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Using a Guidebook style approach to your estate planning, we work with you to identify your concerns and tailor a plan to keep you in control of your affairs and pass along your values, stories and wealth to your loved ones and your causes. We only work with nice people!. ---. Bob Pittman is an attorney in private practice in the Puget Sound area.  His law practice is restricted to estate planning.. Bob has served on the Member Advisory Board of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, as President of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council, and as President of the South Sound Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.  Bob is a frequent speaker on estate planning issues and regularly works with individuals and families in developing their estate plans, using his Guidebook Planning Process™.  Bob is a graduate of the University of Washington Law School and an advanced studies graduate of the Esperti Peterson Institute.. Bob Pittman originated and hosted Legal Line with Bob Pittman, a call-in legal advice radio talk show for CBS affiliate KIRO Radioin Seattle, Washington, for many years.  For his work on the air, Bob received the Consumer and the Law Journalism Award from the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, was honored by the Washington State Supreme Court in a special Court Resolution, and received the Excellence in Legal Journalism Award from the Washington State Bar Association.

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The Law Offices of Clayton R. Dickinson is a well-known Tacoma family law firm that represents clients throughout Washington. Armed with the abilities to tackle even the most complex divorce case, our team takes a thorough and proactive approach to resolving divorce, child support, property division and other related family law issues. Our lawyers will keep you informed, updated and make certain that you have what you need in order to make a smart decision.

Steven P. Pyle started his legal career in Florida, representing the insurance industry in liability and workers’ compensation claims. He was board certified in civil trial practice from 1993 to 1998. In 1998 the focus of Steven’s practice shifted to workers’ compensation. It further focused in 2006 in the area of complex workers’ compensation claims, particularly in the area of the heart and lung statute.. Steven has analyzed and tried cases before Judges of Compensation Claims throughout Florida and has briefed and argued cases before the First, Fourth and Fifth District Courts of Appeal. He has counseled insurance and industry leaders, uninsured employers, and individuals in all areas of workers’ compensation matters. He has presented, on multiple occasions, at the Florida Workers’ Compensation Convention and served three years on the ethics panel for attorneys.. In 2016 Steven and his wife decided it was time for a change. They had long admired the Pacific Northwest and fell in love with Tacoma because of the abundance of outdoor activities and its larger metropolitan influence. Steven has 3 children and enjoys gardening and beekeeping in his spare time.

Probate, estate planning and trusts attorney offering responsive service and paying attention to what matters to you. I offer flexible meeting times by video chat, phone, or in person at your home or work within Pierce, King, and Thurston counties in Washington. Please ask me about International Wills,and cross-border probates, trusts, or estate planning involving British Columbia and Washington State.

PATRICK A. PALACE is the owner of Palace Law and Palace Personal Injury Law Group. Palace Law is workers' compensation firm and Palace Personal Injury Law Group is a firm dedicated to personal injury matters. He is and has been a partner in a number of joint ventures with tech companies developing new tools for lawyers.. Patrick was the President of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) 2013-2014. He is a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP)(2014-present) that prepares and trains Bar leadership nationwide. He recently completed terms serving on the NCBP Executive Counsel 2018-2020. He also Chaired the 21st Century Lawyer NCBP committee which produces monthly national webinars for bar leaders.. He currently serves on the ABA Center for Innovation Board and on the Data Standards Committee which is tasked with creating the standards by which legal innovation shall be measured.. In the Washington Bar he chaired the WSBA Future of the Profession Committee 2013-2015. Additionally, he served on the WSBA Board of Governors from 2008 – 2011, the Washington Association of Justice Board of Governors for 9 years and was WSBA Treasurer 2010-2011.. Patrick has presented at the Clio Cloud Conference, AVVOs Lawyernomics, the ABA TechShow, NCBP Annual and Midyear Conventions, and regularly presents at webinars and seminars at the local, state and national levels.. He has been interviewed on podcasts by Bob Ambrogi, the Lawyerist, Lawsome, Clienting, The Paralegal Voice, multiple podcasts on Legal Talk Network’s “On the Road”, Jeena Cho’s “The Resilient Lawyer”, and “Two Men and a Mic” podcast and more. He has aired on over 60 podcasts. He regularly writes for legal publications including ABA GPSolo Magazine, NW Lawyer, and other magazines.. Since 2001, Palace Law has been chosen by Law and Politics Magazine as a “Super Lawyer”. Patrick was the first recipient of the “Service to the Legal Profession Award”, selected by the Lawfirm 500 as one of the top 100 firms nationwide for its growth and innovation and by the “National Trial Lawyers” as one of the Nation’s Top 100 trial lawyers. He was also named as one of the “Top Attorneys in Washington.”Patrick produced and moderated two television programs: “The Peoples Law School" and "LawTalk". These programs provide consumers with information about our legal system and their rights and remedies. Thirty-three programs were produced.. Patrick is a dedicated practitioner of yoga. He writes about mindfulness and speaks nationally of the topics regarding the future of the legal profession, data metrics, the state of legal regulation, practice management and life balance. Finally, in 2015, Patrick opened a winery, Sunken Cellars, whose vintages include Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño and an Italian red blend (“Tesoro Rosso).(). Patrick is also a proud father who has a tendency to listen to his music (while drinking wine, and sometimes practicing yoga) louder than his three non-rocker children would like.. Email: Twitter: @palacelaw

