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Sunny Awla is the founder of Newport Law, PLLC. Newport Law provides services to Entrepreneurs, Investors and Families to structure their estate to gain maximum peace of mind .Sunny began her career in the legal profession in private practice representing clients in family law litigation, probate and estates, immigration and business matters. During this time, Sunny provided pro bono services to under represented communities in King County through the King County Bar Association. As a daughter of immigrants she is in a unique position to understand the ways in which the law can help first and second generation immigrants, NRI’s and small business owners, to protect their assets. Many people in this position are unaware of how to protect themselves from an overly litigious system that makes it easy for others to discover their assets for recovery. As a entrepreneur and real estate investor herself, an she understands the importance of planning for your family's future by building and protecting your legacy. She is the trusted adviser to her clients because she builds meaningful relationships.

Steve practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship, and elder law.  He brings a compassionate, yet pragmatic, approach to his representations, focusing on helping clients understand their legal issues.  The guiding principal of Steve’s practice is that legal representation is a collaboration between the client and the attorney.  Those who come to see Steve may start off overwhelmed and unclear of their options, but they leave with the knowledge that their plan fits their individual needs and that they have made the right decisions for themselves and their family.

Since 1980, Douglas has been effectively serving clients needs in real estate and business transactions, wills and trusts, contracts and corporate law.  See my website for more details.. Douglas E. Schwed received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California and his law degree from Gonzaga School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1980.  Mr. Schwed is authorized to practice law before the United States District Courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Shanece M. Dedeaux Esq. is a dedicated attorney in the Greater Seattle area, specializing in Estate Planning, Family Law, and Criminal Law with a focus on post-conviction relief. Raised in South Seattle, she graduated Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law. Shanece is known for her passionate advocacy and community engagement, educating and empowering the Black community on critical legal issues across Seattle.. In recognition of her exceptional legal prowess, Shanece has earned the prestigious title of "2023 Rising Star," a designation enjoyed by only 2.5% of attorneys in Washington state.

Serving The Community Since 1978. As an experienced family law attorney, Robert C. Kaufman understands the difficult decisions you are facing. He provides knowledgeable, compassionate representation to people in the King County and Snohomish County areas of Washington. Whether you need help with mediation, negotiation or litigation, Mr. Kaufman has the skill to guide you through the process.

Scott is a registered patent attorney with years of experience helping inventors and companies protect their innovations. Scott’s technical expertise and knowledge of intellectual property law helps clients achieve allowance and obtain the appropriate scope of protection.. Scott practiced intellectual property law at Knobbe Martens, managing portfolios of intellectual property, prosecuting patent applications, and conducting due diligence for companies of all sizes – including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and independent inventors. Scott has extensive experience preparing infringement opinions and conducting validity analyses of competitor portfolios. In addition to prosecution and portfolio management, Scott has experience with patent litigation and post-grant proceedings such as inter partes review.. Scott earned his law degree from the University of Washington after completing his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry.

Scott A. Hughes, partner in the law firm of Hughes|Robbins, P.S. in Bellevue, Washington. His practice focuses solely on representing victims and families of personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Scott’s number one priority is to protect the interests of his clients and strongly advocate for their rights.

Sarah Wright has over fifteen years of experience representing individuals in Washington with family, immigration, education, criminal, estate planning and real estate matters. A Division 1 athlete at Boston College, she graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Communications followed by a Master's Degree in Education. Sarah then went on to earn her law degree, with honors, from Seattle University School of Law. She enjoys advocating for her clients and being able to support and guide them through unfamiliar, and sometimes, stressful processes.. As a former educator, Sarah initially started her practice in education law representing school districts, parents and students. Working with families paved the way for her to transition her practice focus to immigration and family law. Herself an immigrant, Sarah understands how to help clients navigate challenging and complex situations.While Sarah is a strong advocate in the courtroom, as a certified mediator, she is passionate about using mediation and other conflict resolution tools to assist her clients in reaching an amicable resolution.. When away from work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, playing golf, traveling, and reading.

Sarah Cho graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law. She quickly focused her passion for fighting for people's rights, and she enjoys helping her clients. Sarah is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Sarah is also trained and qualified to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) according to National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) standards and to evaluate an officer's opinion as to a client's sobriety.. She is a proud graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, which is dedicated to the training and education of lawyers and judges who are committed to representing and obtaining justice for individuals; the poor, the injured, the forgotten, the voiceless, the defenseless, and to protecting the rights of such people from corporate and government oppression.

