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With a love for Eastern Washington and a passion for helping others, I have devoted my career to helping injured people in the Yakima and Tri-Cities area.  Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, I handle a variety of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, injuries on school premises, medical malpractice, and other personal injury claims.

We strive to offer excellent criminal defense for those with modest means.. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963). Clarence Gideon was homeless man accused of burglary. He could not afford an attorney. Nevertheless, he took his case to the United States Supreme Court in 1963 and won. He successfully argued that those who cannot afford an attorney should be provided with one. With his case as our guiding principle and namesake, we seek to meet the needs of our community by bridging the gap between an overloaded public defense system and the high expense of private defense counsel.

Prior to becoming a partner at Smart, Connell, Childers & Verhulp, PS in 2009, the bulk of my practice was insurance defense litigation for over 10 years.  I also had the privilege in working in lawfirms that did everything but family or criminal law so was able to obtain experience in a number of areas of law before focusing my practice to personal injury claims and litigation.  Since 2009, I have been blessed to be able to focus my practice on helping injured people.  This includes car accidents, wrongful death, head injuries and even on-the-job injuries.  I look forward to many more years of helping people in my community when tragedy strikes.

Originally from Seattle, Wa., Ms. LaCoste attended Carnegie-Mellon University where she focused her studies on Political Science, International Relations and Chinese Language. During her undergraduate education, Ms. LaCoste studied abroad in Shanghai China, worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant for the international relations department of Carnegie-Mellon University, and worked in Washington D.C. as an opposing-party research intern.. With a desire to practice law and help children and families, Ms. LaCoste earned her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. During her time at Gonzaga University School of Law, she worked in the Elder Law Legal Clinic where she practiced family law and elder law under supervision. Ms. LaCoste additionally volunteered as a mentor at the Fulcrum Dispute Resolution Center in Spokane, WA to assist those in need with employment skills with a focus on education.. Ms. LaCoste is admitted to the State Bar of Washington, and holds membership in the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section, as well as the Benton/ Franklin County Local Bar Association. In the Fall of 2015 she was elected as the Treasurer and Board Member of the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association. She also is an active Rotary International Member and serves as the Foundation Officer and Board Member at Richland Riverside Rotary Club.. In the Summer of 2016 Ms. LaCoste attended training at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) and gained certification for completion of their trial advocacy intensive training program.  In the Fall of 2016 Ms. LaCoste completed training in Collaborative Law with the Seattle Collaborative Law Training Group, and became a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She hopes to continue to educate herself in order to better serve her clients and the community.. Ms. LaCoste is a diligent, passionate, dedicated advocate in modern family law. Her representation focuses on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, custody, child support, division of property, relocation actions, and spousal support (alimony).

Nathan Henry is a passionate advocate whose practice centers around the representation of injured persons, including cases involving wrongful death, nursing home neglect or abuse, auto accidents, third party jobsite injuries, medical malpracitce, serious slip and fall cases and insurance disputes. Focusing his practice on a specific area of the law ensures knowledgeable and superior counseling in these types of cases and allows time for personal interaction with clients and promptness in returning phone calls.

My practice is devoted to immigration law, and to uniting families and keeping them united.. I am first generation Mexican American. My parents were both born in Michoacán, Mexico and came to the United States in the early 1970’s. They were beneficiaries of our immigration laws. They are two of the most hard-working individuals I know. They taught me to work hard, help others, and most of all, to be humble.. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice from Central Washington University, and subsequently obtained a Juris Doctor from the Univeristy of Idaho - College of Law.  I have been practicing immigration law since 2010.

My first job as a lawyer was working as an insurance defense attorney representing people that were accused of harming others. I learned how insurance companies analyze and view claims and cases. Now, I use the information and experience to benefit my clients who have been injured.. When you are injured, you are not the only person that suffers. Your family, friends, and co-workers are also negatively affected. I am grateful I can help you and your family.. I am licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington state and federal courts. This allows me to represent client throughout all of Oregon and Washington.. When I am not working, I love spending time with my wife, chasing my three little boys, and experiencing life.

