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Thomas D. Coe is an attorney based in greater Seattle, known for his commitment to client advocacy and an understanding of the legal landscape. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts and a Juris Doctorate from Seattle University, Thomas has been practicing law in Washington since 1994.. Over his career, Tom has passionately represented clients across a spectrum of defense cases, spanning from traffic infractions and juvenile matters to misdemeanors, and felonies, including homicides. His expertise extends to DUI, domestic violence and drug cases, civil forfeiture proceedings, and personal injury cases, particularly those involving bicyclists.. Focusing on King, Pierce, Thurston, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties, Tom has appeared in jurisdictions throughout the state, including federal courts. His track record includes notable successes such as dismissals, acquittals, hung juries, and favorable negotiated resolutions for his clients.. Committed to accessibility, Tom offers free consultations, either by phone or at his office in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. Clients benefit from a competitive fee schedule, and he accepts all major credit cards. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews; and respecting client confidentiality. Notably, Tom prioritizes client privacy, refraining from soliciting reviews respecting client confidentiality. As a seasoned professional on both the King County Assigned Counsel Felony Panel and the Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, Mr. Coe continues to be a respected and trusted figure in the legal community.

The focus of my practice is insurance coverage and bad faith defense litigation.  Prior to practicing law, I worked as a claims adjuster, supervisor, and manager for several major insurance carriers.   In 2005, I received my J.D., summa cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law, where I served as Lead Articles Editor for the law review. I earned my CPCU designation in 2008, and am currently President-Elect of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the CPCU Society. I am also  Co-chair of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance for Washington State. I was named a 2010 Rising Star in the area of Insurance Coverage by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. I am licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon.. My prior claims experience and legal knowledge help me to effectively evaluate, synthesize, and resolve complex insurance coverage issues ranging from first party property, bodily injury liability, construction defect, professional liability, to errors and omissions.. I am a frequent author and lecturer on insurance coverage and bad faith issues including chapter co-author for the Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Deskbook 2008 supplement, and co-author of the Oregon and Washington chapters of Insurance Bad Faith-2010, published by DRI. My lectures include presentations to attorneys and insurance professional organizations. I regularly contributes to the Soha & Lang Coverage Blog, which can be found at .. When not practicing law or blogging, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, hiking, camping, and mountain biking.

The attorneys at Elise Buie Family Law Group, PLLC are passionate, creative problem-solvers with a heart for your family's future.. Elise began her legal career as a Federal Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Stanwood R. Duval, Jr. of the Eastern District of Louisiana. Elise then went on to join a litigation practice at Blue Williams in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans forcing the evacuation of Elise and her family initially to Georgia, then to Minnesota and finally landing in Seattle. After undergoing her own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina and truly understanding what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids” ahead of her own, Elise decided to focus her practice on family law and serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children’s best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters.. Elise strives to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process and to reduce conflict and its impact on parents and their children. She educates her clients on the impact of conflict on the children so that her clients can make the best decisions possible for the future health of their children. She works closely with her clients to ensure that they understand their options and rights so that they can make informed decisions about their future.. From her Guardian ad Litem practice Elise developed a breadth of experience dealing with high-conflict families, which she brings to every family law case she handles. Elise’s goal is to serve each client on an individual basis knowing that no two families are alike so no two solutions are the same. Elise strives to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still stands. She also has the needed attention to detail and experience required to manage complex financial cases.. HIn her free time, Elise enjoys spending time with her amazing husband, Doug Russell, and their large blended-family, which consists of six children (the modern day Brady Bunch) and five pets. They enjoy boating, football games, lacrosse games and relaxing on Whidbey Island.. Elise’s “Must Read” ResourcesElise F. Buie Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, Mother of 4, Step-Mother of 2. For Couples in High Conflict Situations. • Stop Walking On Eggshells by M.S.T. Mason. • It's All Your Fault by Bill Eddy (2008, Janis Publications USA). For Kids of Separating/Divorcing Parents. • Mom's House; Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci (2006, Fireside).. • Dinosaurs Divorce by Marc Brown and Laurie K. Brown, (1986) Age range: 3-10. • Two Homes? By Claire Masurel and Kady Macdonald Denton Age range: 0-3. • It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear. By Vicki Lansky  Age range: 3-7. For Separating/Divorcing Parents. • The Truth About Children and Divorce by Dr. Robert Emery (2004, Penguin). •Renegotiating Family Relationships by Dr. Robert Emery (1994, Guilford Press). • Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce, the Sandcastle Way by M. Gary Neuman (1998, Random House). • The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart by Constance Ahrons (1998, Harper Press). • What About the Kids? Raising Your Children Before, During and After Divorce by Judith Wallerstein, PhD. And Sandra Blakesee (2003, Hyperion Press). • Collaborative Divorce: The Revolutionary Way to Restructure Your Family, Resolve Legal Issues and Move on With Your Life by Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson (2006, Regan Press). • Putting Children First, Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll. • Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most by Douglas Stone • The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study By Judith S. Wallerstein, Julia M. Lewis, Sandra Blakeslee

