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Shuman Law Office provides reasonably-priced legal help with all traffic infractions and criminal misdemeanors.  We can help you with criminal charges of DUI, reckless driving, reckless endangerment, hit-and-run, minor in possession, theft, obstruction of law enforcment, assault, and more.  Additionally, we are your best bet for keeping any infractions off of your driving record - speeding, negligent driving, unsafe lane change, following too close, speed too fast for conditions, cell phone use while driving, and any other moving violations.  We're also the best friend of CDL drivers cited for overweight or equipment violations, etc.. For an immediate and free consultation, call the Shuman Law Office attorneys.  You will be speaking to an attorney as soon as we answer - there is no phone tree or receptionist to navigate your way through.  Our priority is our customer service. Hire an attorney who is truly accessible to you and strives to answer their telephone 24/7.  Our best advertising is our lengthy list of happy and satisfied customers, and we'd welcome the opportunity and privilege to help you!!

Shelly focuses her practice on employment law and litigation, commercial litigation, business advising and construction law. She represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of commercial and employment disputes and especially enjoys working with clients to help them understand the legal process. Shelly prides herself on being a tough advocate for her clients and finding strategic and creative solutions in even the most challenging cases.

Shad's practice is focused on business and real estate transactions, and estate planning and estate administration.. Shad assists business owners, individuals, and groups involved in various aspects of business and real estate matters, including start-up business ventures, contract drafting and review, real estate purchases and sales, lease negotiations, and other real estate title transactions (such as easements and co-ownership arrangements, and situations involving clearing or quieting title).. Shad also represents clients in estate planning, and assists fiduciaries in trust and probate estate administration matters.. A native of Orem, Utah, Shad is a 2008 graduate of Brigham Young University with degrees in history and political science. He subsequently graduated cum laude from Gonzaga Law School in 2011, where he also served as Business Editor on the Gonzaga Law Review Editorial Board. Shad is currently enrolled in the Taxation LL.M (Masters of Laws) program at the University of Washington, with graduation expected in 2021.

Senator “Austin” Ansingh earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law. Seattle University has a strong commitment to educating its students on the values of social justice. Austin shares the values of social justice and the protection of individual rights, which led him down the path to becoming a criminal defense attorney. This commitment to justice motivates Austin to fight for his clients.. Austin graduated from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a double major in Marketing and Finance. After graduation, Austin quickly realized that he had a desire to help people in a way that working in business field could not fulfill. His desire to fight for justice and to work directly with people and communities led him to law school. Austin chose Seattle University because of their commitment to social justice and his desire to practice in Washington State.. During Law School, Austin worked as an intern for a private criminal defense attorney in Seattle. There he gained valuable criminal law experience. He conducted extensive legal research and drafted numerous motions relating to issues such as suppression of evidence, invalid search and seizures, invalid warrants, and more.. Before becoming an attorney at Durflinger Oliver, Austin worked in Pierce County as a family law attorney. Through this practice he was able to further hone his skills in litigation, negotiations, legal research, and writing. These skills in addition to his keen analytical mind strengthened by years of rigorous legal research and writing make him formidable in negotiations and the courtroom. Austin’s pleasant demeanor, organization, and candor when evaluating and resolving cases make him popular with clients and court staff.. When Austin isn’t in court or preparing for court, he can often be found on the basketball court or adventuring throughout the Pacific Northwest with his rescue dog, Wally.

Sean is the Managing Partner for the South Sound Offices of GLP Attorneys. Throughout the 28 years of his practice, Sean has represented victims of premise liability, common carrier accidents, defective products, pedestrian accidents and vehicle collisions. Sean’s commitment to victims’ rights is demonstrated by the endless efforts he undertakes to understand the circumstances of each claim and the extent of injuries and damages sustained by his clients. At GLP, we limit our representation to assisting people who have been injured by a wrongdoer. This practice focus gives us a wealth of experience in handling the wide range of issues injured victims face.. Sean earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Seattle University in May of 1987. In 1990 he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound (now known as Seattle University) School of Law.

Sam’s practice includes a broad range of cases involving civil rights, wrongful death, employment, government and corporate liability, and personal injury.. Sam earned his B.A. from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and his J.D. at the University of Washington School of Law. At UW, Sam worked on the Editorial Board of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology, and Arts, in which he published an article recently cited at the Ninth Circuit. He also served as a Judicial Extern to Judge Brad Maxa of the Washington Court of Appeals. Sam got his start with Connelly Law Offices as a Summer Associate during law school.. Sam works hard to represent his clients' interests zealously.  He is a practiced advocate who prides himself on his ability to strategically handle cases to obtain the best results possible for his clients.