Our office offers free, no obligation consultations for individuals and small business owners who are considering bankruptcy in order to be in control of their finances. My office prepares and files chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. We offer affordable flat rate fees. We also offer flexible appointment times including evening and weekend appointments.Proudly serving Pierce, King, Thurston, Kitsap, and surrounding counties. Our office is located near I-5 and convenient free parking is available.Contact me at by phone.Contact me by email at If you are worried about.... ...then I may be able to help.If you are facing a pending.... Then call me directly for a free consultation on how I can help you deal with these issues. Most qualify for a "fresh start" with their debt. Others usually qualify for an affordable debt repayment plan.Our office offers. We are a debt relief agency, helping people file for bankruptcy.

Nicole M. Valdez joined Comfort Davies Smith & Crawford P.S. in September 2021 after two years of practice at the Washington State Attorney General's Office. She returned to her prior practice area, Elder Law. She has extensive experience in matters involving trusts, estates, powers of attorney, vulnerable adults, and incapacitated individuals.

My Practice. I practice through a semi-virtual office.  I have a home office and contract with other providers as necessary. I answer my own phone and schedule my own appointments. I use technology as much as possible. This allows me to be consistently availalbe for my clients and to deliver the premium service that they deserve.. Service Delivery. I utilize email and electronic communication as much as possible to keep my clients up to date and to allow for document sharing and review.. Availability and Interaction. I am available by phone, email, text and video conference. I am also happy to meet in person. For in person discussions, I will typically suggest a coffee shop, library or other location that is convenient and comfortable but also appropriate for the nature of our discussion.. My clients' files are maintained digitally to the greatest extent possible.. Result. By practicing this way, I truly enjoy my client interaction, the trust that they place in me and the work that I am allowed to do.. I feel that this setup is creative and seems to work well. In practicing this way, I am able to keep costs down, minimize environmental impacts, and pass the savings to my clients.

My name is Frank Ladenburg. I have been practicing in Tacoma since graduating law school in 1974. I have been married for over 40 years and have six kids and eleven grandkids. I've represented many clients throughout western Washington over the past 41 years years. I represent injured people in many circumstances, including auto accidents, defective products, falls, construction site injuries, bicycle collisions, and pedstrian collisions.

Knowledgeable attorney Rachel Rolfs has been selected as a Super Lawyer of Pierce County and is a recipient of a 2008 Outstanding Service Award from the Pierce County Bar. Family and estate planning matters are the  focus of our Tacoma, Washington, law office, and our attorneys are dedicated to resolving difficult disputes through mediation and collaborative law when possible.. Our attorneys emphasize attentive service, honest counsel and constructive problem-solving to help people through emotionally turbulent times. Their experience ranges from estate planning, trying contested divorce cases to assisting people seeking parental rights, support for their children and third-party custody. They understand the challenges facing both civilian and military families face and are well-prepared to offer clear, informed counsel on complex legal issues.

Kim Hann has been in the legal profession for over 25 years. Her practice areas include real estate; probate and trust administration and litigation; estate planning; asset protection; and business law.  Kim began working with Attorney Everett Holum in Tacoma, Washington in 1996, first joining the practice as a Paralegal.   After successfully completing the Washington State Bar Association APR 6 Law Clerk Program in 2010, Kim passed the Washington State Bar exam in 2011.  In 2013 Kim became a Partner of the newly-renamed firm of Holum & Hann, P.S.  In 2016 Kim set up her own solo practice. When she is not practicing law you’ll often find this Washington State native and her golden retriever Chase enjoying a trek outside.