Sara Kiviat Berkenwald is a member with the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC, where she specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and charitable giving.. Sara received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (with Honors), her law degree and master's in Business Administration from Seattle University School of Law (JD/MBA) and her LL.M (Taxation) from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining OMW, Sara was a Shareholder with the law firm of Jeppesen Gray Sakai PS, an associate with the law firm of Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck, PLLC in the areas of elder law and special needs trust planning.

Samuel Rodabough is a Washington native, born and raised in the Issaquah area.  After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University, he returned home to earn his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law.. Mr. Rodabough began his legal career at Pacific Legal Foundation, a nonprofit legal foundation dedicated to protecting property rights and individual liberties.  In 2005, Mr. Rodabough served as a law clerk to Justice James M. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court.  Upon leaving the Court in 2005, Mr. Rodabough was an associate at Groen Stephens & Klinge LLP until the founding of his solo firm in 2013.. Mr. Rodabough is an award-winning practitioner, who provides legal representation to homeowners, landowners, builders, developers, farmers, ranchers, homeowners associations, trade associations, and commercial and industrial property owners, among others throughout the State of Washington.  His practice emphasizes land use, environmental, administrative, and real property law from a property rights perspective.. ---. Mr. Rodabough’s Statement:. I am extremely fortunate to be numbered among those individuals who earn a living by pursuing their passion.  In my case, I am deeply passionate about property rights. As appropriately stated by the late Justice Potter Stewart of the U.S. Supreme Court:. “The dichotomy between personal liberties and property rights is a false one.  Property does not have rights.  People have rights.”. Lynch v. Household Finance Corp., 405 U.S. 538, 552 (1972).  Thus, when “property” is correctly characterized, my charge as an attorney becomes evident.  Representing clients with respect to their property is not a detached process regarding mere “dirt.”  Rather, because it is deeply personal to the client, it is for me as well.  For this reason, I strive to give my clients and their cases the individualized attention they deserve.  I promise to provide competent and aggressive representation to each and every client.

Ruth Vizcaino focuses her practice in family law. Ruth has extensive experience handling family law matters at all stages of litigation. Over her years of practice, Ruth has worked on cases involving divorce, legal separation, parenting plan modifications, prenuptial agreements, and emergency custody matters. At Alinea, Ruth handles nearly all high conflict cases involving custodial disputes. Ruth believes in leaving the families she serves in a better place than where they began with Alinea. Understanding how expensive any contentious family matter can be, Ruth works with clients to keep their legal costs down without sacrificing results.. Prior to focusing her practice in family law, Ruth gained extensive experience litigating employment cases involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, as well as gender, race, disability, and age discrimination. Ruth litigated against corporate and state employers including, The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Costco, Facebook, Blue Nile, SAP, Harborview Medical Center, T-Mobile, The University of Washington, Swedish Hospital, among others.. Ruth, a Seattle native, graduated from Boston University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor degree in History with distinction. Following graduation, Ruth worked for the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office Child Abuse Unit as a victim advocate in Boston. Ruth returned to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys cooking and running with her beloved husky, Odin. Ruth is fluent in Spanish and French.

Ruric G. Ellings focuses his practice on Business Law, with an emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, finance and securities, real estate transactions, and other general business issues.. Ruric’s interest in business law stems from his desire to help others. Regardless of the size of the business or the transaction, Ruric handles every client matter with equal attention. From simple contracts and agreements, to highly complex business issues and conflicts, he works in partnership with clients to develop straightforward business solutions with their best interest in mind.. Prior to joining the firm, Ruric attended law school in Washington, D.C., where he also served internships with the Federal Communications Commission in its Office of Legislative Affairs and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.. Background & PersonalDuring his time away from the office, Ruric enjoys alpine skiing, hiking, and spending his free time exploring the great Pacific Northwest with his wife, Christina.

