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“Mr. Kesling has handled several of my legal matters over the past near decade. He is passionate and knowledgeable on legal matters and really cares about his clients and the outcome of their legal issue. I have recommended him to several friends and they too have been impressed with his services.”. ~Bill, former client. Peter Kesling was born for litigation. He is smart and tenacious. He also has supreme communication skills. Peter is known as a lawyer who will get things done, and his clients know they are in good hands. As Bill noted in his kind review, Peter really cares about his clients and is passionate about good results.. Peter knows how insurance companies work, and he knows how to get excellent results for injured clients. He started his career on “the dark side” representing defendants and insurance companies against injury claims. He never really enjoyed representing the interests of corporations. He cares about people. However, the defense work was fast and voluminous. He was often in Court. He learned a lot about litigation from highly successful trial lawyers. Most importantly, he learned how insurance companies work, and this is knowledge he has taken and used for the benefit of representing injured people. He has represented clients from rear-end matters involving relatively minor injuries to matters involving catastrophic injuries, seven-figure damages, and complex liability issues.. Peter is driven. He graduated from the Seattle University School of Law in 1999, and passed the bar examination right away. By 2004, he was a partner in a local law firm, which would come to be known as Sloan Bobrick and Kesling. In 2008, Peter went out on his own, starting his own firm. He has also owned other successful businesses. He truly believes that in business, like in advocating for clients, success does not come through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.. Peter J. Kesling is a true Puget Sound native. He was born at Madigan Medical Center on what is now Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, and grew up in nearby Gig Harbor. He graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory High School. He attended Santa Clara University in California, but transferred and received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma. He completed his education with a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law in 1999. He has practiced law in South Puget Sound ever since.. Peter limits his practice to plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has effectively appeared for clients in cases in State Courts and Federal Courts of Western Washington. He has also represented clients before hearings officers and judges in several Federal and State Administrative Agencies. Peter is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, and the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, and he is licensed to practice in any court in the State of Washington as well as the Western District of Washington Federal District Court.. Peter lives on a ranch in the wilds of Pierce County with his lovely wife Katherine. He is an avid, albeit bad, golfer and also thoroughly enjoys fly-fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports. He and his family are also heavily involved in the sport of wrestling; Peter has coached collegiate wrestling to youth since 2009.

What I Believe. I don’t charge for routine phone calls, and I don’t charge to read or answer my e-mail. I speak English and not “legalese.” I try to maintain a casual style, and I strive to provide practical advice and fair value in exchange for the fees that I charge. Business Planning Services. I advise clients on a broad range of transactional matters. I help them select the best form entity for doing business. I also assist clients in structuring, negotiating and documenting the terms of business arrangements necessary for the ongoing operation and expansion of their businesses. I have extensive experience in negotiating and drafting asic corporate documents and LLC operating agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements and shareholder agreements.. Charitable Organizations. My passion for and commitment to the nonprofit community in the South Puget Sound allows me to bring unique value to tax-exempt organizations. I provide advice on issues arising in all phases of a charity's life cycle, including the preparation and filing of the application for recognition as a tax-exempt organization. I also advise on the full range of matters involving daily operations, from fundraising to sponsorship agreements to employment matters. I also assist with structuring transactions and alliances with other organizations.

Stephen has held numerous leadership positions in both the Thurston County and Washington State Bar Associations and earned the highest pre eminent rating for his legal skills in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory.. In addition to receiving the Thurston County Bar Association Bigelow Award for Lawyer of the Year for 2002, Stephen has also served as president of his local Rotary club.. He is currently serving as a hearing officer for the WSBA Disciplinary Board.

Sarah Smyth McIntosh is an Olympia attorney with emphasis on real estate, land use, corporate, business, and environmental and natural resource law. She formed her own law firm in 1987 and her practice emphasis is in the area of land use, with particular emphasis on the redevelopment of West Bay industrial waterfront properties into mixed use projects in Olympia, Washington. The West Bay urban waterfront sub area plan emphasizes shoreline enhancement and public access to the waterfront where mixed-use developments incorporate parks and trails for the community. She is also the owner and developer of Smyth Landing, a 50,000 SF mixed-use office condominium complex on West Bay.. Ms. Smyth McIntosh has been active in the development of every major land use plan and regulation which effects urban waterfront revitalization in Budd Inlet. She has represented a variety of businesses including two major forest products industries, Delson Lumber and Hardel Mutual Plywood Corporation. Ms. Smyth McIntosh earned her B.A. degree from the University of Washington in 1982 and her J.D. degree from Seattle University (formerly University of Puget Sound School of Law) in 1985.. She has served on the Red Cross Board of Directors, Olympia YWCA Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, WSBA International Law Section Board and was an Elected Freeholder charged with drafting a city county charter in 1989.. She has now expanded her practice to Manzanita, Oregon, with the opening of the branch office Law Manzanita. She is licensed to practice law in both Oregon and Washington, and is looking to serve the business community in Manzanita, as well as the growing retirement community's estate planning needs.. She is on the Board of the Manzanita Business Alliance and active member of the North Tillamook Rotary Club. She owns a second home in Manzanita and keeps regular office hours, every other week, at Law Manzanita at 144 Laneda Avenue, Suite #3, across the courtyard from Spa Manzanita.

RYAN A. JACOBSEN is a sole practitioner at Jacobsen Law Office, P.S. located in Olympia, Washington, where he practices in the areas of real estate, estate planning, probate, guardianships, and trust administration. Mr. Jacobsen is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the State Bar of California. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Utah and his J.D. degree from Chapman University School of Law. Prior to starting his own practice, Mr. Jacobsen was an instructor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University teaching Business Law and Federal Regulations, Ethics, and Policy courses. From 2009 to present, Mr. Jacobsen has been an adjunct professor at  Taft Law School (online) teaching Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Wills and Trusts.