Kenneth Gorton is a trial attorney in Washington. He has represented hundreds of clients in Court, including teachers, veterans, firefighters and police officers injured in the line of duty. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.. Mr. Gorton is rated 10 out of 10 (superb) by AVVO and recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine. He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in complex cases” exceeding one million dollars.. Mr. Gorton's qualifications include a doctorate in law and master’s in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University, as well as a master's in psychology from the University of Alaska. He served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Robert Bryan, and then as a deputy prosecutor for Thurston County before entering private practice as a litigator. Mr. Gorton currently manages a busy law firm in University Place, Washington.. Please visit our website at for more information.. DISCLAIMER: EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND EACH OUTCOME IS DIFFERENT. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR OUTCOME.

Jordan Couch is a dedicated advocate for those in need. His commitment to helping people both in and out of the courtroom is what brought him to Palace Law.. Jordan grew up in the prairie land of eastern Montana. After high school he moved to Maryland where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College. From there he travelled to Indiana and graduated from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law where he was awarded membership in the Order of Barristers. While in law school Jordan worked for NASA and clerked for judges in the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington. He also managed and litigated cases for a pro bono organization that provided assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Through each of these roles he gained valuable experience in a wide array of legal fields and honed his skills as a courtroom advocate.. Jordan moved to Washington in June of 2015 and put his skills and experience to use helping injured workers. He knows his way around the complex legal system and enjoys working with his clients to help them obtain the benefits they deserve.. Outside of the office, Jordan is heavily involved in the legal community. He can frequently be found at the University of Washington School of Law or the Seattle University School of Law donating his time to teach advocacy to the next generation of lawyers.. In his free time, Jordan is usually outside. You might see him at a concert or in the wilderness, hiking, fishing, skiing, and diving his way through life.

JOHN J. DURKIN is a 1980 cum laude graduate of the Gonzaga University School of Law. John served as an associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review and qualified for the National Moot Court Competition after winning the Northwest Regional Competition.. Upon graduation from law school, John was selected by United States Magistrate, Smithmoore P. Meyers, to serve as his judicial law clerk for the Eastern District of the United States District Court for the State of Washington.. In September of 1981, John entered private practice with the firm of Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg & McKasy in Tacoma, Washington. John's practice focuses primarily on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, construction site accidents, pedestrian accidents, product liability, and insurance disputes.. John is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Membership in ABOTA is by invitation only. John has served on the board of the Washington State Association for Justice (formerly known as WSTLA) for over 7 years. John serves on Gonzaga University School of Law School Board of Advisers.. For the last several years, Washington Law & Politics has designated John as a Super Lawyer. The Super Lawyer designation is limited to 5% of the attorneys practicing in the state of Washington and is awarded based upon peer review by practicing attorneys within the state.. John and his wife Allison have five grown children.. John's legal assistant is Roxanne Mueller.

John Hardie was born in Montana but grew up just south of Seattle. From an early age he was taught the value of hard work, dedication, and compassion from his parents and public-school teachers. Before law school, John worked for a labor union. Labor negotiations, and the dispute resolution processes involved in organized labor turned the advocacy switch on inside of him. Later, he worked for lawyers doing labor and employment law, and wanted to be able to advocate like them at the highest levels, in American courtrooms. Now, John’s practice at Palace Law consists entirely of helping individuals and families with personal injury and wrongful death claims. John’s favorite part about being an attorney is meeting those who need help, providing real solutions and answers, and fulfilling his promise to make things right. The people John helps are part of a growing group of new advocates for the injured who share their stories and empower others to follow their lead.. John went to law school at Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated with honors, including being named to the Dean’s List two years in a row—an honor reserved for students in the top ten percent of the class. He competed in trial and appellate competitions locally and on the west coast. For these activities, John was admitted to the national trial advocacy honor society, Order of the Barristers. John was a summer extern for The Honorable Stephen J. Dwyer at the Washington State Court of Appeals. Before his final year of law school, John interned at a highly regarded litigation firm that represents injured individuals and families.. After law school, John focused his passion of helping individuals and families overcome the devastation of injury and wrongful death. As a result of his efforts, in 2019, John was a recipient of the “Ready to Soar” award by the Washington State Association for Justice. John’s growing list of successes at Palace Law underscores what real community lawyering looks like. John is a tireless advocate for the working men and women of Washington state and for their families who so often face head on the life changing effects of trauma and the death of their spouse or family member. As part of his dedication to this community, John regularly provides legal advice and assistance to those that can’t afford legal services but deserve justice.. John and his wife, Evelyn, welcomed their baby girl Ariela in August 2020, and their baby girl Camila in July 2022. They also have two miniature dachshunds, Bella and Sophie who love to explore the beautiful PNW. In John’s spare time he enjoys volunteering in local bar association activities in our community like legal clinics and food banks.