Mark was born and raised in the Northwest and graduated from Idaho State University with a B.S. in Political Science in May of 2009. Mark also graduated and received his J.D. from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, IA. Mark arrived in the Tri-Cities in May 2012 and has actively worked as an attorney since October 2012.. Legal Career History. Mark has been providing criminal defense services since moving to the Tri-Cities in 2012. In February 2015 Mark joined Fielding Law Group; expanding his knowledge and experience into the Personal Injury field representing clients injured in no-fault auto accidents, slip and falls, and other personal injury claims. In 2018 Mark ventured out on his own, opening up Cano Law, PLLC, a firm specializing in Personal Injury and Criminal Defense.. Professional Associations. Mark is licensed to practice law in Washington State and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.

Located in Tri-Cities, Washington, I've been practicing law for nearly 18 years and am licensed in Washington, Texas, Idaho, and Tennessee. My entire career has been spent litigating personal injury, construction defect, insurance defense, and commercial litigation cases.. Early in my career, I had the good fortune of being trained by some nationally-recognized insurance defense litigators. The training has paid off in my courtroom and appellate skills. If you need assistance handling a personal injury, construction defect, insurance defense, or commercial litigation matter, please contact me at or visit my website, , for more information.

Levi F. Barber graduated in 2007 from Arizona State University law school, a top tier law school.  He enjoys practicing law and takes great care with his clients, making sure they understand and are comfortable with the legal process and that calls are returned promptly. Levi has trial experience, being the lead attorney on multiple jury trials.  When he isn’t working, he spends his free time reading, playing speed chess, practicing and performing jazz piano, and enjoying his wife and four children.  He also enjoys an occasional round of golf and has found some renewed interest in pick-up basketball. Levi looks forward to meeting with people and helping them find solutions to legal issues.  He spent two years in Southern Ukraine, and is fluent in conversational Russian.

Kolleen K. Ledgerwood is an accomplished attorney committed to family law, particularly in navigating the complexities of divorce. She understands the emotional turmoil that often accompanies such legal challenges and is committed to providing her clients with the expert counsel and representation they need during these trying times. Kolleen takes a personalized approach to each case, ensuring that her clients feel supported and informed throughout the process. Additionally, she offers her services in bankruptcy cases, helping clients manage their financial difficulties with professionalism and care. With her extensive experience and dedication to her clients, Kolleen is a reliable advocate for those seeking resolution in their legal matters.

Kennewick based but Seattle native, John grew up near Lake Washington. As a young man, his passion and skill for rowing landed him at the University of California at Berkeley, where he studied Natural Resources. After graduating with his Bachelor of Science degree, John worked as a field biologist and eventually found himself in Portland, where he studied law at Lewis and Clark College.. After law school, John and his wife made an intentional decision to seek a safe community with a proximity to the outdoors that they both treasured. The Tri-Cities area had both of these traits and more.. This decision led him to his work with the highly regarded Kennewick law firm Hames, Anderson, Whitlow, & O’Leary, which he joined in 2002. While at HAWO law, John practiced general civil litigation, bankruptcy, construction law, real estate law, and business law.. His main passion at Gravis is for consumer and business bankruptcy protection. This passion is rooted in the satisfaction he gets from helping people through their life challenges – including getting them back to solvency, helping them save their assets, their businesses, and even their homes.

Joseph D. White, a native of Richland and graduate of Kamiakin High School, brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his legal practice. After earning a Political Science degree from UNLV in 2007, Joseph worked for former Congressman J.C. Watts at Watts Partners in Washington, D.C. He later completed his law degree at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2011, where he also studied Comparative Constitutional Law in France and South Africa. His legal journey included invaluable experience at the United Nations Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, further deepening his commitment to justice and civil liberties.. Joseph is passionate about defending constitutional rights and addressing his clients’ most critical legal needs. Whether advocating for individuals facing criminal charges or providing legal counsel in other areas, he is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights with care and determination.. In his free time, Joseph enjoys traveling and spending time with his daughter Eva Isabella, his girlfriend Sayeda, and their dog Luna Bear. He also pursues hobbies like painting, hiking, golfing, and dreaming of opening a craft distillery. A devoted sports fan, Joseph proudly cheers for his UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and the Seattle Seahawks.

