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

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

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

After being in private practice for 6.5 years, Lisa W. Gafken has returned to the Washington Attorney General's Office, where she began her career in 2001. Her initial assignment with the AGO was with the Utilities and Transportation Commission Division, where she spent four years representing Commission Staff in rate proceedings, telecom proceedings, and compliance proceedings.  In addition, Ms. Gafken represented the Commission in court proceedings to enforce Commission orders. She left the AGO in 2005 to enter private practice.  During her time in private practice, Ms. Gafken focused on litigating trust and estate matters under TEDRA, protecting vulnerable adults under Chapter 74.34 RCW, and representing clients in both contested and uncontested probate and guardianship matters. She began as an associate attorney, and then opened a law firm with a partner.. Ms. Gafken returned to the AGO in April 2012, and now serves as an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Counsel Section, where she represents customers of investor-owned utilities in proceedings before the Utilities and Transportation Commission.. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.  Ms. Gafken served as a board member of MAMA Seattle, the Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association of Seattle, from 2008 to 2014. In addition, she was a founding member of the Lawyers Fostering Independence team, a group of lawyers offering legal assistance to foster children aging out of the foster care system, and she served as a board member for a nonprofit child care center.. Ms. Gafken obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Politics and Government (political science) from the University of Puget Sound.  She graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2001.

Mr. Swanger has extensive experience in assisting U.S. and . clients with the design and implementation of traditional and more sophisticated estate planning and asset protection strategies. This includes the preparation and implementation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, disability documents, marital property agreements, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies for business succession planning, as well as beneficiary designations necessary to coordinate a client’s life insurance and retirement assets with his or her overall plan. Mr. Swanger has worked extensively with individual and corporate executors and trustees, advising them with respect to the tax and non-tax issues associated with the administration of estates and trusts, and is experienced in the judicial construction, reformation, modification, and termination of trusts. Mr. Swanger also has substantial experience in advising clients about charitable giving issues and about the creation of tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations, and private operating foundations. Mr. Swanger is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council, serves as a legal advisor to the Ballet Austin Foundation, and is an active member of various other professional and civic organizations. Mr. Swanger graduated from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1984 after receiving his B.B.A. in Accounting, with highest honors, from The University of Texas at Austin in 1981.

John practices in the areas of estate planning and tax law. His estate planning and administration practice focuses on wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, in addition to more sophisticated planning with charitable trusts, insurance trusts, business succession, and structured gifts. In his tax practice, John works with individuals, businesses, and families to minimize taxation of personal and professional transactions. He has been designated as a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ron Walters is a 2010 graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Before starting Willwright, Ron worked on an Indian reservation in central Minnesota for five years assisting families with their estate planning needs. Ron started Willwright because he recognized a need for estate planning services that were easy to access, smartly priced, and delivered to the client wherever they are.. Ron is a married father of two. He enjoys bicycling, soccer, cross country skiing and cooking.

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

Sara Kiviat Berkenwald is a member with the law firm of Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC, where she specializes in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, taxation and charitable giving.. Sara received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington (with Honors), her law degree and master's in Business Administration from Seattle University School of Law (JD/MBA) and her LL.M (Taxation) from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining OMW, Sara was a Shareholder with the law firm of Jeppesen Gray Sakai PS, an associate with the law firm of Somers Tamblyn Isenhour Bleck, PLLC in the areas of elder law and special needs trust planning.

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

Vision & Values You Can TrustSince 2007, attorney Ryan L. Pry has helped folks in the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley and across Southwest Virginia tackle some of life’s most difficult challenges. He brings the same compassionate, problem-solving approach to every case, and strives to get the best possible outcome for every client. Ryan has the experience needed to help individuals and families through almost any situation.. Based in our Radford, VA, office, we proudly serve clients across all of Southwest Virginia, from Roanoke/Salem to Bedford, from Christiansburg to Pulaski, from Wytheville to Hillsville, and everywhere in between. If you cannot come to Radford, we will come to you: Ryan frequently makes home and site visits to clients.. Ryan worked as a partner with Brumberg, Mackey & Wall, PLC from 2007-2020.  On July 1, 2020, he opened the law office of Ryan L. Pry, P.C.. His client base stretches across the Roanoke and New River Valleys, and beyond.  His client base currently includes the following counties:. - Montgomery. - Pulaski. - Giles. - Wythe. - Carroll. - Roanoke. - Salem. - Franklin. - Botetourt. - Craig. - Bland. - Grayson. - Floyd. - Lynchburg. - Bedford. Mr. Pry also frequently makes home visits for estate planning clients if they are homebound.. Ryan lives at home near Salem with his wife, Kellie (a Glenvar High School teacher), and young son, Parker.  In his spare time, he sings with the Salem Choral Society, and recently performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the group.See our new website, , for additional details.

I have been practicing Law for over 29 years throughout the entire state of Calfiornia, specifically in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.   My focus has been on consumer bankruptcy and commerical litigation for the past 30 years. In the last 20 years, my practice has increased in Estate Planning, specifically Trust preparation and Administration.  I am passionate about the law and my clients. As a trusted dedicated attorney it is my goal to change lives.  I have represented large companies as well as individuals. I believe that individuals should receive the same quality representation as large businesses without the large expense.  It is my hope to instill trust and confidence in my clients to know that their family is protected, whether it be for estate planning purposes, personal finances or new business endeavors. I believe that attorneys should work together with their clients to achieve their common goals.  I have handlled many hundreds of bankruptcy cases, representing both debtors and creditors, including Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13.  I have also prepared hundreds of estate plans for both large estate holders as well as individuals with small estates. If you own any kind of real estate a Living Trust is essential to avoid probate.  If you do not have a Living Trust and pass away without a Trust, your estate will be guaranteed to go to Probate.    I am a firm believer that planning is everything, whether it be Estate Planning, financial planning or business planning.  It is important to seek quality legal advice from a trusted professional rather than do-it-yourself sites or programs.  In the long run you will be saving yourself money, headaces and many sleepless nights.

I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in 1991 from Indiana University - Bloomington with a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology.  I received my Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from the Detroit College of Law in 1995.. I am admitted to the Bar in the State of Michigan, the United States Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Federal Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.. I am also a doting father of four and married to a wonderful wife who knows me better than I do.

I have practiced law for over 30 years, and have been working in Wenatchee since 1986.  East Wenatchee was my home growing up and I returned to practice law after beginning my career with a brief stint in Yakima.  Living in the Wenatchee Valley allows me to take advantage of the outdoor recreational opportunities that I love, particulary boating, fishing, and camping, and to be near my extended family.  I am a huge fan of Wenatchee's junior hockey team, the Wenatchee Wild, and I generally enjoy most sports.  I also enjoy playing poker, which contrary to many people's opinion is a game of skill rather than luck.  I just wish I had more skill.. I am married to a wonderful woman who is also a product of Wenatchee, and have two adult children.  After my daughter graduated from my alma mater, WSU, she became a teacher and has returned to teach in East Wenatchee, and my son lives here too so we get to see a lot of them both.