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David W. Jones is a specialist in family law. Family law has been a major focus throughout his 21 years of practice. In the last 14 years, he has worked exclusively in family law in Port Orchard. He has extensive trial experience and in-depth knowledge of how best to tailor his argument to the individual judges in the county. His knowledge and experience in every aspect of family law make him an excellent choice if you have a family law legal issue you fear may have to go to trial.David W. Jones is in front of a judge an average of three days a week; in more than 90% of his cases, he helps people work out their differences and get on with their lives. He sees each case as unique and works to craft agreements that fit each distinctive family and individual situation.Whether it is necessary to litigate the case or if negotiated settlements are possible, David W. Jones has the ability to educate his clients on the law and coach them through crisis by assisting them in making reasoned decisions in difficult times.He has worked on some of the most difficult child custody issues in the county, including several trials on relocation of children. He is married with two children and uses his own family as a touchstone when helping people through the child custody process.David is an active member in the Port Orchard community. He is a member of the South Kitsap Rotary and he was named Rotarian of the Year in 2013-2014.David is well-regarded in the legal community. He was voted best attorney in South Kitsap in 2011 and was runner up in 2012. He currently assists other attorneys to gain family law knowledge by teaching continuing legal education seminars in Kitsap County..

David is exclusively a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney who prosecutes cases around the State of Washington.  He is a partner in the firm Becker Franklin and Rovang. His physical office is in Port Orchard, but he meets clients where it is convenient for them.  Mr. Rovang has accepted cases in Kitsap, Pierce, King, Jefferson, Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, and Snohomish Counties. He has represented clients from Canada, Spain, Japan and Australia.. David has been licensed to practice law in Washington since 1980.. David attended 2 years at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, and went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska. David graduated from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa in 1980. During his years of legal education he was accepted as a visiting scholar at the University of Washington and the University of Puget Sound.. David started the practice of law as a deputy prosecuting attorney in Grays Harbor County. The starting position in a County prosecutor’s office is at the District Court level. Within 6 months of his start, however, Mr. Rovang was assigned as a  felony trial attorney. He was also responsible for supervision of the District Court prosecutors.. During his career at the prosecutor’s office, David prosecuted every level of felony, including vicious domestic violent assaults, vehicular homicide and first-degree murder. His trial work was extensively covered in local news media. Additionally, Mr. Rovang shared duties as an adjunct professor at Grays Harbor community College teaching constitutional law.. In 1987 David  opened his own law firm in Port Orchard in 1989. For many years, David practiced in diverse area of the law including personal injury law, bankruptcy, real estate law, estate planning, family law, criminal defense and administrative law. The firm grew to a 5 attorney law firm. David’s practice continued to heavily emphasize trial work. He successfully presented cases of all kinds to many juries over the years, too many to count, but in the hundreds.. “My two favorite things in the practice of law are helping people through a difficult time and taking a case to a jury. The former is deeply gratifying and the latter is just plain fun.”. David grew up on a farm in Nebraska. He moved to the northwest after law school, drawn by the ocean (there are no oceans in Nebraska). David enjoys sailing, working with wood and digging razor claims.

