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Having navigated her own path through hardship, adversity, and profound loss, Anna Linden is a tenacious litigator who stands firmly against bullying. She understands that her clients often face some of the most challenging moments in their lives and is dedicated to empowering them to reach their goals through passionate representation, whether in negotiations or in court. Anna practices family law because she finds fulfillment in helping others.. A native of Seattle, Anna attended Ingraham High School. While in school, her first job was serving food at a local residential care facility. She then attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, where she organized fundraisers for the Wounded Warrior Project and food drives for local schools. Graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Anna also minored in Biology and Environmental Studies.. Continuing her education at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, Anna started her journey in family law by volunteering at St. Andrew Legal Clinic and The Commons Law Center, both focused on serving families in need. Her dedication to pro bono work earned her the Pro Bono Challenge Award from the Oregon Supreme Court, recognizing her as the student with the highest number of pro bono hours. Additionally, she was on the editorial board of the Animal Law Review, represented her school in a regional mock trial competition, and served as a research assistant for the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion. Anna also led an auction that funded numerous summer internships for students in nonprofit sectors. She graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark and passed the bar exam the same year, scoring in the top 1% of national applicants.. After law school, Anna moved to Alaska, where she served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Earl A. Peterson of the Fairbanks Superior Court. This experience exposed her to a variety of cases, including felony trials, complex civil litigation, and contested family law matters. After her clerkship, Anna returned to Seattle to launch her legal career.. Since returning home, Anna has focused primarily on family law. Her unique background and experiences allow her to approach each case with creativity, tailoring solutions to meet her clients' specific needs. Before joining Envision Family Law, she was the Litigation Lead at her previous firm.

Benjamin Haslam was born in Surrey, England in 1978.  With an English father and American mother, he was naturalized as a U.S. citizen born overseas.  Growing up in a small English country village, he was an active member of the parish church, as both a choir boy and bell ringer, and also a keen cricketer and student.  Haslam moved to Connecticut in 1991, where he lived for 2 years, and acclimated to life in the United States. In 1993, he moved to Lynnwood, WA, and attended Meadowdale High School for the three years, as well as Edmonds Community College through the State’s Running Start program. Following graduation in 1996, he entered college at the age of 17 at the University of Washington.. After completing his Bachelor's Degree, Benjamin Haslam worked for both the City of Seattle, and a downtown Seattle law firm, before deciding to enter the practice of law. Then 23, he attended Santa Clara University’s School of Law.  He was selected as an editor for the School’s prestigious Law Review, and also shined in several moot court competitions.  Following graduation and admission to the Washington State Bar in 2005, he served for two-years as law clerk for the Hon. James H. Allendoerfer of the Snohomish County Superior Court.  Now with his own and his family’s roots firmly planted in Snohomish County, he chose to start his own practice in 2008 in downtown Everett, where he resides.

I have been a family law attorney for over 15 years, first in London, England and (since 2002) here in Seattle. I put this depth of experience to work for my clients every day.

Family law requires legal expertise, and a willingness to use common sense, in order to make the system work for children and families. I am proud of my litigation skills, and also proud to be part of the collaborative law revolution in family law.

I have had a general civil, and criminal  misdemeanor defense practice since 1976. I served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association Law Examiners for four years (1992 - 1996), writing and grading bar exam questions, and have arbitrated numerous civil cases for the King County Superior Court (Mandatory Arbitration Program). I have tried cases in US District Court, Washington State Superior Court (12 of 39  counties - primarily King and Snohomish Counties), Washington State District Courts, and Municipal Courts, and have prepared and argued cases in the Washington State Court of Appeals. I have handled Admiralty (Maritime), Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction, Criminal Misdemeanor, and Family Law cases. While most of my work has been in litigation, I have also advised a number of small businesses, including setting up businesses as corporations or LLC's.. Since 2003 I have concentrated in Family Law, and all that that entails: property division (real estate, 401(k) plans, other assets), child support, parenting plans, maintenance (alimony), and domestic violence resolution.

After graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law, I served as a Judicial Clerk for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Valerie Zachary where I researched cases and law, analyzed legal arguments, and drafted written opinions. The rhetorical acumen garnered while working in Judge Zachary’s chambers led me to leave my home state for a career in family law here in downtown Seattle.. My writing style toes the line between persuasive and succinct prose, and I work to capture the essence of what each client needs. I have been published by reputable law reviews across the country. My areas of interest cover a range of topics, from family law and equity to rhetoric and civil procedure.. I brings that experience, creativity, and strong communication skills to a family law practice where I connect with clients, ensure their experiences are clearly communicated, and tenaciously advocate on their behalf.

Skill and compassion during times of personal crisis.

Firm Description:. Ferrero Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique law firm dedicated to assisting clients in Washington State who are providing care for adults and minors living with complex and severe mental health and substance use disorders. The firm is committed to providing clients with tangible results in Washington State civil and criminal courts.. __________. Ray Ferrero, Esq. has over 25 years’ experience assisting families dealing with complex issues associated with crisis mental health and substance use disorders. Ray is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Treatment Advocacy Center, and The Florida Bar Association.. Ray was also a former Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit, a Governor appointee to Florida’s Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Committee and has been certified and provided testimony in Federal Court as an expert witness on involuntary commitment issues.. In his career, Ray has handled thousands of involuntary commitment cases and hundreds of criminal matters, including trials and civil arbitrations.. Ray Ferrero is admitted to practice law in Washington State, Florida, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.