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Before becoming an attorney, Reuben worked in the construction and building trade. He puts his prior life experience to good use in his practice areas of environmental and land use law. In addition to being a skilled attorney, Reuben is a compassionate advocate who loves working with his clients to solve problems and keep goals and objectives on track.. Reuben began his career at the Washington Supreme Court where he served as law clerk to Justice Charles W. Johnson. Prior to that, he served as an extern to Judge James L. Robart at the Federal District Court in Seattle.. Reuben is active in his community, serving on the board of Safe Streets Tacoma and providing pro bono representation at the neighborhood law clinic and as a cooperating attorney with the ACLU of Washington.

Before becoming an attorney, Chelsea Miller started out as a family law paralegal and personnel officer in the Army National Guard. Chelsea’s experiences have imparted her with an absolute dedication to detail and considerable knowledge of the legal system. She carries this experience into her legal practice to ensure that her clients are represented at the highest possible standard.. Chelsea works with clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, modifications, relocation, and military family law. Her military experience provides her with deep knowledge of what can and cannot be accomplished within the military unit, as well as how those regulations interact with family law.

Before becoming an attorney in 1988, I bought, developed and sold real property, served on the Tacoma Pierce County Multiple Listing board as a member and president and was active in the Tacoma Board of Realtors where he served on the governing board. After beginning practice as an attorney, I continued to be involved in the real estate industry as a member of the board of directors for the Master Builders Association of Pierce County for 10 years, and am now a lifetime board member.. Among my many community activities, one of my most recent was perhaps the most rewarding. I served as a past president of The Tacoma Rescue Mission, where I also served as a Board Member for seven years.. My practice includes a broad range of real estate related legal services that are identified below in four (4) categories:. Real Estate. Boundary disputes. Condemnation. Conditions, covenants and restrictions. Easements. Environmental threshold determinations. Dispute resolution. Land use planning. Leases and rental agreements. Platting and subdivision of real property. Purchase and sales agreements. Real estate and asset based financing. Title insurance. Water rights and transfers. Zoning hearings. Quiet Title actions. Land Use and Zoning. Amnesty permits (Pierce County). Annexation and related agreements. Bulkhead permits. Compliance with requirements of real property development under the Growth           management Act. Conditional use permits. Critical areas (e.g., wetlands, flood hazard areas, steep slopes, fish and wildlife habitat, geological hazards, shoreline management and other critical areas regulations). Dock permits. Environmental remediation. Formal plats. Large lot plats. Non-conforming use permits. Planned development districts. Rezones, conditional use permits, variances, development agreements and other land use entitlements. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). Shoreline substantial development permits, variances, conditional use permits, etc.. Short plats. Variances. Water rights, transfers and other issues. Construction. Breaches of contract. Change orders. Construction agreements. Construction claims. Construction delays. Cost overruns. Dispute resolution. Leasing agreements. Labor disputes. Mechanics’ liens. Sales agreements. Inverse Condemnation/Eminent Domain. Full payment for property rights to be taken by condemning agency. Full payment for diminution in value of remainder property, if applicable. Pre-condemnation land planning. Proof of Highest and Best Use of affected property. Reimbursement of relocation expenses, if applicable. Settlement objective usually significantly exceeding initial offers

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 James C. Bates  graduated from the University of Akron School of Law and has focused on the estate planning and elder law field for over a decade. He recently appeared before the Ohio Supreme Court challenging the State’s collections practices with regard to estate recovery and wrote an article on the topic for the OSBA “Law You Can Use” series.. Jim is the author of “The Basics of Trust Planning” published in the 2010 Ohio Bar Association Elder Law Handbook. He often speaks on estate planning and elder law topics to both community and professional groups.. He is an Accredited Attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jim is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Ohio Chapter of NAELA, the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Section and the Elder Law Committee of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association and the Medina County Bar Association.

