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Every client who walks in the door has a different life story, so I never know what the day will bring. Emotions often run high in our type of practice, and it is a challenge for family law attorneys to strike the appropriate balance between compassion and empathy on one hand, and calm objectivity on the other. But, that is precisely what we must do. In family law, we deal with real people, not faceless corporations. For me, it is much more satisfying to help families during the most difficult times in their lives.

Erik Ladenburg has dedicated his career to helping victims of injustice and injuries. He opened his own law firm in 2001 and has been successfully representing people in who have been injured in auto collisions, medical negligence, worksite negligence, and many other areas. Erik is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association and has twice been listed as a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics.

Eric Schurman’s criminal defense practice was founded upon the principles of personalized service, zealous representation, and accessibility.  He believes experienced, aggressive, and effective legal defense can be provided to clients at an affordable price.  Eric Schurman understands being charged with a crime can be an extremely stressful situation with serious ramifications.  He takes pride in being available 24/7 to answer questions and concerns to current and prosective clients.  He is just a phone call away.. For over 20 year Eric Schurman has practiced these principles with superior results. He has helped clients win dismissals, acquittals, and significantly reduced sentences. Eric Schurman has successfully handled virtually every type of criminal charge, representing thousands of clients throughout Washingon State.. Eric Schurman has a superior reputation as an effective, aggressive and experienced, criminal defense trial attorney. He is highly skilled in criminal law and has thus won the profound respect of prosecutors and judges alike.

Ephraim Benjamin is one of Washington State’s most successful criminal defense attorneys. Over the last 23 years, Mr. Benjamin has successfully defended clients  in both state and federal courts in Pierce, King, Mason  and Thurston County, and Federal courts coast to coast.  Ephraim Benjamin has  successfully fought on behalf of criminal defendants accused of  a variety of  infractions, misdemeanors and felonies.  Ephraim Benjamin believes that  no criminal defendant should have to face the government’s limitless power and resources without a skilled, aggressive, experienced and committed criminal defense attorney by their side.   Ephraim Benjamin has successfully defended clients in all types of matters; he recognizes that  no one criminal case is exactly like another, and that the path to achieving positive results depends on identifying the  specific facts and circumstances that make each case unique and which ultimately, may  lead to mitigation or even negation of criminal charges.. What sets Ephraim Benjamin apart from other criminal defense attorneys is the amount of time, consideration and access he provides his clients.  He is particularly sensitive to the fear, anxiety and stress that his clients experience when facing charges that have the potential to result in dire consequences such as: loss of personal  liberty, forfeiture of immigration status, diminished access to  children and family members,  loss of professional licenses, and/or  limitations to  future career opportunities.  As a client of Ephraim Benjamin, you can rest assured that  that he will be there to provide friendship, counsel and assistance by fax, cell or email 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Because of his  reputation for success in both negotiation and trial work, Mr. Benjamin is often the attorney other top lawyers choose to represent them both in  criminal court and before the Washington State Bar. Currently he serves  as “special counsel” to three other top law firms in the areas of white collar criminal defense, violent crime defense, property crime defense, DUI defense, and defense of narcotics cases involving  forfeiture of assets.. You can contact Ephraim Benjamin at to schedule your free initial consultation.

Emelia leads with compassion and empathy at the forefront. She represents her clients as she would her own family: fiercely, competently, and non-judgmentally. She’s always fought for the underdog; both the criminally accused, and more recently on behalf of accident victims battling big insurance companies.. A proud Washingtonian, Emelia was born in and raised in the Seattle/Tacoma area. She graduated from the University of Washington with honors, studying Spanish and Political Science. Thereafter, she attended Gonzaga University where she was recognized at graduation with the Pro Bono Distinction for her work with  the YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Clinic.. A good lawyer understands that presenting her best case involves knowing what makes her opponent tick. Emelia has spent her career soaking up knowledge from both sides of the legal aisle, in dozens of courtrooms up and down Western Washington. She’s been both a criminal prosecutor (in Spokane County) and a criminal defense attorney (practicing in nearly every county West of the Cascades.) Civilly, she worked as Staff Counsel for one of the largest insurance agencies in the country, and now regularly teams up against them on behalf of injured claimants seeking just compensation.. Never one to pass up an opportunity for a jury trial, an arbitration, or a zealous oral argument, Emelia also realizes the importance of her quieter skills: creative and persuasive negotiation tactics, an expertly-analyzed legal brief, and the oft forgotten art of integrity in her dealings with clients and colleagues.. In her free time, she enjoys home renovation projects, volunteering at her kids’ schools, and exploring the cuisine, sights and scenery of the beautiful PNW.

