three60 Law Group and seven years with the Seattle firm of Betts, Patterson & Mines.. Dave lives in Bellevue with his wife and two daughters.

Cosmin is a licensed attorney in Washington State. He received his law degree from Seattle University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from University of Washington. He draws upon years of entrepreneurial experience and resulting acumen to provide counseling and representation to individuals, families and businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Through managing a senior care community for almost two decades, Cosmin learned to appreciate the value and dignity of human life, and challenges involved in providing care for the most vulnerable members of our society.

Contact a Bellevue business litigation attorney from our firm if you are in need of strong legal support in civil appeals, real estate & land use, employment law or any other type of business law.

Commercial and residential real estate attorney with high volume real estate practice and nuts and bolts commercial real estate business experience.