Thank you for your interest in my practice!  I am an experienced trial attorney with particular skills in defending people who are facing serious criminal charges, such as assault, murder and sex crimes.  I also handle misdemeanors, property crimes, and drug offenses.  My strengths are in client communication, organization, cross-examination, and closing argument.  I am qualified by the Washington State Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in potential death penalty cases.

Thank you for taking the time to review my Avvo profile.. Following law school, I clerked for the Honorable David R. Thompson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. My clients include:

Thank you for checking out my AVVO profile. I am an experienced criminal defense attorney.  My law firm is called the Law Offices of Juanita Holmes, PLLC. I pride myself in fighting hard for clients. I handle felony and misdemeanor cases in state, federal, and municipal courts. Although most of my cases are in the Seattle-King County area, I also take cases in other counties.

Stew Estes is the managing shareholder with Keating, Bucklin & McCormack, Inc., P.S., and has been with the firm since August 1992. He is a 1982 graduate of the University of Arizona, and a 1985 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review.. He began working in Spokane for Winston and Cashatt, and Spokane Legal Services. In 1987 he joined the Office of the Attorney General in Olympia, where he worked for five years before reentering private practice.. Since 1987, he has defended and counseled government officials and agencies, and private parties. His practice focuses primarily on the defense of damage suits containing allegations of police misconduct, civil rights act violations, sexual assault, and employment discrimination. He also handles issues such as training, risk management, and government-specific matters such as Public Disclosure, and coroners inquests. He is a frequent lecturer at CLE seminars and police training events. He has also served on several WSBA committees.

Steve’s practice focuses on advising clients on land use and real estate matters relating to a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial developments. He assists clients in obtaining all types of land use approvals, including mining permits, shoreline permits, building permits, hydraulic project approvals from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and aquatic lands leases from the Department of Natural Resources. This assistance regularly includes litigating administrative and judicial appeals of land use decisions. Steve has extensive experience with surface mining projects and shoreline developments, and in helping clients efficiently complete the consultation requirements of the Endangered Species Act, in order to secure permits from the Corps of Engineers. He also frequently assists clients with wetlands issues, easements, rezones, condemnations, and local improvements district (LID) assessments.

Stephanie was raised in Washington state. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, graduating Summa Cum Laude, Certificate of Business Essentials and Juris Doctor, graduating with honors, from the University of Washington.  Stephanie is an associate attorney in the downtown Seattle law firm Montgomery Purdue PLLC and enjoys assisting and connecting with business-minded clients across a wide range of industries. Stephanie's practice focuses on advising clients on transactional business and real estate law, including commercial leasing; boundary, title and real estate rights analysis; title insurance; buying and selling property; general contract drafting and negotiation; regulatory compliance; entity formation and structuring; business planning; and governance advice. Additionally, Stephanie advises clients on a wide range of environmental matters and preparing, negotiating and analyzing related agreements.

STEPHAN R. ILLA is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. Since his graduation from the Yale Law School in 1984, he has represented individuals and entities accused of serious criminal misconduct in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He is certified by the Washington Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in capital trials pursuant to SPR 2. He specializes in the defense of criminal cases in federal court..

