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The Freel Sparks Law Firm offers family and education law legal services focused on our client’s needs with timely resolution. In family law, we emphasize high conflict and financially complexcases. In education law, we are highly experienced in the difficult and complex area of special education law.. Ms. Freel worked for years as a dependency Guardian Ad Litem. She has experience working with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and mental health issues in high conflict family law cases. In high conflict cases, the parties are unable to agree upon solutions. In these cases, experience matters.. Ms. Freel brings years of business experience and skill with finances to financially complex, often high net worth, family law cases. Whether or not her clients were involved with the family’s finances, Ms. Freel works to achieve financial transparency and equity for her clients.. Ms. Freel is a zealous advocate for disability rights and the rights of students with special needs. Ms. Freel believes these are civil rights issues and fights for equity and inclusion. As the parent of a child with special needs, Ms. Freel knows the myriad issues that face parents of children with special needs. In addition to full representation, we offer a reduced fee 2-hour consultation in which parents receive advice and counsel specific to their child’s special education needs.

Ryan represents parents and students in educational legal matters in the Pacific Northwest. After working at an education law firm representing school districts as well as a general litigation firm, he is excited to get back to his true passion of working with and advocating for parents and students.. Ryan first became interested in education law after interning with his law school's education and disability legal clinic where he represented the educational rights of low-income students with special needs. He enjoyed this experience so much that he interned at the education and disability legal clinic two additional terms. He was ultimately honored with the Outstanding Clinic Intern Award for his graduating class, as well as the Pro Bono Service Award, in recognition of his contributions to low-income communities. Upon graduation, he clerked at the education and disability legal clinic.. Ryan has also written on several areas of education law, including student free speech as it relates to sexting and cyberbullying, technology in the classroom, educational equality and charter schools, and teacher tenure reform.

Priya Sinha Cloutier focuses her practice on the procurement and enforcement of domestic and international patents, trademarks and copyrights. Her experience includes various technical areas such as aerospace, hybrid and electrical engines, architecture and construction, medical devices, agriculture, food, and energy systems.. Priya devotes much of her time to managing and coordinating global patent portfolios of various clients, both domestic and international companies, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She also counsels clients in avoiding infringement of patents of others and frequently opines with regard to the infringement and/or validity of individual patents, or advises as to a strategy for avoiding the patent portfolios of others. In addition, she is certified by the National Association of Patent Practitioners and currently serves as chair of the association’s Government Affairs Committee.

NOTE: PUBLIC SCHOOLS / LOCAL GOVERNMENT ONLY -- DOES NOT REPRESENT PRIVATE CLIENTS.. I am a lawyer  with the firm of Porter Foster Rorick.  We exclusively represent public school districts, cities, and other public entities on a wide range of legal issues.  See our website at the attached link for more information about our services and attorneys.

Nicole Rudnicki has been an attorney with Brothers Henderson Durkin P.S. since 2024. She received her undergraduate degree from Mercyhurst University and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2023. Her practice focuses on education law, disability rights and advocacy, guardianships/conservatorships, estate and trust planning, benefits advocacy, and elder law. She enjoys all aspects of her practice but is especially excited to ensure equal access to education and foster inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities.. During her undergraduate studies, Nicole gained diverse experience by working and volunteering across multiple schools, educational institutions, childcare centers, and other organizations dedicated to serving youth. and individuals with disabilities within her community. Before her tenure at Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S., Nicole completed an externship at the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), collaborated with law professors at Seattle University on civil rights research, and contributed to a law firm specializing in education law, discrimination and civil rights issues, protection orders, and employment law.. Nicole is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), King County Bar Association (KCBA), and Tacoma-Pierce Bar Associations. She is also a member of the Attorneys for Education Rights and Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.. While not at work, Nicole enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, painting, rock climbing, ice skating, and volunteering with local animal shelters.

