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Sara Morgan was born in Nis, Serbia and moved to Cleveland, Ohio during their early years. They relocated to Washington at the end of 2024 and have been in love with exploring and experiencing everything that Washington State has to offer.. Sara’s passion for law and family law in particular began from an early age as they witnessed their own family struggling trying to figure out the legal system. Sara understands the immense weight of going through a family law case and aims to give each of their clients the thorough and compassionate advocacy are looking for. Their own insight and experience allows them to approach each client and case with empathy and compassion.. Sara began working in family law during law school and has been practicing family law ever since. Sara is extremely passionate about advocating for and representing LGBTQ+, particularly transgender, clients and families. Since high school they have been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community and in law school they began representing queer and transgender clients as a legal intern. They believe that every person has the right to work with an attorney who understands their experience and will approach them and their situation with that empathy and understanding. Sara believes in lifelong learning and has a fierce commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for all.. Sara’s StrategySara’s first priority is understanding what your ultimate goal and ideal outcome is. They prioritize working with each client to develop broad a ‘game plan’ of sorts to help ease any anxiety and set expectations going forward. Sara believes in a compassion forward approach which involves cooperation and negotiation when possible but also fierce advocacy when necessary. Their ultimate goal is to provide each client with an understanding of the legal system and their case in particular so they feel empowered to make decisions and feel confident in the outcome of their case.. Their EducationSara Morgan’s educational journey is marked by a passion for learning and community involvement. As an undergraduate student at the Cleveland State University, Sara double majored in political science and economics. They were a member of the jack, joseph, and mandel honors college and graduated summa cum laude during the peak of covid and lockdown in 2020. During this time, they had no solid direction and decided to apply for AmeriCorps as a College Guide for adult learners. This experience is what ultimately led them to applying for law school in looking for a way to make a deeper and more meaningful impact on the lives of others.. Continuing at their alma mater, Sara decided to attend the Cleveland State University College of Law and graduated cum laude class of May 2024. They were the president of OUTlaw, their school’s LGBTQ+ advocacy group for two years and received the pro bono award for community service. During law school they gained a vast variety of experiences including at Equality Ohio, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Trans Ohio, Cleveland Municipal Court and multiple private law firms, which ultimate led them to the decision to continue practicing family law as a licensed attorney.. Award/Memberships• Licensed Attorney by the Supreme Court of Ohio and Washington State Bar Association• National LGBTQ+ Bar Association• National Trans Bar Association• Washington State Bar Association- Family Law Group. Community InvolvementSara regularly fosters kittens and cats in their free time. They also volunteer for virtual name and gender marker change clinics through Trans Ohio.

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.

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.

Rhea has seven children:  two biological children, four step-children, and an adopted child, along with eleven grand-children, three great grandchildren, and two dogs.  Her beautiful daughter Rebecca is a senior paralegal at Gilson-Moreau & Associates, P.S.  She enjoys Blues, camping, writing and playing music, singing, knitting, crocheting, making costumes, reading, and spending time with her family.

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.

Ray's compassion and extensive experience helping families in crisis during a separation or divorce is evident during the first meeting. He served as a Guardian ad Litem for children (Title 26 and Title 13) and understands the intensity and frustration of your circumstances. With his ability to quickly assess the situation and knowledge of Washington divorce and family law, he can provide the answers to your legal questions during this emotional time.

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.

Our mission is simple and clear: justice for our clients, responsibility for the dangerous and reckless, no matter how big and powerful they are, and just compensation for the losses suffered by those victimized.

Our firm provides counsel regarding business formation and governance, estate planning, estate administration and real estate transactions. Established in 1991, we have represented hundreds of business and individual clients in the greater Northwest region.

Our company has been responsible for providing outstanding service for over 20 years. Our specialty is in the areas of family law and wills.  We are an experienced team with Diana Kershner as our paralegal with over ten years of experience. Jessica Burton has four years of paralegal experience with our office.  Our regular customers particularly value the results that we provide for them and come back to us if they need help with new issues.

Neal Black is a partner at Phinney Black, where he focuses on advising clients in the software industry and interactive media industry, including designers, creators, and operators of hosted software solutions, embedded software solutions, middleware, platforms, AI solutions, video games, online games, VR games, mobile games, mobile applications, casual and social games, virtual worlds, and other creative and innovative works. Neal also serves investors in early rounds of financing.. Before joining Phinney Black, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Square Enix, a global developer and publisher of interactive entertainment content. Neal managed the legal affairs of Square Enix’s North American subsidiaries, including UIEvolution, a leading developer of middleware for cross-platform distribution of apps, data, and content. For a two-year period in 2008 and 2009, Neal was Vice President and General Counsel of Live Gamer (now known as Emergent Payments), a provider of e-commerce solutions for online games, virtual worlds, social networks, and other virtual environments, including publisher-sanctioned marketplaces for virtual items and virtual currencies.. At Phinney Black, Neal works directly with the CEOs, CFOs, and in-house legal departments of established companies, start-ups, and early-round investors. He provides a wide range of services, including senior management over complex legal matters, such as interactive software product releases; negotiation of complex legal relationships with customers, contractors, publishers, developers, vendors, suppliers, and other business partners; negotiation of stock purchase and related investor agreements; and providing business-oriented counseling to executive management teams on a full range of other legal matters. Among other things, Neal understands the laws governing software development, content creation, IP licensing, AI models, user-generated content, privacy and data security, virtual goods, virtual currencies, and ownership of virtual property.. Neal received an undergraduate degree in engineering from Stanford University and his JD from Georgetown University. He has taught intellectual-property and business law courses as an adjunct professor at Seattle University and a part-time lecturer at the University of Washington School of Law, where he lectured on emerging legal issues in video games and virtual worlds.. Neal was born on Adak Island, Alaska, which, in case you didn’t know, is located in the middle of the Bering Sea at the far southwestern tip of the Aleutian Islands. He grew up in Prineville, Oregon, and now lives in the decidedly more urban environment of Kirkland, Washington, where he and his wife, Joanna, raised their two sons. Neal also volunteers in the community as an elected member of the City Council for the City of Kirkland. He was first elected to the Council in 2019 and was re-elected in 2021. And, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association (2018-2023 and 2024-Present) and a former chair of that organization's Public Policy Committee (2014-2019).

Nafees’ practice focuses on advising clients involved in various business disputes and related matters, with an emphasis on commercial litigation and real estate.. Prior to joining Nold Muchinsky, Nafees worked as a litigation associate at an AM Law 100 law firm in Seattle.. Nafees was born and spent the formative years of his life in Karachi, Pakistan.  He is fluent in Urdu/Hindi.  In his free time, Nafees enjoys spending time with his fiancée, Lindsay, and their pup, Roux, and playing racquetball, reading fiction, and trying out new restaurants.

My  practice includes real estate law and  business entity selection, formation and maintenance.  I also assist clients with guardianships and estate planning matters such as probate, wills and trusts, and estate and gift tax planning.. Outside of my practice I enjoy hiking, attempting to snowboard, and spending time with my family, friends and two pets.

My primary goal is to help my clients move forward in their lives. Divorce is a major event and I provide effective and efficient assistance.  I am as comfortable in the courtroom as I am in a conference room.  Family law is not limited to divorce alone, and my experience is as broad, including custody disputes, child support issues, final order enforcement, protection and restraining orders and domestic violence.

My practice is client-based. I focus my practice exclusively in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate and guardianship matters.