Salvador Mungia graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984 with honors. After clerking for a Washington Supreme Court Justice in 1984-1985 and a federal district court judge in 1985-1986, he began private practice with Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell where he has practiced from 1986 to the present.. Sal is a past president of the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, the Western States Bar Conference, and Legal Aid for Washington.  He is a member of invitation-only legal associations including the American Board of Trial Advocates and Litigation Counsel of America.  He has been designated as a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics from 2008 to the present.  He is rates as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell -- its highest possible rating for both ethics and legal ability.. He has tried cases in federal and state courts throughout Washington State and has argued appeals at all levels of state and federal appellate courts.  A primary focus of Sal's practice is medical negligence actions on behalf of patients.  Sal has represented clients in lawsuits against doctors, nurses, emergency room physicians, and nursing homes involving death, paralysis, brain injuries and loss of life to babies.  Sal also represents clients in civil rights actions, real property disputes, contract disputes, condemnation actions, and commercial and business litigation.  Sal has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the fields of personal injury litigation for plaintiffs, civil rights law, commercial litigation, and appellate practice.

Robin Balsam has been in private practice since 1984 and has over 40 years of experience. She is an assertive litigator with extensive experience in highly contested probates, will contests, uncovering and pursuing perpetrators of fiduciary fraud and elder abuse, complicated guardianships, trusts, estates, and other related matters.  Ms. Balsam has an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.  She was initially selected as a SuperLawyer in 2011, and has been selected again each year from 2015 through the present.. Her practice has emphasized guardianship, trust, probate and representing families with special needs since 1993. Ms. Balsam has chaired and spoken at legal seminars on various aspects of these practice areas as well as related ethical issues since 1998. She handles complex guardianship, trust, and probate problems; represents other fiduciaries in various roles; and engages in many aspects of personal injury settlement trust work. Her work also includes representation of families with special needs, as well as practical experience in defense against allegations or findings by Adult Protective Services and recovery of assets for victims of elder abuse or exploitation. She received an LL.M. Masters in Elder Law at Stetson University School of Law in 2013.. As Director of Commencement Bay Fiduciary Services, a certified professional guardian agency, she is the major decision-maker on investments, medical procedures, living arrangements and purchases for incapacitated people and trust beneficiaries. She also directs the day-to-day operations of the guardianship agency employing three professional guardians and support staff, along with a four-attorney law firm.. In addition to extensive litigation experience, Ms. Balsam is also collaboratively trained and has experience as a mediator. She is a current Pro Tem Court Commissioner and former Pro Tem Judge for Pierce County Superior Court.. Ms. Balsam has a number of professional affiliations, and frequently assists other attorneys who are not experienced in representing the elderly, incapacitated and disabled in legal matters such as personal injury, contract and domestic litigation. Ms. Balsam’s firm provides a uniquely collaborative and resourceful approach to the legal issues that confront elders and the disabled by providing a range of solutions from negotiated out-of-court agreements to traditional legal advocacy.. Ms. Balsam always enjoyed spending time with her grandparents, talking about their lives and experiences, and spent a lot of time with an older neighbor discussing travel and photography when she was a youngster.  These relationships inspired her to choose elder law as a practice area when she began her own law practice in 1989.

Rob Wilke is a partner in GTH’s Personal Injury Litigation group. Rob has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict and obtained many substantial settlements for clients who were seriously injured or whose family members were killed due to negligence or wrongful conduct. Rob focuses his practice on cases involving medical malpractice, serious personal injury, and wrongful death.. Rob is licensed to practice in all Washington and Oregon state courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.. Rob graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, where he served as president of the International Refugee Assistance Program chapter and worked on pro bono international human rights cases. Prior to law school, Rob lived and worked in Japan. Following law school, he served as a law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court.. Rob and his wife Tiffany, who is also a personal injury attorney, live in Tacoma with their young son, Llewelyn, two large dogs, and three moderately sized cats. In their free time, Rob and Tiffany enjoy snowboarding on Crystal Mountain, discussing film and literature, and trying new food on their various foreign travels.. Education: J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2015, magna cum laude; B.A., Political Science, University of Washington, 2006.. Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice: U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington; U.S. District Court, District of Oregon.

Rita is a founding partner and CEO of McKinley Irvin. With an eye toward the future, Rita works with the firm's operating leadership to maintain McKinley Irvin’s commitment to excellence in law practice, client service, professionalism, and firm management. McKinley Irvin was founded in 1991, is the largest family law firm in the Pacific Northwest, one of the largest in the U.S., and has offices in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Everett, Issaquah, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Portland.. Rita has over 12 years of experience serving as a director on several boards. She has served on the Executive Committees of each board and has chaired the following committees: Governance, Development, and Collections.. At the University of Washington Tacoma, Rita serves on the Legal Pathways Community Advisory Board, and as a Dressel Scholars Mentor.

