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Mr. Mikow has successfully worked with business clients of all sizes ranging from small mom and pop operations and rock and metal bands to Fortune 500 corporations. Services provided have included business formation and other transactional needs such as operating, employment, purchase and sale agreements, business succession plans, and enforcement of rights through breach of contract actions in both the state court and arbitration arenas. While Mr. Mikow continues to practice in these areas, he also provides affordable, top-flight estate planning, trust formation and probate representation to clients of all income levels. Having previously navigated multiple high-conflict cases through the probate process, he is adept at using his litigation skills during the drafting processes to avoid or minimize the potential for conflict to the greatest extent possible. Finally, he has garnered substantial experience in drafting and counseling clients seeking prenuptial, postnuptial, separate/community property agreements, gestational surrogacy contracts, and private adoption processes.. Mr. Mikow is licensed to practice law in Washington, Illinois and Wisconsin (inactive), as well as federal courts in the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin, Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. A proud Alaskan, he was born in Fairbanks and graduated from Eastmont High School in East Wenatchee, Washington. Mr. Mikow then went on to receive his B.A. in Political Science from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and his law degree from the University of Idaho in 2002. During law school he was a member of the student National Lawyers Guild chapter and volunteered multiple semesters with the Idaho Legal Aid Service’s Lewiston office.. Mr. Mikow continues to be actively involved in the international metal music scene as co-owner of a small record label, occasional new album/concert reviewer for a web-based magazine and passionate advocate for regional PNW bands. He also serves as a member of the Western Washington University Alumni Board of Directors.

Geoffrey D. Plourde is an accomplished attorney, Enrolled Agent, and CPA, licensed to practice in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Wyoming, and the U.S. Tax Court. With a focus on resolving intricate legal and tax matters, he has extensive experience assisting distressed businesses. Mr. Plourde is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Bar Association (Taxation Section) and the California Society of Enrolled Agents, where he has served as past chapter president and is currently a state director. He earned his MBA in 2022 and a Master's in Taxation in 2016, and he is a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute since 2015. Beyond his legal work, Mr. Plourde provides consulting services to other tax professionals facing complex issues and is writing a book to guide taxpayers through IRS processes. He has also delivered various continuing education courses on IRS practices and procedures.

Jonathan Chan is an attorney at CTK Law Group. Prior to joining CTK Law Group, he worked at a law firm in downtown Los Angeles, assisting in contract negotiation and civil litigation matters, including trial and law and motion. He takes pride in not only offering cost-effective litigation solutions to clients, but also aggressively arguing on behalf of his clients and finding arguments for clients when it appears none exist.. In addition to civil litigation, Mr. Chan has also assisted local business owners in day to day operations, including but not limited to drafting contracts for local tech companies and working with out-of-state attorneys to resolve legal issues for his California clients.. CTK Law Group is ready to serve you and your legal needs. In light of recent events, we are fully equipped to serve our clients remotely, including but not limited to virtual consultations.

Charles graduated from law school at the top of his class receiving student awards in the fields of Business Organizations and Alternative Dispute Resolution. He was a Trial Board Member each year, and he served as a senior board officer during his last year in law school. Charles attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for his undergraduate studies and graduated with a 4.0 in his major of finance and a 4.0 in his minor of economics. While at UT, several honor societies inducted him into their membership, including the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Scholars Honor Society, and the National Deans list. His practice focuses on the areas of general civil litigation, criminal defense, juvenile law, and domestic relations, as well as handling criminal and civil appellate matters. For 2012, Charles was the sitting President of the Washington County Bar Association, and he is a consistent contributor and organizer of the local pro bono service programs offered to area citizens.. Two example cases can be found here: .pdf

Brock was born and raised on a grain farm in central Illinois and graduated from Drake University Law School. Prior to attending Drake University Law School, Brock worked for one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment on the globe in several different engineering and business roles. Upon graduating from law school, Brock managed the contracts department for a United States federal ammunition manufacturing contractor. After that he managed the first iteration of Menold Law, PLLC. During his role as a solo practitioner he was offered a chance to go in house for a large insurance and consulting company in West Des Moines, and thereafter he served as head counsel for a multi-million dollar tech company in the area. After being in-house for several years Brock went on to manage the used equipment department for one of the largest equipment dealers in Georgia but ultimately came back to his roots on the farm in the Midwest to again practice law in the great state of Iowa.. Brock is skilled and experienced in negotiation, contract drafting, compliance, risk management, procurement consulting, estate planning, agricultural law, real estate and equipment finance and transactions, personal and business tax, and civil litigation and enjoys every aspect of the practice of law. His work is truly his passion and he aspires to be trusted as "your personal legal resource."

I wanted to be a lawyer so that I could solve problems and help people. I see the legal profession as a service and my clients are at the center of everything I do. My goal for every legal matter is to build relationships and work together to find a way to achieve a client's goals.. As the daughter of an entrepreneur, I grew up working in a family-owned business and, as a result, I have a passion for helping businesses and the people that run them. I also know that starting and owning a business is a gutsy move made by people who have identified their goals and are willing to forge a path to achieve them. I see my role as building strong client relationships and sorting out the legal nuts and bolts of a situation so that clients are free to actually run their business.. Much of my work since becoming an attorney has been with companies in the new and constantly changing hemp industry. I love the challenge of keeping up with the constant changes that are taking place. I understand that in new businesses, particularly those in new industries, things move quickly and issues often arise without warning, making my devotion to clients and ability to think on my feet two of my best tools.. My approach to legal services offers flexible options for business formation, contracts, regulatory compliance in hemp and other industries, and advice. With a variety of fee structures and comprehensive packages for the different parts of a business’s life cycle, I'm happy to work with you to find the best solution for your specific needs.

I'm an attorney with the Gordon Law Group, leading the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Division. I practice out of both South Carolina and Tennessee helping clients statewide. When I am not working, I love spending time with my wife and our three dogs, attending my local church, and fly fishing.