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Since January,  2012, Ms. Boyd has been  a member of the firm of Boyd & Webster, PLLC in Edmonds, Washington  where she specializes  in the area of personal injury law, primarily representing insurers and their insureds in various venues.  From 1992 through 2011,  Ms. Boyd was a shareholder  at the Seattle  firm of Hackett, Beecher & Hart, Inc., PS,  with the same area of specialization.

Lisa has worked as a litigation attorney since 1996. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she was an engineer for Cadillac Motor in Detroit, and for Texaco in Seattle. She obtained her law degree at the University of Puget Sound (now known as Seattle University School of Law) while working full-time as an engineer. She also was an officer in a residential construction company in Woodinville. Prior to joining Beresford Booth, Lisa worked as a professional malpractice and negligence defense attorney, representing large construction companies on wrongful death and severe injury matters, health care professionals and nursing homes in negligence claims, and property owners on premises liability matters. She also spent six years in private practice, where she assisted clients with estate planning, commercial contracts, leases, and eminent domain cases. Lisa has served as an arbitrator for both King and Snohomish Counties, for over 15 years, and has also been retained to arbitrate private disputes.. Lisa now focuses her practice on litigation of a variety of civil matters, including real estate, contract, tort, and business matters. Lisa’s broad experience as an engineer, business owner, and litigator enables her to make realistic risk assessments, and helps her to help her clients anticipate and avoid problems before they become expensive headaches. Lisa works with compassion and empathy for her clients, while serving as a zealous advocate who does not shy away from challenging negotiations.. Lisa is also committed to being involved in the local community. She works with the Eastside Legal Assistance Program, Komen Puget Sound, and the National MS Society. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her Standard Poodle “Daisy Duke,” fly fishing, volleyball, and golf. She is also an avid oenophile — with zinfandel topping her list of all-time favorites.

Bill Kessler helps businesses, individuals and families reach their goals by providing timely, thorough representation. He understands and facilitates each client’s big-picture objectives, and efficiently integrates his role in achieving those objectives. Bill has litigated Superior Court cases all around Washington and cases in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Washington and Eastern District of Washington. He has also argued cases to the Washington Court of Appeals and has been admitted pro hac vice to several federal and state courts around the United States.. Bill conducts a range of business and real estate transactions, including entity formation, partnership/shareholder agreements, commercial lease transactions, and the purchase and sale of real estate, business assets and entity interest. Bill serves as the court-appointed Examiner of Titles for King County registered land matters.. In addition, Bill performs estate planning and estate administration services, such as conducting probate and drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney.. Bill is dedicated to helping local charities and serves on several boards of directors of nonprofit corporations. He enjoys traveling, hiking and spending time with his family.

As a trial attorney for 25 years, Jody Reich, ownner of Jody Reich Law, PLLC, has tried and arbitrated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts across the state. Jody represents a wide variety of clients which include both businesses and injured persons, and dedicates a large part of her practice to protecting victims of serious injury caused by the negligence of others.  She also has an extensive practice in estate and trust drafting, litigation and probate and creates estate plans to protect client assets for generations.. Prior to her current practice, Ms. Reich was a partner at Betts Patterson Mines, a large downtown business firm.  She aserved as a law clerk to a Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Washington, Judge Edward F. Shea, and for Judge James M. Murphy, Spokane Superior Court Judge (retired).. Jody is the mother of two young sons, Hunter and Brody, and spends her free time raising her two boys with her husband Steve.  Jody is also an active member in a number of community foundations that provide assistance to disadvantaged children, including Make-a-Wish Foundation, a former Board Member for Friends of Youth and Ballard Little League.

After being admitted to the Washington State bar in 1992, I began a solo practice, which I continued until joining Beresford Booth in 2003. I am now the chair of our Estate Planning & Probate Group.. I balance the legal, practical, and ethical considerations of every legal matter to ensure that my clients' needs are met in a timely and cost effective way. My transactional and litigation experience allows me to bring a seasoned perspective to every deal and dispute. I serve a variety of clients; from individuals to privately held business organizations of all types and pride myself on being able to translate complex legal issues into everyday language.. I have had the privilege of speaking to a variety of professional organizations and community groups, including realtor associations and at senior community centers. I have also served for a number of years as a volunteer with the King County Debt Clinic, providing much needed legal assistance to those who cannot afford to consult with private counsel.. I was raised in Edmonds and graduated from Edmonds High School in 1982. I continue to live in Edmonds with my wife Cindy and two boys, Seth and Benjamin. I am active at my church, where I have served as Treasurer for five years, and also volunteer as a Special Olympics basketball coach.. As for my personal interests, I enjoy spending time with my family and outdoor activities such as camping, cycling, and golf. Additionally, I have played softball in a local community league since 1986, and enjoy curling at the Granite Curling Club of Seattle.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Edmonds and surrounding areas.