Riley’s strong desire for justice and fairness led her to the practice of law, where she strives to ensure her clients receive compassionate and meaningful representation. Prior to joining Bliss Law Group, Riley represented youth and young adults at a Pierce County non-profit civil law firm.. Growing up in a military family, she moved around to various locations, including North Carolina and Germany, until her family landed in Washington. She earned her B.B.A. from Pacific Lutheran University before attending Seattle University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2019. During her time in law school, she earned the Outstanding Recognition Award for her extensive pro bono work with civil rights, immigration, and juvenile law organizations. She also earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award and was selected as the QLAW Foundation Sher Kung Fellow.. As a mother to two young children, Riley is passionate about protecting the rights of children and families. Using creative strategies and transparent communication, Riley aims to provide holistic resources, information, and zealous advocacy that allow families to make well-informed choices for their future. She was recognized by the American Bar Association as the Fearless Children's Lawyer for April 2023.. During her spare time, Riley enjoys traveling with her family, volunteering with local youth and LGBTQ+ organizations, running a small jewelry-making business, and baking.

Richard B. Lumley is a litigation attorney whose practice primarily focuses on representing businesses and individuals in commercial, trust and estate, real estate, environmental, and employment disputes. He has in-depth experience representing clients in state and federal court, as well as alternative dispute resolution venues.. Rich values client collaboration and enjoys formulating litigation strategies to effectively and efficiently achieve desired results. He creates practical solutions for clients that are sensible from a business and personal perspective.. Rich attended Northeastern University School of Law, where he was a public interest law scholar. Following law school, Rich was an honors fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., focusing on federal ethics and political activities law. Rich’s legal experience also includes managing a federally funded program at Lutheran Community Services Northwest that assists immigrants in removal proceedings with navigating the complex immigration court system.. Representative Cases

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Our firm believes that everyone deserves exceptional legal representation. We strive to ensure that each client receives our very best and we are not afraid of tough cases. We serve Pierce, Kitsap, Thurston and King county residents. We offer discounts to all military service members. Please allow us to serve your legal needs.

Originally from the Boston area, Ken Levey has lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1980. He received his B.A. from the University of Washington in 1983 and received his law degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law) in 1991. That same year Ken was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar. He opened his law practice in Tacoma in 1992.. Unlike many attorneys, Ken also is trained in collaborative law, represents families in CPS investigations and dependency actions, and has a great deal of experience and a high level of comfort dealing with the juncture of the military and family law.. Ken serves on the board of Agape Adoptions, an adoption agency emphasizing adoptions from China. He also serves on the board of Collaborative Law Professionals of Pierce County.

Nicholas (Cole) Douglas is a partner at Cochran Douglas, which has its offices in Tacoma, Washington. Concentrating his practice on personal injury matters, ranging from car accidents to product liability and wrongful death, he also takes on sexual abuse cases, serving clients throughout the state of Washington.. Douglas is a compassionate and empathic attorney, taking the time to listen to his clients and answering all their questions. He provides personalized solutions for each of his clients cases and understands the pain they must be going through, especially when they are injured by another person’s careless actions.. Graduating cum laude and with dean’s list honors, Douglas obtained his Juris Doctor from the Seattle University School of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Willamette University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management.. Douglas is licensed to practice in Washington and before the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington. He has received much recognition for his contributions to the field of law, including being named to the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 by The National Trial Lawyers, and receiving an Avvo rating of 10 out of 10. Douglas was also recently selected to the 40 Under 40 List by the South Sound Business Journal, and the On the Rise List by the American Bar Association, recognizing the top 40 young lawyers in nation.. Active in his affiliations with the legal community, Mr. Douglas is a member of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the King County Bar Association and the Thurston County Bar Association. He is also an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the past president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s New & Young Lawyers Section.

My practice focuses on litigation of business and real estate disputes. I also represents both employees and employers in employment matters including employment discrimination and wage claims. Please feel free to give me a call at to discuss your legal concern.