Attorney Clinton Brink is a Tacoma native and a recent Vanderbilt University Law School graduate. Clinton has grown up around construction and has been involved in the family rental property business from an early age. After graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2014, Clinton scored highly on the LSAT and was accepted to Vanderbilt Law School with a sizable scholarship.. Despite attending law school out of state, Clinton returned home to Washington each summer. During his summers, Clinton interned successively for the Pierce County Prosecutor’s office, with the Honorable Judge Ronald B. Leighton of the Western Washington District Court, and with the Washington State Attorney General’s office. At each of these internships, Clinton wrote complicated briefs and polished his legal research and writing abilities.. Upon graduating law school in May 2017, Clinton  joined his father Terry at the Brink Law Firm.

At Salish Sea Law Group we help people with DUI’s, traffic tickets, immigration law, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents and more.. We specialize in helping individuals and businesses protect their legal rights in a manner that is professional and compassionate. No matter how big the case, we have the resources, knowledge, and experience to optimize success! At Salish Sea Law Group, you will receive care, you can count on!. The sophistication of the legal industry has notoriously led Attorneys to use their knowledge to take advantage of their clients rather than take care of them. I decided to become an attorney to help change that. My team dedicates ourselves to educating our clients, simplifying their decisions, and mentoring them through pivotal choices to help ensure they are protected. We use our expertise as shields, not swords!

Ashton K. Dennis  practices with Washington Law Center, PLLC, focusing on personal injury, civil rights, and insurance bad faith litigation.

As the owner and principal attorney at Wysocki Law, I provide thoughtful and client-centered legal services in two key areas:. Estate Planning: I help individuals and families protect their assets, secure their legacies, and plan for the future with tailored estate planning solutions. From simple wills to complex trusts, my approach ensures that clients' unique needs and contingencies are addressed comprehensively.. Collaborative Family Law: I guide families through life transitions, such as divorce, with a focus on peaceful, out-of-court resolutions. By leveraging collaborative practices and interdisciplinary teamwork, I empower clients to prioritize the well-being of their families while creating sustainable solutions.. At Wysocki Law, we believe in aligning legal strategies with our clients’ values. Whether we’re helping clients avoid probate, mitigate estate taxes, or co-create parenting plans, our mission is to foster peace and preserve relationships.

As the founding partner of Freeman Law Firm in Tacoma, my path to law was driven by a deep commitment to justice. After graduating cum laude from Seattle University School of Law, I embarked on a career that has spanned from prosecuting in Tacoma to defending clients across the U.S. in federal courts. My practice has evolved over the years, leading me to focus on personal injury law, where I've found my true calling in helping those harmed by others' negligence.. My experience is diverse, from handling contentious shareholder disputes to advocating for individuals facing catastrophic injuries. This journey has taken me from local courtrooms to the United States Supreme Court, arguing cases that have shaped the law and protected individual rights.. Transitioning to personal injury was a natural progression for me, fueled by a desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives. It's here that I've been able to apply my extensive trial experience and passion for advocacy most effectively. Whether negotiating settlements or arguing in court, my goal is always to secure the best possible outcome for my clients, allowing them to focus on recovery while I handle the legal complexities.. To those seeking legal representation, know that at Freeman Law Firm, you'll find a team dedicated to your cause, ready to fight for your rights with compassion, expertise, and unwavering support. Your journey to justice starts with us.

As the daughter of an attorney, I grew up knowing I too wanted to practice law. I was provided the opportunity to work in my father’s firm starting in junior high school. I quickly came to appreciate and understand the nature of work performed on behalf of individuals who have been injured as a result of the careless and negligent acts of others. Working with these injured individuals and learning how the law could be employed to help those incapable of helping themselves provided the foundation for my legal career.. I graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory High School in Tacoma, Washington and received my undergraduate degree in Business from Loyola University Chicago in Illinois. I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2012. While at Gonzaga, I was a member of the Moot Court Honors Council and the National Moot Court Team, served as President of Gonzaga Law Association for Justice, as well as a Civil Procedure Tutor, and Student Ambassador.. Following law school I returned to the Tacoma area where I practiced in a personal injury law firm prior to joining Holman Law. I share the values, goals, and purpose of Holman Law and am grateful for the opportunity to help those who need access to justice but cannot do so on their own.. My practice includes motor vehicle collision, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and other personal injury cases.

