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Peter F. Cowles has been practicing law in the State of Washington since 1992.  Peter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kean University.  After graduation, he worked in both the public and private sector and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Australia.  He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.  Peter serves as a King County Court appointed Arbitrator and court appointed Settlement Guardian Ad Litem (SGAL). Peter uses a common sense approach to achieve his clients' goals.

I have more than 25 years of experience in the legal profession. I enjoy helping individuals and families find the peace of mind that comes from having an estate plan in place. Our boutique law firm in the Ballard neighborhood offers our clients personal attention, flexibility, and reasonable rates. I am happy to arrange meetings that work with your schedule, including evenings and early mornings. I also make housecalls. More information is available on our website at .

Experienced litigator with years of real estate, business, contract and collection law practice.

Eric has practiced law in Washington for nearly 20 years. He has considerable experience in business and tax planning, including not-for-profit, commercial contracts, start-up and emerging companies, mergers and acquisitions, real estate purchase and sale and leasing; estate planning and probate matters; business succession; and trusts and estates litigation. His practice also includes sports and entertainment transactions, representing athletes, filmmakers, and other creators in copyright and trademark, advertising, distribution, television and motion picture contracts, film production, post-production, and digital content.. He also provides dispute resolution services as a neutral, third-party mediator, and he is a board member for the King County Dispute Resolution Center.. In addition, Eric serves on the planning and operations committee for the Ballard Seafood Fest, the annual 3-day festival put on by the Ballard Alliance (formerly Ballard Chamber of Commerce). He previously served as a board member for the Ballard Food Bank and also the Ballard Alliance.. Before founding Stoll Petteys PLLC, Eric was a tax and business attorney with the law firms of Perkins Coie and Dorsey & Whitney. Prior to law school, Eric was a therapist and counselor working with children and families for various not-for-profit organizations.

Christina knows that preparation, a thoughtful approach, and tenacity are key elements to a successful mediation. As a mediator, Christina adeptly incorporates this groundwork to assist parties in finding open avenues to resolution and settlement.  She is passionate about ADR and the value it brings to a case, and welcomes the opportunity to work with you in your next mediation.. As legal counsel, Christina has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of construction and commercial claims and litigation. Christina is not only a skilled courtroom litigator, but has significant experience in different types of litigation, including arbitration, administrative hearings, and Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals proceedings. Christina has also argued appeals in both the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Starting in 2006, in conjunction with her litigation practice, Christina began both academic studies and skill training in ADR at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.  Christina is now a candidate to receive a LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution after a few final practicum requirements.  She enjoys her ongoing scholarly pursuits and education in ADR, always updating and applying the valuable skills she gains to her growing mediation and ADR practice.. For more information, see .