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I graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2010. After that I practiced in Oklahoma for three years before retunring to my hometown of Bellingham, Washington.. My practices areas have included personal injury, estate planning, federal false claims litigation and estate planning.

I currently work as a full-time associate attorney at Beschen Law PLLC, where the majority of my caseload is dedicated to handling conflict public defense cases in Whatcom and Skagit counties. My primary areas of practice are criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and civil litigation of protection orders.. I am committed to expanding access to justice for underserved communities. My academic and professional career has been dedicated to helping people navigate the legal system while protecting their fundamental rights.. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law, where I honed my legal skills and developed a passion for advocating on behalf of those in need. My professional background includes diverse experience in criminal justice, civil rights, immigration law, estate planning, and education

I am an estate planning, probate and trust attorney. My goal is to provide compassionate, respectful counsel with an emphasis on clear and accessible explanations of legal issues that put clients at ease.. I co-founded North Sound Law Group and was previously a partner at Barron Smith Daugert. I enjoy working with individuals and families, building long-term client relationships, and serving the community both in and outside of my practice. I believe in the power of estate planning for peace of mind and ensuring dignity in times of crisis.. I have exclusively practiced in estate planning, probate and trust since 2012. I previously authored and collaborated on numerous publications in diverse fields including law, policy, and organizational evaluation. I currently serve as the Secretary/Treasurer/Vice Chair for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section of the Washington State Bar, overseeing the Section's legislative activity and continuing legal education. I am also the President of the Northwest Washington Estate Planning Council.

Hi there!  I am an associate at Bill Coats Law, PLLC in beautiful Bellingham, Washington.. I help injury victims face insurance companies so they can worry less about answering those constant calls and focus on getting better.. Outside the office, I am a dog mom to a beautiful brindle puppy, who sometimes gets to visit the office.

Halley Fisher has been practicing U.S. immigration law with Cascadia Cross-Border Law in Bellingham, WA since 2019.Halley handles U.S. immigration and citizenship matters, specifically employment-based U.S. immigration for professionals, entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and religious workers. She is especially passionate about helping people in the outdoor, clean tech, and sports industries access the United States. While Halley works with people from all around the world, the majority of her clients are Canadian businesses and individuals seeking to expand to the U.S. market/workforce. She currently serves as an Advisory Board member of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University.Halley received her Juris Doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law. During law school, Halley received high honors in various subjects including Torts, Civil Procedure, Immigration, Trial Practice, and Evidence. She was a member of the Domestic Violence Clinic and the Immigrant Justice Clinic, and completed internships with Alaska Institute for Justice and the Human Trafficking Division of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General. Halley also served as a judicial intern at the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.Halley is originally from Richmond, Vermont. She lived and learned in Boston for eight years before moving to Washington to join Cascadia. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Northeastern University, where she enjoyed playing lacrosse, volunteering with America SCORES, and participating in Northeastern’s unique co-op program. Halley is an avid runner and all-around lover of the outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking with her pup Murphy, yoga, skiing, and experimenting with new recipes.

Gene R. Moses is a Bellingham business lawyer and Law Society of British Columbia  Foreign Legal Consultant who provides cross border business and immigration legal advice to Canadian and international corporations doing business in the USA. The Law Offices of Gene R. Moses P.S. provides legal services including, but not limited to, (1) formation of corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships,(2) consultation on business immigration visas, (3) formation of wholly owned subsidiaries, (4) governmental registration and compliance issues, (5) drafting of Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Minutes and Operating Agreements.   Our Bellingham, Washington office serves as Resident Agent and Registered Office for approximately 300 domestic and foreign corporations.

Family law is about families. I am here to help families navigate the legal system so everyone can achieve the best outcome. I am a lifelong Whatcom County resident and have worked in the local legal community for over a decade. I look forward to working with you.

Erin Crisman Glass is an estate planning, elder law and adoption attorney. Erin designs estate plans for high net worth individuals as well as more modest estates, believing every person deserves to have an estate plan that is shaped by their own set of unique circumstances, whatever those may be. Erin is especially dedicated to ensuring that her client’s end of life wishes are thoughtfully considered and documented so that their values can be honored at the end of life. Additionally, Erin prepares special needs trusts to assist families as they navigate the often complex legal and financial issues that are raised when a loved one has a cognitive or physical impairment. Erin advises clients on the myriad of issues encountered regarding access to public benefits, particularly long-term care Medicaid and veterans’ benefits planning. Many times, these issues require the appointment of a guardian, as well as trust creation and administration. Erin is a frequent speaker on these and other issues.. In addition to estate planning, Erin has a passion for her adoption practice, which she took over from attorney Larry Daugert (now retired). Erin is recognized not only for her knowledge and legal advocacy, but for being a warm and personable attorney that enjoys helping others as they endeavor to grow their families through private adoption, foster-adoption, or reproductive technology. Erin’s children are the light of her life, so she understands the complexity of issues involved in becoming a parent and the need for compassion while working with clients on adoption-related issues. In adoption matters, Erin represents adoptive parents and birth parents. In Assisted Reproductive Technology matters, Erin represents Intended Parents, Donors and Surrogates with the arranging, drafting and review of contracts to ensure that the needs and goals of the parties are met.. Before joining the firm, Erin completed a two-year judicial clerkship in Seattle with Washington State Court of Appeals Judge Mary Kay Becker. She also served as a Goldmark fellow for the Legal Foundation of Washington and a Laurel Rubin Farm Worker fellow for Columbia Legal Services.. Erin graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law where she served as editor-in-chief of the Seattle Journal for Social Justice.. Prior to law school Erin was a high school teacher and a social worker. She was also a whitewater guide in Montana and a backcountry wilderness instructor for teenagers in southern Utah.