Education. University of  Washington, B.A. - Society & Justice, 1999. Seattle University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 2006. Area of Practice. Family Law. Admitted to Practice. Washington State Courts. Professional Memberships. Washington State Bar Association, Member Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Member King County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Robert J. Bryan Inns Of Court, Associate. Civic Activities. Tacoma Historical Society, Volunteer. King County Bar Association Neighborhood Family Law Clinic, Volunteer

Derek brings more than 20 years of criminal law experience to the Tacoma attorney team of Smith and White. His work as a prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney provide him valuable insight into Washington criminal defense law.. Derek tried hundreds of criminal defense cases, including in the state Court of Appeals and Washington State Supreme Court, as a prosecutor with the cities of Seattle and Kent. He’s worked on or negotiated more than 15,000 criminal defense cases ranging from DUI to felony crimes.. Derek served as a vice and narcotics liaison for the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and received the Seattle Police Department Chief’s Award for his handling of dozens of civil asset forfeitures. He has also presided over thousands of cases as a judge pro tem in Federal Way, Pacific and Des Moines.. He graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1996.. Derek volunteers his time to local nonprofits including serving as president of the Tacoma Art Museum Activities Council in 2010 for the museum’s 75th Anniversary Gala. He served as vice president then president of St. Mark’s Lutheran by the Narrows church council.  He currently serves on the Stewardship Council for St. Marks and assist his wife, the director of Sunday School for St. Marks.  He is a member of his sons' school PTA and is active in other local charities.. He lives in Tacoma with his family.

David Oliver has helped more than 8,000 people win their claims for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits from the Social Security Administration.  David is also accredited by the Veterans Administration (VA) and represents Veterans throughout the United States in their claims for Service Connected Disability Compensation claims from the VA.  David works diligently for Veterans with both medical and mental health disability claims.. David taught Social Security Disability Insurance Benefit and SSI Disability benefit law at Harvard Law School as a clinical instructor at the Harvard Law School Legal Services Center.. David is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives and the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates. David has been representing disability claimants for 30 years and is committed to fighting for the rights of the disabled to get the benefits that they have earned.. Please call today at or or visit us at

David K. Barrett is a Partner in the South Sound Offices of GLP Attorneys.. Dave comes from a family of lawyers and legal scholars, which served as an early inspiration for him to continue their tradition of excellence. After completing his undergraduate degree in Law & Society at the University of California, David taught school, for a short time, before beginning his legal studies at Valparaiso University School of Law. While in law school, David clerked for the Honorable Judge Julia Jent of the Porter County Superior Court in Valparaiso, Indiana.. Upon receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2002, Mr. Barrett relocated to the Pacific Northwest to begin his legal career in private practice with a mid-size Seattle law firm that was engaged primarily with personal injury, immigration, family law, and criminal defense matters. In 2008, David accepted a position as Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Coroner for Kittitas County.. David Barrett joined GLP Attorneys in 2011 and has since focused his practice entirely on representing the injured. He also regularly assists health care providers in medical lien matters and is a frequent speaker at seminars for health care providers sponsored by GLP Attorneys.

