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“Family Law is the entirely of my practice. Why? Because family is the focus of my own life, and it’s where I think I can make the most difference in other people’s lives, both personally and professionally. It breaks my heart when families fail, especially when children are involved. Situations involving my own loved ones, coupled with the hundreds of clients I’ve served over the years has garnered for me the insight and perspective needed to understand the confusion, anxiety, insecurity, sense of loss, and uncertainty that so often accompany family law matters. I like to be able to provide the financial stability, guidance, peace of mind, and emotional support that my clients often need in order to move forward to the safety and security of a better path and a brighter future.. I practice Family Law because I think I can help… by devising a course of action that will help you gain custody of your children, help minimize the emotional strain, help keep you in your home, help you gain financial security, and most of all… help the children of broken families by creating for them the best possible future given their difficult circumstances.. I also derive a great deal of personal and professional satisfaction from helping people through these inherently difficult times, by providing them with the protection and guidance that only a good, experienced, and compassionate family lawyer can provide. Keep your head up – you’ll get through this. And above all, keep your children’s best interest in mind at all times. Shelter them from the turmoil, don’t involve them in the animosity, and continue to provide for them.”

Using a Guidebook style approach to your estate planning, we work with you to identify your concerns and tailor a plan to keep you in control of your affairs and pass along your values, stories and wealth to your loved ones and your causes. We only work with nice people!. ---. Bob Pittman is an attorney in private practice in the Puget Sound area.  His law practice is restricted to estate planning.. Bob has served on the Member Advisory Board of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, as President of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council, and as President of the South Sound Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.  Bob is a frequent speaker on estate planning issues and regularly works with individuals and families in developing their estate plans, using his Guidebook Planning Process™.  Bob is a graduate of the University of Washington Law School and an advanced studies graduate of the Esperti Peterson Institute.. Bob Pittman originated and hosted Legal Line with Bob Pittman, a call-in legal advice radio talk show for CBS affiliate KIRO Radioin Seattle, Washington, for many years.  For his work on the air, Bob received the Consumer and the Law Journalism Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, was honored by the Washington State Supreme Court in a special Court Resolution, and received the Excellence in Legal Journalism Award from the Washington State Bar Association.

The Law Offices of Clayton R. Dickinson is a well-known Tacoma family law firm that represents clients throughout Washington. Armed with the abilities to tackle even the most complex divorce case, our team takes a thorough and proactive approach to resolving divorce, child support, property division and other related family law issues. Our lawyers will keep you informed, updated and make certain that you have what you need in order to make a smart decision.

Probate, estate planning and trusts attorney offering responsive service and paying attention to what matters to you. I offer flexible meeting times by video chat, phone, or in person at your home or work within Pierce, King, and Thurston counties in Washington. Please ask me about International Wills,and cross-border probates, trusts, or estate planning involving British Columbia and Washington State.

Nicole M. Valdez joined Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S. in September 2021 after two years of practice at the Washington State Attorney General's Office. She returned to her prior practice area, Elder Law. She has extensive experience in matters involving trusts, estates, powers of attorney, vulnerable adults, and incapacitated individuals.

My Practice. I practice through a semi-virtual office.  I have a home office and contract with other providers as necessary. I answer my own phone and schedule my own appointments. I use technology as much as possible. This allows me to be consistently availalbe for my clients and to deliver the premium service that they deserve.. Service Delivery. I utilize email and electronic communication as much as possible to keep my clients up to date and to allow for document sharing and review.. Availability and Interaction. I am available by phone, email, text and video conference. I am also happy to meet in person. For in person discussions, I will typically suggest a coffee shop, library or other location that is convenient and comfortable but also appropriate for the nature of our discussion.. My clients' files are maintained digitally to the greatest extent possible.. Result. By practicing this way, I truly enjoy my client interaction, the trust that they place in me and the work that I am allowed to do.. I feel that this setup is creative and seems to work well. In practicing this way, I am able to keep costs down, minimize environmental impacts, and pass the savings to my clients.

Lynn Clare graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2014, deciding to pursue a legal career after see her daughters off to college. Lynn practices law with her husband, Daniel. When people ask about working with her husband she says, “I came to a love of law on my own, but watching Dan use his education and training to help people every day definitely sparked my initial interest. I think our relationship works in clients’ favor; we love what we do and working together. It’s like having two lawyers for the price of one!”