I spent years as a "big law firm" partner. Now I want to provide you with personal service, from my own law firm. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should be based on the expertise, courage and honesty of the attorney. I have been named ‘Outstanding Young Attorney of the Year' by the Washington State Bar Association and have won many large lawsuits. I will use everything I have to fight for your rights and fight for justice on your behalf.

I practice exclusively in family law, family based-immigration, as well as the complex, cross-over areas when family law is intertwined with immigration law. As a parent myself, I enjoy being an advocate for other parents and help them through their difficult times in life.  As a second-generation immigrant myself, I love giving back by helping unite families around the world. Family always comes first.

I love working in Tacoma. My great great grandparents were loggers here in Tacoma, having come to Tacoma by way of Pysht (near Port Angeles), Michigan, and Scotland and Ireland. The county-city building in Tacoma sits on the site of my great grandfather Waters store "Waters The Grocer" open in the 1880's. Every day I walk on the ground my great grandfather walked more than a century ago. I feel privileged working in Tacoma assisting the elderly and their children.

I have had the pleasure of working with the same Tacoma law firm since my admission to the Washington State Bar Association in 1976. Our firm, Troup, Christnacht, Ladenburg, McKasy & Durkin, Inc. P.S., has developed a reputation for dedicated and professional representation of injured clients. We have successfully tackled some of the largest companies in the country as defendants and would be happpy to be of service to you.

I am licensed to practice law in Washington and Florida, in both State and Federal courts.  I have been practicing for 28 years representing individuals and small businesses.  I offer personal, reliable legal services and have handled many hundreds of bankruptcy and civil cases successfully.  Please call me to discuss your situation.  I am here to help you.

I am devoted to ensuring that my clients get the highest quality representation on appeal. I have successfully represented criminal appellants since 2002 at all levels of the Washington legal system from Municipal Court to the Washington Supreme Court. I have represented and won appeals for individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUI to sex crimes to multiple murders. I have also successfully represented individuals whose driver's license and/or professional license have been suspended by the DOL or another State agency.  I also help individuals restore their firearm and voting rights as well as have convictions expunged from their record.  Since 2004, I have also been a partner at the legal research and writing firm of Fraser Robinson Speir. At Fraser Robinson Speir I perform legal research and writing for other attorneys in both criminal and civil matters. Typically my work is drafting a research memorandum or motion, but I also draft appellate briefs in both civil and criminal cases, including administrative appeals.I have taught numerous CLEs on appellate practice and how to preserve issues for appeal in Municipal and District courts.. Specialties: Criminal appellate practice, legal research and writing in all areas.

I am a lifelong resident of the South sound region. Growing up in the small fishing town of Westport Washington, I understand the needs of my clients.. With nearly three decades of experience and over 6,000 cases filed, I have the skills and knowledge to get results for my clients. For convenience I have offices in both Tacoma and Olympia. Many of my clients do not realize the potential relief bankruptcy may provide for either themselves or their business until they consult with me.. I also routinely provide consultation and advice for attorneys throughout Western Washington on bankruptcy issues and the impact of bankruptcy on other areas of law.

Heather L. Crawford has extensive experience in litigation related to will contests, vulnerable adults, guardianships, trusts and probate. In addition to private practice, Ms. Crawford’s caseload includes appointments by the court as a guardian ad litem for Title 11 matters, as an attorney for alleged incapacitated people and minors, and as an investigator for purposes of probate administration. Ms. Crawford’s reputation is that of both an aggressive, knowledgeable litigator and creative problem-solver. Ms. Crawford uses her experience to assists families in resolving disputes regarding elder care, wills and trusts.  Her practice also includes Vulernable Adult protection orders as well as assisting beneficiaries to recover property. Ms. Crawford's experience also includes representing fiduciaries with litigation and management of estates.. Ms. Crawford obtained the status of a Washington State Certified Professional Guardian in 2009, after completing the University of Washington’s nationally-renowned pilot program on professional guardian certification. Her history also includes experience as the former chair for the Tacoma Pierce County Guardianship Committee.. Education. Admissions and Licenses. Affiliation(s)/Membership(s)

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