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As an attorney and counselor at law, it's my duty and privilege to provide innovative and effective legal counsel that is tailored to best meet your goals. Making sure my clients understand what is happening in their cases is just as important as results. I work closely with each and every client to craft a plan designed to achieve the best results while making sure you are happy with the process. I always do my best to bring a smile to the practice of law. Although I approach each case with an eye toward collaboration, I never forget that my client needs an advocate in their corner at all times and remain ready to fight for you. Whether you need assistance protecting and securing your family's assets or want plan ahead for the future, I will always do my best to ensure your matter receives the attenion it deserves.

Andrea’s practice focuses on estate planning, elder law, and administration of trusts and estates. She helps her clients to plan and structure their assets and create the necessary tools so that they and their families are protected and prepared for life changes. Andrea understands the uncertainty and overwhelming fear families confront with both expected and unexpected events, and guides her clients step by step through complex elder law issues.. Andrea helps families protect assets, have tools in place to care for aging or disabled loved ones, and establish clear instruction for their wishes to be carried out. She creates trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and similar tools to empower her clients and their families to take decisive action when they need it most. Whether it be complex Medicaid planning, forming an LLC or a trust, or drafting a simple will, Andrea crafts estate plans tailored to her client’s needs and goals.. When the time comes to carry out a loved one’s wishes, Andrea guides her clients through the trust and estate administration process. She helps determine when a probate is needed, and counsels families through each stage. At times, family dynamics can be complicated by the loss of a loved one. Andrea draws on her years of litigation practice to strategically advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries through trust and estate administrations to avoid litigation where possible, and be prepared when disputes are inevitable.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, 1998.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATE COURT OF APPEALS, . 1974.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, 1974.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS,. 9TH CIRCUIT, 1981.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, 1975.. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, 1996.. MEMBER, FRCP RULE 39.1 ADR PANEL, U.S. DISTRICT COURT,. W.D., WA.

Accomplished attorney with over 12 years experience in business, personal and tax planning.. Formerly founded and operated a Registered Investment Advisory firm, responsible for marketing and business operations.. Public speaking, negotiations,. January 1996 — Present. Established and operated solo law practice that assisted clients on all aspects of estate and personal planning.. - Analyzed clients’ tax and financial situation and drafted solutions uniquely suited to individual needs. - Successfully argued cases before municipal, district, superior and appellate courts. - Identified a unique legal issue in the area of minor settlements under UTMA and crafted a solution intended to assist personal injury firms in better settling their cases involving the sale of a tax deferred annuity.. Officer/ JAG AttorneyUS Army Reserves(Legal Services industry). January 1990 — January 2002 (12 years 1 month). 1/1990 - 8/2002 Judge Advocate’s General Corps Attorney, Fort Lewis, WA Staff Judge Advocate 2001-2002 Served as legal counsel for Brigade Commander in reserve infantry unit.. Contracting Attorney/Unit Training Officer 1999-2001 Responsible for deploying as Army fiscal and contracting officer. Primarily responsible for management of unit's training, logistics and evaluation.. Graduate, Judge Advocates General Course; Basic and Advanced Government Contracting Course.. Company Executive Officer 1993-1999 Company staff positions to include executive officer in a company line unit. Responsible for execution of company missions in an infantry unit.. Infantry Platoon Leader 1990 – 1993 Responsible for personnel, equipment and implementation of unit missions.