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Ms. Patton has an excellent reputation for providing top quality legal advice in a friendly, straightforward manner that provides results. Jennie practices personal injury and bankruptcy law in Olympia, and services clients in three major counties including, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason, and Lewis Counties.. During an initial consultation, Ms. Patton spends time with each client in order to understand their specific situation and learn their concerns. She offers ample information to each person and provides both legal and practical advice.. There is no charge for your initial consultation with Ms. Patton. Afterwards attorney fees can be made in payments.. Jennie Patton represents clients in western Washington state. Whatever problems you are facing, sound legal advice can take away some of the worry and lead toward a workable solution. We welcome new business and look forward to hearing from you

Ms. Brost started her professional career in nursing, and continued to military social work. She has worked as a family counselor, drug/alcohol specialist, and Guardian ad Litem. With over 25 years of experience as a family law attorney, she is an experienced litigator of cases involving significant assets and/or serious allegations of abuse. She utilizes her broad base of knowledge and experience to obtain successful outcomes for her clients and their families.

Mr. Bowman is a director and a member of the Complex Litigation Group. His primary area of practice includes insurance coverage disputes, he has over ten years experience representing both the insurer and the insured in litigation matters. Other areas of focus regarding coverage disputes include: Construction, Environmental, Bad Faith, Third and First Party Property Damage, Bodily Injury, Professional Malpractice, Copyright and Trademark, Liquor Liability, and Garage Operator Liability.

Michael began working at the Law Offices of Harold D. Carr in 2005 as a legal assistant and working with the technology at the firm.  After learning the ropes at the firm and seeing the way that they help people, he decided to go to law school in 2008.. Michael graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 2011 with his law degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution, then returned to the Law Offices of Harold D. Carr.  Michael now serves in his new role as a litigation lawyer who represents injured people to secure recovery from the insurance industry.

Martha is Forest and Environmental Policy Counsel for the Washington Forest Protection Association, a trade association representing private forest landowners in Washington State. Its members include large and small companies, individuals and families who grow, harvest and re-grow trees sustainably on about 4 million acres.. She previously represented the Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife and Parks on habitat, endangered species, real estate, enforcement, SEPA, and public works matters, as well as advised clients on local land use issues, contracts, conservation opportunities, compliance with forest practices rules, public process, and issues arising under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and state and federal laws related to threatened, sensitive, and endangered species.. Martha has presented at Public Interest Environmental Law Conferences, CLEs for The Seminar Group and Law Seminars International, local chapters of WFFA, and environmental law classes at Seattle University.. Martha was previously an Assistant Attorney General representing the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for almost 10 years, including as lead counsel for the Forest Resources and Conservation Division.  Before becoming an attorney, Martha was an extern at the Environmental Protection Agency, a teaching assistant at the University of Washington’s Department of Zoology, and a field technician for northern spotted owl, cabbage white butterfly, and Bell’s vireo studies.

Manager of the Office of Legal Services and Appellate Court Support at Washington Administrative Office of the Courts.

Jerry is a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer. He has over 18 years of experience, and is licensed to practice in Washington and Utah. Jerry has handled hundreds of cases, and is an experienced litigator.. Jerry is a member of the Thurston County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Utah Bar Association, and is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.

Jay Goldstein has practiced law since 1992 in Olympia. His practice
emphasizes "dirt law," otherwise known as construction, land use, and
real property law. Jay also practices administrative and business law.
During law school, Jay clerked for the Environmental Hearings Office,
which includes the Pollution Control, Shorelines, Hydraulics and Forest
Practices Appeals Boards.. Jay recently prevailed in a unanimous decision of the Washington
State Supreme Court on an inverse condemnation claim. Dickgieser v.
State, 153 Wa. 2d 530, 105 P .3d 26 (2005). The firm (Jay and Carmen)
also prevailed recently in a waterfront boundary dispute, reviving the
doctrine of mutual recognition and acquiescence. Merriman v. Cokeley,
__ Wa.App. __ , __ P.3d __ (Div II (37303-3) 2009).. Prior to
law, Jay served as Director of Communications for the Washington Forest
Protection Association, an industry trade association in Olympia. He
developed and implemented public affairs management programs for
private timber landowners in Washington, developed strategic policies,
and managed political issues at federal, state, and local levels. His
scope of issues included land use planning, forest management, and
complex negotiations with regulatory agencies, environmental groups,
and Indian tribes.. Jay began his career as a land use planner
for the Regional Planning Commission in New Orleans, his home town. He
has been active in civic, business, bar, land use, and arts
organizations.

