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Justice Studio offers legal support to tax-exempt organizations, such as nonprofits and foundations, in Washington State. Carrie Griffin Basas is an attorney (licensed in WA State; retired license in MA) focusing on nonprofit law. From 2022–2024, she led Disability Law Colorado and Disability Rights Washington. Prior to those executive director roles, she served as Governor Inslee’s Director of the Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds for seven years. In addition to nonprofit and public service, she has been a law professor, specializing in employment and labor law, civil rights, disability rights, criminal justice, and ethics.. Carrie is also a graduate of Swarthmore College (B.A. with Honors), University of Washington (M.Ed.), and Harvard Law School (J.D. ‘02). She founded her first nonprofit at the age of 26 with just $10K. She doesn’t recommend that as a startup plan. She has served on nonprofit and foundation boards ranging from rural legal services to technology and youth-focused corporate foundations for more than twenty years– which she highly recommends. She lives in Seattle with her family.

Jenna works with individuals and families to prepare estate plans that are tailored to each client’s unique needs. She enjoys finding solutions to complex planning issues and helping her clients plan for the future in the context of ever-changing state and federal gift and estate tax laws.. Jenna also advises professional fiduciaries, multi-generational families, family-owned businesses and charitable organizations on important financial and tax matters such as trust and estate administration, gift and estate taxation, retirement asset planning, and charitable planned giving. She has a particular interest in assisting clients with international planning needs.

I serve as bond counsel, tax counsel, underwriters' counsel, and disclosure counsel on general obligation, revenue, and special obligation financings by state, local, and tribal governments.. It is my great pleasure to assist in financing the infrastructure that allows communities to thrive.

I represent businesses and individuals in a range of financial matters.. I assist creditors and businesses with protecting and enforcing their rights in bankruptcy, enforcing promissory notes and guarantees, foreclosures, receiverships, workout negotiations and restructurings, and other business litigation. I also represents physicians in a variety of business matters.. Leveraging my background as a litigator with the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division, I also advocate for clients in audits and appeals, assists clients with issues involving federal tax liens, and resolves other tax controversies for her clients, in addition to advising clients on a wide range of tax matters.

I have established a small law practice in Seattle, and I am proud to be small.  This allows me to represent  my clients personally and promptly.  I always return calls and emails on the same day.  It is a point of pride.. I provide experienced and affordable representation to a broad range of satisfied clients, including the elderly, single persons and non-traditional couples.  Most of my new clients are referred to me by former clients, which I consider to be the highest compliment.. Do not hesitate to call me with your questions.  There is no obligation whatsoever.  If I can't help you in your precise area of need, I will refer you to a competent attorney who can.. Click on my practice areas in the pie chart above for more information about my own services and fees.. House calls are free within King County for clients who need them.  Evening and weekend appointments are never a problem.

I have been practicing law in Seattle since graduating with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1998.  My practice focuses primarily on estate and tax planning, probate, trust and estate litigation, trust administration, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements and succession planning and business transactions.  I also co-founded and partnered a local tax, business and estate planning firm in Seattle.. Over the years, I have represented a wide range of trust, estate and probate clients, working to assist them in their personal and tax planning needs.  Additionally, I have represented beneficiaries, personal representatives and trustees in estate litigation, both in defending fiduciaries and in bringing actions against fiduciaries.. As a member of the editorial board for the Real Property, Probate and Trust section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), I have written articles and presented materials on topics ranging from tax filing to nontraditional family estate planning.  I am a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and a member of the Tax Section fo the WSBA.. Prior to attending law school, I spent over eight years as a stockborker, regional sales manager and vice-president of a local brokerage firm.  My background gives me an understanding in financial and economic issues, as well as hands-on experience in dealing with the personal planning needs of individual clients.

I focus my practice on the representation of property owners whether corporations, limited liability companies, individuals or homeowners associations.  I am chair of the Construction Practice Team, serve on the Williams Kastner board of directors and am chair of the Loss Prevention Committee.  My recent trial success includes representation of General Metals of Tacoma, Inc in a contract dispute with its general contractor, Bean Environmental, LLC, on an environmental dredging project to remediate the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington.  Following a five week jury trial in the United States District Court in the Western District of Washington, the jury awarded my client $6.37 million for damages sustained as a result of the general contractor’s failure to perform its contract obligations.  The decision in General Metals of Tacoma, Inc. v. Bean Environmental, LLC was upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in November, 2008.. I was named to Super Lawyers from 2006 – 2008 by Washington Law & Politics magazine, and in 2003 was named one of Seattle’s Top Lawyers in construction law by Seattle Magazine.

