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Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

A graduate of Salem High School, the University of Virginia, and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, Robyn Smith Ellis was a partner with a large law firm in downtown Roanoke, Virginia before establishing Robyn Smith Ellis PLC in the spring of 2008.. Robyn is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Virginia Women Attorneys Association.  She has served on the board of directors of the Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley and the board of the local Alzheimer’s Association.  She is also a past officer of the Virginia State Bar, Health Law Section, Board of Directors. Further, Robyn has served as President, Vice President and Treasurer of the West Salem Elementary School PTA.. Robyn has been recognized as a "Best Lawyer" in So Salem, a publication of The Roanoke Times as well as a "Blue Ridge Best of: Retirement Living Awards" award winner in the area of Elder Law Attorney in Our Healthmagazine. A recipient of a Best Lawyers Silver Medal in the area of elder law from the Roanoker Magazine, Robyn also served as the Co-Chair of the Wills for Heroes Project through the Roanoke Bar Association which provides free wills to local first responders.  Further, she co-chaired the Barrister Book Buddies Program of the Roanoke Bar Association which coordinates attorney volunteers to read in Roanoke City schools.   She is also a recipient of the Pro-Bono Community Service Award through the Roanoke Bar Association.. She is the author of “HIPAA 101, Five Key Concepts Every Virginia Litigator Should Know which appeared in the June/July 2004 issue of The Virginia Lawyer”; and the co-author of “Must We Use a Professional Corporation or Professional Limited Liability Company for Physician Practices?” which appeared in the Virginia State Bar Health Law News in May 2001.. Robyn's interest in working with older people developed out of her strong relationship with her grandparents.  Long-time residents of Salem, Virginia, Robyn and her husband David are the parents of Rose, Henry and Jack.

Walter D. James III is the founder of James PLLC.  He focuses his practice primarily on environmental counseling and environmental litigation, which includes civil enforcement and cost recovery litigation, criminal defense and toxic tort/property damage matters.  He has extensive experience in counseling clients in remediation matters nationally, both at federal and various state sites, including Voluntary Cleanup Programs.  His environmental litigation experience also covers administrative proceedings under various federal environmental statutes.  His civil litigation experience includes defending and prosecuting cost recovery litigation under both state and federal law, in both state and federal court, and defending citizen suits.  Mr. James has served as common counsel and coordinating counsel for several defense groups and potentially responsible party groups.  Mr. James has also counseled and defended clients faced with environmental criminal enforcement, from the grand jury stage through trial and appeal.  His experience includes the defense through trial and appeal of multiple defendants under a multi-count indictment alleging felony allegations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), the Clean Water Act (“CWA”), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”) and the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act (more commonly called the “Ocean Dumping Act”).  He also has an extensive practice in the defense of toxic tort matters relating to chemical exposure and related property damage claims as well as the prosecution and defense of property damage claims.  Mr. James has also successfully defended clients in product liability and catastrophic injury litigation.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Whether the particular matter on which I am working involves a trial, an appeal, or a transaction, I believe that the best way to provide valuable and effective representation to my clients is to (1) assist the client in identifying the objective or objectives to be accomplished, and (2) always maintain focus on those objectives. The client's objectives are paramount, and define success in the matter.  And, the success that I am able to achieve is always the result of care, attention to detail, creativity, and experience.

I spend most of my time helping clients set things right after they have been taken advantage of or injured by people or companies who refuse to take responsibility for their actions or to live up to the agreements they've made.  This is an honor and a privilege, and its why I love being a trial lawyer.. I grew up in Montana working in my family's construction company, and moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University. After College I stayed to work as a Transportation Planner with WSDOT until I began practicing law.  I'm glad to call the Inland Northwest my home together with my wife and four children. For the last few years I lived in Grant County but I just recently moved back to Spokane and now our firm has offices in both Grant County and Spokane County. This allows convenient access to our clients throughout Eastern Washington.  When I'm not in court or helping clients, I'm usually riding motorcycles or playing soccer with my kids.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am a graduate of Saint Louis University Law School, with a certificate in International Law. I am licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Wisconsin and the Supreme Court of Missouri.. I am also a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division, and the Association for Women Lawyers - Milwaukee.. Presently, I am a member of and serve on the Boards of Directors for Prime Financial Credit Union, the Milwaukee Gay Volleyball Association, and the South Milwaukee Community and Business Association.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