As the daughter of a Pierce County District Court Judicial Assistant, Nichole grew up with a curiosity about criminal law and procedure. After graduating from Gonzaga University with a B.A. in International Relations as well as Political Science, she attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During law school, Nichole gained experience in criminal law working as a judicial clerk at Orleans Parish Criminal Court. Seeing the inefficiencies and injustices in the criminal justice system first-hand motivated her to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney.. A native of the South Puget Sound, Nichole moved back home to begin her career as an attorney. Shortly after passing the Bar, she joined Puget Law Group as a contract attorney. After a short hiatus working at a civil law firm in Seattle, Nichole returned to PLG as an Associate Attorney.. Nichole fully understands the challenges one goes through when faced with criminal allegations. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and fights for the best possible result in every case.. Nichole lives in Lake Tapps and when she is not practicing law, she enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with her dog, Bentley.

As one of Tacoma’s longest-practicing Tacoma criminal defense lawyers, Attorney Monte Hester of Hester Law Group has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate his clients can trust. With awards from The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers®, and induction into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, he has consistently proven his ability to represent his clients with care and distinction. If you were charged with a criminal offense, call his team at Hester Law Group today to schedule a free consultation about what to do next. Whether you face violent crime allegations or your driving privileges are on the line, they know what to do to protect your future. Call now.

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.

As a child, Elizabeth learned firsthand the devastating impact of medical negligence when her uncle was paralyzed as a result of a physician’s gross error. When the medical provider failed to accept responsibility, her uncle was forced to hire a medical malpractice attorney. The attorney demanded accountability from the physician and obtained justice for her uncle. The resulting settlement allowed her uncle to live an independent and meaningful life, with access to adapted vehicles and the modification of his home. Elizabeth was struck by how the plaintiff’s attorney leveled the playing field for her uncle against the medical provider and his insurer.. More than twenty years after her uncle was paralyzed, Elizabeth is trying to level the playing field for her seriously injured clients. Since joining PCVA after law school, Elizabeth has dedicated her practice to helping people who, like her uncle, have suffered catastrophic damages at the hands of others.. While at PCVA, Elizabeth has been co-counsel in many successful cases, including a $5,425,000 settlement for a woman seriously injured after being struck by a motor vehicle, a $1.4 million medical negligence settlement in Eastern Washington, and a $3.4 million settlement for a brain-damaged toddler. Additionally, Elizabeth obtained a $300,000 verdict on behalf of a student diagnosed with autism who was aggressively harassed and bullied by fellow high school students, resulting in longstanding psychological trauma. While acting as lead counsel, she also won an important verdict against a hospital for negligently discharging a patient suffering mental illness who subsequently injured himself.. Elizabeth is a proud graduate of the University of Puget Sound with degrees in French and International Affairs.  After working for several years, Elizabeth attended the University of Washington School of Law. In recent years, Elizabeth has served as President of Pierce County’s chapter of Washington Women Lawyers and is the current co-chair of the Washington Association for Justice’s “Women of WSAJ” group. She is also a member of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan Inn of Court in Tacoma. She, along with several of her PCVA colleagues, volunteers with Volunteer Legal Services’ Housing Justice Project. Elizabeth also volunteers for the University of Puget Sound by participating in Admissions events and the ASK Network, and has served as a volunteer judge for mock trials at local law schools.

As a child of divorced parents, Katrina considers herself to have started her career in family law as a young teen and has used her personal experiences to sharpen her legal skills. Family law has been, and continues to be, the sole focus of her practice.. Katrina earned her B.A. In Psychology with a minor in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA, and her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law.. Katrina officially began exploring her passion during law school, by volunteering with the King County Bar Association Pro Bono services. There she supported unrepresented litigants by walking them through their sensitive divorce and custody procedures, as well as those striving for third-party custody of loved ones. As if that did not fill her cup enough, Katrina was then fortunate to work alongside her first mentor, solo family law practitioner Helene Ellenbogen, which exposed her to complex financial litigation and high-conflict parenting plan issues.. After passing the bar in 2017, Katrina went into private practice and has been representing clients in family law matters in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Mason Counties.. Through her experiences, Katrina learned how overwhelming even the most “simple” process could look to families and has taken this outlook with her while engaging with her current clients. She is especially cognizant of the fact that litigation does not occur in a vacuum; its effects reverberate through every aspect of a client’s life and into their future.