Rosemary (“Rosie”) Boelens focuses her practice on real estate and business law. Coming from the escrow industry, Rosie has a unique point of view when it comes to real estate transactions. Through her escrow and legal background she has experience drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, closing documents, title reports, and ancillary documents, as well as experience working to clear any issues that arise during the life of a transaction. Rosie assists clients with drafting and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, contracts, and easements; resolving boundary disputes; and forming new business entities.. Rosie also assists business clients with entity formation and governance. She understands that her clients' businesses have their own unique characterisitics that require special attention. A one size fits all form does not always meet every client's objectives. Rosie enjoys learning about each particular client, educating the client on the available options, and tailoring a solution to help each client reach his or her goals.

Randy began practicing family law in 1991. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of family law issues including domestic violence restraining orders, high asset/complex divorces, and high conflict custody matters. He brings experience, leadership, and an incredible work ethic to Finney Lindquist.

Over thirty-seven years of proven legal and management experience and consultation in both the public and private sectors with an emphasis in state and local governments. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex legal and organizational issues, provide detailed legal analysis to elected officials and to enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability, in order to affect meaningful change. Skilled in working effectively with a wide range of organizations and groups on various issues including legal issues, policy formulation, personnel matters, organizational development, allocation of human and fiscal resources and strategic planning. Extensive experience and background in the design of systems and training to enhance organizational change and employee development.

My role is to put my client in the best possible situation, and utilize my knowledge, experience and expertise to help my client reach the optimum resolution for whatever issue or problem my client is facing. Those resolutions are client specific, and wholly dependent on the goals of each individual client.

My practice focuses on construction law, real estate disputes, and timber trespass.  I have experience representing homeowners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, community associations and other interested parties in construction defect, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation matters in both Federal and State Courts.. I grew up in Shelton, Washington and now live in the Olympia area with my wife, two young children, and two dogs.  My interests outside of work include skiing, running, hiking/backpacking and exploring the PNW in my 1973 VW Westfalia.

My practice focuses exclusively on all aspects of Family Law. Client satisfaction is paramount, and I strive to provide the highest level of service while helping clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives.. I find my job to be exceptionally rewarding, and am proud to assist clients in achieving the best possible outcomes for their cases.. I accept clients in the following counties: Thurston, Pierce, Mason, Lewis, and Grays Harbor

My commitment in my practice is making my clients the focus of my representation.  I return phone calls.  I don't let emails sit for days or weeks before acknowledging them.  I treat others the way I would like to be treated.  My overhead is low, and I pass my smart financial decisions onto my clients.. These may seem like obvious practice standards to abide by, but they are far too often ignored in the legal profession.  Trust between a client and his or her attorney is crucial to a succesful case and professional relationship, and the way I operate my practice is focused on developing this trust.  It's easy to say that I'm a dedicated, compassionate, and zealous advocate for my clients; my goal is to demonstrate these words by my actions, both in and out of the courtroom.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

G. Saxon (Sax) Rodgers is a founding member of Budd Bay Law, P.S., where he practices in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, and administrative law in Olympia and surrounding Washington counties.. Mr. Rodgers was named a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics in 2000 and 2007. He was also listed in the Who’s Who National Registry in 2002. He is peer review rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Rodgers is also former chairman of the Assigned Counsel Group for the Office of Assigned Counsel, which provides criminal defense services for indigent persons in the District, Juvenile and Superior Courts.

Estate Planning for the Whole FamilyWe work with families of all kinds; those who are married or single, with a traditional family or a blended one, and those who are just starting out or looking at a life well-lived.. I graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law in 1980. After working in the legal field for 28+ years, I took a 10-year break before returning to law in 2022.. So, I AM BACK! I am rebuilding what I started with the benefit of my life experience and the resources of the Personal Family Lawyer program. The programs systems create an efficiency that allows me to focus on what I like best: getting to know our clients so we can create comprehensive customized plans for them.. I am the proud mother of Megan and Alec and grandmother of Jameson and triplets; McKinley, Jaden and Jaxson.. Because of my grandparenting experience, I am especially interested in working with grandparents – who want to protect themselves, their wonderful adult children, and their adored grandchildren.. A former client who wants to work with me again, says: “Thank you for coming back to help those of us who love your wonderful help with our futures and how we want t leave things for our loved ones. You are the best! Thank you, Melanie D.”.. We start by scheduling a Wealth Planning Session (which usually lasts 2 hours). Once scheduled, we send a Life and Legacy Inventory and Assessment to be completed as best you can before the Wealth Planning Session. We also ask for copies of all Deeds, financial statements evidencing your ownership of bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, and annuities, as well as stocks or bond certificates. In addition, we need copies of any LLC or Partnership Agreements and your previous estate planning documents. At that session, I make recommendations regarding a customized estate plan and the corresponding flat fee; half of which is paid upfront and the balance paid at the completion of the estate plan. (Because we don’t bill hourly for estate planning, there are no surprises.) The signing of the documents usually takes place 4 weeks after the planning session.. After completion and implementation of the estate plan, we offer free 3-year review sessions to determine if there is a need for a change in your estate plan. (The client is responsible for scheduling those 3-year reviews).. We also offer plans by which we provide life and legacy planning to family members, such as adult children, parents and grandparents.

Corporate attorney specializing in small business services.