My practice centers on the litigation of complex personal
injury and wrongful death claims. Although I handle a wide variety of
cases, I particularly enjoy representing individuals who have
been harmed by corporate greed or government negligence, including
children and vulnerable adults who have been abused or neglected and
patients who have been the victims of our increasingly profit-driven
health care system. I hold obtained my B.A. in Business Administration, cum laude, from the University of Washington and my J.D., magna cum laude,
from Seattle University School of Law. I joined Connelly Law Offices as a
Summer Associate in 2006 and continued my work at the firm while completing aw school. Prior to returning to the firm
full-time, I also served as a law clerk extern to the Honorable
Ronald B. Leighton, U.S. District Court for the Western District of
Washington and by designation at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Ninth Circuit.. When I'm away from work, I enjoy camping, sailing,
wakeboarding, running, playing ping-pong and chess, and spending time
with my family--especially my three-year-old nephew, Miles.

My passion is to help injured people. Whether it is to help my clients obtain medical or wage-replacement benefits from the Worker's Compensation scheme or help them navigate the insurance system I guide my clients through the process and help them obtain the benefits they deserve.

My name is Bayly Miller, and I founded this practice on a commitment to set the standard for family law and criminal defense. When you need an experienced attorney to make sure that your rights are protected, no one will fight more aggressively on your behalf than me.. With over 20 years of experience, I have the tools to get results and secure your justice. My practice has an extensive and intricate understanding of legal procedures, from divorce mediation, child custody, to child support cases.. When you need to be sure that you are getting the very best legal representation, trust me to do everything in my power to get the best possible ruling on your case.

My law practice is a concierge practice offering unbundled legal services for life transition. We focus on life and legal problem solving and prevention. I’m a not-so-average attorney offering an unparalleled presence during transitions. In fact, though I get the legal stuff done, it’s the smallest part of what I do.. As a Usui Reiki Master, my goal with everyone I work with is to proceed in harmony despite the sometimes rocky nature of change. Sometimes, I work with businesses seeking to improve service delivery, and at other times, I work with traumatized people who are in the process of reclaiming life.. I intentionally keep my hourly rates affordable and I do this by foregoing the typical trappings of the legal profession. I don’t have a fancy office, do my best to stay out of suits, and I work virtually, in the community, or at client spaces.. I believe the law is an important part of our lives, and I choose to contribute to my profession by empowering and coaching people. There are a gazillion litigators happy to take the money, but there are few who seek to give the law back to the people.. Got a conundrum and need somebody to anchor one end of the rope while you build that bridge? Give a call! I want in on that.

My law practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. I help people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. A significant portion of my practice involves DUI/DWI Defense, Assaults, Malicious Mischief, Theft, Drug Possession, Burglary, Identity Theft, Domestic Violence DV, Harassment, Traffic Tickets. I am an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Washington Defenders Association, and Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. A long time local to Tacoma, I graduated from Wilson High School. From there, I went on to the University of Washington and later to Gonzaga University School of Law.  I enjoy rooting for both the Huskies and the Zags, but it can be bit tough come basketball season in the chance they play each other.  I live in Gig Harbor with my wife, Lisa, who is also an attorney, and our two sons.

My firm is a full service firm that provides high quality legal work in a small firm setting.  My principal practice area is labor and employment law.  I provide operational advice to business owners.  I advise and litigate all aspects of labor employment cases including discrimination claims, hostile work environment claims, wage and hour claims, family medical leave act claims, disability discrimination claims, wrongful termination and retaliation.  I have over 40 years of experience handling a wide variety of legal issues running the gamut from personal injury litigation, corporate governance, appeals and commercial litigation.. I have an advanced law degree known as an LLM in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution which is the top law school in the nation for Alternative Dispute Resolution.  So I do a lot of arbitration and mediation work.

Mr. Wilmot focuses his practice on the areas of real estate and business law and related litigation and transactions, as well as probate & estates, tort law and standards of care and fiduciary principles. He is skilled at identifying solutions to complex problems.. Mr. Wilmot was born in Seattle in 1976 and raised near Renton. He attended the University of Washington in Seattle, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) in 2002 from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. Mr. Wilmot has two daughters.

Mr. Wallis' aggressive practice emphasizes personal injury, criminal defense of innocent people and civil litigation.  Mr. Wallis worked as a federal extern for the Honorable Thomas Coffin, U.S. District Court.  From there he was hired by Bill Barton of Newport Oregon where Mr. Wallis helped secure millions of dollars in major medical malpractice claims.  This success launched Mr. Wallis into doing trial work here in Washington State where he runs the Wallis Law Firm, PLLC.   While practicing in King and Pierce County Mr. Wallis has been active with the Pierce County Bar Association, and American Inns of Court.  In the past, Mr. Wallis also worked as an expert biologist for the State of Washington and this experience now helps him tremendously in addressing legal issues involving medical malpractice or any other physical injury to his clients.