Some bosses disrespect people who don't look like them or didn't grow up in the same neighborhood.  Some bosses won't stand for workers who work hard, play by the rules, and expect the same of their boss.  Some bosses won't keep their written commitments.. I fight the boss in Court.

Since 1992, Attorney Linda M. Callahan has fought to safeguard the futures of those who have been accused of driving under the influence. Although she is skilled in various areas of law, Attorney Callahan focuses her practice solely on DUI defense since so many individuals suffer a lifetime of penalties, charges, and consequences after facing DUI charges.  In every case, she puts her best foot forward to obtain the best results for her clients.. Prior to founding Callahan Law, P.S., Inc., Attorney Callahan attended Hawaii Pacific University where she earned her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees. Following her years at Hawaii Pacific University, Attorney Callchan enrolled in the University of Notre Dame School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 1996, graduating cum laude. During her time in law school, she served as a Production Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethic and Public Policy. Since then, she has stood for the rights of those accused of crimes. Currently, Attorney Callahan is a member of the Washinton Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Washington Alliance of DUI Trial Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Sheila Ridgway has extensive experience in the litigation of trust, probate and guardianship matters. For more than 20 years, Ms. Ridgway has lead clients through complex challenges in the care of elderly family members and their estates.. Ms. Ridgway is a recognized leader in the state of Washington in the practice area, serving on a special committee to guide legislators in updating TEDRA, Washington's law governing trust and estate dispute resolution. Ms. Ridgway frequently participates in educational programs for lawyers practicing in the field.

SHAWN IS A BUSINESS LITIGATOR WITH A PRACTICE FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS.. Shawn is the Head of Dorsey's Seattle Trial Group and has extensive experience with disputes concerning securities, fiduciary duties, fraud, contracts, corporate trusts, corporate control, health care, real estate, and banking, as well as with class actions and derivative matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, and frequently represents banks and broker-dealers in matters involving securities, banking, credit, and other financial services. He has been recognized as "Rising Star" in Business Litigation every year since 2010.. Shawn is also active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and as the Board Chair of Kids Co. In addition, Shawn is the pro bono coordinator for Dorsey's Seattle office and contributes significant time toward pro bono trial and appellate matters involving constitutional rights.

Shawn Butler joined Helsell Fetterman as a litigation associate in 2013 after earning an advanced degree (LL.M.) in Health Law from the University of Washington School of Law.. While in law school, Shawn gained experience supporting the firm’s defense litigation as a fall associate and also completed internships with the Federal Trade Commission and Social Security Administration.. Prior to law school, Shawn served in the U.S. Army as a military intelligence officer and Army Ranger, where he was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. Shawn left active duty in 2008 and began law school at the University of Washington in 2009. He earned his J.D. in Spring of 2012 and LL.M. in Health Law in Fall of 2012.. Shawn graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors of Arts in Russian and has lived in Russia. He speaks conversational Russian.

Shannon M. Ragonesi is a shareholder and litigation specialist with Keating, Bucklin & McCormack, Inc., P.S.  She defends governmental agencies, school districts and private businesses and employers.  Her practice focuses on civil rights litigation, including police liability and employment discrimination, personnel claims involving disciplinary actions and termination of employees, disability accommodation, negligent hiring, retention and supervision, and wrongful death and personal injury cases.  She is also actively involved in appellate practice before the state court of appeals and supreme court.  She has successfully worked for years investigating and resolving potential claims before litigation is initiated, and providing guidance on litigation avoidance strategies.. Prior to joining Keating, Bucklin & McCormack, Inc., P.S., Ms. Ragonesi was a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp where she worked as a Senior Prosecuting Attorney, a Senior Torts Attorney and a Military Magistrate.  She received her J.D. degree from New York Law School and her B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Albany.

