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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.

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.

My practice includes assisting companies of all sizes, in all business and tax matters. This includes advising closely held businesses to establish new business entities, advising on regulatory and tax matters, succession planning, and tax efficient planning for purchases or sales of existing businesses.In my practice, I also routinely provide tax consulting services to clients with international operations. Clients include both U.S. based companies that have expanded abroad and foreign companies with U.S. ties. This also includes consulting with with U.S. based exporting companies to determine whether they qualify for interest charge domestic international sales corporations ("IC-DISC") export tax incentive benefits, and assisting in both implementation and maintenance of IC-DISC structures.. I am also an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Law, teaching classes in the masters in tax program.

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.

Micah LeBank focuses on reprsenting individuals and families who have been seriously injured or killed by dangerous products, government and corporate wrongdoing, insurance bad faith, medical negligence, serious sports injuries, and other misconduct and negligence.  Micah is a passionate advocate for his clients and has achieved significant verdicts and settlements in a variety of complex personal injury, civil rights, and insurance bad faith cases in state and federal courts.  He is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law.  Micah has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization comprised of America's top young trial attorneys, as the Top Forty Under 40 and by Washington Law and Politics as a Rising Star in Washington State each year since 2008.  Micah is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice.  Micah, his wife Jenny, and their sons Russell & Benham are Northwest natives and enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, and sailing.

Lincoln C. Beauregard practices with the Law Offices of John R. Connelly, Jr. with a focus upon personal injury, civil rights, and insurance bad faith litigation.

Katherine (“Katy”) Bozzo is a civil litigation attorney with Johnson Graffe Keay Moniz & Wick, LLP. She specializes in defending medical and dental malpractice actions, professional licensing actions, and general personal injury claims involving complex medical issues. She also advises physicians, practices, hospitals, extended care facilities and corporations on healthcare risk management and a variety of corporate issues including employment law, premises liability, professional liability, employee contracts, and healthcare regulatory and compliance issues. Ms. Bozzo is a member of several organizations including the Washington State and Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Associations, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, Primerus, and American Society for Healthcare Risk Management. She is a Board Member and past-president of the Washington Health Care Risk Management Society. She received her B.A. degree from Seattle University and earned her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law.

Jamie Walker is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Jamie was distinguished as a Washington “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®  from 2013-2021, Super Lawyer from 2023-2024, and was listed in Best Lawyer's in America®  for 2021-2024. Jamie frequently gives presentations and releases publications on various family law topics. Jamie is experienced in a number of different family law practices, including divorce, collaborative divorce, custody, military family law, and more. With Jamie, you get an efficient, experienced, and caring attorney. In her own words, “I use every asset at my disposal to gain a positive result as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

J.B. is a shareholder with Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S., working primarily in ourTacomaoffice.  His litigation practice focuses on defense of medical and professional malpractice, catastrophic damages, product liability, consumer protection, lender liability, construction defect, construction site accident and general liability claims.. J.B. has extensive trial experience, having tried cases in Pierce, King and several other Washington counties involving medical malpractice, commercial, construction defect, consumer protection, products liability and personal injury claims.  He has also litigated and tried other cases nationally on a pro hoc vice basis. Having practiced in Tacoma his entire career, he joined Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. in 2003 and became a shareholder in 2004.

I love my job because I get to work with families and individuals who are going through a difficult time and help them make it better.  My job is to take your legal problems on as my own and deal with them for you.  I have a policy of working with you to keep fees down, so if you can do work to help, I will encourage you to do that if fees are a concern, but my office can handle all aspects of the legal process if that is what you prefer.  I want to make your life easier.. When I'm not working, I am spending time with my family, which includes my husband, Casey, who is also a lawyer, our kids, Fletch & Phoebe, and our gigantic German Shepherd, Maverick. I have completed in several 1/2 Ironman triathlons, which is a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run.

I am passionate about family law and strive to provide my clients with exceptional guidance and advice during their difficult times. My ultimate goal is to provide my clients with a course of action toward financial and emotional stability.