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.

Andrea is a trial lawyer with an emphasis in business and employment litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. She has successfully represented clients litigating shareholder, non-competition, and employment discrimination disputes, and obtained pre-trial injunctions. She has achieved jury verdicts enforcing her clients’ contract rights, represented clients in trust and estates disputes, and obtained protection for vulnerable adults. She also regularly represents clients in the areas of regulatory monitoring and advocacy, including extensive work in alcohol regulation and policy, and with Washington's Liquor and Cannabis Board.. Andrea joined GTH in 2005 after graduating from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude. Before becoming a lawyer, she taught English in local public schools for over ten years.. Andrea spends her free time trying to keep up with her husband and kids, skiing, backpacking, adventure-seeking and raising a small flock of urban chickens. Andrea currently serves as a Trustee for the Federal Bar Association in the Western District, is a member of Washington Women Lawyers, serves on the Pierce County Bar Association Editorial Board and Judicial Qualifications Committee.

Although I concentrate my practice primarily on family law and personal injury I handle a wide range of legal issues. I am licensed to appear in all the Washington State Courts and an active member of both the Washington State Bar Association and Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.. I am a Tacoma native and enjoy the opportunity to work in the community that I grew up in.  I am known as a compassionate but aggressive advocate for my clients. I work tirelessly to achieve the proper results at the trial court level but am eager to challenge an incorrect result.. I look forward to the opportunity of assisting you with any legal needs.

Along with my co-counsel, my firm represents victims all over Washington State and in other states in workplace racial and sexual harassment cases and in class action wage and hour cases. We provide a 100% free and confidential consulation, and we work on a contigency basis, which means that if we take your case, we will only get paid if we win or settle the case. Our clients are never on the hook for any fees or costs out of pocket. We look forward to speaking with you!

Along with civil litigation services, I provide copyright, trademark, entertainment, business, e-commerce, and internet law services. I am an experienced IP attorney serving clients across the country and in Washington State. I provide legal services to filmmakers, musicians, internet entrepreneurs, artists, and businesses of all sizes. I also offer a full range of legal services, including drafting and review of wills, contracts, leases, and other legal documents. I graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006. I live and practice in beautiful Tacoma, Washington.

Alison Ganem is a compassionate advocate for those accused of a crime. While she works aggressively to represent her clients, she also respects that each of her clients is different, each with different circumstances and stories. She understands the stress and fear the uncertainty of the criminal process can bring to a client and their loved ones and makes herself accessible to address any questions or concerns her client may have. This communication allows her to guide her client through the intimidating criminal process.To compliment her individualized advocacy, Alison is also meticulous in reviewing any evidence against her client by looking for inaccuracies or legal insufficiencies she can then use, along with her client’s personal story, to negotiate an outcome favorable to her client.. Alison attended the University of Washington where she received a B.A. in psychology. She then earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2005 and immediately began her career as a criminal defense attorney working at the Department of Assigned Counsel in Pierce County. There, she gained valuable and extensive trial experience in all types of misdemeanor cases.

After 30 years of representing clients in the Tacoma area, Mr. Bauer has proved himself as not just an attorney, but a counselor at law. On both sides of the aisle, Mr. Bauer has represented people charged with crimes and victims of criminal acts. He realizes that everyone makes mistakes, that you don't need a lawyer to judge or condemn you, that what you need is dedicated passionate counsel who fights hard for you and your rights. Mr. Bauer gives seasoned advice, is able to assess your case with an experienced eye, and is not afraid to try some of the hardest cases imaginable.

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Adam Deitz is a licensed mariner representing injured mariners in civil litigation.  He uses his legal experience to fight for the rights of injured commercial seamen, fishermen, ship passengers, longshoremen, and leisure boaters from coast to coast.