Seattle personal injury Attorney Robert Kornfeld has dedicated more than 35 years of his professional career to helping clients who are facing serious injuries or brain damage due to the negligent or intentional actions of others. Mr. Kornfeld is one of Seattle top rated injury attorneys who has a comprehensive knowledge of not only the legal side of a claim, but is also able to view things from a police officer’s perspective and has a passion and background for the medical field that is put to use in every case he takes on. Mr. Kornfeld has handled cases throughout Washington State as well as in New York and Arizona, where he is licensed to practice. He is bilingual in both English and Spanish to assist clients to Kornfeld Law in the language they are most comfortable with. Call Mr. Kornfeld to schedule your free consultation.

Seattle Litigation Attorney - Business Problems:. Regardless of what type of business you're in, it is not uncommon to run into problems you hadn't anticipated. Let's face it, sometimes even people who used to see things the same way, or thought they did, end up in a dispute. In those situations the legal system gets to be the decision-maker and it is important to have an advocate on your side who can fight for your position. Disputes amongst former business partners can be uncomfortable for clients. Businesses are made of people, and disagreements can cause a lot of stress, not to mention the financial toll. I work hard to earn my clients' trust and try to take as much of the sting out of the process as possible.. Here is a link to my website with more information on my commercial collection practice:. Seattle Personal Injury, Malpractice and Insurance. I help clients who have been injured in serious accidents or in cases of medical malpractice. This involves working with clients to understand how the accident or malpractice affected their lives and then working hard to seek a fair settlement or resolution of their claims from the at fault parties or insurance companies.. Here is a link to my website with more information about my personal injury practice:

Seattle DUI Attorney Aaron Wolff limits his practice to the defense of DUI's and other serious traffic offenses. He is a graduate of the National College of DUI Defense, the DRE Drug Evaluation classification overview program and is a NHTSA qualified administrator of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. In 2004, Mr. Wolff completed the BAC Datamaster training program at National Patent's Datamaster manufacturing facility in Mansfield, Ohio.. Aaron is involved in the legal community as well.  He is the former Chair of the Washington Bar Association Criminal Law Section.  He is also a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice.  Aaron has also been a featured speaker at the Annual Defending DUI's seminar.. DUI lawyer Aaron Wolff is recognized throughout the state as a leader in the field.  He has gained an excellent reputation for his trial advocacy.  He is always readily available for his clients and is attentive to their concerns.. An arrest for DUI is overwhelming.  Aaron's achievements in the courtroom as well as his passion for his client's interests have lead to numerous, outstanding reviews.

Seattle attorney Jon Zulauf has regularly been recognized as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in Washington state. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers, an exclusive legal organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. He has been named every year since 2003 to Washington State Super Lawyers, including most recently for 2011. Seattle Magazine has ranked him one of the top five criminal defense attorneys in Seattle, and he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 1995, including for 2011. Seattle Metropolitan Magazine named Jon as being among the top criminal defense attorneys in King County, and the September/October 2010 issue of Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition honored him as one of the top attorneys in Civil and Criminal Litigation in America. The 2011 U.S.News—Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" survey has given Zulauf & Chambliss a Tier 1 Ranking for Seattle in the area of Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar.. Jon has built a highly successful white-collar criminal defense practice. He has represented a lawyer charged with racketeering in Alaska, a real estate developer charged with securities violations, doctors accused of Medicare fraud, and corporations charged with EPA and FDA crimes. He has represented corporations accused by the Department of Financial Institutions of fraud in the Pay Day Loan industry and individuals charged with IRS crimes.. Other notable cases Jon has taken on include:. In 2008, Jon successfully defended Pamela Moran, charged in Federal Court with 36 Counts of tax fraud. After a lengthy trial before Judge Coughenour, she was found not guilty of all counts.. In 2007, Jon volunteered to represent two Guantanamo Bay detainees allegedly involved in acts of terrorism. He traveled to Cuba, met with his clients, and worked to establish that his clients had no association with Al Qaeda or the Taliban. Each of those clients has now been released from prison. Jon has also contributed his time to the Innocence Project, and he successfully reversed a conviction in which his client was falsely accused of committing thousands of acts of child molestation in the notorius Wenatchee child sex abuse trials.