I enjoy learning the law. I hope I never begin to treat my practice solely as a business.. I have three children and a beautiful wife. My favorite book is Les Miserable. I love the ocean and occasionally miss the beaches of San Diego where I grew up.. I look forward to meeting you.

I concentrate my practice on cross-border tax and business planning for U.S. and foreign entities. I work with clients to create efficient international investment structures from tax and legal perspectives. I counsel clients on all aspects of transactions, including formation, operation, exit strategies, mergers and acquisitions, financing and other business operations. My practice also includes tax aspects of aircraft ownership, transactions and financing.

I am inspired by nonprofit organizations, by their impact, by their leadership, and by their passion. Apex Law Group is a firm that shares my heart for nonprofits with a team of kindred spirits that cares for our clients as much as our clients care about the community around them.. My primary practice serves nonprofits at every stage of existence, including formation, application for tax exemption, board governance, and corporate exit plans. I pride myself in listening to my clients, counseling them through difficulties, and being a trustworthy voice in all of their endeavors.. When not in the office, I serve as deacon at my church, spending time mentoring young men to better themselves both socially and spiritually. When at home, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids.

I am a startup and corporate transactions attorney in Seattle. My practice falls into three broad categories:. I represent companies from inception to exit, and provide general counsel services along the way. For example, I regularly help companies adopt and administer stock option and other forms of equity compensation plans and arrangements.. I also represent investors in companies, as well as executives and founders.. You can reach me at, or via email at You can follow me on Twitter at @joewallin.. I am a frequent public speaker, and happily entertain offers to speak.. I blog at , and I podcast at .

I am a member in the Seattle office. My practice focuses on business and commercial transactions, including corporate formation, financing transactions, commercial real estate matters, as well as general commercial litigation. I also assist gaming clients with licensing and regulatory matters. In addition, I advise tribal clients on various business-related matters. I am conversational in Korean. I was named to Rising Stars for 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2011 by Washington Law & Politics magazine.

I am a member in the Seattle office. I focus my practice on creditordebtor relationships, real estate matters and commercial litigation. I have represented debtors under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, debtors-in-possession, secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, landlords, tenants, and leasing companies. I have represented both landlords and tenants in commercial and retail leases and related property management matters and with the acquisition, sale, and development of commercial and retail properties. My experience with residential real estate includes resolving disputes involving boundary lines, quiet title, adverse possession, misrepresentation, and earnest money. I have also represented businesses and individuals in all facets of collections, including prejudgment and post judgment remedies.

I advise and represent small and medium size businesses regarding federal and multi-state tax issues and tax audits.

Heidi focuses on all aspects of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, and estate and trust administration with an emphasis on personal planning for high net worth families and individuals. Heidi's practice also focuses on charitable planned giving for families and individuals and advising tax-exempt organizations with respect to incorporation, board structuring and education, federal and state compliance, and strategic planning.

Gregg D. Barton focuses his practice in state and local taxation in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. He handles gross receipts, sales and use, net income, ad valorem, real estate excise and public utility tax matters. He is experienced in obtaining private rulings, handling audits and administrative appeals, and litigation.

Greg Perry is an associate in the tax practice group of Dorsey & Whitney's Seattle office. Mr. Perry's practice involves tax advising on a variety of business tax matters, including public and private mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, corporate restructurings, incorporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and offerings of debt, equity and other financial instruments.

George specializes in business law, tax and estate planning.  He graduated with honors from the University of Washington where he also received his law degree and an MBA (finance/accounting).  George serves as general legal counsel to hundreds of private and family companies and also serves as estate planning counsel to the owners of virtually all of these businesses. In addition, George acts as estate planning counsel to senior and other executives of publicly held corporations and their families. Finally, George handles the estate administration for many clients, including assuring that advanced estate plans and trusts are properly implemented.  His practice includes formation, operation and liquidation of businesses, business sales, and estate planning/probate for large estates.  George has often taught for the Washington Bar and at the UW School of Law, and received the Outstanding Faculty Award from Golden Gate Graduate School of Taxation.  His broad experience and attentive client service – combined with the effective use of technology – are foundational to his well-respected and successful law practice.

