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Scott Ashby grew up on a farm in Quincy, Washington and has always valued his familial relationships.  Growing up, he enjoyed spending time with his family, growing his relationships and loved competition. He found an outlet for that in sports.  He was never a great athlete, but for everyone who knows him, he loves to win—and hates to lose!  As he grew older, his competitive nature extended to school and then his career.. After graduating from Central Washington University and then Cornell Law School, He was recruited by big law firms to work for big businesses.  For 17 years he worked in a firm with more than 1,500 attorneys in offices around the world.  He was a high-stakes litigator, and he sued big businesses on behalf of other big businesses so that shareholders could have more profit.  He was exceptional at it.  But he felt more and more dissatisfied because he wasn’t really helping people.  Because of that, he left a comfortable position at the very large firm and eventually opened his own firm so that he could help people.. Family has always been important to him, so he focused on helping families.  He has been married for almost 36 years and has six children and twelve grandchildren.  When he opened his own firm, he started helping people who were going through the toughest times in their lives—divorce and child custody battles--and he developed an approach that was different than most attorneys.  In his firm he dedicated himself to look to his clients’ future, not just their past.. The skills he developed as a high-stakes business litigator he adapted to his family law strategies.  With his forward-looking approach, divorce, separation or child custody proceedings can be the beginning of a brighter, more fulfilling future.  Instead of taking a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach to your family law matter like most attorneys, Ashby Law carefully considers your situation, provides options, and works with you to plan and execute a strategy to help you on your way to a better and brighter future.. Even though your family will change, Ashby Law can help conduct your divorce or custody dispute so that your family can continue, so that your child can comfortably invite both of you to his/her wedding, and so that you can be a part of your grandchildren’s lives.  By taking a healthy approach, you can continue to be a good example to your children.. Every case is different, but to Ashby Law, it is also personal.  Ashby Law can help plan and conduct your case so that your future will be better, brighter, and complete.. Reported Cases: Reynolds & Reynolds Co. v. Universal Forms, Labels & Sys., Inc., 965 F. Supp. 1392 (C.D. Cal. 1997); In re Corporate & Leisure Event Productions, Inc., 351 B.R. 724, 726 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2006); Braspetro Oil Services Co. v. MODEC (USA) Inc., 423 F. Supp. 2d 680, 681 (S.D. Tex. 2006) aff'd sub nom. Braspetro Oil Services Co. v. Modec (USA), Inc., 240 F. App'x 612 (5th Cir. 2007); Mach 1 Air Services, Inc. v. Garcia, CV-08-0911-PHX-FJM, 2008 WL 3200777 (D. Ariz. Aug. 6, 2008); Roosevelt Irr. Dist. v. Salt River Project Agr. Imp. & Power Dist., 810 F. Supp. 2d 929, 936 (D. Ariz. 2011) Cobiz Bank v. Grace Capital, L.L.C., 1 CA-CV 10-0826, 2012 WL 587031 (Ariz. Ct. App. Feb. 23, 2012)

Maggie's focus is estate planning and family law. She enjoys both practice areas because she's able to provide a client-centered approach with one-on-one experiences. Maggie listens to her client's needs and uses an educational approach to the complicated legal process. She believes that everyone should have access to legal advice and that we all deserve a chance to tell our story.. Maggie worked with clients in the financial realm for many years before pivoting her focus to estate planning and family law. She holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from Washington State University and a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law. As part of her community involvement, Maggie was a member of Leadership Tri-Cities and remains vested in her local community.

Katherine Sierra-Kelly has represented clients with issues surrounding family law.  She has also worked extensively as a Guardian Ad Litem representing the interests of children in dissolution matters as well as adults who may be incapacitated. Her goal is to work closely with her clients and help them through this difficult time because she understands what it’s like to be lost in a process you know nothing about and have to rely on someone else for guidance.  She understands that these types of proceedings are often emotionally charged and deal with some of the most precious things anyone can focus on, one’s children.  She focuses on each individual’s unique needs and recognizes that there is no “one size fits all” approach.  Katherine seeks to find amicable resolutions for her clients whenever possible and attempts to minimize conflict and reduce costs for her clients while obtaining the best possible outcome.  However, she also believes in holding those accountable when they are dishonest or seek to take advantage of her clients.. Katherine Sierra-Kelly was born into a military family and settled in the Tri-City area in 1994. She is a graduate of Upper Columbia Academy, and Walla Walla University where she graduated cum laude in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She spent a year with Americorp where she helped needy families in Seattle before attending  Seattle University’s School of Law where she graduated in 2007 with her Juris Doctorate.. Katherine returned home to the Tri-City area after being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2007 and began working at Chvatal Law Office with her focus being on family law.  She moved to Gravis Law, PLLC in 2017 and her practice continues to focus on family law and mediation.  She is currently living in Richland with her husband and three boys.  Katherine is an avid Seattle Seahawks Season Ticket Holder and enjoys spending time working out in the gym to keep up with her three boys.. Katherine is also a registered Title 11 and Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem in Benton and Franklin counties.  Katherine is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section; American Bar Association, Family Law Section and; Benton Franklin Bar Association; Benton Franklin County Bar Trustee (2013-2015 & 2019- current), a member of the Benton Franklin Legal Aid Board, Domestic Violcence Services of Benton and Franklin County Board Member, Collaborative Professionals of Washigton Board Member, and a member of the Guardian Ad Litem selection committee for Benton and Franklin Counties

If you're looking for an attorney, it means something is breaking in your life. My first job is to stop the damage and keep things from getting worse. These kinds of situations bring a tremendous amount of stress, and no one is at their best when dealing with it. I will help you avoid unnecessary conflict, and talk you through which of your worries are legitimate and which of them are just "what ifs" that you don't need to burden yourself with. There are always options in cases. I'll give you the information you need to choose among them. Whether you are dealing with a custody dispute or dividing property in a divorce, I will help you put your life back on track.. Scott Kinshella is a Washington State attorney practicing in the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland, Pasco and the surrounding area). He is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, but moved to the Pacific Northwest after law school to be close to family in Pendleton, Oregon. He has lived in Kennewick, WA, since 2012. He is an avid fan of the Seattle Sounders, FC.

Gary Metro graduated with his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. He started practicing law in the Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, defending individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. In 2006, Gary moved to Eastern Washington and continued to focus on practicing criminal defense. He has successfully defended numerous clients against charges such as domestic violence, DUI, murder, and those facing life in prison without parole. His past clients have included high-profile individuals, such as Hollywood producers and major league baseball players. To speak with Gary about your charges, call Metro Law Firm for a free consultation.

Allison King was born and raised in Richland, WA.  She is a proud graduate of Richland High School, Columbia Basin College, and Washington State University where she graduated cum laude in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology.  She then went on to Gonzaga University where she graduated with her law degree in 2004.  Allison returned to the Tri-Cities to practice family law with Patricia Chvatal where she’s been since being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2004.  She practices family law, uncontested adoptions, Title 11 guardian at litem work, and simple estate planning.. Allison currently resides in Pasco, WA, with her three kids and two dogs.  In her spare time she enjoys the life of a busy parent shuffling children to and from activities and serving on the board of directors for both Benton Franklin Legal Aid and Safe Harbor Support Center.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Richland and surrounding areas.