In 2000, I began my law career as a defense attorney working for numerous insurance companies. In this position, I gained extensive trial experience. After suffering a significant injury in 2001 that resulted in 3 years of litigation, I knew I wanted to help others. I knew the support they would need. I also knew that I wanted to provide a personalized experience for each and every case. I wanted to fight just as hard for them as someone had fought for me. Since opening my firm in 2006, I have been a passionate, aggressive advocate for victims of negligence.. I purchased the building that you will visit in downtown Olympia. It was once a house that I converted into office space. My goal was to create a space for victims that feels safe and welcoming, rather than place the firm in a traditional office setting. My goal was to create a space that feels like home for our clients.. I truly love what I do. I love all of the relationships I have developed with my clients over the years. My clients are truly like family to me.

I've practiced family law in Thurston County since 1990 and absolutely love doing it. My favorite part of this work is creatively and compassionately helping clients find a way through divorce or child custody/support issues with the least emotional and financial damage. Much of my practice is aimed at people who really don't want to destroy the other side or themselves. We work together to resolve the legal issues so you can get back to the better parts of your life with a healthy structure from whatever family law issue you have had to encounter.. My law firm is not all about me. I have absolutely fabulous people working with me and they help provide excellent service to everyone who contacts us.. Also see or call us at to learn about our services.

I worked at labor-intensive jobs for 12 years before I was injured at work in 1994, and went through the worker's comp process myself, including the vocational process and hearings.  Following closure of my claim, I enrolled in college full-time, got my bacherler's degree and then my law degree.  I wanted to use my personal experience to help others in similar situations.. I am now devoting my practice to 100% personal injury litigation.

I worked at Elie Halpern & Associates, PLLC, for almost 16 years collectively as a legal assistant, non-attorney representative, office manager, and attorney before acquiring the firm in 2017 (now known as Halpern Olivares PLLC). I was mentored for many years by Elie Halpern, the former owner of the firm, and gleaned significant experience from working with him. Elie Halpern retired from the practice of law June 19, 2023.. I am a sustaining member of NOSSCR and NOVA as well as a member of the Thurston County Bar Association. I will work tirelessly and diligently to secure the disability benefits you deserve. I take pride in proactively and thoroughly developing my clients' cases, keeping clients informed and explaining the complex disability process to clients in layman's terms.. In my free time, I like to give back to my community by volunteering at the Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services' legal clinics. I enjoy traveling, running and spending time with my family.. I would be honored to assist you in your claim. Please feel free to give me a call to schedule a free consultation!

I was born and raised in Olympia and would not want to live anywhere else. I am married with three amazing kids who keep me busy coaching their teams and participating in their activities. They make me laugh every day.. I am honored and grateful for every opportunity to represent someone who has sustained an on the job injury or occupational disease. That is why one hundred percent of my practice is dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured workers.. I understand injured workers, and their families, are going through some of the most stressful times of their lives. In addition to their pain and life changes, injured workers face an adversarial and difficult system, a nightmare of paperwork and a labyrinth of hoops to jump through. Dealing with the whole system multiplies the impact of the injury.. I am committed to walking my clients through the workers compensation process to maximize benefits, while providing peace of mind.With over 75 years of collective experience, we are committed to representing injured workers at every step in the legal process.. Thank you for reviewing my AVVO listing and I invite you to review our website at .. Sincerely,. Dane Ostrander

I take an active role in resolving client issues and cases while maintaining personal and
productive relationships. I find inspiration from my desire to "make the
world a better place." Prior to practicing law I earned a
Master's degree in Public Administration from the Evergreen State
College and worked primarily in organizational design, development and
management.. The joy I receive from my work stems from my clients'
enthusiasm for and satisfaction with my services.

I represent people who have been injured as a result of somone else's negligence.

I practice in Thurston County, Mason County, Lewis County, and Gray's Harbor County and am licensed in both state and federal courts. I pride myself on working hard for my clients and obtaining the best possible results for every case. Give me a call at.

