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I help people get the relief that is available under the bankruptcy code and I actually enjoy doing it. I have heavily concentrated in bankruptcy, filing or otherwise working on approximately 2000 cases over a 15 year span. In addition to my consumer bankruptcy experience, I also do creditor's side work helping aggrieved parties collect on their debts. I know how they think, and I can help you get relief.. While bankruptcy is my main area of concentration, I can also help business wind up their activities or help them in receiverships.. On the personal side, I graduated with a degree in geology and worked in a limestone quarry as an on-site geologist for a summer. After that, I moved to Japan where I taught English, wrote English textbooks and helped to manage an English school for 4.5 years.. I look forward to getting to know you and to helping you with your case.. -Steve Palmer

Dale has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell since 1985.  This is the highest rating given to practicing lawyers by their peers.  He has tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts in Washington state and also represented clients in California, New York, Ohio and Missouri.  Some of his cases have been national class actions and others have received significant media coverage, such as the Dino Rossi Governor's race election fraud case in 2005.  Links to some actual courtroom action, cross examination of an adverse witness, can be found on Dale's website:. Dale continues to be actively involved in Washington state agriculture, serving as Chairman of the Washington Apple Commission and on the national Board of US Apple.  He represents growers of tree fruits in state and national issues of importance to the fruit industry.  He frequently travels to Washington DC to speak on agriculture policy.  In January, 2010 he travelled to Argentina to speak to the apple and pear growers there on international economic trade policy.  His blog outlines some of his travels and can be found at:. New clients are welcome to call and it is our practice to either help you or refer you to competent counsel.

I take great pride in developing meaningful relationships with my clients. Whether handling due diligence matters related to the acquisition, financing, permitting and construction of a 300,000 sf mixed-use project or organizing the small estate of a couple married for 60 years and counting, I strive to provide every client with practical and effective service.

Erik enjoys a broad range of practice areas includingcriminal defense (misdemeanors), personal injury cases (motor vehicle), and representing Homeowners’ Associations. Additionally, Erik works all traffic infraction cases for the firm and has been very successful in his handling of over 1,000 traffic hearings. Erik also occasionally works as a Judge Pro Tem and previously served as Commissioner for the Kent Municipal Court.. Erik graduated with honors from the University of Washington in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, and received his JD from Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his time at Gonzaga Law, Erik served as the Developmental Committee Chair and an Associate Editor for Gonzaga’s Law Review and was awarded 3L Associate Editor of the year. Erik was also an associate editor for Gonzaga’s Journal of International Law. During his 3L year, Erik worked in Gonzaga’s University Legal Assistance, a non-profit clinical law program providing pro bono services to the local community.. Erik serves on the Board of the Rotary Club of Kent (president 2019-20), and was formerly on the Board of the South King County Bar Association (president 2013-14, 21-23), Board of Governors for the Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2015-17) and former mentor in in Communities in School Kent Program. Erik enjoys serving his local community through the Rotary Club of Kent and as volunteer counsel for the Kent Downtown Partnership.. In his free time, Erik enjoys rock climbing, running, football, tabletop games, grilling, and theatre.

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Attorney Douglas W. Elston is a business law, estate/probate law and trial attorney focused on protecting the rights and interests of individuals and businesses throughout the King and Snohomish County area and beyond. He was a founding partner in a Seattle construction law firm that grew from six to twenty-six lawyers. After partnerships in several downtown Seattle law firms, he started his own practice, which offers personalized solutions, responsiveness and cost effective strategic advocacy to his clients.. Mr. Elston has experience in all aspects of litigation, from discovery, motion practice, and trial through appeal in state and federal courts. His proven ability to successfully handle complicated, discovery intensive and protracted legal disputes makes him an asset to every client. Most importantly, He understands the economies of litigation and strives, in every case, to keep costs down without cutting corners.. He has been practicing law since 1975 and has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters, with particular emphasis on business and probate matters and the representation of owners, contractors and design professionals in matters related to the construction industry. He represents clients in federal and state courts, and in private mediations and arbitrations. His practice involves a variety of matters, including complex litigation, with multi-million dollar claims, contract drafting and negotiations, estate planning, and business law matters.. He has appeared in a number of different state and federal courts and has argued cases at all levels of Washington courts and administrative hearings including the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Puget Sound Pollution Control Hearings Board. He has tried and arbitrated numerous complex cases in a wide variety of subject areas and has represented clients and served as a neutral in numerous mediations and arbitrations.. Mr. Elston remains abreast of all developments in business law and offers cutting edge strategies to help his clients protect their rights and remain competitive in any industry. He enjoys working with businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages, from startups to mature corporations, helping them capitalize on an opportunity, reduce liability, resolve disputes or engage in litigation.. He takes a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach to helping individuals, families, and small businesses achieve success in developing solutions to a variety of legal problems. Whether drafting a living trust, negotiating a contract, or going to trial, his focus is the same: achieving his client’s goals at the lowest possible cost. To that end, he can be counted on to always give a client an honest analysis of the client’s case.. Mr. Elston holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and, following three tours of combat duty in Vietnam as a Naval Aviator, graduated with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law. He was then picked for a highly selective program to serve as a Coast Guard attorney at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey. While practicing law in Seattle, he remained in the Coast Guard Reserves, serving as Commanding Officer of several reserve operational units in Washington and Oregon, retiring as a Commander.. Outside of the office, Mr. Elston pursues many diverse interests, including sports, writing, reading, travelling and fantasy football. He is a member of Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, Washington and is currently on the Board of Directors of Breakthrough Partners, an Edmonds, Washington-based non-profit organization dedicated to economic and social development in distressed areas in third world countries. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his family. He is happily married with two children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in the area.

