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When I went to lawschool several years ago I was determined to work as a prosecuting attorney.  I spent some time working as a prosecutor and watched numerous people suffer consequences that could have been avoided if they only hired knowledgable aggressive legal counsel.  During that time I also had a close family member get charged with DUI.  Although I was not the prosecutor I watched that person lose his license, go to jail, pay expensive fines, and ultimately ended up with a DUI on his record that later impacted his ability to find a job despite a very discplined degree from an accredited college. It was those experiences that led me to this career.  I understand DUI law both professionally and personally.  It is this compassion that fuels my advocacy.

US Supreme Court Justice Burger advised lawyers to be “Healers of Conflict”. We agree. 98% of our clients surveyed (over a 2 year period) report they would recommend us to a friend or use the firm again. We have helped people in more than 1 thousand cases. We would like the opportunity to help you. Our job is to help you to “heal” conflicts as productively, as cheaply and as quickly as possible, not to promote them or provoke them. Having studied conflict resolution theory since the 1970’s we work with you to better understand how the legal system can be used, along with other “alternative dispute resolution” strategies, to resolve the conflicts or problems that led you to seek assistance.

Ryan’s practice focuses on representing businesses and tribal governments in public affairs, gaming, taxation, and energy development. He is also devoted to defending individuals’ constitutional rights and handles civil rights and intentional tort cases from around the United States. A former U.S. District Court law clerk, Ryan has an eye towards the inner-workings of the federal courts, complex litigation, and trial practice. He writes prolifically about matters critical to Indian country, and has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and law reviews. Ryan currently serves as the Tribal Court Litigation Chair of the American Bar Association’s Business & Corporate Litigation Committee; is a member of the WSBA’s Trial Advocacy Program Steering Committee; and is a Trustee on the WSBA’s Indian Law Section. He is also an Assistant Editor of the ABA’s Affiliate magazine and the National Lawyer’s Guild Law Review. He has been named a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers rating service from 2013-15.. Bar Admissions: Washington U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court (Western Washington, Eastern Washington), Suquamish Tribal Court, Nooksack Tribal Court, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Court, Tulalip Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Puyallup Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Winnebago Tribal Court, Tribal Court for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, Muckleshoot Tribal Court.

Patrick attended MIT, Whitman College, Bastyr University (masters in counseling), Seattle University (law school), and received an LLM in taxation from the University of Washington. Patrick works on estate planning, tax controversies, probate, and trusts and estates. Before law school he worked as a family and mental health therapist. He lives in Seattle with family, including his rambunctious 3 year old son.

My practice focuses on all areas of family law including dissolutions of marriages, legal separations, child custody and parenting plans, relocation, spousal maintenance, child support and complex property division.. Complex family law matters require an understanding of both the legal issues and the emotional toll involved and I approach my practice with this in mind. Each case is unique and I take the time necessary to ensure that each client's concern is heard and addressed head-on. It is critical that my client’s understand the law and its implications for their case.  I pride myself on resolving difficult legal matters on behalf of my clients through effective negotiation or direct advocacy.

Legal practice areas include both employment and family-based immigration law.  Represent and counsel a diverse client base, including start-ups, established companies, investors/entrepreneurs, artists/entertainers, and academic scholars.  Emphasis in extraordinary ability cases, outstanding researchers, and national interest waivers.. Bar/Court Admissions:  Washington, California