George C. Mastrodonato, a principal, joined Carney Badley Spellman in April 2010. Mr. Mastrodonato was previously a partner in the Seattle office of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, and a shareholder in both the Olympia and Seattle offices of Lane Powell PC. His practice focuses on Washington state and local taxes. He represents a diverse group of clients in a wide variety of industries, including forest products, utilities, manufacturing and refining, wholesale trade and transportation. His clients include large and small businesses, individuals, and municipal corporations. He has handled state and local tax issues before administrative agencies (Washington Department of Revenue, county boards of equalization, State Board of Tax Appeals) and the courts (Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court). He was previously employed for more than eleven years by the Department of Revenue, working in tax appeals, legislation, rules and taxpayer information and education.

Drawing on her thirty plus years’ experience as a practicing attorney, Ann advises clients regarding potential claims and disputes. She guides trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries who are dealing with difficult situations, such as murky trust documents and wills and challenging beneficiaries. She helps clients understand their duties and complete the administration process, seeking judicial rulings as necessary. Ann also represents beneficiaries, including individuals and charities, who seek or need assistance in protecting their rightful shares of trust and probate assets.. Over the years, Ann has brought and defended many will and trust contests and actions under Washington’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act.. As well as working with professional fiduciaries, Ann works with clients who have little or no experience with legal disputes. She helps clients understand their rights and duties, looks for cost-effective solutions, uses mediation when appropriate, and takes matters to hearing or trial. Ann brings an assertive, thoughtful, and experienced approach to this emotionally-charged area of litigation.. In addition, Ann assists clients with designing and implementing comprehensive plans to reduce state and federal estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer tax and the orderly transition of assets between generations. Ann also handles all aspects of probate and estate administration.. Ann is ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide as a Band 1 practitioner for Private Wealth Disputes - Washington.

Deanna practices municipal finance and general municipal law. Her experience includes serving as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriter’s counsel on financing matters for a variety of public entities, including cities, public utility districts, ports, fire protection districts, transit agencies, public development authorities, public facilities districts, school districts, industrial development corporations, and state agencies. Financing structures include revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, lease financings, assessment financings, short-term obligations, industrial development bonds and other private-activity bonds. She also serves as outside counsel to public entities on general municipal matters, advising clients on open public meetings, public records and disclosure matters, and other municipal law issues. Deanna also has extensive experience with Washington legislation and federal and state securities law. She is a frequent speaker and author on state and federal municipal finance issues and developments in local law.

Cory L. Johnson joined the law firm of Chicoine & Hallett, P.S. as a Summer Associate in 2006, and returned as an Associate upon graduation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2007.  Before joining Chicoine & Hallett, P.S., Ms. Johnson served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Richard C. Tallman of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  Prior to attending law school, Ms. Johnson was a Special Agent with the Department of Health and Human Services investigating white-collar crimes.  Ms. Johnson received a B.A. in accounting from the University of Washington School of Business.. Ms. Johnson focuses her practice on federal criminal and civil tax disputes, ranging from estate valuation controversies to representing clients during IRS audits and before the IRS Office of Appeals.  She has helped clients navigate the IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Program, and has successfully resolved collection matters on behalf of her clients.. Ms. Johnson is admitted to practice in the Washington State Courts, the United States Tax Court, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.. Ms. Johnson enjoys spending time with her husband and their two labs, Timber and Aspen.

Brandon’s practice focuses on public finance and municipal securities law.  He serves as bond counsel to a variety of governmental entities and counsel to underwriters and national banks for various tax-exempt and taxable bond financings.

Ben is a partner in the firm's Emerging Companies practice. He assists high-growth technology, venture-backed and emerging and early-stage companies in industries that include health care, software, alternative energy, consulting companies, media outlets and wine. Ben advises companies in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and other finance transactions, contracts and corporate and limited liability company formation and structuring.Ben is a regular speaker on mergers and acquisitions, emerging companies and early-stage financings. He is vice-chair of the board of the Northwest Entrepreneur Networks (NWEN), a co-chair of NWEN's 2006 "Entrepreneur University" Steering Committee and also on the board of The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) Seattle. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Business Law Committee and the WSBA Partnerships and LLC Law Sub-Committee and chair of the WSBA Business Law Section 2009 Mid-year meeting. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate at the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, D.C. Prior to law school, Ben obtained his CPA license while working as a staff accountant at Martin/Grambush in Kirkland. Ben graduated from Georgetown University Law Center magna cum laude and Order of the Coif, and obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting at the University of Washington.

As a former chair of the firm's real estate department and the firm's business department, I focus on business, tax, and real estate matters for individuals and privately held companies as well as dental and specialty practice transitions and the attendant issues.  I am a native to Washington and hold a master's degree in taxation, which broadens my ability to advise and assist clients effectively.