Ryan W. Sternoff is a Member at Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC, where he focuses his practice on representing owners, property managers, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction and real estate matters.. Mr. Sternoff’s experience extends to representing clients in the drafting and negotiation of a wide array of construction and real estate contracts, and in representing clients in the prosecution and defense of claims in state and federal court, and private arbitration. He is admitted to practice in Washington State, and in the United States District Court, and Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.. Mr. Sternoff has been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine, for 10 consecutive years from 2010 to 2019, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2020.

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Steve is a founding member of Westwood Law Group. He has been advising individual and business clients on a wide variety of legal issues since 2005. His practice has focused on general business representation, construction law, commercial and residential real estate, entity formation, business acquisitions, commercial transactions, debtor/creditor matters, estate planning, and probate. Steve has substantial litigation experience, advocating for clients in various commercial, real estate, and construction disputes including mediation, arbitration, and trial. In addition to working in a law firm setting, Steve previously worked as in-house counsel for a construction firm and provides pro-bono services to The Anchor Project. Steve has an office on Bainbridge Island and is available to meet with clients in Kitsap County.

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I have more than 25 years of experience in the legal profession. I enjoy helping individuals and families find the peace of mind that comes from having an estate plan in place. Our boutique law firm in the Ballard neighborhood offers our clients personal attention, flexibility, and reasonable rates. I am happy to arrange meetings that work with your schedule, including evenings and early mornings. I also make housecalls. More information is available on our website at .

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I am honored to be able to provide full-service legal representation to the East Plateau area of Pierce County.  For more than 25 years, our office has been a steady presence here in Bonney Lake.  I practiced for more than 10 years with Hal Geiersbach, who was lucky enough to retire in June 2013,  offering experience in real estate, contracts and business planning, personal injury, bankruptcy, estate planning and trust work, probate, and civil litigation.. Darlene Hoffman, our certified legal assistant, and Brenda Conner, our Limited Practice Officer and Escrow Manager, have each been with the firm more than twenty years!. We are conveniently located on Highway 410 (right next door to Wendy's) - easy access from Highways 512, 167, and the Auburn Enumclaw highway.  Consider our outstanding service and fair prices in choosing the firm that will best be able to represent you.. I have lived in Pierce County my entire life and am deeply connected to the members of our community.  My husband, Chris, and I have a son in college, as well as two children in the Puyallup School District.  We spend our free time coaching youth soccer and softball and, when we can get away, fishing and exploring the Washington coast.

Chad’s practice is focused on business, commercial real estate, and construction law, which includes both transactional and litigation matters.. From his experience as executive, in-house counsel to a development and construction firm, he brings an ability to relate to and appreciate his client’s has also served as a guest lecturer to architects and contractors on AIA Construction Contract Documents. In 2007, Chad was honored as member of the “40 Under Forty” by the Business Examiner.

Kevin Nelson is an experienced attorney with a background in real estate law, criminal law, firearms law, traffic law, municipal/government law, animal law, and civil litigation. Kevin brings experience from both private and government practice. Although Kevin understands that litigation may not always be the best answer, with experience in numerous criminal and civil trials, Kevin is well suited to represent his clients’ interests both in and out of the courtroom. In addition to trial work, Kevin has experience representing clients in administrative hearings, mediation, arbitration, and in the court of appeals. He believes in candid and open communication with his clients in order to pursue his client’s objectives and desired outcomes in an efficient and practical way.. Kevin is a native of Lewis County. Following graduation from high school, Kevin attended Centralia Community College, where he received numerous academic awards including selection to the National Dean’s List for Academic Achievement, Admittance to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for Academic Achievement, and inclusion on the Centralia College President’s List in recognition of superior scholarship. After graduating from Centralia Community College, Kevin attended St. Martin’s University, where he studied business and continued his academic excellence, graduating with honors. Following Kevin’s undergraduate degree, he attended Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate with honors.. Kevin is actively involved in the community. He has been a Board Member of the Centralia Christian School and served on the Lewis County Dangerous Animal Designations Board and was recently the Vice President of the Lewis County Bar Association.. Having been raised in Lewis County and knowing all that the community has to offer, Kevin and his family have chosen to reside in Lewis County.. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, reading, streaming television shows, and vacationing in their travel trailer.

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

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

Greg Freeze is licensed to practice law in California, Oregon, and Washington. His Port Townsend, Washington, practice focuses on small town law--all issues are welcome. Prior to coming to Port Townsend, Mr. Freeze served as Chief Operating Officer for a public company in Orange County, California. He also served two years as Chamber of Commerce President for Fountain Valley, California. He worked as an attorney in Florence, Oregon, for ten years and still services clients in Florence remotely.. Mr. Freeze has undergraduate degrees in Marketing, Finance, and Management Information Systems. He holds an MBA in International Business. He earned his J.D. from Whittier Law School with a certificate in intellectual an attorney in Port Townsend, WA, Greg Freeze services the nearby areas of Chimacum, Discovery Bay, Irondale, Kala Point, Marrowstone, Port Hadlock, Port Ludlow, Sequim, or anywhere else on the Olympic Peninsula where there is a need for legal representation.. Typical areas of client concern include:. • Business Formation, Incorporation, LLC Formation. • Civil Litigation. • Contracts. • Corporation and Business Law. • Criminal Law. • Divorce & Family Law. • Driving under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII / DUI / DWI). • Elder Law. • Employment Law. • Estate Planning. • Labor Relations Law. • Landlord / Tenant (e.g., evictions, leases, but landlord-side only). • Personal Injury. • Probate (California, Oregon, and Washington probates). • Product Liability. • Real Estate. • Taxation. • Traffic Ticket Appearances for Commercial Truck Drivers (CDL). • Wills & Trusts (e.g., last will and testament, codicil, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, living will, power of attorney, advanced medical directive, HIPAA waiver, etc.)