Knowledgeable attorney Rachel Rolfs has been selected as a Super Lawyer of Pierce County and is a recipient of a 2008 Outstanding Service Award from the Pierce County Bar. Family and estate planning matters are the  focus of our Tacoma, Washington, law office, and our attorneys are dedicated to resolving difficult disputes through mediation and collaborative law when possible.. Our attorneys emphasize attentive service, honest counsel and constructive problem-solving to help people through emotionally turbulent times. Their experience ranges from estate planning, trying contested divorce cases to assisting people seeking parental rights, support for their children and third-party custody. They understand the challenges facing both civilian and military families face and are well-prepared to offer clear, informed counsel on complex legal issues.

Kenneth Gorton is a trial attorney in Washington. He has represented hundreds of clients in Court, including teachers, veterans, firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Gorton is rated 10 out of 10 (superb) by AVVO and recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” exceeding one million dollars.. Mr. Gorton's qualifications include a doctorate in law and master’s in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University, as well as a master's in psychology from the University of Alaska. He served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert Bryan, and then as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County before entering private practice as a litigator. Mr. Gorton currently manages a busy law firm in University Place, Washington.. Please visit our website at for more information.. DISCLAIMER: EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND EACH OUTCOME IS DIFFERENT. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR OUTCOME.

JOHN J. DURKIN is a 1980 cum laude graduate of the Gonzaga University School of Law. John served as an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review and qualified for the National Moot Court Competition after winning the Northwest Regional Competition.. Upon graduation from law school, John was selected by United States Magistrate, Smithmoore P. Meyers, to serve as his judicial law clerk for the Eastern District of the United States District Court for the State of Washington.. In September of 1981, John entered private practice with the firm of Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg & McKasy in Tacoma, Washington. John's practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, construction site accidents, pedestrian accidents, product liability, and insurance disputes.. John is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Membership in ABOTA is by invitation only. John has served on the board of the Washington State Association for Justice (formerly known as WSTLA) for over 7 years. John serves on Gonzaga University School of Law School Board of Advisers.. For the last several years, Washington Law & Politics has designated John as a Super Lawyer. The Super Lawyer designation is limited to 5% of the attorneys practicing in the state of Washington and is awarded based upon peer review by practicing attorneys within the state.. John and his wife Allison have five grown children.. John's legal assistant is Roxanne Mueller.

John Hardie was born in Montana but grew up just south of Seattle. From an early age he was taught the value of hard work, dedication, and compassion from his parents and public-school teachers. Before law school, John worked for a labor union. Labor negotiations, and the dispute resolution processes involved in organized labor turned the advocacy switch on inside of him. Later, he worked for lawyers doing labor and employment law, and wanted to be able to advocate like them at the highest levels, in American courtrooms. Now, John’s practice at Palace Law consists entirely of helping individuals and families with personal injury and wrongful death claims. John’s favorite part about being an attorney is meeting those who need help, providing real solutions and answers, and fulfilling his promise to make things right. The people John helps are part of a growing group of new advocates for the injured who share their stories and empower others to follow their lead.. John went to law school at Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, including being named to the Dean’s List two years in a row—an honor reserved for students in the top ten percent of the class. He competed in trial and appellate competitions locally and on the west coast. For these activities, John was admitted to the national trial advocacy honor society, Order of the Barristers. John was a summer extern for The Honorable Stephen J. Dwyer at the Washington State Court of Appeals. Before his final year of law school, John interned at a highly regarded litigation firm that represents injured individuals and families.. After law school, John focused his passion of helping individuals and families overcome the devastation of injury and wrongful death. As a result of his efforts, in 2019, John was a recipient of the “Ready to Soar” award by the Washington State Association for Justice. John’s growing list of successes at Palace Law underscores what real community lawyering looks like. John is a tireless advocate for the working men and women of Washington state and for their families who so often face head on the life changing effects of trauma and the death of their spouse or family member. As part of his dedication to this community, John regularly provides legal advice and assistance to those that can’t afford legal services but deserve justice.. John and his wife, Evelyn, welcomed their baby girl Ariela in August 2020, and their baby girl Camila in July 2022. They also have two miniature dachshunds, Bella and Sophie who love to explore the beautiful PNW. In John’s spare time he enjoys volunteering in local bar association activities in our community like legal clinics and food banks.

