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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.

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

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.

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 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 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.

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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