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I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your legal needs, whether or not it falls within my area of expertise. Our firm is committed to prompt client service at every level. We have 45 lawyers and we can meet almost every need of your business. If we cannot help you, I'd be pleased to refer you to several high quality attorneys in the Northwest or other regions. Please visit our website at for more information or call me at. Thank you, John Rizzardi. ---. Originally from Kalamazoo MI, I am also an avid bicyclist, bicycle commuter, paddler and hiker. My wife and I have lived in the Puget Sound area for 50 years.

I work primarily in civil litigation and aviation law, but also in assisting clients with general corporate matters, particularly entity formation and corporate governance and compliance for privately-held entities; and in estate planning and trust creation.. I started this firm because I believe it is increasingly difficult to obtain quality representation that is affordable.  I am committed to achieving the client's goal in a thorough, cost-effective manner.  I bring a streamlined approach to each representation, and engage a broader team of technical experts and consultants as need be.. Please contact me if I might be of service.  I look forward to working with you.

I was born and raised in Whatcom County, Washington, near the US/Canadian border.   I am a proud partner in Seattle Consumer Justice, P.S., a firm based in Seattle, but I spend a great deal of time in our Bellingham branch office.   We assist consumers and small businesses with bankruptcy, debt settlement, and debt-related consumer rights litigation.. I live in Bellingham, Washington with my wife and daughter.  When I'm not assisting clients, I enjoy fishing our local rivers and streams for salmon, trout and steelhead.

I represent corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and individuals in business and corporate law matters, with an emphasis on securities, mergers and acquisitions, and technology issues.

I represent clients in complex construction defect litigation and related insurance coverage disputes, where I work with project owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals to assist them in reaching successful and cost-effective resolutions.. I have also worked with clients on large and widely publicized commercial litigation, antitrust, and other litigation matters.  Additionally, I represent landlords in landlord-tenant litigation, unlawful detainer actions, and other areas of landlord-tenant law including collecting from defaulting commercial tenants.

I really enjoy getting to know my clients and working with them to achieve a result that they are pleased with.   I generally form a strong bond with my clients--I am loyal to them, and they stay loyal to me.  As a result, we are able to successfully work through tough situations together.

I provide strategic and guided litigation services and dispute resolution assistance to a wide range of companies and individuals. My practice focuses on disputes of all types, including those in receiverships and commercial bankruptcies. My litigation experience includes drafting motions, briefs, memoranda and agreements; settlement negotiations; discovery management; oral argument; trial; and solo small case management. In addition, I have extensive experience in representing creditors, debtors, and receivers in financially complex state court receiverships. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, hiking in Washington’s beautiful backcountry, cooking (and eating), and cheering on my beloved Huskies.

I practice in the areas of employment law, health law and business, handling such matters as employment agreements, non-competes, independent contractor agreements, wages, overtime, employee benefits, discrimination and harassment, workplace injuries, disability, discipline and discharge, EEOC and Human Rights Commission charges, unemployment benefits, L & I claims, HIPAA, Department of Health charges, medical practice business and personnel issues, health care regulations, physician misconduct and discipline, and patient complaints.

I practice in the areas of business and corporate law, health law, employment and real estate law. I focus on mergers and acquisitions, commercial, corporate
planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment,
and the formation of medical practice groups.

I maintain an employment litigation and employment and labor advice practice.  I have experience representing private and public-sector employers in employment-related litigation in federal and state courts throughout Washington State, arbitrations, and in administrative hearings. My practice emphasizes preventive counseling to clients to avoid or minimize the risk of litigation. Specific areas of advice include assistance in disciplining and terminating employees, and drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements. I also provide training to supervisors and employees on compliance with employment and labor laws, including topics such as sexual harassment and disability accommodation. I was named a "Rising Star" in the 2006 Washington Law & Politics survey of lawyers in Washington state, a "Super Lawyer" since 2014, and included in The Best Lawyers in America (since 2012 ed.), Employment Law - Management.

I maintain a general litigation and employment law practice.

I I have devoted my legal career to defending individuals accused of crimes and have represented over one thousand people in district and superior court. I have significant experience defending DUIs and other criminal traffic violations, domestic violence, serious crimes and misdemeanor charges.. I founded Pewitt Law Group, PLLC., after working as a Snohomish County Public Defender for several years. During my tenure as a public defender, I handled cases through all phases of the criminal process, from arraignments through motions and trials. I have earned a reputation as a strong courtroom presence who vigorously advocates for my clients using my significant court room experience and specialized legal training. A small sampling of my specialized training includes:. ·         Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer’s College – Death Penalty Seminar. ·         NCDD Winter Session Defending DUI. ·         NCDD Mastering Scientific Evidence in DWI Case. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending the Marijuana DUI. ·         WA Foundation for Criminal Justice: Defending DUIs in Washington State. ·         Certified in SFST Administration per NHTSA standards – Robert La Pier & Associates. ·         King County Inter-local Conflict Resolution Group – 40 hour mediation training. I developed my passion for criminal defense and decided to attend law school after serving as a juror in King County Superior Court Judge McDermott’s court room. During law school, I worked as a Legal Extern for Judge McDermott, a Rule 9 Attorney for Snohomish County Public Defender Association and as a Law Clerk in the Sexually Violent Predator Unit at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.. I graduated magna cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law and represented Seattle University as a member of its National Moot Court Team. I also represented Seattle University School of Law at regional negotiation and client counseling competitions after finishing first in both university level competitions. I served as a member of Seattle University’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, creating opportunities for students to increase awareness and use of alternative dispute resolution. I received my B.A. from Washington State University and earned my M.B.A. from the University of Washington. Prior to attending law school, I worked in business, cross cultural training and international marketing.. I am a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington State Bar Association and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

I hope that this information will help you quietly, privately, and conveniently consider whether I might be the best match for your legal needs. Thank you, and I sincerely hope that I may be of service to you.

