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Roger Madison is an experienced business and family law practitioner, with over twenty years’ experience.. An honors graduate of both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School, Roger has the knowledge, drive and “real world” experience to help you achieve your goals.. Roger has argued business and family law cases at both the trial and appellate level in Washington.  He has achieved favorable results for his clients in a wide range of family law matters, including:. · Divorce. · Property Settlements. · Child Custody/Parenting Plans. · Domestic Violence Restraining Orders. · Paternity. With his extensive financial background, Roger understands complex property matters which frequently are at issue in divorces.. Roger has founded or co-founded five companies, taking one of them public.  He was honored as the 1996 “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Puget Sound Business Journal and has appeared on CNBC, Dow Jones and other business media.. Roger has structured numerous financings, from small business startup capital raises of less than $1 million to transactions of over $100 million.  He has successfully represented businesses in a wide range of disputes, from distribution issues to contract matters and more.. Whether you’re starting a new business, raising capital, making a purchase, considering a merger or acquisition, or need help with a business dispute, Roger can help you.

My practice areas include Medicaid Applications & Appeals, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Disability and Benefits Planning, Probate (Trust and Estate Administration), and Collaborative Family Law.  I am dedicated to preserving peace, well-being, dignity, wealth, and legacies of the families in Tumwater/Olympia/Lacey and the greater South Sound area. I can help you plan for your or your loved one's eventual (or immediate) long term care, incapacity, and passing on, while protecting your assets from taxation, medical expenses, and unnecessary litigation.  If you are in crisis due to disability, death, or divorce, I will do my best to help you move on and build a better future.. I graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2000 and University of Washington School of Law in 2003, receiving J.D. and LL.M in Tax respectively. I am a member of the Washington State Bar (family law section), the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Collaborative Professionals of Washington (CPW), Collaborative Professionals of Pierce County Collaborative Law, Senior Action Network of Thurston County, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.  I am a founding member of Collaborative Professionals of Thurston County and a member of CPW Practice Committee.

My motto is "experience, guidance, results". I have been practicing law in Olympia since 1993 and opened my own firm in 1997. I am also licensed to practice in Oregon. I enjoy the environment and personableness of a small firm, which is why I only have one staff member. It is my goal to have an open line of communication with my client, to relieve as much stress as possible, and to obtain compensation for what they are entitled to. I treat each and every client as I would want to be treated if I were the client.

I've been practicing law for over twenty years, almost all of it in Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court. I became a family law Guardian ad Litem in 2011, and served in that role for many years. I have accepted various court appointments over the years, representing minor children in dependency cases; both parents and children in minor guardianship cases; and petitioners in domestic violence protection order cases. I have occasionally served as a Title 4 GAL to investigate a party's competency.. In 2024, I was honored to begin serving the community in the capacity of Pro Tem Settlement Conference Judge, and my interest in that led me to take the Professional Mediation Training offered by the Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center, so that I may join the list of court-approved private mediators in 2025.. I became a lawyer because I like to help people and have a penchant for finding creative solutions to difficult problems. I understand how stressful family law is for the client, so I remain accessible at all times, whether it be by email, telephone, or even text. I'm also mindful of the financial impact the case has on a client - hiring a lawyer is expensive, but the costs should not be unreasonable. I like to teach, so strive to educate the client along the way, both regarding the law and the process, so that they may make informed decisions about their case. I believe that the best outcome is an agreed one, but I do also spend plenty of time in court arguing my client's position when a reasonable settlement cannot be reached.. I love what I do and consider myself fortunate to be in a profession that allows me to help people in such a profound way, while also giving me the freedom to pursue personal pursuits, such as playing basketball, listening to music, and teaching others D&D (including the afterschool club I founded at my kids' school). I live in Olympia with my two children.

I enjoy making complicated legal issues simple to accomplish the goals for my clients, who usually are families of modest means needing advice and assistance. I practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning (wills, powers of attorney and trusts) and Guardianships. I also do some family law cases- seeking settlement if possible so that people can resolve their issues and get on with their lives. It is important to me that my clients understand what their choices are, and that they know what the next steps are when they leave my office. I'm always available to answer questions for clients and former clients. I enjoy singing and hiking.

I began my legal career at the Washington State Court of Appeals, learning how judges decide cases and honing my research and writing skills. I then moved to the Washington State Office of Public Defense, where I was in charge of overseeing and training the state’s appellate public defenders. For more than ten years I worked with some of the best appellate attorneys in the state, helping them level up their skills and learning from them in turn. During that time, I heard from many clients who spent huge sums to hire non-specialist appellate attorneys. Too frequently, it went badly. I have spent my career learning the ins and outs of the appellate process and I would like nothing better than to put those skills to work for you.

I am Jennifer Ann Pearson, Attorney at Law. I have been practicing law in the state of Washington since 1997; the primary focus of my law practice for over 20 years is Family Law.. As a Family Law attorney, my practice and experience include Divorce Litigation, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Prenuptial, Postnuptial and Cohabitation Agreements, Child Dependency, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Fathers' Rights, Modifications of Child Custody Orders and Parenting Plans, Non-Parental Custody, Paternity, Relocation Issues, Restraining Orders, and Community and Separate , I have litigation and transactional experience in Real Estate, Landlord-Tenant, and other Civil Litigation matters.. I am a native of the state of Iowa.  I obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa and law degree from Creighton University.  I am a member in good standing of the Iowa State Bar Association in addition to the Washington State Bar Association.. My typical first contact with a new client is via an initial consultation; that is a meeting of up to one (1) hour in duration and I offer the time at a discount from my normal hourly rate.  (My normal hourly rate is $ per hour; I charge $ for the initial consultation.)  The basic purpose of your initial consultation is for you to ask questions about my practice and the issue(s) that bring you to seek legal counsel and for me to understand your concerns and desires.  Basic goals for the representation of your interests will be explored and I will answer questions to the extent I am able based on the information you provide during the meeting.. To help me to understand your needs, I suggest that you bring to the initial consultation copies of any recent court papers or other documents that you believe are relevant to your matter.  However, do not worry if you are unable to gather these documents prior to the meeting.  You can always send copies to me later.  (Remember, you should always keep your original documents in a safe place.). At the time you schedule a consultation, please provide us with the name of the opposing party so that we can check for any conflicts of interest.. I look forward to serving you.. Sincerely,. Jennifer Ann Pearson. JENNIFER PEARSON PLLC. attorney at law. 2620 R W Johnson Blvd. SW, Suite 208. Tumwater, WA 98512. Tel.

I am a partner with Bluhm Morgan PLLC.  My law firm primarily represents Plaintiffs in serious accidents, from motor vehicle collisions to premises liability claims and construction site accidents.  Additionally, I continue to serve as defense counsel for a number of clients. before moving to Olympia in 2011, I served as senior legal counsel at Travelers Insurance as one of its “major case” attorneys, defending Travelers insureds in a variety of catastrophic claims from construction site accidents to wrongful death claims.. I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my daughter play volleyball.  I also enjoy hiking, fishing, and rooting for the Mariners and Seahawks.

I am a fierce advocate and will fight for you.. I believce very strongly in justice for everyone. I base my bussiness on trusting and caring about my clients.I offer fair flat rates with a payment plans.