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My practice emphasizes residential landlord-tenant litigation and practice. I represent clients in designing their operations to avoid legal issues, from the first sign of trouble through settlement, arbitration or trial; and, when necessary, to judgment enforcement or appeal. I use my experience working and writing for local judges to frame cases in the best light for my clients. I am a familar face to many in the landlord-tenant field. I serve on the Board of Directors for the Rental Housing Association of Wahington and act as the Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee. I have testified before cities as well as the Washington Legislature on landlord-tenant laws. I am also a regular speaker at landlord-tenant seminars for attorneys and real estate brokers; a partial list of presentation topics is included on my main profile page. If you would like me to speak at your event, please contact me using the message feature below.. I am a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, and the Debtor Creditor Rights Section.  I am also licensed to practice in the United States District Court and United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington. Prior to entering private practice, I was a law clerk to Chief Judge Marywave Van Deren of Division II of the Washington Court of Appeals as well as a volunteer for the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project and for the Tenant Law Center, a division of Catholic Community Services of Western Washington.

My mission is to deliver the most empowering and delightful legal experience possible.. I'm a northwest native, father, dog owner, and explorer.. I love helping businesses and individuals to do business with integrity.

My goal is to ensure your story is told and your family is protected in the long run. As an estate planning attorney, my passion is to assist you in successfully navigating the inevitable while also being prepared for the unexpected. I hope to clear up any complexity and provide you with a meaningful plan that will carry out your wishes while telling your story.. I take pride in providing quality work, clear and quick communication, and detail oriented services. My practice includes counseling clients on a variety of trusts and estate matters, including estate and tax planning, estate and trust settlement, and community property agreements. I also enjoy assisting clients with charitable planning from advising tax-exempt organizations on formation, application for exemption, compliance with federal and state tax exemption laws, and also with individual planned giving.. I graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Economics and then received my J.D. from Seattle University School of Law graduating cum laude. I was an editor of the Seattle University Law Review and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board. Currently, I am pursuing my Executive LLM degree in Taxation at New York University.

My family is in its third generation of commercial development.  I put myself through school working construction and learned first hand the importance of correct legal documents for business and real estate development.

My expertise is in estates:  Preparing estate planning and helping with those complex estates after death.   So often probates and trusts go wrong and people need help taking care of their assets and their families.  We try to pinpoint the need and resolve the problem with or without court involvement.  I must say most of my clients become good friends which is a huge side-benefit to this job.. Personally I love the outdoors....we spend many summer weekends at the beach and love to ski and snowmobile in the winter.  My husband, Dave and I are both from Skagit County originally and are a little bit county at heart.  We have 4 children - two boys and two girls.  I love seafood, good friends and family.  I love traveling, even if it's just to Idaho, and I love playing the imaginary game, What would you do if you won the lottery?. My husband and I work together and no we don't get sick of each other.   In fact I love working with my husband who has very good legal sense.  His background is business from working in the commercial fishing industry for years to majoring in business and information systems from UW.  I was always interested in law - majoring in political science and obtaining my juris doctorate in 1991 from Gonzaga.. I'm blessed with great family and business and fabulous friends and clients.   For that I am very grateful.

Ms. Muir focuses on corporate finance and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, formation and general corporate advice, as well as licensing.  She is a partner in the Seattle office of DLA Piper and serves as the regional chair of DLA Piper's Corporate and Securities Group.  She works with companies from the start-up stage through public offerings and acquisitions.  Ms. Muir has worked on hundreds of venture capital financings; mergers and acquisitions on behalf of both sellers and buyers; numerous initial public offerings; and has helped a variety of clients with their corporate partnering and licensing needs.  She also counsels boards of directors regarding fiduciary duty issues and frequently speaks on emerging company and venture capital related topics.. I am an editor and write for a blog for startups and venture capitalists,  as well as a quarterly publication, Emerging Company and Venture Capital News.. Recent Publication:. 2013. “Minimizing Risks of Misuse of Confidential Information," Global Corporate Venturing. Recent Speaking Engagements Include:. 2013. "Changes in Term Sheets and Deal Structures," 14th Annual Venture Capital Financing Conference, The Seminar Group. 2012. "What's New in the Wireless Startup World," 4th Annual New Wireless Ecosystem Conference, Law Seminars International“How the JOBS Act Eases Access to Capital” webinar“Legal Issues for Startups,” University of Washington Foster School of Business“Term Sheets & Deal Structures”, 13th Annual Venture Capital Financing Conference"Fiduciary Duties in Private Companies", Securities Law for Emerging Companies seminar2011“Key Term Sheet Issues”, University of Washington Foster School of Business, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship2010“How You (as In-House Counsel) & Your Company Can Survive and Thrive During Times of Transition,” Association of Corporate Counsel“Recent Changes in Term Sheets and Deal Structures”, 11th Annual Venture Capital Financing Conference2009“Advising the Board: Your Responsibilities as In-House Counsel - Common Issues that Arise in Public and Private Companies,” Association of Corporate Counsel. 2007“Working with and Advising High-Tech Companies,” Washington State Bar Association

Mr. Wolfe has been in private practice since June 1978. During those 27 years, he has represented clients in cases involving allegations of commercial fraud, violations of environmental laws, securities and tax law, food, drug and health care and antitrust law.