Joe Sexton is a Partner with Galanda Broadman, PLLC. Joe focuses on tribal sovereignty issues, working primarily on environmental and cultural resources matters, advocating for enrolled members in disenrollment defense and civil rights plaintiff cases, economic development for tribal governments and individuals, and complex Indian Country litigation. Joe has also successfully represented individual tribal members in catastrophic injury cases, securing favorable settlements. Before joining Galanda Broadman, Joe worked in-house for a tribal government. While working in-house, Joe developed and enhanced tribal government programs, including a motor vehicle registration program. He also negotiated the purchase of tribal lands, and successfully fought in courts and administrative forums to protect his client’s tribal sovereignty, the indigenous and human rights of his client’s constituents, and his client’s threatened cultural resources. His experiences before practicing law—including service in the United States Marine Corps and working as an intern in Bosnia and Herzegovina— equipped Joe to thrive in diverse communities, work efficiently and effectively under pressure, and relentlessly pursue his clients’ objectives.. After law school, Joe worked for Williams Kastner, a medium-sized Seattle law firm, where he represented businesses and individuals before federal and state courts, often-times securing summary judgment rulings in his clients’ favor and achieving favorable settlement results at mediation.

I make a living by offering people a second chance at a clean record. Past convictions, especially those that are non-violent, disproportionately affect citizens' employment and housing opportunities, as well as restricting their Constitutional rights. The people who come to me for help do so because they want to make life better for themselves and their families. I have all day for that.

I have 35 years of law practice experience, many of those advising and representing clients in matters related to their real estate or business interests. My clients engage in business in all parts of Western Washington, including all of the Puget Sound region, with offices in cities such as Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma. I represent larger, regional companies with extensive real estate investments, as well as family businesses. By including document drafting and litigation in my practice, I have acquired a broader perspective on the needs of my clients, making me a better drafter and litigator. My experience also provides me with the skills needed for effective mediation and arbitration of real estate and business disputes.

I assist young families creating a first estate plan motivated by the birth of a baby, as well as those revising a plan when their children have grown, those with no children who want to ensure their money goes to the people they care about most.  I also handle probate, if you find yourself in the position of administering the estate of your parent or other family or friend.  And I handle small disputes between parties, for example, landlord & tenant, neighbors, etc.  I am happy to answer questions you may have about working with an attorney or to meet with you to determine if I am a good fit for your legal needs.

I am an attorney and real estate broker representing home buyers and sellers.. I provide all the services of a real estate agent (finding and viewing properties, listing properties, generating an offer), but then all the services of a real estate attorney that an agent cannot provide (drafting a contract, explaining the contract, answering legal questions, reviewing title and loan documents, reviewing closing documents).. I graduated from Seattle University School of Law and received a B.A. from the University of Washington. While at Seattle University, I was a member of the Moot Court Board and received a Presidential Law Scholarship. While in Law School, I studied real estate, landlord tenant, contracts, and individual income tax.

Gabe is the managing lawyer at Galanda Broadman. His practice focuses on complex, multi-party litigation and crisis management, representing tribal governments, businesses and citizens. He is skilled at defending tribal parties against legal attack by governmental or private parties; advocating for tribal members in disenrollment and other civil rights defense; and representing tribal plaintiffs and defendants in catastrophic personal injury lawsuits. He also assists tribes with transactions and strategy related to various economic diversification has been named to Best Lawyers in America in the field of Native American Law from 2007 to 2018, and dubbed a Super Lawyer by his peers from 2013 to 2018.

David Sulzbacher provides on-demand research, writing, and other back office litigation services to assist attorneys throughout the country, with an emphasis on criminal defense and plaintiffs-side litigation. Attorneys who value thorough research and well-written briefs can more efficiently and effectively represent their clients by confidently outsourcing briefs and other tasks to David, while focusing their own time and attention on other aspects of their cases.. Since graduating from American University, Washington College of Law, cum laude, David has acquired a wide range of litigation experience working as a law clerk for the Honorable Daniel A. Boucher, as a public defender, and as a litigation associate at Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC. During law school, he worked for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, took summer associate positions at Keller Rohrback, LLP, in Seattle, WA, and Tilleke & Gibbons in Bangkok, Thailand, and interned at the American Bar Association.

As an attorney practicing in a highly stressful and emotional area of the law, having a healthy balance between work and home life is crucial to bringing my best self to both worlds.  I enjoy time at the beach with my family and socializing with friends.  Volunteering at my childrens' schools helps me keep perspective on what we hold dear.