John grew up in St. Pete Beach, Florida where his family has owned a greasy spoon diner since the early 1950s. He also played baseball at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Law & Justice.  John went on to graduate from Stetson University College of Law. During law school John was on the dean's list and was also a competitor on the Moot Court team.. After law school, John began work as a Staff Attorney at Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL. He spent most of his time here handling advanced directives, landlord-tenant, and consumer issues. After a couple of years at Gulfcoast, John began work as an Assistant Public Defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida. This allowed John to gain a lot of experience in criminal law and had him in the courtroom almost every day of the week, whether it be advocating for clients at their pre-trial hearings or fighting for his clients at trial.. In 2017 John and his wife moved from Florida to Washington to escape the hot weather and be closer to the mountains. John is licensed to practice law both in Washington and Florida.

Jeff Johnson works in the areas of serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical negligence claims, and civil rights violations. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, Jeff worked for three years as an Assistant Attorney General for the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. While with the Attorney General, Jeff worked primarily on unemployment benefit and worker’s compensation matters (work place injuries). This experience provided him with a great deal of knowledge and experience in handling injury claims.. Jeff is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. In September 2013, Jeff was appointed to serve as the Southeastern Washington District representative on the Washington State Bar Young Lawyers Committee. Additionally, Jeff is active in the local bar associations in Yakima, Benton and Franklin counties. He has previously served as the Vice President to the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Committee.. Jeff was born and raised in Yakima. He is the son of Dick Johnson (attorney) and the brother of Alex Johnson (attorney). He graduated from West Valley High School (Yakima) in 2001. Jeff received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Washington State University in 2005 and his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2009. During law school, Jeff clerked with the Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, OR; interned as a Special Deputy District Attorney for the Benton County District Attorney’s Office in Corvallis, OR; and worked as a law clerk for the Oregon Attorney General’s Office in its torts and employment sections in Salem, OR.. In 2005, Jeff married his high school sweetheart Andrea. They have one child. Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, playing the guitar and supporting WSU Athletics. Jeff is an active member of the Young Professionals of Tri-Cities group and the 3 Rivers Road Runners. He enjoys distance running having completed multiple marathons.. Jeff works out of the Yakima, Sunnyside and Tri-Cities Offices (Richland, Kennewick, Pasco).

Jay sincere compassion for people is evident from the moment you meet him. For 27 years, Jay has successfully represented injured people in the Tri-Cities and he has won many successful verdicts and settlements. His efforts on behalf of those clients were acknowledged in 2000, when the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association recognized him as Trial Attorney of the Year. In the 18 years that the Award has been given, Jay is the only attorney from Southeastern Washington to receive it.

I bring a hard working attitude and sense of fairness that shows my commitment to getting the best results possible for my clients. I graduated magna cum laude from Washington State University. In 2005 I graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga Law School. After working for a year as a prosecutor, I have been practicing in civil litigation since 2006 where I focus primarily on helping individuals and families affected by injuries caused by others.  I have been a trial attorney my entire legal career, first prosecuting crimes, then as an insurance defense attorney, and now representing people injured by the negligence of others. I currently handle persona injury cases in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla, and the Yakima valley.

I spent my first 6 1/2 years as an attorney in the Benton County Prosecutors Office.  After the first 2 1/2 years I was promoted to Chief Criminal Deputy and maintain that postition until I left for defense work.  I have done over 70 felony jury trial and numberous misdemeanor.. I have done criminal, DUI, DWI defense for 10 years now.  I believe a defense attorney's job is to zealously represent their client.  I do not make any judgment about guilt or innocence.  I believe my duty is zealous representation.. I practice criminal and DUI defense in Pasco, Richland, Kennewick and the surrounding Tri-Cities area.