Emily C. Beschen is an attorney with Beschen Law PLLC. She focuses her practice primarily on defending those accused of criminal conduct and protecting the privacy rights and civil rights of individuals.

Douglas R. Williams is an experienced maritime attorney at BoatLaw, LLP, where he focuses on representing injured seamen. Doug grew up in a military family. He spent much of his youth aboard cruise ships where his father served as chief medical officer for major lines like Holland America and Disney Cruise Line after retiring from the armed forces. This early exposure gave Doug a practical understanding of the maritime industry. Doug earned his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University and graduated magna cum laude from Florida State University College of Law; he obtained top honors in Admiralty Law and was admitted into the Order of the Coif for his scholastic achievements.. Doug began his legal career with a prominent maritime litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, handling casualty litigation, maritime liens, and charter disputes. He played a key role in significant maritime cases, including Atlantic Sounding Co. v. Townsend , which strengthened the right of seamen to pursue punitive damages. After relocating to Washington in 2011, Doug joined BoatLaw, LLP in 2012, dedicating his practice to maritime injury cases. Doug combines his extensive industry knowledge and trial experience to advocate for his clients. He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and serves as the Chairman of the Maritime Section of the Washington State Association for Justice.

David Nelson has been practicing criminal law for 28 years in Whatcom County. He  handles DUI cases, Domestic Violence cases (all types of misdemeanor matters), Sex Offenses, all Felony charges and Murder cases.. In September 2013 Dave and his defense team successfully resolved a murder case by having the charges totally dismissed.. Dave has taught legal education courses to fellow attorneys in the area of criminal law and domestic violence.. Dave is a former Whatcom County Bar President.  He has served on local charity boards as a board memeber and President.

Colin’s practice focuses on the areas of Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Elder Law. Colin originally hails from Seattle where he graduated from Seattle University in 2013 with a double major in English and History before earning his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2017. During law school, in addition to studying estate planning and elder law, Colin worked closely with clients at non-profit immigration and mediation services organizations. Since relocating to the area in 2017, Colin has embraced the unique culture of Whatcom County and is proud to call Bellingham home. He enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds and wealth levels and he is eager to meet more of the fine people that also call this region home.

Bryan Page practices civil trial and appellate litigation in state and federal courts, with an emphasis on business, commercial, and real estate disputes. He represents large and small businesses with operations in Whatcom County and throughout Washington, as well as individuals, facing complex legal problems. With a background in business, Bryan brings an understanding of the business and economic issues at play in every case. With this background, he is an effective advocate for his clients in the courtroom and is able to help clients resolve legal disputes effectively and efficiently in a way that meets his clients’ goals and objectives.

Bob Butler is one of the leading criminal defense attoneys servicing the Pacific Northwest, representing clients in both State and Federal Courts. Bob has always maintained the belief that narrowing the focus of his practice to criminal defense, employment disputes and litigation - and working hard to be the best in those specific areas, will result in superior client service and a level of legal competency that may be difficult, if not impossible, for most general practitioners to achieve.

Attorney Mark A. Kaiman is a 1997 graduate of Washington State University, and graduated with honors from Syracuse University College of Law in 2000. Even though he went to law school in New York State, Mark's northwest roots brought him back home to Washington in order to practice law. Mark previously served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in San Juan County, and now sits as a regular Judge Pro Tempore in Whatcom County District Court. In addition to prosecutorial, defense, and judicial experience, he has broad experience in civil litigation, as well as military law matters and courts martial. Mark has extensive trial experience as both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel.

Attorney Alexander F. Ransom provides professional and zealous legal services in criminal law. Alexander routinely handles cases in the District and Superior Courts of Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish Counties as well as in all of the local municipal courts.

As a partner in Victory Legal Services, PLLC, I focus on defending people who face criminal charges. I have developed particular knowledge and training regarding DUI charges, which I use to assist my clients. I also work extensively in defending against domestic violence allegations, and in defending serious felony and sex offense crimes. Regardless of the charge, I advocate for my clients through every step of the court process.. In addition to my work defending against criminal charges, I also assist clients in vacating and expunging old criminal convictions, sealing juvenile offender records, and restoring firearm rights. Helping people get a fresh start with a clean slate is a very rewarding part of my job.. All in all, it is an incredible feeling to come to work everyday knowing that I can help people through some of the toughest times in their lives.

ABOUT ROBERT A. KELLY. Contact my office today if you need to discuss family issues such as legal separation or divorce, property division, child custody or child support. Because I specialize in family law, you can be confident that you will receive the professional services you need.