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Trevor represents clients in civil litigation, contract disputes, and land use issues.. Trevor graduated with a J.D. with Specialization in International Legal Affairs from Cornell Law School in 2016. He earned his undergraduate degree in English (Honors) with Creative Writing Emphasis, cum laude, from the University of Washington in 2013.. Before returning home to practice in Washington State, Trevor was an associate attorney with Connors, LLP in Buffalo, New York, practicing Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Professional Representation, and Medical Malpractice.. His hobbies include traveling, movies, reading, and videogames.

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.

Jeff is AV Preeminent Peer rated by Martindale-Hubbell.  Jeff is committed to precision in his law practice. Jeff practices in the areas of real estate and business and has been a Qualified Intermediary for real estate investment exchanges under § 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code for over 25 years. In that capacity, he is well-respected and is called upon to accommodate many complex, large 1031 exchange transactions throughout the United States. He was the first Certified Exchange Specialist® in the south Puget Sound.. Jeff was the Producer and Emcee of the 10th Anniversary tribute to the working dogs of 9/11.  The event was held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from Ground Zero.  Click here to see the video of this moving event: 9/11 Tribute Ceremony.. Jeff organized the national event celebrating the Centennial Year of the Doberman Pinscher in the United States in 2008.  The Centennial Committee, which he formed and led, flew living World War II Marine War Dog Handlers from the South Pacific campaign to Topeka, Kansas for a special ceremony at which they were honored.  The highlight of the evening was the signing by national working dog organizations of a document Jeff drafted entitled "Convention on Cooperation Among America's Working Dog Organizations," which was signed with the formalities of a treaty-signing ceremony.  Following the signing, the Convenvtion on Cooperation was handed to the Deputy Director for the Office of Bombing Prevention with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who was in attendance.. To see more about the Centennial Event, to read the Convention on Cooperation, or to order a DVD of the event, go to .

I have adopted an income-based approach to legal fees I charge new clients. Every client is assessed at the first meeting to determine how much of a discount they will receive, and every client who has a household income less than $100,000 will receive a discount, some up to 40% off of my standard hourly rate.. This is my attempt to align hourly rates with what people can actually afford to pay, and even extends to the retainer, which is calculated based upon ten hours at the discounted hourly rate.. A brief bit about me.... I am the first person in my family to attend college and went into the Army right out of high school to see the world and figure out some way to pay for college. I was an intelligence analyst and viewed as one of the best in the world at my particular area. At age 22, I was delivering high level presentations to military leaders in Korea regarding the intelligence planning for major military exercises.. I left the military to attend college. I attended Seattle University where I majored in Finance and International Business. As I contemplated which path to take for grad school, I chose law school, viewing law school as a unique skill set that would benefit me in the corporate world.. During my second year of law school, I was hired by a large Canadian corporation that had purchased a business in Seattle and wanted someone to develop a strategic growth plan for the business unit. This led to a permanent job offer and a relocation to Toronto following graduation.. I left the company in 2002 and started my own practice in Tacoma. From the beginning, I have been committed to providing value to my clients through hard work, reasonable rates and desired results.. Today, my practice is focused on the following areas:. Family Law. Trusts and Estate. WIlls and Probate

I run specialized practice helping all sorts of small businesses and individuals with whatever problems they may have from thier daily transactions to full press Federal litigation, and everywhere in between.  I also have an extensive background in copyright, trademark and entertainement, making me a great resource for artists, venues, and anyone else in those fields or associated with them.

I am a Member in the firm's Tacoma office. My practice involves the areas of estate planning, business law, and real estate with an emphasis on complex tax planning. Prior to joining Williams Kastner in 2000, I was a tax attorney in the national tax office of Arthur Andersen LLP in Washington D.C. With a Masters degree in taxation and years of experience focusing on the tax law with a national accounting firm, I bring a strong tax background to the firm.

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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.

Brad Jones is a litigator practicing environmental and complex securities and business litigation, with an emphasis on class actions. A Super Lawyer for each of the last eight years, Brad has recovered over $100 million for plaintiffs he has represented and has successfully defended clients against numerous multi-million dollar lawsuits. Brad has particular expertise in defending against Clean Water Act citizen suits and representing parties in litigating environmental cleanup responsibilities under CERCLA and the Model Toxics Control Act. He has achieved multi-million dollar judgments in arbitration and litigation in both state and federal courts and has successfully mediated dozens of cases.. Brad’s clients have included the Washington Department of Natural Resources, King County, the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Brad began his career representing various public utility defendants in the WPPSS securities fraud lawsuit.. An active supporter of the arts, Brad has served as a board member and past president of the Tacoma Art Museum, a board member of Arts Fund, and a board member of Crows Shadow Art Institute. When he’s not working, his favorite place to be is his cabin in the San Juan Islands where he likes to spend his time fishing and tending his garden. His second favorite place in the world is Italy.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Tacoma and surrounding areas.