Dave Malone has been with Miller, Malone & Tellefson since October of 1999 after spending the previous five years with the Washington State Attorney General's Office. He is well versed in government relations and administrative law having represented the Department of Natural Resources and State Parks and Recreation Commission. As an Assistant Attorney General, Dave provided legal counsel on such issues as the DNR Habitat Conservation Plan (a 70 year forest management plan for nearly 2 million acres of state trust land), the Parks Commission's decision to arm park rangers, and of the state's salmon recovery efforts. Dave also took part in litigation at the state and federal level involving the Habitat Conservation Plan, the Loomis State Forest, and aquatic lands.. Dave's practice at MM&T includes regulatory licensing matters before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington State Liquor Control Board, and Tribal Gaming Agencies. Dave has also represented clients in over fifty administrative proceedings before these and other agencies. In addition to representing clients in licensing and administrative proceedings, Dave has advised gaming clients on projects in Canada, Mexico, and Israel, as well as the states of California, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Iowa, and Oregon. Dave has also consulted and advised on several internet gaming projects.. Dave earned a Bachelor's of Arts with distinction from the University of Washington, a JD from Seattle University School of Law (formerly the University of Puget Sound School of Law), and a Master's degree from the University of Washington's School of Marine Affairs. In addition to being admitted to practice in Washington State, Dave is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Daryl was born and raised in Southern Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon and received his law degree cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1977.. His principal areas of practice are criminal defense (felony and misdemeanor) and personal injury (representing injured clients). He is a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and am admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts.. He is also a former adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Puget Sound School of Law and has been a speaker and co-chair at numerous trial lawyer seminars. He is a former President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association and a former Washington State Bar Association Governor.. He is an active member of Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has been an Eagle member of the WSTLA for over 20 years.. Daryl lives in Tacoma with my black lab named Gunnar.  He enjoys spending time with my family and friends.  His outside interests are traveling, snow skiing, running, bicycling and water skiing.

Cristine began her career as a criminal prosecutor, but found that her true passion was for defending the accused and not prosecuting them. In 2004, she became a criminal defense attorney.. Cristine soon developed a reputation for winning tough cases. In 2007, she opened a criminal law firm in Tacoma.. Today, Cristine works from both her Seattle and Tacoma offices. She defends clients from felony and misdemeanor charges.

Criminal defense attorney Shannon Polley has devoted her entire legal career to getting her clients’ criminal charges significantly reduced or dismissed. She nearly always secures a favorable resolution through aggressive negotiations alone. However, Shannon is also an experienced courtroom litigator and is prepared to fight for a not guilty verdict at trial when necessary.. Shannon earned her B.A. from Washington State University and her J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, Boulder.

Conor McCarthy is a zealous advocate for workers and their families.

Connor Jepson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the United States District Court – Western District of Washington and limits his practice to criminal defense.. Mr. Jepson understands the complexity of the court system and how busy and stressful being accused of a crime can be. He prides himself on his ability to condense information into an easily digestible format for the client and the court. When he starts a project, Mr. Jepson sees it through to its end and thrives on achieving the best client experience. In addition, Connor is well-liked and well-respected by his clients, colleagues, and judges. Mr. Jepson keeps his clients at peace with his positive demeanor.. Mr. Jepson was born and raised in Southeast Alaska. Connor left Alaska for California to achieve his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Humboldt State University. After graduation, Mr. Jepson moved to Washington State to attend Gonzaga University – School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude.. When Connor is away from the office, he loves to travel, spend time outdoors, hang out with his kitten, Simon, win backyard badminton championships, and spend time with his family.

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Cindy Lee’s meticulous attention to detail and keen ability to recognize the impact of subtle nuances in a case make her an invaluable client advocate.. “My goal is to handle legal issues with care and precision in order to minimize disruption for clients while they navigate difficult periods of their lives.”. Cindy discovered her interest in assisting families while working for City of Federal Way's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Division where she was able to immerse herself in the community. This passion carried her through law school, where she gained invaluable experience as a summer associate in criminal investigations, solidifying her belief that law is about helping others. She also had the privilege as an honors student to clerk for a superior court judge, where she actively participated in case interpretation in the judge's chambers and learned the inner workings of a court system.. As a first-generation college and doctoral graduate, Cindy takes immense pride in her academic achievements. She understands firsthand the dedication and perseverance required to overcome obstacles and achieve one's goals.

Christy is a Family Law Attorney at Truce Law practicing in King, Pierce, and Thurston counties. She graduated Seattle University School of Law in the top 10% of her class, earning Magna Cum Laude honors. During law school, she was awarded CALI Excellence for the Future Awards by being the top performer in both Legal Writing and Trial Advocacy courses. Christy took her expertise into practice by gaining experience in litigation. Prior to family law, Christy was a Prosecutor for the City of Federal Way where she primarily focused on cases involving domestic violence. There, she took many cases to trial, argued motions, and appeared in court on an almost daily basis. She now advocates for clients in family law cases, involving divorce, protection orders, parenting plans, child support, and more. In her free time, Christy enjoys hiking, baking, and reading crime novels.