I have been practicing law in the South Puget Sound since 1990.  I am a Puget Sound native and graduated from Washington State University in 1984.. I am currently a member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), have served as a chair of the WSAJ Thurston County Roundtable, and have been an Eagle member of WSAJ for many years.. I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association, and the Thurston and Pierce County Bar Associations.   I am currently serving on the Thurston County Bar Association Board of Directors.  I am contributing author to the Washington State Bar Association publication Washington Civil Trial and Evidence Manual, Voir Dire to Verdict (Fifth Edition, 2004).. In addition to being an advocate for injured people, I am also active in local civil courts as an arbitrator and mediator, and am regularly selected as an arbitrator to perform mandatory arbitrations in Thurston County Superior Court.  I have also served as a Judge Pro-Tem and Settlement Conference Judge for Thurston County District Court.

I have been practicing in Olympia since 2010 with a focus on employment law, particularly discrimination. I have assisted hundreds of clients with wrongful termination, whistleblower, age/race/gender discrimination, sexual harrassment, wage and hour issues, and unemployment benefits appeals.

I have been in private practice in Thurston County, Washington since 1996.  My practice is primarily focused on family law cases.  I was previously certified as a Guardian ad Litem for minor children by the Thurston County Superior Court.  I also served as an adjunct professor at South Puget Sound Community College for ten years, teaching the family law (domestic relations) course.  In addition to working as an attorney in private practice, I serve as a Pro Tem Judge/Court Commissioner for Thurston County Superior Court.

I am General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Employment Law for the Association of Washington Business (AWB).  Prior to joining AWB I was in the practice of law for 22 years.

I am an Olympia native and Capital High School graduate.  I have practiced law in Olympia since graduating from Lewis and Clark law school in 1996.  In law school, I focused on land use, environmental, real property and contract law.. I am also Vice-President of the Board for Harlequin Productions and have been a volunteer and sometime assistant coach for the Capital High School speech and debate team.. My work team includes my principal land use paralegal, Doreen Milward, who was trained in land use by Sandy Mackie, of Owens Davies Mackie, who was the premier land use attorney in southwest Washington until departure from the firm.

I am a second generation attorney.  My mother also practiced law.  I attended University of Washington and I remain an avid fan of the Dawgs, but I have served clients with Coug attachments and that has always worked out fine.  I love the Seahawks, the Mariners and the 49ers.. I practice in bankruptcy and personal injury.  These areas of the law allow an attorney to help folks in a time of personal distress.  I really enjoy the practice of law where I can help folks out when they have been injured or are in financial distress.  Call me if you are in distress.  The consultation is free and I would like to help you.

I am a lobbyist, advocating for clients before the Washington state legislature and state agencies.  I specialize in health care and social service clients, and have previous experience practicing law on behalf of health care providers in litigation, transactional, and compliance matters.  I also teach "Law, Medicine and Ethics at the End of Life" as adjunct faculty at Seattle University Law School.

I am a licensed Washington, Oregon and Alaska attorney based out of Olympia, Washington.  I am also a member of the Guam Bar Association since 1997 and the Minnesota State Bar since 1999.. My practice areas are related primarily related to construction, timber, and earth work issues.  I also do personal and property injury cases.  Prior to attending law school I worked as a design architect, construction critical path method scheduler, and as a superintendent/field engineer for a large international general contractor.

I am a dog-loving transplant from California who absolutely adores the Pacific Northwest!  I moved to Olympia in 2004 to marry my law-school sweetheart who was a partner in a law firm in Olympia.. I graduated magna cum laude and phi beta kappa, from Wellesley College with a B.A. in Geology and received her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School (formerly Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College). I am an active member of the Washington State Bar, and an inactive member of the California State Bar.. I have significant commercial and bankruptcy experience. I spent two years as an office manager/firm administrator at a small law firm and more than two years as a vendor contract manager for Western Institutional Review Board, Inc.. I spent the year and a half after I passed the bar in Washington State as an attorney/law clerk for a Chapter 7 trustee where I learned about a wide variety of bankruptcy matters.  In June 2017, I opened Deschutes Law Group in order to assist small businesses and personal clients with commercial and bankruptcy matters.