Seattle Attorney Jason Amala has devoted his law practice to representing individuals and businesses who have been victimized by others. His clients and cases span a diverse range, from pro bono representation of elderly tenants, to representing employees and consumers injured by defective products, to numerous multi-million dollar settlements for victims of childhood sexual abuse.  Jason primarily practices in state and federal trial court, but has also obtained favorable decisions from the Washington Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Washington.. Jason was raised in Salem, Oregon, but moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington Honors College. After graduating with distinction, Jason enrolled in the Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated second in his class, earned top honors in ten of his law school courses, received the Faculty Scholar Award at graduation, and was twice elected president of the student body.. Although Jason tries to make the world a better place through his legal practice, he also gives back to the community through different charitable organizations.  He has been a Board member of the Just Cauz Foundation since 2005, a non-profit that raises money for charities who focus on children, and he and his wife, Tamara, recently began volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  In their remaining time, Jason and Tamara can be found camping in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Scott Gary is a shareholder of Karr Tuttle Campbell in downtown Seattle who leads the firm's intellectual property practice and practices transactional and general business law in the firm’s business and finance group. Scott's diverse business-related practice combines business, corporate and intellectual property law including trademarks, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, distribution, franchising, business formation, joint ventures and general transactions.

Scanlan Law, PLLC specializes in Washington State and Federal Criminal Defense. Emma Scanlan is one of Washington State’s top attorneys for federal criminal defense and first responders charged with crimes. Emma is known nationally for bringing experience, dedication, and compassion to mount thorough, strategic, and tireless client defenses in state and federal courts. As a former prosecutor, Emma excels in negotiating dismissals and successful resolutions. Her tenacity and knowledge of the criminal courts system has led to an impressive record of best possible verdicts in criminal trials. She has obtained pretrial dismissals and very favorable plea deals in many criminal cases without the need for a trial. Emma has a sterling reputation throughout the legal community, handling both high profile cases and discreetly resolved matters. Leveraging solid evidence from thorough investigation and a strategic understanding of complex criminal laws, time and again, Emma overcomes false narratives presented in court or the court of public opinion.. “In criminal defense, there is no average case or typical client. Every person who walks through the door is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of their lives – I’m here to ensure your case doesn’t get railroaded through the system. We will explore every available option. Even if there is a stack of evidence against you – that stack represents their case. I’ll build your case.”. - Emma C. Scanlan. You shouldn’t have to choose between an aggressive strategic defense and a compassionate legal team that listens, collaborates, and clearly explains your options. Emma does both, allowing you to feel heard while taking comfort that a full force defense team is in place to realize the best possible outcome. When the stakes are high in federal court, you may be tried and, if convicted, sentenced under complex federal sentencing guidelines. This is why you can’t just hire any local criminal defense attorney. No matter how daunting federal charges seem, you’re in good hands with Emma Scanlan.. If you are under investigation or have been charged in federal court, Scanlan Law is ready to lead your defense.

Ryan's practice is focused on real estate transactions representing developers, business owners, lenders and public-sector clients, in matters such as acquisitions and sales, condominium formation and sales, commercial leasing, financing, entitlements, easements, covenants, homeowners’ associations, boundary disputes and title issues. Ryan also has a background in business transactions and litigation.  He is driven by his interest in urbanism and transit-oriented development and his belief that innovative development and thoughtful land use planning create vibrant urban neighborhoods that serve business, social and ecological interests.

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10 from 1986 to 1990. During his tenure, Region 10 successfully negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement for the remediation of the Hanford nuclear facility, managed the cleanup of the Alaska Oil Spill, and numerous other significant environmental matters. Mr. Russell also led USEPA delegations to the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Canada, and was a member of a delegation of scientists and legal professionals who visited the Soviet Union and Poland, including the nuclear site at Chernobyl. Prior to his federal service, Mr. Russell served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho, heading both the Natural Resource and Local Government Divisions. Prior to law school, Mr. Russell served as Administrative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Protection and Health. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Idaho, and has received training in arbitration and mediation through the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Russell is admitted to the bars of Idaho, Washington, and all federal courts. He is also a member of environmental and land use sections of the Idaho and Washington State Bar Associations and the Natural Resource and Environmental Sections of the American Bar Association.