David Carpenter focuses his practice exclusively on Estate Planning, Probate, Wealth Preservation, Elder Law and legal issues affecting special needs clients and their families, centered primarily in Tulsa and its surrounding counties and Eastern Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City.. Mr. Carpenter's reputation in the legal community has earned him Martindale-Hubbell's "AV" PreEminent Rating, meaning that his peers have ranked him at the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards.  He is the go-to authority in his field for many Oklahoma attorneys when they encounter challenging cases. Mr. Carpenter has authored over two dozen Continuing Legal/Professional Education courses and frequently conducts seminars regarding estate planning topics.. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Carpenter dedicates himself to remaining active in his state and community.  He has been active in trust-related legislation at the Oklahoma Legislature, including serving as lead counsel in challenging a 2008 Senate Bill in the Oklahoma Supreme Court for violation of the Oklahoma Constitution; passage of the Oklahoma Discretionary and Special Needs Trust Act (2009); technical corrections to the Oklahoma Family Wealth Preservation Trust Act; and is currently active in seeking adoption of the Oklahoma Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities Act.. Mr. Carpenter is a member of the Masonic Fraternity -- where he has been honored with the 33rd degree, a member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church where he serves on the Administrative Board and sings in the Chancel Choir, and volunteers in a variety of civic activities.  Mr. Carpenter is one of only a select few who have been matched twice on the National Registry to donate bone marrow to cancer patients.  For relaxation, he sings in the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, does woodworking, and also plays the French horn professionally.

Bob received his undergraduate degree at the University at California at Davis in 1976 and his M.B.A. from the University of Santa Clara in 1979. Bob earned his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1982. He obtained a Masters of Law in Taxation in 2001 from Golden Gate University.. Bob is active in the County Bar where he has served as a member on various Bar Committees including as Chair of the Lawyer Referral Committee. He is an active member of the County Bar’s Estate Planning and Probate Section having co-founded the County Bar’s Elder Law Section aimed at providing local attorneys with an array of resources when dealing with elder law issues. He is a member of WealthCounsel, a nationwide group of attorneys dedicated to expanding the knowledge of its attorney members, the Peninsula Estate Planning Council where he serves as a board member and he is a charter member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners. He is a member and past President of the Peninsula Estate Planning Counsel. Bob has volunteered time as a pro bono attorney to the San Mateo County Legal Aid Society. Bob and the other members of the firm recognize the importance of service to the firm’s clients and to the community.. Bob’s publications include: Of Hearts and Minds (Guardians and Trustees); Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs; Planning Strategies for Grandparents; A Will or a Trust, that is the Question. He has also co-authored a book – What to do When a Loved One Dies. He has lectured extensively, have taught law school courses in corporations and presented on numerous estate planning topics.. Bob’s awards and recognition include: William Nagle, Jr. Award for his service to the County Bar Association, the Dorothy Wolf Award for volunteer work with the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, and numerous San Mateo County Superior Court Commendations for Service as Judge Pro Tem for Settlement Conferences and Small Claims Appeals.. In addition to maintaining an active law practice, Bob shares time with his wife, Chris, and their son, Harry. Family activities include hiking, gardening, crew and volunteer work in support of the environment and an improved society.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

In August 2010, I opened the doors of my own firm.  Prior to this, I was a senior associate at Quinlivan Wexler LLP where I had been a member of the Estate Planning and Probate department since joining the firm in 2001.  I am dedicated to personalized service for each and every client. My approach is educational and proactive – I first determine each client’s individual needs, desires and values, and then tailor their plan to best fulfill their wishes.

Anthony P. Guettler is co-chair of the Estate Planning & Tax Group of Gould Cooksey Fennell. Anthony concentrates his practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, representing individuals and families with significant wealth, owners of closely held businesses, family offices, and private foundations. Since 2005, he has been helping clients develop and implement strategies to meet their estate planning goals, minimize taxes, and protect assets for future generations. He is Board Certified as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates, and a graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).. As an active member of the Florida Bar, Anthony frequently lectures on estate planning and related areas of taxation and is a contributing author for ActionLine magazine (a publication by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar). Anthony is grateful for the opportunity to live in Vero Beach with his family, and he is an active member of the United Way of Indian River County and other local charities.