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Bill joined White Peterson in September of 2010 after graduating from the University Of Idaho College Of Law. In law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief for the Idaho Law Review, organizing the editing process for three editions of that publication. Bill also served as a summer legal clerk for the Seventh Judicial District of Idaho.. Prior to law school, Bill graduated from the College of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Economics, and Spanish. He then worked for two years in the Idaho Office of the Governor, where he served under three consecutive Idaho Governors.. Bill speaks Spanish fluently, is an avid mountain biker, and enjoys running, hunting and Krav Maga. Bill lives in Nampa with his wife Sarah and son William.

Cody is a Member of the firm Westberg Roepke Moore, PLLC located in Moscow, Idaho.. Cody helps people and businesses in Pullman, Moscow, Lewiston, Clarkston, and surrounding areas solve and prevent problems . His ultimate goal is to provide you with high level, customized service so you receive the best advocacy and advice possible.. Cody was born on the Palouse and grew up in Colton and Pullman. A standout athlete, he ran track in college before injury ended his career.  He graduated from Washington State University and then law school at the University of Idaho.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Cody worked for the nation’s leading food safety law firm in Seattle. He also served two terms of public service through Americorps and was the director of a non-profit organization dedicated rehabilitating homes for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families.. Staying active in the community, Cody has advised many non-profits organizations and has served as the President of the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre, the finance committee for Griman Medical Center, President of the Ray Michnicols Inn of Court, Vice President of the Second District Bar Association, and has served in an appointed position on the Second Distict Magistrate's Committee.. Cody has been profiled in Washington State Magazine, The Lewiston Tribune and Whitman County Gazette.

Jonathon Frantz is a talented attorney who dedicates his time and effort to serving those around him. Mr. Frantz believes that each person should have the opportunity to defend and preserve their rights as a citizen in the Great State of Idaho. Jonathon was born and raised in Kootenai County, Idaho, and his passion for his native roots has been a foundation throughout life, including his educational career.After completing his high school degree at age sixteen, Jonathon completed two years of college at North Idaho College before serving a two-year mission in Spain for his church. Following his mission, he attended the University of Idaho and received a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Business and Spanish in 2007.Jonathon met his wife, Katie while attending school in Moscow and after completing his B.A. he was hired as a real estate managing executive for a luxury home development in Twin Lakes, Idaho. He and his wife purchased their first home in Post Falls and found that community to be a wonderful place to start their family. After 4 years of real estate management, Jonathon was inspired to pursue a law degree and was accepted into the University of Idaho College of Law.Motivated to accelerate his education, Jonathon was given special permission by the Dean of Students to complete Law School early by assuming extra heavy classloads. He graduated with honors and a Juris Doctorate of Law in 2012. He was also the first law school graduate with a “Business Law Emphasis.”

After completing high school, William - who is better known as Bill - attended Purdue University in West Lafayette to complete his bachelor's degree in Journalism. The craft of writing has served as a wonderful asset in crafting legal pleadings and arguments. While attending Purdue University, Bill met his future wife Nancy at Indiana Central. The couple married in 1983.  In 1985, Bill received his J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.. Following law school, Bill worked as the Deputy Attorney General under Lindley Pearson, gaining priceless experience for both his law career and future political aspirations. He also opened a solo practice and rented an office from the senior Haggerty partners. After noticing Bill's work ethic, Jay B. Haggerty recruited Bill to become a partner in the law firm. The firm became Haggerty, Haggerty and Maschmeyer in 1987.. Bill continues to have a positive impact on his community. He is a life-long member of the Friedens United Church of Christ and served on the board for several years. Bill has been a Republican Precinct Committeeman and is an Eagle Scout.  He currently serves his third term as an elected member of the Franklin Community School Corporation School Board and Central-9 Career Center Board.. To relax, Bill spends time in his garden and is also an avid fisherman. He has also coached youth basketball, soccer and softball. In fact, both Bill and his wife Nancy enjoyed playing softball for many years. Their son Criag is a student at Ball State University where he is an honors Miller Business Scholar.. William A. Maschmeyer is a skilled litigator who has a wealth of experience in diverse practice areas such as Civil and Domestic Mediation, Collections, Criminal Defense and Traffic, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Elder Law, Probate, Small Business Law, Trusts and Wills. He works hard for his clients, the firm and his community. William A. Maschmeyer has made a career that many attorneys want and he continues to strive for the best for his clients every day.