I love helping people who have been injured through no fault of their own. My experience working at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Seattle and Columbia Legal Services in Kennewick gave me a unique perspective that I use to help my clients to overcome the challenges they face after an injury.

I grew up in the Tri-Cities and believe it is a great place to raise a family.  Helping others is a life lesson installed in me by my mother from the time I was a small child.  I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching youth sports and serving in the community.

I graduated in 1993 from Creighton University School of Law with a JD, and from Brigham Young University in 1990 with a BA in International Relations. Admitted to practice before the federal courts for the Eastern District of Washington, and the State Courts of Washington. Member of the Washington State Bar Association.. I have been practicing law for 23 years, helping families, individuals and business achieve success and plan for their futures. I grew up in Walla Walla, Washington, received a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University (1990), and my J.D. from Creighton University (1993). After law school, I joined a local law firm, Leavy Schultz Davis and Fearing, and worked there for three years. I then joined Lamb-Weston, Inc. and not only filled the role of associate general counsel, but also ran sales regions in Northern California and Toronto, Canada. I worked in production, negotiated grower contracts, supplier contracts, handled employment issues, dealt with the Perishable Agricultural Commodity Act, and import/export matters. My experience with Lamb-Weston has given me insight and experience in running businesses that allows me to help clients in all aspects of their businesses and handle legal matters in a practical way. I returned to private practice in 2005 and joined with Olsen Daines in 2014 as Of Counsel.. I have been married to my lovely wife Kim for 28 years. We have four terrific kids, Ty, Michael, Trey and Sydney. Kim is a citizen of New Zealand, so our children enjoy both U.S. and New Zealand citizenship, with Sydney, who was born while we lived in Canada also enjoying Canadian citizenship. When time from work and family activities allows, I enjoy golfing, reading, and working out.

I graduated from University of Idaho, College of Law in2008. After Law School I went to work for a large firm in Spokane, Washington. Because of the downturn in the economy thatfirm began to struggle which resulted in layoffs and downsizing. Newer hires, like myself, were the first toget laid off. I opened my own firm,Stratton Law, in 2010 in Kennewick, Washington. I started out by doing quite a bit of contract work for other attorneysin the area, including quite a bit of personal injury work for AndersonLaw. Brian Anderson liked my work and Iwent to work full time for Anderson Law in 2011. My main focus now is personal injurynegotiation and litigation, including appeals.

I graduated from the University of Vermont with a concentration in Environmental Racism. Upon graduating college, I travelled across the country to Colorado and attended the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. I was a member of the Water Law Review, Earthjustice Law Clinic and the Native American Law Students Association. My 18 year experience has impresssed upon me the need for equal access to justice and the last 14 years I have practiced solely in Criminal and Immigration Defense. I have represented clients from 52 countries across the world. I moved during the pandemic to Washington where I work with Shane Crager and our amazing staff at the Clearwater Law Group in the Tri-Cities area.

I exclusively represent plaintiffs in various types of civil disputes, including but not limited to personal injury claims, insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, consumer protection claims, and insurance bad faith litigation.  My personal injury practice consists of bodily injury claims involving car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, construction site accidents, dog & animal bites, slip & falls, and wrongful deaths.  My insurance practice focuses on coverage issues.  I fight to make sure that insurance policy holders get the benefits to which they are entitled to.

I am the owner and one of the attorneys at Salus Disability Law. My firm focuses on representing individuals at all stages of the Social Security Disability process from initial applications through hearings and even federal district court appeals.. I am a Washington State licensed attorney who is licensed to practice in the Western District and Eastern District of Washington and the Northern District of Illinois. I represent individuals seeking disability benefits nationwide.. My fime, Salus Law, partners with local and national law firms alike to assist their clients in the Social Security disability process. She also partners with long-term disability, workers' compensation, and personal injury law firms as a holistic approach to client service.. When I'm not "lawyering", I  enjoy spending time with my husband and children while traveling.