Mr. Wick has 30 years of experience defending physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in cases alleging medical negligence. He also defends health care providers before the Department of Health Quality Assurance Commission. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.  He is Fellow of the International Society of Barristers.  He is listed in Best Lawyers in America.  He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a member of ABOTA.  He has obtained the highest ranking by Martindale Hubbell. As a former health care provider, prior to law school, he has dedicated his career to the defense of health care providers.

Mr. Schmidt joined the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith practice group of McCormick Barstow in 2007. In the Spring of 2006, Mr. Schmidt was a judicial intern for the Honorable Justice Jon P. Wilcox of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.. Mr. Schmidt is admitted to practice law in the states of California, Washington, and Wisconsin; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin; and all U.S. District Courts of California.

Mr. Rosato's practice includes mechanical and medical device patent preparation and procurement. His experience includes intellectual property protection and counseling for early and later stage companies in the biomedical sciences often including a combination of mechanical technologies, electronics and software systems, and medical science or biotechnology. Mr. Rosato also provides interference and reexamination practice, strategic counseling, patentability, non-infringement and validity advice, as well as due diligence analysis in connection with financing or acquisition.

Mr. Rittereiser is an experienced trial attorney. He represents employees in all aspects of employment litigation, and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. Prior to joining HKM, Mr. Rittereiser served as a deputy prosecuting attorney at the King County Prosecutor’s Office, where he handled serious felony cases including sexual assaults and violent crimes. A native to Washington State, Mr. Rittereiser graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Economics, and graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.

Mr. Reed is admitted to the Washington State, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Claims. He has served clients since 1972 in the areas of Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death.  He has acted as lead counsel in over 100 trials and arbitrations.

Mr. Nordby is a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor in Seattle, WA. He represents agencies of the USDOL in federal court and in federal administrative proceedings, in matters concerning minimum wage and overtime pay, unlawful child labor practices, H-1B immigration, occupational safety, mine safety, and pension and 401k matters.

Mr. Maas focuses his practice on corporate law and finance. He regularly aids businesses navigate mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, the formation and capitalization of venture capital, buy out, real estate and other investment funds. Mr. Maas has been elected a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2003, and was named a “Best Lawyer” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law for 2015.. Mr. Maas is a shareholder at Karr Tuttle Campbell and chairs the firm’s Business and Finance department. He has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Law Graduate Tax Program and a senior adjunct professor at Golden Gate University’s Graduate School of Taxation.

Mr. Kiviat's practice encompasses a wide array of criminal defense.
Prior to private practice, Mr. Kiviat was an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous trials to verdict and presented hundreds of cases to the Grand Jury involving violent crimes, narcotics, DUI, economic crimes and weapons possessions.

Mr. Hill concentrates his practice on construction and general litigation. He has represented owners, lenders, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in mediations, arbitrations and trial court litigation. He understands that each dispute requires its own unique approach and that approach is not always through litigation. Some disputes require a creative approach to the complex problem.

Mr. Fuld practices catastrophic personal injury Karr Tuttle Campbell. Before switching sides to represent plaintiffs,  Mr. Fuld represented defendants and was the youngest Shareholder at Reed McClure PLLC, a law firm with a 125 year history in Seattle. After Reed McClure, Mr. Fuld spent 6 years representing injured plaintiffs at Emery Reddy PLLC.. Priot to joining Reed McClure, Mr. Fuld spent three years as staff counsel for the Liberty Mutual Group where he tried cases to defense verdicts in King, Pierce and Kitsap counties. At Reed McClure Mr. Fuld has tried solo cases to defense verdicts in King, and Skagit Counties where exposure was well over six figures. Prior to Liberty Mutual, Mr. Fuld was an associate at Dorsey and Whitney LLP.  Mr. Fuld also spent time working for Judge Ken Kato (ret) of the Washington State Court of Appeals and externing at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office.. Mr. Fuld is admitted to practice in Washington, Alaska, and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington.  He is a member of the Washington State Association of Justice, King and Pierce County Bar Associations and is also a board member of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children. Mr. Fuld also assists the Brain Injury Alliance with their annual golf tournament.. *Nearly all of Mr. Fuld's current work is on a contingent fee basis with most fee arrangements set at 33% of total recovery, unless arbitration or trial is involved, then 7% is added.

Mr. Foltz is an associate with Betts, Patterson & Mines, he focuses his practice on complex litigation matters with an emphasis on construction litigation and insurance defense work. Mr. Foltz’s experience includes defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and equipment suppliers in construction defect and worksite injury actions.

Mr. Dykes concentrates in securities and corporate finance, M&A and general corporate law. His experience ranges from advising start-up companies about formation and venture financings to representing public companies with SEC compliance, corporate governance and other related issues. Mr. Dykes has worked on numerous initial and secondary public offerings and hundreds of venture financings. His clients include entrepreneurs, early stage and public companies and venture capital investors.

