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Jenica Cassidy is an elder law attorney who helps seniors and their families with legal issues relating to aging. She also works with health care facilities and their residents to secure benefits to pay for the cost of care. Her clients appreciate her empathetic approach to difficult and highly personal discussions about aging and end of life, which pave the path for plans that lead to peace of mind.. Jenica works with older adults of all income levels and their family members to plan for and resolve legal issues related to aging, such as long-term care needs, disability, and incapacity. These include guardianships (of the person and of the property), Medicaid benefits and appeals, and special needs planning. She also helps them with estate planning and probate.. In addition, Jenica works with Maryland long-term care facilities on guardianship and Medicaid matters, assisting when individuals are unable to make care or finance decisions for themselves, or when benefits are needed for cost of care. She is a frequent speaker and author, presenting and writing on guardianship issues for the National Aging and Law Conference, the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, and The Elder Law Journal.. Jenica’s welcoming demeanor and service orientation makes it easier for people to open up to her about their finances and their fears. She listens intently, and then explains different solutions in plain English so her clients and their families can make decisions for their futures.. Jenica received her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon. She is admitted to practice in Maryland. Prior to joining Lerch Early she practiced at an elder law boutique firm.. A Seattle native, Jenica enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and skiing with her husband. She is also a fierce sports fan, cheering for her beloved Oregon Ducks and Seattle Seahawks, along with her adopted hometown favorite, the Washington Capitals.

Mark Roberts counsels and represents individuals and families in both tax and non-tax aspects of estate planning, with an emphasis on personalized needs and advanced tax planning, including use of sophisticated tax strategies to transfer wealth among family members, preservation of assets through use of long-term trusts, partnerships and companies, facilitation of business succession, and preparation of documentation relating to estate planning.. Mark assists individuals in developing and implementing charitable giving plans, including private foundations, supporting organizations, and charitable lead and remainder trusts.. He advises and represents both individual and professional fiduciaries in all facets of the administration of private trusts and decedents' estates, including probate law matters, income and estate tax planning, preparation of required tax returns, and tax audits and appeals before the Internal Revenue Service.. Mark also represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in will and trust disputes, including will and trust interpretations, breach of fiduciary duty claims, will contests, accounting proceedings, and charitable trust reformations. He has served as a mediator of trust and estate related disputes under Washington's trust and estates dispute resolution act.

The Law Office of Michelle Geri Farris offers quality, personal legal services. Areas of practice include wills and trusts, guardianships, probate, landlord tenant, evictions, misdemeanor defense and general litigation. Michelle answers her own phones and emails, and works with each client directly. Evening appointments are availiable for those with busy schedules.

Practice areas: tax, business and estate planning. Advise owners of all types of businesses concerning the formation of new business entities, the acquisition of other businesses or strategic business assets, and the sale or dissolution of the business. Counsel clients in the preparation and negotiation of general business contracts, entity structure, and issues relating to corporate governance. Personal estate planning. Advise and prepare wills, trusts, family gifting entities, durable powers of attorney, property agreements, and other estate planning documents. Practice ranges from basic planning for young families to complex trusts, family LLCs, family business succession planning, and charitable giving. Prepare and advise clients regarding estate and gift tax returns.

Marcia Cho is an Associate Attorney at Dellino Family Law Group. Marcia understands for the majority of her clients, being in family court may be their first interaction with the legal system and the issues arising from their family law matters are oftentimes very personal in nature. It is top Marcia’s priority to provide the necessary tools and resources to clients for them to be able to make the best, well informed, decisions that is unique to them, and feel confident when doing so. Marcia has successfully navigated her clients through all phases of the litigation process, from initial pleadings to trials, and all the steps in between, and has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution.. Having received her legal education in both Canada and Washington, Marcia provides a unique background, depth of knowledge and perspective to clients and their matters.. Background. I was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to Canada when I was 7 years old. For the most part, I grew up in beautiful Vancouver, B.C., where I attended elementary school, high school, and university at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus. I then obtained my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Calgary, just an hour east from Banff, Alberta, and proceeded to complete my articles (a mandatory one-year training program in Canada post law school before an attorney can become licensed) in Ontario.. In 2019, I moved to Seattle, at which time I pursued a Master of Laws at the University of Washington. Upon graduating in 2020, I have been practicing primarily, if not exclusively, in the area of family law.. As a first-generation immigrant and first attorney in my family, I prioritize volunteering and giving back to my community alongside dedicating my time to my clients and my practice. I have recently served as co-president of the Korean American Bar Association, I am the minority bar association representative for the Washington State Bar Licensure Task Force, and I am a volunteer attorney at Eastside Legal Assistance Program.. Out of the office, you can find me exploring new restaurants in the city, traveling to new places, and spending time with my family, including my two samoyeds, Tofu and Boki.

Alexa Cancilla is an Associate Attorney at Dellino Family Law Group. She is committed to guiding her clients through the complexities of the divorce process with empathy and compassion. Alexa understands that the legal proceedings can be daunting, particularly for families with children, and she strives to be a supportive and forward-thinking advocate for each client. Her detail-oriented approach ensures that the resolutions she helps clients reach will positively impact their families for years to come. Alexa is dedicated to protecting her client’s best interests and believes in diligently advocating on behalf of each client to achieve the best possible outcome.. My Approach. I understand that the divorce process is complex and often leads to feelings of uncertainty for parents and children. It is my goal to help my clients feel grounded throughout the legal process by being a compassionate and empathetic advocate for each of my clients. Having focused on many cases that involve children, I know how important it is to be forward thinking and detail oriented when helping clients reach a resolution that will have a lasting impact on their family.. Background. I am an Arizona native and moved to Washington in 2018, happy to trade the desert heat for the ocean breeze. Outside of the office, you can find me reading, spending time near the water, exploring my creative side by crafting soaps, blending teas, and bookbinding.. Education. J.D., Seattle University School of LawB.A., Arizona State University, Management EntrepreneurshipProfessional Associations & Affiliations. Washington State Bar Association, Family Law Section