Roberto Yranela & Associates focuses on fighting traffic tickets, DUIs and misdemeanors because you deserve another chance. A traffic ticket not only can cause your insurance to go up, but it can cost you your license. A DUI will not only land you in jail, but it can cost you your job, license, reputation, and it will haunt you for the rest of your life. So when the cops come knocking on your door and they catch you dazed and confused, do not panic. You have a true advocate on your side, and we will get you through it. Legal representation at a reasonable price is hard to find these days, so we’re here to provide legal services for all traffic infractions at an affordable, flat rate of $200-$250 for most cases. Call for a quick, hassle-free free quote on your DUI and misdemeanor. You can also stop by our convenient office location in Bellevue.

Richard is very active in the legal and civic communities both locally and nationally. Locally, he is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ). Richard also serves on the executive board of the Pneuma Springs, Youth with a Mission Association (YWAM). Nationally, Richard is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute (KTI). Richard has successfully completed 10 undergraduate KTI courses, earning the distinction as a KTI graduate and Edge Black Letter Law Trial Attorney (EBLL). Richard Martin is a long time WSAJ Eagle Member, representative of the most experienced and recognized Trial Lawyers.

Review:  "Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law. Her expertise in knowing and applying the most current laws and regulations regarding estate planning and execution was apparent, and highly appreciated. We highly recommend Lisa Ellis of Ellis Law.". Lisa Ellis is an Elder Law attorney focusing her practice on estate planning, guardianship, long-term planning, and probate. She provides estate planning services to clients of all ages and specialized planning services to older adults.  Lisa assists clients with Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid, Alzheimer/Dementia planning and establishing Guardianships, Conservatorships and other protective arrangements for adults.. Lisa was admitted to the Washington bar in 2000.  She clerked for the Honorable Robert H. Whaley at the U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington and was selected by the U.S. Department of Justice Honor’s Program and worked as an attorney advisor.  Following her clerkship, she was an associate with a downtown Seattle law firm during which time she was selected as a Rising Star in 2011 by Washington Super Lawyers.  She founded Ellis Law, LLC in 2013 and was recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2023 and 2024.. Lisa received her B.A.degree from Whitman College and her J.D. from the University of Oregon where she was an executive editor of The Oregon Law Review.  She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Elder Law section of the Washington Bar Association.

Professional CareerBrian’s practice encompasses a broad spectrum of civil issues with several areas of emphasis. He is proud to have achieved successful outcomes in a wide array of cases.. Brian prides himself on his ability to maintain a personable approach even when a situation requires aggressive tactics. He understands that many cases carry both a practical and emotional dimension, and that addressing each is essential to exceeding client expectations. He genuinely cares about the people and businesses he represents.. PersonalBrian extends that caring into the community; devoting time and energy to a number of charitable enterprises, including Jet City Improv and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.. Brian is the Trustee of the Paul M. Muchinsky Collection, a repository of his late father’s esteemed sports pinback buttons.. He enjoys baseball, performing improv comedy with friends, and spending time with his four children and wife, Sarah (not necessarily in that order).

Practice focused on commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions, commerical leasing, real property development, and natural resources law.  Represent applicants in land use hearings, including SEPA and shoreline appeals. Water resources practice assisting agricultural and commercial entities and individuals with water rights evaluations and water market transactions. I enjoy the dynamics of a transaction and being proactive in helping clients avoid problems.

Practice areas: tax, business and estate planning. Advise owners of all types of businesses concerning the formation of new business entities, the acquisition of other businesses or strategic business assets, and the sale or dissolution of the business. Counsel clients in the preparation and negotiation of general business contracts, entity structure, and issues relating to corporate governance. Personal estate planning. Advise and prepare wills, trusts, family gifting entities, durable powers of attorney, property agreements, and other estate planning documents. Practice ranges from basic planning for young families to complex trusts, family LLCs, family business succession planning, and charitable giving. Prepare and advise clients regarding estate and gift tax returns.

Phil is an immigrant from Taiwan who came to the US in 1986. After passing the Bar in 2004, Phil received his L.L.M. in Tax Law from the University of Washington. Phil started his solo practice in 2004, but after a few short months of tax practice, he came to the realization that he belongs in the courthouse, fighting for the accused who are not capable of defending themselves.. Phil dedicated the next 15 years of his practice to temper and sharpen his skills. He has done over 50 jury trials and have gotten several not guilty verdicts ranging from simple misdemeanors to Class A felonies. He associated with Puget Law Group in 2019 as an attorney “Of Counsel,” assisting us while managing his own successful practice. In October 2020 Phil officially became a Partner with PLG.. Phil attended the two week National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) Trial Institute in 2015. Phil speaks three languages (English, Mandarin, Taiwanese).