Mr. Bonini is a business, securities and tax attorney with a practice focused on organizing business ventures and complex partnership transactions. George also advises companies regarding mergers and acquisitions, tax matters, private equity transactions, and provides general business counsel.    George has experience assisting hedge funds and other private investment funds structure transactions, and complying with applicable federal securities laws.. In addition, he is able to assist clients with loan, secured finance, and real estate transactions.  Finally, George has expertise assisting in resolving tax disputes with the Washington Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service.George earned a B.A. from the University of Montana, a J.D. cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, and a Masters (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Washington. George is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.. In the 2002-2004 Washington Law & Politics surveys, Mr. Bonini was listed as a “Rising Star” in the areas of corporate finance and taxation.

Mr. Allen was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle where he played on the varsity Baseball and Football teams.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Santa Clara University in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.  He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1992.. Beginning in 1991, he served as a legal intern for the City of Kent, prosecuting criminal cases.  He had already tried fifteen jury trials bythe time he sat for the Bar Examination.  After passing the Washington State Bar Exam, he was hired as an Assistant City Attorney, and was promoted to the position of Chief Prosecutor in 1994.  In that position, he was responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases initiated by the City of Kent.  He also represented the City of Kent Police Department in several capacities, including civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and various legal advisements. He also represented the South King County Narcotics Task Force, advising them with respect to legal issues surrounding drug investigations, search warrants, and evidence gathering.. In 1995, he accepted a Position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for KingCounty.  He served as a King County Prosecuting Attorney under Mr. Norm Melang for nearly eight years.. During his eleven year career as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Allen handled nearly all types of criminal cases, including violent crimes, robberies, assaults, thefts, DUI and felony traffic matters, domestic violence cases, and drug offenses.  As a prosecuting attorney, he tried nearly 150 cases to a jury.  Many of those were felonies in King County Superior Court.  The balance were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, a significant portion of which were DUI cases. He has tried countless cases to the Court, and has extensively litigated virtually every type of legal issue surrounding these cases, including arguing before the Washington State Court of Appeals.  He has worked with the King County Sherriff’s Office in their fingerprint evidence training program, and has instructed at the state police academy regarding courtroom testimony of police officers.. Mr. Allen entered private practice in January 2003.  Since that time he has successfully represented hundreds individuals accused of criminal offenses in various counties across the state and in Federal Court.  He holds an extensive knowledge of the local criminal justice system, and has an outstanding professional repoire with prosecuting attorneys and judges.  Given his extensive experience with local police and criminal investigation techniques, he has been exceptionally effective in his representation of individuals during the investigation process. His years of trial and courtroom experience have gained him significant respect among judges, prosecuting attorneys, and local police departments.. In his free time, Mr. Allen enjoys running, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.

Mr. Ahlers' practice focuses on the resolution of construction disputes. His experience spans from small private construction to complex engineering, building, heavy construction and insurance matters. Mr. Ahlers represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, and construction industry trade associations.

Miriam J. Ayoub is an Associate Attorney at the Law Office of Michelle L. Graunke.  Miriam graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2011, and has been practicing in the Seattle are with a focus on Elder Law since that time.  Miriam also serves as Guardian ad Litem in guardianship and probate matters.

Mike has been licensed to practice law since 1986 and his practice emphasizes real estate transactions, land use/zoning, alternative dispute resolution, litigation and school law. A signifncant part of his practice involves advising property owners on waterfront property issues.  He is a certified mediator and arbitrator, a licensed real estate law instructor and 2012-2013 President of the Bainbridge Island School Board. He frequently serves as a Court-appointed referee on real estate matters.  Prior to entering private practice, Mike represented the Realtor® organization to local, state and federal legislative bodies, and in that capacity, he has had a hand in the drafting of many major pieces of real estate-related legislation.. Mike studied planning and economics at the University of Wisconsin and worked as a Planner and in the title insurance industry before becoming licensed to practice law. Because of this combination of experience, Mike was invited to Shanghai, China to consult with housing and land use officials on regulation of real estate markets, and he subsequently took a one-year leave of absence from Harrison, Benis & Spence to serve as Lead Attorney for a USAID and World Bank-sponsored land reform project in the former Soviet Republic of Moldova.. Mike’s passion is education, and since 1994 he has taught real estate law and related topics to brokers and others for North Seattle Community College, the Rockwell Institute, the Seattle-King County and Washington State Realtor® organizations and every major brokerage in Puget Sound. In 2009 he was elected to the Bainbridge Island School Board. Mike lives on Bainbridge Island and is part owner of the Green Bay Packers.. MIke is available for the following:

Mike counsels clients on ERISA and tax matters and leads the litigation practice area at Song Mondress, including acting as counsel in complex class action ERISA cases. His role in the firm's counseling practice includes trust and fiduciary prudence and loyalty analysis regarding private and governmental plans, plan design to comply with ERISA and tax qualification requirements, benefit appeals, procedural prudence, and resolving subrogation issues for self-funded health plans. He also advises clients on federal legislation issues such as COBRA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.. Mike has spoken at continuing education seminars for attorneys, plan trustees, and other plan professionals, and has served as an arbitrator in ERISA claim litigation.