My practice is focused on helping individuals and small business owners in the areas of debt defense, consumer protection, and asset protection.. My specific practice areas include student loan matters (federal and private), chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and civil and commercial litigation.  I have also successfully represented clients in numerous cases including issues of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real estate, business finance, and class action matters.. Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, I am a graduate of Kent-Meridian High School (co-valedictorian) and a graduate of the University of Washington Honors Program, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Distinction.  My honors thesis foscused on self-directed breast cancer research through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reseach Center.  I then traveled back east to attend Boston University School of Law, where I graduated with Honors in the Concentration of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.  I also externed for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston for the Chief of the Financial Litigation Division.. I relocated back to my hometown of Kent, WA after over a decade of practice with large firms in New York City and Philadelphia.  During my free time, I enjoy gardening, movies, hiking, skiing, and anything out on the beautiful waters of our Pacific Northwest.  I am a member of the bars of the State of Washington, the State of New York, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Hurt was admitted to practice in the State of Washington in 2013. She earned her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2013 and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the University of Washington in 2010.. As an associate with Brothers & Henderson, P.S., Ms. Hurt’s practice focuses on the areas of developmental disability law including: capacity; estate and trust planning; trust administration; establishment of and reporting on guardianship; benefits management and advocacy; independent living; and special education.. Ms. Hurt grew up in the disability community. From a young age when her brother was diagnosed with Autism she honed her advocacy skills on behalf of her brother and their friends from the playground to the classroom to school board meetings and now with the Social Security Administration and the Courthouse. She attended the Experimental Education Unit (EEU) with her brother as students in the preschool classroom and later returned in 2006 to be a teacher’s assistant. She understands first-hand the struggles and needs of families impacted by disabilities. She pursued a profession in law to meet some of the more complex and lesser understood needs of these families.. Ms. Hurt has had the good fortune to work with and learn from the two foremost authorities on disability law in Washington State. During law school, Ms. Hurt began her practice of disability law as an intern with attorney and disability advocate Larry Jones. She worked with Larry Jones until his retirement in 2013. She then began working with Brothers & Henderson, P.S. and continues to hone her advocacy skills through presentations and client representation.. In her spare time, Ms. Hurt hikes, camps, and runs ½ marathons with her friends and large extended family. She also coaches skiing with the Ski Hawks Special Olympics ski racing team and in the off-season, is an active member of the board of directors. She volunteers with her dad as an assistant coach for Special Olympic bowling, basketball, and track and field. Ms. Hurt also serves on the Board for the Arc of Washington.

Larry's practice focuses on complex litigation, business representation and advice and environmental. He has tried and won many protracted, complex cases. He has successfully quarterbacked numerous environmental projects, including helping negotiate permitting, superfund remediation, and waste management/discharge programs for clients in the aluminum and maritime industries. His track record in litigation under CERCLA and the Washington MTCA is spotless, having tried and won cases of significant importance. He is especially willing to take on and aggressively handle matters of substantial financial and quality of life importance to his clients. As a result, he has accomplished several multi-million dollar settlements for injured plaintiffs in difficult product liability cases (aviation and automotive crash and defect cases) and obtained judgments and settlements involving more than $170 million in property tax valuation reduction on behalf of industrial clients. Larry is proud to say that many of his clients are lawyers from other communities and states who find themselves and their clients with legal challenges beyond their experience in product liability, environmental, and other complex problems.

Joshua L. Brothers is an attorney with a longstanding commitment to disability and elder law. A partner at Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S. for over ten years, he focuses on litigation and settlement planning, special needs trusts, estate planning, guardianship, probate, and public benefits advocacy. His practice reflects a deep commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families.Josh serves on several community and legal organization boards, including the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and the Washington State Association for Justice CLE Committee. His previous roles include President of the Arc of King County Board and CLE Co-Chair for the King County Bar Association's Guardianship and Elder Law Section. He also contributes to the Arc of Washington State and the Autism Society of Washington’s Professional Advisory Board.Named a Super Lawyer from 2019 through 2024 and a Rising Star in 2009 and 2010, Josh regularly speaks at legal seminars and public forums. Outside the office, he enjoys surfing, skiing, and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and their dogs. In 1999, he participated in the Journey of Hope, a cross-country cycling event benefiting individuals with disabilities.

Greg McBroom, Esq., Managing Partner of Smith McBroom, PLLC, is a dedicated trial attorney known for his tireless advocacy and impressive track record in securing justice for his clients. A former structural engineer with 13 years at Boeing, Greg shifted careers to pursue his passion for law, earning his degree from Seattle University. His transition from defense litigation to plaintiff advocacy was driven by his pro bono work, including his pivotal role in the Rekhter v. Dept. of Social & Health Services case, which resulted in a $96 million verdict against the state of Washington.. Since co-founding Smith McBroom in 2018, Greg has continued to secure significant victories, including a $7.6 million verdict in JH v. Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (2023). His strategic approach, deep legal knowledge, and client-first philosophy set him apart.. Greg is admitted to practice in multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is actively involved in several legal organizations and frequently presents at industry conferences. Outside the courtroom, Greg enjoys the outdoors, cooking with his wife of 33 years, and sharing his love for family and community.

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After 10 years representing state government agencies and school districts with education law issues, Jinju Park offers an insider’s perspective to students and families. Countermark Law PLLC can help if you need help making sense of the confusing mess of government, schools, and insurance companies. Our business is taking care of the problems at school that get in the way of education.

A graduate of Tulane University School of Law, cum laude, Charlotte moved to Seattle in 1990 to work in the areas of labor, employment, and school law. She then decided to pursue a career in public interest law and became focused on child advocacy work while volunteering for TeamChild, a legal services organization dedicated to protecting the rights and education of at-risk youth.. In 1998, Charlotte started Cassady Law, focusing on youth advocacy and education law. Throughout her career, Charlotte has volunteered with and been a board member of various community organizations focused on ensuring rights and services for youth and their families.. Charlotte enjoys giving talks in the community on her areas of expertise. If you are interested in having Charlotte or one of Cassady Law’s staff members speak at your event, please contact the office.