Chalmers Johnson has extensive trial experience in South Carolina and Western Washington. He has tried over 100 cases to verdict before juries and many more before Judges (in what are known as bench trials or administrative hearings). Mr. Johnson focuses his practice on helping people who have been injured or who have work related problems (representing mostly emplyoees, and small business owners in need of guidance). He has extensive experience in civil rights and employment law and is a fierce advocate for the rights of employees. Mr. Johnson also enjoys working with businesses concerned about complying with employment laws.. During the six or seven years, Mr. Johnson has been heavily involved in representing federal workers in disciplinary hearings, MSPB appeals, EEO claims and lawsuits, and DODCAF clearance review cases. With a practice in Port Orchard, he has helped many clients from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and works to maintain a good relationship with the Shipyard's Unions.. An experienced appellate attorney, Mr. Johnson has argued before appeals courts in South Carolina and federal appeals panels for the Fourth Circuit in Virginia more than 30 times. He has argued before the SC Supreme Court on eleven occasions. In Washington, Mr. Johnson has fought appeals in the 9th Circuit and the Federal Appellate Court as well as the Washington Court of Appeals, Div. II.. Chalmers Johnson began his career in South Carolina in 1995 clerking for a personal injury attorney. He soon focused on civil rights and employment law and then opened his own law firm in 2000, Chalmers Johnson Law Firm, LLC, with two offices, and several lawyers, serving all counties in South Carolina. They focused on employment law/ civil rights cases and Chalmers soon began to represent clients in state and federal appeals courts. In 2007 he sold his practice in South Carolina and moved to Washington State where he practiced in the same areas with law firms in Tacoma, Silverdale, and Port Orchard, WA. With the advent of the COVID pandemic, Mr. Johnson decided to move his practice to his home office, under the name "Longshot Law, Inc.". Bar Admissions. State of South Carolina, 1996. U.S. District Court, South Carolina Division 1997. U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit 1999. Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2003. State of Washington, 2008. U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2010. Education. University of South Carolina, School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina J.D. – 1996. Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina B.A. – 1993, cum laude Major: Political science, Minor: sociology. Employment History. 2013 – Current. Private Practice, Longshot Law, Inc., Port Orchard, WA. -          Personal injury, Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment Law, Appellate Practice, Federal MSPB, EEO, DODCAF clearance. 2010-2013. J. Michael Koch & Assoc., Silverdale, WA. -          Personal Injury, Litigation, Employment Law, Appellate Practice. 2008-2009. Vail, Cross & Associates, P.A., Tacoma, WA -          Personal injury, Litigation. 2008. West Corporation, Bar-Bri, Seattle, WA -          Staff Counsel for Bar-Bri Washington State Bar preparation. 2000-2007. Chalmers Johnson Law Firm, LLC -          Owner, Employment law, Litigation, Appellate practice. 1996-2000. Law Firm of Steven Wukela, Jr., Florence, SC -          Personal Injury, Litigation, Employment Law, Appellate Practice. 1995-1996. Walter Brooks Law Firm, Columbia, SC -          Paralegal/clerk – Personal Injury

Bob Garrison has 37 years of experience as an attorney. His practice areas include consumer issues, personal injury, family law, civil litigation, as well as contracts, bankruptcy, education law, will and estate planning. His experience has ranged from simple consultations and advice to major litigation involving outcomes measured in millions.. During 12 years he practiced part time as he worked primarily in education, as a teacher, principal and superintendent.. He says of his practice: “It seems to me that what I like about my practice is what I like about life – mainly people. We are all on this globe together.  All of us have things we can offer. Sometimes what we have to offer is particular knowledge derived from training and experience that can be helpful to others. I enjoy consulting with clients about legal/practical problems , identifying possible solutions to those problems and helping them understand those options, especially when we find straightforward solutions to problems they thought were insurmountable.”. Bob is very devoted to his large extended family and enjoys, music, fishing, reading, writing and travel.. Bar Admissions. Washington, 1977. Seattle University School of Law J.D. – 1976. Seattle Pacific University Education Administration Certification – 1999. University of Washington, Seattle, WA B.A. – 1970 Major: Education Professional Education Certification – 1971. Professional Volunteer Experience. Volunteer Attorney, Kitsap Legal Services

As a lawyer I have been fortunate to work on many different cases in many different places.  Starting out as a military attorney with the US Navy JAG Corps I worked on matters ranging from landlord tenant issues to prosecution and defense of serious criminal matters and served as the attorney for a commanding officer of an overseas airbase.  After leaving active duty I've practiced exclusively in the field of personal injury law. I enjoy the practice of law and commit myself to my clients irrespective of which side of a case they happen to be on.  I've succesfullly represented individuals against corporations and represented corporations against individuals.  I've chosen at this point in my career to only represent victims.. It is important to me that my clients are as fully informed as they want to be about the legal aspects of their cases and that we jointly identify their goals and obtain them.   I always make myself available for my clients when they need to talk.  I am very troubled by stories I hear of clients who are unable to communicate with their attorneys.. I  place a priority on providing value for my clients.  I consider it a privilege to be your attorney, and it is important that you are truly better off because of my representation.. Please don't hesitate to contact me for a free consultation and case review.  I am happy to talk about whatever questions and concerns you may have.. My office is conveniently located of Highway 16 in Port Orchard but I meet my clients wherever it is most convenient. I've represented clients who live out of Washington State or out of the country, and am available to discuss your case over the phone or Skype!  I look forward to speaking with you.

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