I spent years as a "big law firm" partner. Now I want to provide you with personal service, from my own law firm. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should be based on the expertise, courage and honesty of the attorney. I have been named ‘Outstanding Young Attorney of the Year' by the Washington State Bar Association and have won many large lawsuits. I will use everything I have to fight for your rights and fight for justice on your behalf.

I love working in Tacoma. My great great grandparents were loggers here in Tacoma, having come to Tacoma by way of Pysht (near Port Angeles), Michigan, and Scotland and Ireland. The county-city building in Tacoma sits on the site of my great grandfather Waters store "Waters The Grocer" open in the 1880's. Every day I walk on the ground my great grandfather walked more than a century ago. I feel privileged working in Tacoma assisting the elderly and their children.

I have practiced family law primarily since becoming a member of the Washington State Bar in 1992.  Prior to law school, I worked in law firms in San Francisco to get a feel for law and confirm that I wanted to become a lawyer.  I also volunteered at the San Francisco Bar Association's Legal Clinic for Battered Women from 1986 to 1987.  I went to law school in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later transferred to the University of Puget Sound Law School (now known as Seattle University).  While attending William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, I was a law clerk for Professor Christine Jones between April 1989 to June 1991.  I researched federal jurisdiction issues and prepared legal memoranda regarding parental kidnapping issues.  I also worked as an intern for the Hennepin County, Minnesota, Public Defender's Office between October 1989 and April 1990.  In June 1990, I began a summer internship with Judge LaJune Lange of the Fourth Judicial District.  In September 1990, I relocated to the Puget Sound and finished law school as a visiting student at UPS.  While completing my law school education, I worked as a legal assistant for a family law attorney in Seattle, and also worked as a contract law clerk in family law.  These experiences gave me the practical experience needed to open my own family law office fresh after law school.. I opened my law office in November 1992 and initially practiced regularly in both Pierce County and King County.  I have continued to practice family law since that date.  In approximately 1994 to 1995, I taught two family law paralegal classes at Highline Community College in the ABA-approved paralegal program as an adjunct instructor of family law.. I am passionate about family law issues, because I am passionate about children and preserving and improving family relationships, which are challenged by family endings.  I also recognize the trauma of dealing with the end of a relationship on a personal and emotional level as well as financially.  It is tough for people going through family endings to realize that the chance for a better and new family beginning is on the other side of the pain they are currently experiencing.. I am a certified mediator, and member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County, and Collaborative Professionals of Washington.  As a collaborative family law attorney, I assist clients in resolving their family law issues in a respectful and responsible way outside of Court.  If collaborative resolution is not possible in a particular case, then I litigate the case and zealously advocate for my client in Court.. I offer an initial in-office consultation for $185; the first meeting is typically one to one-and-a-half hours long.. You may contact me at  or.

I have had the pleasure of working with the same Tacoma law firm since my admission to the Washington State Bar Association in 1976. Our firm, Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg, McKasy & Durkin, Inc. P.S., has developed a reputation for dedicated and professional representation of injured clients. We have successfully tackled some of the largest companies in the country as defendants and would be happpy to be of service to you.

I am devoted to ensuring that my clients get the highest quality representation on appeal. I have successfully represented criminal appellants since 2002 at all levels of the Washington legal system from Municipal Court to the Washington Supreme Court. I have represented and won appeals for individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUI to sex crimes to multiple murders. I have also successfully represented individuals whose driver's license and/or professional license have been suspended by the DOL or another State agency.  I also help individuals restore their firearm and voting rights as well as have convictions expunged from their record.  Since 2004, I have also been a partner at the legal research and writing firm of Fraser Robinson Speir. At Fraser Robinson Speir I perform legal research and writing for other attorneys in both criminal and civil matters. Typically my work is drafting a research memorandum or motion, but I also draft appellate briefs in both civil and criminal cases, including administrative appeals.I have taught numerous CLEs on appellate practice and how to preserve issues for appeal in Municipal and District courts.. Specialties: Criminal appellate practice, legal research and writing in all areas.

I am a Northwest born-and-raised attorney currently employed at Whalley Law in Fircrest, WA.  My primary practice area is in family law, and I have handled cases in King, Pierce, Thurston, and Kitsap Counties.