Thomas M. Fafinski is co-founder of Virtus Law PLLC, a 7 attorney firm in Minnesota which simulates a general counsel’s office for hundreds of privately-held technology businesses and moderate to high wealth estate planning.  He graduated 13thin his class at William Mitchell College of Law, cum laude, in January of 1991 and is also a cum laude graduate of the College of St. Thomas where he secured a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance.. Tom founded Fafinski & Wallrich, PA, which grew to a medium sized law firm of 10 attorneys.  When approached for a second time to merge practices with a large downtown law firm, Fafinski’s group remained independent.  Eventually, this group was purchased by an investor attorney from a large law firm and he continued as an employee for roughly 5 years.  Tom had the opportunity to start Virtus Law PLLC with his partner, Nathan Nelson, in 2010.  While practicing under 3 banners over 24 years, Fafinski has continually served those with an interest in privately-held businesses and real estate investors in a general counsel capacity.. Tom has been an adjunct faculty role of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities teaching business law and real estate issues.  Tom has also been featured in roughly one dozen continuing education courses directed toward estate planning for real estate investors sponsored and promoted by Kaplan.  Tom has been featured in roughly 30 hours of continuing legal education courses on a national estate planning stage.  He is involved in local round table business leader peer group and orchestrates several national estate and trust law firm think tank groups.  He has been published or featured in William Mitchell College of Law Magazine, Dakota County Tribune, StarTribune and various association newsletters and has been a guest speaker for several local radio programs.. Tom is also real estate investor, although not involved in daily operations [his spouse is].  Tom he is active with the investment decisions associated with his real estate portfolio.. He is admitted in State and Federal Court for Minnesota.  Tom enjoys spending time with his family, learning, reading, Mustangs of the ‘60s, all kinds of sports and is a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan.

Andrew T. Hooyman practices in the areas of Corporate, Contract, Business, Construction, Real Estate, and Renewable Energy Matters. Mr. Hooyman strives to exceed all client expectations and goals.. Mr. Hooyman’s passion for litigation and oral advocacy makes him an ideal advocate for his clients. Mr. Hooyman’s passion for advocacy extends beyond the courtroom and office, as a Minnesota State Bar Association Attorney Coach to aspiring attorneys.. Mr. Hooyman uses his experience and passion to assist clients towards speedy and efficient resolutions. When resolution is not achievable, Mr. Hooyman advocates his clients interests’ vigorously. Mr. Hooyman has served as lead counsel in numerous civil and construction related matters including the successful prosecution and defense of complicated and intricate claims. In particular, Mr. Hooyman has assisted contractors, subcontractors, and architects in protecting their interests’ in a variety of matters including in drafting and negotiating contracts. Mr. Hooyman’s experience provides a valuable asset to clients by navigating their interests through the complex and trying disputes they may face.

Before law school, I worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a medical writer where I wrote regulatory documents that supported applications submitted to government agencies for the approval of new and generic drugs used to treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. My experience in working in this highly regulated environment led me to leave science in pursuit of a legal career.. As a scientist and now as an attorney, my passion is, and has always been, to serve as an advocate for people facing difficult, often life-changing, issues. I work hard to provide the personal attention and dedication to my clients’ cases that they deserve. My background of personal and professional experience is both unique and complimentary to my practice areas, which includes mainly criminal defense and immigration law.

As an attorney, I bring a fresh approach to traditional legal dilemmas. I practice in the areas of small business law, estate planning,  probate, and guardianship. I focus on the client experience, in addition to the results. I believe that being trusted with people's most important issues is a profound privilege.. My favorite part of doing what I do is working with the amazing people who are my clients. I love being able to make a difference for people, and to help them with what matters most to them - their families and their businesses.. I am very different than most attorneys in how I approach my practice (and life, generally). That difference is what my clients love most about me, and what has me love what I do. When was the last time you heard a lawyer say they loved what they do?

Matthew D. Melewski is an accomplished litigator who has successfully argued cases and appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country. Matthew also counsels clients on regulatory and environmental matters.  He has handled more proceedings involving the regulation of ballast water than any attorney in the country, and in successful Clean Water Act litigations alone, has pioneered novel legal theories and procedural strategies, and argued first-of-their-kind cases. Finally, much of his time focuses on important human rights and civil liberties, entirely on a pro bono basis.. Current clients include national and international industry groups, a professional sports team, individuals and companies. Past clients include some of country’s largest solar development, mining, recycling, construction, wastewater, and electrical generation companies.. Matthew was previously an attorney at two of the largest and most respected law firms in the country, Hunton & Williams LLP and Leonard, Street and Deinard (now Stinson Leonard Street LLP).  Matthew has won numerous awards for writing, speaking and pro bono representations.  While in law school, he was a judicial extern to the Honorable Franklin L. Noel, Magistrate Judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

SeilerSchindel, PLLC offers a wide variety of legals services to both businesses and individuals, including business formation, operation, and compliance, estate planning, civil litigation, employment law, and family law.