For over two decades, Phil has litigated and tried complex medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases throughout Washington State, including wrongful death, brain injury, and birth injury claims.  He represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other healthcare providers who have been accused of medical negligence.  He also assists healthcare providers in professional licensing matters and disciplinary actions.. Phil is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. This honor is extended by invitation only to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.  He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation only organization for experienced civil trial attorneys.  Phil has an AV "preeminent" rating by Martindale Hubbell (the highest possible rating), and he has been selected as a member of America’s Top 100 Civil Defense Litigators.

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.

David J. Britton is an attorney who represents clients in the Tacoma, Washington area. David Britton is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2005, 2009. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice.. David Britton chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended Seattle University School of Law and graduated in 2001. David Britton passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2001.. He represents clients with Real Estate: Business issues in Washington. He also represents clients with General Litigation and Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues.. Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Br

Brooke focuses her practice on a wide range of business, tax, nonprofit, and intellectual property issues, and enjoys working with clients to make even the most complicated legal concepts understandable and accessible. She regularly represents clients forming new business entities and nonprofits, seeking trademark and copyright registrations, or looking to structure their operations (or transactions) to minimize both state and federal taxes.. Brooke has a passion for working with local nonprofits to educate both board members and staff on how to achieve and maintain tax-exempt status and to ensure that their operations comply with the law in all respects.

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.

Awarded "Best of 2018 Divorce Lawyer." I have been a lawyer for over twenty-eight years, because I thoroughly enjoy helping others. From January 2011 to April 2013, I served as a Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner. I presided over family law, probate/estate, guardianship, mental illness, juvenile court, landlord tenant, mortage foreclosure, and other matters. I chose to leave the bench and to return to private practice. I missed lawyering and directly helping others. I still occasionally serve as  Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tempore.. My practice focuses primarily on divorce, legal separation, child custody, and child support issues. I represent clients in high-conflict litigation as well as in collaborative mediation. I also serve as a mediator. My prior experience as a social worker and my mediation skills are essential to helping others to handle stress and to focus on long-term goals.. Serving on the bench has sharpened my ability to present an objective perspective and to assist a potential client in evaluating outcomes. I provide an initial free one half hour consultation. After that, I charge my pro-rated hourly rate. My goal is to clearlyl explian the applicable law, our court system, the processes of divorce and legal separation, the available roptions (uncontested, contested-litigated, and contested collaborative), and the like. I want to answer all of your questions and help you to create an action plan.. I have served as President of our county bar association, and I am a founding member of Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County.  I continue to be involved with a variety of boards and committees. When I am not busy with clients or bar association activities, I enjoy time with my husband, my many pets, and my piano.

Attorney David A. Yando is the leading lawyer at the firm Washington Fresh Start. Mr. Yando received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Siena College in Albany, New York, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He then earned his Master’s degree in Tax Law from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.  Attorney Yando is licensed to practice in the state of Washington and has litigated in both state and federal courts. He is licensed to practice before the United States District Court and the United States Tax Court. Mr. Yando is a member of the Washington Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the Tacoma Estate Planning Council.. At Washington Fresh Start, Attorney Yando focuses his practice on bankruptcy, taxation, and real estate law. He has over 30 years of experience in planning and litigating debt relief matters, enabling him to use his unique set of skills to provide proven debt solutions for his clients. Mr. Yando has assisted thousands of clients with personal and business bankruptcies, tax relief matters, and protection of real estate investments. Attorney Yando’s experiences outside of his legal profession include service in the United States Army as a Commissioned Officer, as well as a college professor of business accounting. At Washington Fresh Start, Attorney Yando strives to help individuals get back on solid financial ground. He provides each client with personalized attention and makes sure they are informed throughout their entire legal process. No matter what the specific situation calls for, Attorney Yando does everything in his power to provide clients with trusted legal counsel that can help them move forward from their financial debt. To find out more about retaining the representation of Attorney Yando, do not hesitate to contact Washington Fresh Start.