Heather L. Crawford has extensive experience in litigation related to will contests, vulnerable adults, guardianships, trusts and probate. In addition to private practice, Ms. Crawford’s caseload includes appointments by the court as a guardian ad litem for Title 11 matters, as an attorney for alleged incapacitated people and minors, and as an investigator for purposes of probate administration. Ms. Crawford’s reputation is that of both an aggressive, knowledgeable litigator and creative problem-solver. Ms. Crawford uses her experience to assists families in resolving disputes regarding elder care, wills and trusts.  Her practice also includes Vulernable Adult protection orders as well as assisting beneficiaries to recover property. Ms. Crawford's experience also includes representing fiduciaries with litigation and management of estates.. Ms. Crawford obtained the status of a Washington State Certified Professional Guardian in 2009, after completing the University of Washington’s nationally-renowned pilot program on professional guardian certification. Her history also includes experience as the former chair for the Tacoma Pierce County Guardianship Committee.. Education. Admissions and Licenses. Affiliation(s)/Membership(s)

From previously serving at the Seattle City Prosecutor's Office to joining Hager & Ennis LLP, Matthew Ennis is an experienced employment trial attorney serving clients' employment needs. Be it workplace retaliation/discrimination, investigation, or review and negotiation of a severance or non-compete agreement, Matthew brings over a decade of experience in helping employees.. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Washington, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Christina Sherman, J.D. is dedicating her law practice, Christina T. Sherman, PLLC, to helping families grow through Adoption, IVF and Surrogacy. Christina is licensed to practice law in Washington, and has been practicing law for over 20 years. Christina represents adoptive families and birth parents both locally and in interstate adoptions in all aspects of adoption.. Christina has been honored to represent hundreds of clients in their adoption cases, and has been named an Academy Fellow in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA). The Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA) is a credentialed, non-profit organization dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption and assisted reproduction law. It advocates for laws and policies to protect the best interests of children, the legal status of families formed through adoption and assisted reproduction, and the rights of all interested parties. Attorneys are awarded membership to AAAA only after a rigorous review to ensure that they meet the highest standards of ethical and legal practice in adoption.. Christina received her law degree from Cornell Law School in 2002, and clerked for a federal district court judge, Hayden W. Head, from 2002-2004. Christina has been recognized by super lawyers as one of the top 2.5% of attorneys among her peers. While described by clients as "tough" when necessary, Christina is a warm and approachable attorney you can trust through all aspects of your legal proceeding.. While most adoptions are collaborative, Christina has the skills and experience to represent you even in the most complicated and complex cases. Christina will work with you through the process that works best for your situation, including informal negotiations, mediation, collaborative law, litigation and trials.

Carrie Umland earned her Bachelor of Arts from Central Washington University and received her Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law. She grew up in Washington and has always been a resident of the Pacific Northwest.. Carrie has practiced personal injury law for over 20 years representing plaintiffs and defendants. While attending law school she worked as a case manager/negotiator for a small plaintiff's personal injury firm. Prior to that she had been a claim representative for State Farm Insurance Company. Following graduation from law school her practice focused on insurance defense work until 2000. Realizing she had a greater calling, she then changed her practice and began exclusively representing injured people in her community against the larger and more powerful insurance companies, large business and government entities. As a result, Carrie's love of law again flourished, and her reputation quickly grew as a fierce but fair advocate for the injured. Today she is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and an Eagle Member (an exclusive group of trial lawyers) of the Washington State Association for Justice. She has served as a judge for the American Association of Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition and the Seattle University School of Law Appellate Argument Competitions. If you have met Carrie, then you know her passion for life. She is an avid runner, cyclist and swimmer and has participated in many triathlons and half marathons. She has completed marathons in Arizona, Scotland and Greece which included running in the 2500th anniversary of the original Athens Marathon in Greece. Carrie not only ran the the original Olympic marathon course, she finished with a personal best time.  In her free time she is involved as a volunteer raising money and awareness for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Born and raised in Tacoma, Jeff attended Charles Wright Academy before travelling the country pursuing his passion for ice hockey.  Jeff played hockey for the Utica Pioneers in Utica, NY while earning his undergraduate degree in business marketing.. Upon graduation Jeff returned home to Tacoma.  He graduated from Seattle University a few years later with his law degree and a masters in sports administration and leadership.. Jeff is currently involved as a board member with the First Tee of the South Puget Sound, Hockey Players Assemble and UP Cares.  Jeff has a passion for helping those who are in need.. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and hockey.