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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.

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.

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.

Christopher Sean Mulvaney,Washington State Bar Number 33595 (Click to view information on file with the Bar), graduated Cum Laude in 2002, earning his J.D. from Gonzaga Law School in Spokane,Washington.  Mr. Mulvaney was admitted to practice law in 2003.  Mr. Mulvaney did his Rule 9 Legal Internship in 2001 - 2002 at Crary, Clark & Domanico, P.S. under one of the late founding attorneys, John R. Clark.. LICENSURE. Western District of Washington 2008. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals 2003. Nevada State Bar & U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Nevada 2003-2009

As a practicing attorney for more than 30 years with a Masters in Business Administration, Dan’s practice is focused on business law, and assisting businesses throughout their life cycle with transactional and contractual matters as well as helping business owners and individuals with their estate planning needs. Dan’s goal is to provide practical advice to help his clients document business agreements, solve business and legal problems and, most importantly, stay out of the court room.. Dan counsels new business clients on entity choice formation, associated tax ramifications, equity structuring, and how businesses can avoid many potential disputes through buy/sell, shareholder, and other agreements. He also assists companies in succession planning.. As businesses grow, Dan provides counsel on contractual matters such as employment agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, invention and work for hire agreements, and distribution agreements. He has extensive experience with respect to corporate finance, venture capital financing, securities law, employment, and technology licensing, and routinely advises clients on these matters, as well as reviewing, preparing, and negotiating complex agreements. Dan also assists business clients in mergers, acquisitions, and sale of companies and significant assets.. Dan’s clients include small to medium-sized businesses of all types, as well as physicians and professional groups and practices. By understanding client business objectives, Dan is able to help businesses with directed, strategic legal advice designed to serve their needs over the long term.. Dan also helps individual clients prepare for the distribution of their estates. His estate planning practice is focused on helping clients determine the best method for asset distribution considering estate tax laws, administration costs, and other factors.. Away from the office Dan enjoys playing and following golf, talking sports, attending Husky games, discussing with pride and humor the life experiences of his two sons and the children of his clients and friends, visiting with Whitman college friends and, as one who enjoys the “tasting room experience,” visiting wineries.