I help people get the relief that is available under the bankruptcy code and I actually enjoy doing it. I have heavily concentrated in bankruptcy, filing or otherwise working on approximately 2000 cases over a 15 year span. In addition to my consumer bankruptcy experience, I also do creditor's side work helping aggrieved parties collect on their debts. I know how they think, and I can help you get relief.. While bankruptcy is my main area of concentration, I can also help business wind up their activities or help them in receiverships.. On the personal side, I graduated with a degree in geology and worked in a limestone quarry as an on-site geologist for a summer. After that, I moved to Japan where I taught English, wrote English textbooks and helped to manage an English school for 4.5 years.. I look forward to getting to know you and to helping you with your case.. -Steve Palmer

I have substantial public and private sector labor and employment law practice.. I have been involved in all aspects of employer representation in labor and employment law for over thirty years. I work with employers of all sizes, helping them understand their legal rights and responsibilities. I have substantial experience in both federal and state court litigation, particularly in employment law cases. I regularly take the lead in bargaining negotiations for many public and private sector clients, and I have represented numerous employers in both grievance and interest arbitration. I have also worked extensively on executive compensation matters, representing both executives and companies. In addition, I frequently speak on developments in labor and employment law.

I have dedicated my career to defending the rights of the accused.  A graduate of Stanford University and a magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown Law School, I chose criminal law instead of corporate law because I love the challenges of trial work and the rewards of fighting for human beings caught in the often callous machinery of the criminal justice system.. The majority of my practice is dedicated to defending against felony charges in King County Superior Court and Federal District Court in the Western District of Washington, but I have experience in state and local courts throughout Western Washington, and I know that every case is serious to the person being accused.  I pride myself on being an even-keeled and compassionate advocate--one of the most important services I can provide is to ease the stress and uncertainty the goes with being accused of a crime.  I will use my knowledge and experience to empower you to make the most informed, intelligent decisions possible, and I will litigate your case with creativity and tenacity.. With sixty jury trials to my credit in almost twenty years defending the accused against all types of felony and misdemeanor cases in federal, state and local courts, I can give you the peace of mind that comes with having a proven, battle-tested advocate in your corner.

I have worked as a public defender since law school.  I have represented indigent accused persons facing misdemeanors and felonies.  I have represented juveniles.  I have represented persons facing civil commitmen for mental illness.. Since 2009 I have soleley represented those facing civil commitment as sexually violent predators.. I truly believe that representing this most hated group places me directly in the prime position to protect our constitutional rights, because it is so easy to excuse taking rights away from this group.  If this happens, I believe the rest of us are next.  This erosion of liberty starts here, and I am devoted to stopping it at its source.

I have spent my entire career fighting for social justice issues.  I am available to handle cases in the Chicago area, where I have practiced for  44 years as well as in Seattle, Washington where I currently reside.   I am also available as a neutral arbitrator or mediator throughout the United States.  I have been happily married for over 30 years with two accomplished children.  I am equally proud of my cooking skills, acquired at the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyons, France and as well as my free throw shooting percentage. (I am an ardent Chicago Bulls fan)

I have practiced law in Washington State since 1986.  My practice is limited to serious injury claims on behalf of people injured by defective and dangerous products, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence, construction site accidents, and toxic or environmental harms.. In approximately 2002 I also joined the Oregon bar.

I have practiced employment law for approximately nineteen years.  I regularly represent clients through negotiation, mediation and litigation in claims of harassment and discrimination and retaliation.  I also handle severance and employment contract negotiations.  I am also building a mediation practice and welcome such referrals.   Finally, I am fluent in Spanish and welcome referrals of Spanish speaking clients.

I have over 35 years of experience in real estate and finance law. I counsel real estate developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders in transactions involving all types of commercial real estate, including office buildings, hotels, shopping centers and multi-family projects.

I have had a diverse complex litigation practice for nearly three decades.  The focus of my practice is representing public companies, directors and officers,  board committees, major accounting firms, and underwriters in class action securities litigation, derivative litigation, internal investigations, and SEC investigations.  I also have substantial experience in large contract disputes, including representation of the successful party in AAA arbitration with more than $1 billion in damages at stake.  I have represented clients in the software, computer hardware, biotech, energy, telecom, retail, financial, hospitality, and professional services industries.

I have experience providing advice and representation in a full range of labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, discipline and termination, union grievances, wage and hour compliance, unfair labor practice complaints, hiring, employment policies, and compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Prior to joining Summit, I worked as an assistant city attorney providing advice on a range of municipal legal matters, including the Public Records Act, municipal contracting, and other general municipal legal work.  In addition, I went to high school in Portugal and speak fluent Portuguese.

I have exclusively practiced in family law since the inception of my career. I am drawn to this practice area because I love helping my clients through what is often the most difficult time in their lives. Whether a matter is agreed or contested, it is a pivotal event that will have lasting implications on family dynamics. Having come from a divorced home with siblings, I understand the importance of putting children first and keeping their interests at the forefront of every negotiation and court proceeding.. In between advocating for clients, I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, and hiking.

I have closed up this practice because I moved to Seattle and have joined the King County Department of Public Defense.