Chad’s practice is focused on business, commercial real estate, and construction law, which includes both transactional and litigation matters.. From his experience as executive, in-house counsel to a development and construction firm, he brings an ability to relate to and appreciate his client’s has also served as a guest lecturer to architects and contractors on AIA Construction Contract Documents. In 2007, Chad was honored as member of the “40 Under Forty” by the Business Examiner.

Call me for a free, no obligation appointment.  The sooner we meet the sooner I can help relieve the stress of debt problems.  Evening and weekend appointments can be scheduled. I specialize in bankrkuptcy and I am commited to the best outcome for you.. My fees start at $ and you always talk with me, not a paralegal, secretary or less experienced associate.   I look forward to talking with you.. Free, convenient parking. Easy to get to from North or South I-5.  Just minutes from Hwy 512 exit.

Brennen’s experience covers a broad range of legal matters including professional and commercial liability, consumer protection law, employment law, class actions, personal injury, and more. His practice includes a special emphasis on health care litigation at the trial court level, in administrative matters and proceedings, and as a member of the firm’s appellate group. Brennen began his legal career defending Pierce County in civil litigation while working for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office during law school. Prior to entering private practice in 2018, Brennen clerked for U.S. District Judge Benjamin H. Settle in the Western District of Washington for two years. He lives in Port Orchard, Washington with his wife Alexandra and their two children.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest Nathan Trudeau graduated from Western Washington University in 2010 with a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science.  He then went on to attend Seattle University School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2014.. While in law school, Nathan gained experience in criminal law as a Rule 9 Prosecutor in Anchorage, AK and later at the City of Bonney Lake, WA.. After being admitted to the Washington State Bar, Nathan worked briefly as an associate attorney with Beckwith Law where he gained experience in criminal defense defending clients in jurisdictions accross Washington State.. In 2016 Nathan left Beckwith and went on to establish his own private criminal defense and immigration practice. Over the next 5 years he would build his practice and hone his skills defending hundreds of clients in criminal matters ranging from traffic infractions to violent felonies and helping immigrants and their families achieve their immigration goals and bring their families together in the United States.. Nathan fully understands the difficult challenges presented when faced with criminal allegations and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Born and raised in Tacoma, I am committed to serving the Puget Sound area residents as a bankruptcy attorney providing debt relief to consumers and small business owners in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.  As the daughter of an Irish immigrant, I believe in the American dream.  I am happy to assist individuals obtain a fresh start from their financial problems.

Born and raised in King County, Amanda has had a passion for helping people from a young age. After graduating from the University of Portland in 2014 with a B.A. in English and Communication Studies, she attended The George Washington University Law School, graduating with honors in 2017. During law school, Amanda delved into the field of criminal justice, taking courses and working in the field. She had internships in the Felony and Major Crime Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. She also worked in both criminal and civil domestic violence, interning as a Criminal Domestic Violence Judicial Clerk for the District of Columbia Superior Court and at the Legal Aid Society.. After law school, Amanda moved to New York and worked as a prosecutor at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office. While in the Bronx, Amanda specialized in juvenile prosecution with a focus on gang investigations as well as adult prosecution. Her cases ranged from DUIs and simple assault cases to felony robberies, burglaries, assaults, and attempted murders. After spending three years as a prosecutor, Amanda found that her passion for criminal justice was better suited to being a defense attorney. She joined Puget Law Group in September 2020.. Having been a prosecutor before, Amanda has seen firsthand the difficulties and injustices that people go through in the criminal justice system. She believes in fighting passionately for her clients and ensuring that the rights afforded to the accused by the Constitution are a reality in every case.. When she is not practicing law, Amanda enjoys baking, reading, playing golf, hiking, and spending time with her rescue dog, Luna.

Bill Lynn has been with GTH since 1979 and his approach has always been characterized by an emphasis on problem-solving. His primary areas of practice include land use and zoning, real estate, environmental law, and municipal law. He has provided land-use representation for large and small residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout the Puget Sound area and is experienced at litigating matters under the State Environmental Policy Act.. An active member of his community, Bill has served on the board of the Cascade Land Conservancy and on the legal trust committee of the Building Industry Association of Washington. He has been a member of the board of directors of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity since 2009 and he is also a longstanding supporter of the Point Defiance Zoological Society.