Paul Raskin is the founding member of Raskin Litigation PLLC, a boutique Seattle-based law firm focusing on business litigation, insurance litigation and real estate litigation.  Paul has over twenty-five years of diverse business litigation experience, representing individuals to Fortune 500 companies in state and federal courts.  Paul is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers and is rated AV-Preeiminent by Martindale-Hubbel.

Patrick J. Kang is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on
representing individuals and small businesses in civil matters. Most of
his cases involve representing plaintiffs (those initiating the
lawsuit) who are seeking justice and compensation for the wrongful
conduct of others.. Mr. Kang has represented numerous clients concerning collection of
wages owed by employers, violations of discrimination laws by
employers, breach of contract by individuals and businesses, bodily
injury caused by others, police misconduct, landlord-tenant issues, and
consumer deception practices by businesses. Mr. Kang was admitted to
practice in Washington in 2000. He earned his law degree from
Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, and attended Whitworth College
in Spokane, Washington, where he obtained his undergraduate degree. He
earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, graduating cum laude.. Mr. Kang is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers
Association and the King County Bar Association. He is admitted to
practice in the United States District Courts of Western and Eastern
Districts of Washington and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before
attending law school, Mr. Kang was an avid soccer player, playing both
at the collegiate and semi-professional level.

Pat Kozu grew up in Redmond, Washington graduating from Lake Washington High School. He attended Central Washington University, earning his undergraduate degree in Criminology. He went on to attend Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating in May of 2005. While attending Gonzaga, he received the “Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Award for Excellence in the Future” in criminal law. During his time in law school, Pat was also an intern for the Spokane County Public Defenders office where he worked on a number of felony cases.. After graduating from law school, Pat returned to the Seattle area to pursue his legal career. In June of 2007, he began working at the law firm of Stein, Lotzkar and Starr PS in Bellevue. His primary focus is defending people charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses, and traffic infractions. Pat represents people who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Driving While License Suspended, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Possession of Drugs/Paraphernalia, Shoplifting and many other criminal matters. He also represents clients who want to contest traffic infractions. He has successfully contested traffic infractions in courts through out King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Contesting traffic infractions is a large part of his practice.. Pat currently lives in Seattle with his wife and they both enjoy taking advantage of the city life. Together they regularly attend the theater, sporting events, concerts, and many of the restaurants and watering holes that the city has to offer. On his own Pat has been found in casinos playing poker, playing sports, camping, hiking or just enjoying a quiet evening.

Pat has fought and won numerous trials in Washington. His trial skills have earned his clients verdicts and settlements that total millions, but more importantly, have delivered justice to those that otherwise would have been left without it.

Our office takes great pride in providing an individualized approach for every single case.  We care about our clients and work towards resolutions that will limit the impact of a criminal charge.  We always keep your future in mind.. Chloe has practiced criminal law for the past 18 years, and is licensed in both Florida and Washington states.  She has served as a Pro Tem (substitute) Judge, trained new attorneys and been a trial mentor to fellow colleagues.  When you are charged with a crime, you need an experienced attorney.  Call our office today. Background:. In 2000, Chloé graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice.  In 2003, she graduated from Seattle University School of Law, with a Juris Doctorate.  While attending law school, she served as a Law Clerk for Travelers' Insurance defending against property and personal injury claims.. After law school, she worked briefly for Pierce County Public Defender's Office in misdemeanor criminal cases.  From 2003-2014 she was employed by the King County Public Defender's Office and handled approximately 4,000 criminal cases, both felonies and misdemeanors, within her 10+ years of service.  Chloé has extensive experience with Domestic Violence Court and Drug Court, and has effectively handled a myriad of criminal cases.  Her experience ranges from complex cases to simple cases including: Murder Co-Counsel, Arson, Robbery, Drug Trafficking, Drug Possession, Sex Crimes against a Minor, Reckless Driving, Assault & Battery, Driving Under the Influence, Hit and Run, and Driving While License Suspended.