Washington Lawyers - Bellingham

Firm: Brinson & Heinz Family Law Attorneys

114 W. Magnolia St. #315 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family

Lacy’s lifelong experience as an advocate for children and vulnerable adults is integral to her family practice. She is driven to help families in crisis find meaningful, durable solutions to complex problems through collaborative or mediated problem-solving. When cooperative work fails, Lacy utilizes litigation skills attained as a former prosecutor and works passionately on behalf of clients in the courtroom.. A 2005 University of Oregon Law graduate, Lacy served as the elected Student Bar President and liaison to the Dean. Upon graduating, she accepted the role of Assistant City Attorney in Yakima and in 2008 opened her own long-running practice focused on foster-adoption, Guardian ad Litem work, and support for vulnerable adults and their families. After a brief hiatus from practice to focus on her children, Lacy reinstated her license in 2018 and joined Betsy Brinson's long-time family law practice.. Brinson & Heinz Family Law Attorneys focus primarily on divorce, parentage and adoption with special attention to collaborative work. Lacy is a member of Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the Whatcom Collaborative Law group.

Firm: Washington Real Estate Law PLLC

1155 N State St Ste 619 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Real Estate

I represent people and companies in a wide variety of matters concerning real estate. I do not get involved in landlord tenant issues or permitting, but otherwise if you have a real estate question, I probably can help you.

Firm: Tario & Associates, P.S.

119 N. Commercial St. , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

I have been practicing law for over 40 years. My legal team and I have represented over 6,000 injured clients and recovered an estimated $600 million for those harmed through no fault of their own. I have negotiated thousands of favorable out-of-court settlements, but where settlement was not possible, I have taken hundreds of cases to trial; fighting hard to protect the rights and interests of my clients. My practice is focused on personal injury cases involving negligence: auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, other accident cases, wrongful death.. It would be impossible for me to list every case that I have successfully negotiated or taken to trial and won since 1979, but the cases listed in my profile provide some examples. Most injury cases are settled out of court because eventually I am able to get the insurance company to agree to pay my injured client fair compensation. Note that most of my biggest personal injury cases can't be listed on this website because commonly, with a very large settlement, the insurance company requires that the settlement remain "confidential." My clients get the money they deserve, but neither the law firm nor the client are allowed to discuss the terms or amount of the settlement with anyone.. Since the beginning of my career, I have always fought hard to protect my clients' rights. If you have an attorney who has not regularly fought the insurance companies in court, or an attorney who is afraid to go to trial and settles for whatever the insurance company offers, then you will definitely not be able to achieve the best possible result on your personal injury case. If the insurance company knows that your attorney is inexperienced, has no trial experience, or has not earned a reputation of knowing how to win a case in court; you will be greatly disadvantaged.. All attorneys are not the same! One thing that has always bothered me is that the general public has no way of knowing just how competent their attorney really is before hiring them. People often just don't know if their attorney has ever taken a case to trial and if the attorney can get the job done properly. It is a mistake to assume that if a person has gone to law school and has passed the bar exam that they will be able to competently represent you. Some attorneys are very competent and some are average, and some are less than average. You should be very careful when hiring an attorney. The skill, experience, and ability of your attorney matters very much.. You can learn more about me by looking at my personal profile on my firm's website or by reading reviews left by my clients. Remember: Any attorney can spend a ton of money on advertising or say how good they are. I can show you what I have actually done in and out of court over the last four plus decades. No attorney can "win" every case; some cases will always end up better than others. No attorney will ever make 100% of their clients happy 100% of the time either, but I am proud of my record of success and achievements over the last 40+ years practicing law. Thanks for listening to some of my thoughts.

Firm: Kleps Law Office

114 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 400 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts

3714 Greenville St , Bellingham , Washington 98226

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I have practiced primarily plaintiffs' injury law in my 18-plus legal career.  I now am involved mainly in alternative dispute resolution and legal journalism.  I am editor of the Washington State Bar Association Bar News and write the Bar Beat column, which appears in print and online.

Firm: Law Office of Michael Brodsky

120 Prospect Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Felonies, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

My goal is to provide aggresive competent, compassionate and timely legal representation to you and your loved ones. I welcome the opportunity to talk with you and to discuss how I can be of service. I am a sole practitioner located in Bellingham, Washington. I have been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively for 17 years, with extensive experience with DUI/DWI cases and related criminal traffic and licensing issues as well as more serious criminal charges. One of the leading complaints about lawyers is their failure to return calls and answer emails.  You will never have to wait more than 48 hours for me to return a phone call or email!  Please call for a free consultation.

Firm: Megan Yeates, Attorney at Law

114 W. Magnolia St. , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

I help people in tough situations.. I am originally from Idaho but call Bellingham home today.  After recieving my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Idaho I continued on to the University of Idaho College of Law where I recieved my Juris Doctorate.  People who konw me realize I am passionate about everything I do - whether it's trying new things in the kitchen, getting muddy hiking in the Chuckanuts, or getting my clients through the Bankruptcy process I give it my all.

Firm: Toomey Law

1111 West Holly Street, Suite G1 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family

Maureen Toomey practices law in Whatcom County, specializing in  Family Law,  Mediation/Settlement, and Adoption.. Maureen Toomey was born and raised on the East Coast and has lived in four countries and five states.  She is very excited to call Washington her final destination.  Maureen had several careers before law: managing homes for the developmentally disabled, consulting and mediation services, and owning a water filtration business.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Writing, and a Master's degree in Counseling and Mediation.. Maureen was an Editor on the Law Review for the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. She graduated in 2012.  Maureen worked for the federal government in land use, the Utah state government in employment law and land use, and for Coconino County (civil) in Flagstaff, Arizona.  During school, she participated in the Family Law Clinic and worked in several family law firms.   Lastly, she became the Acting Director for the Colorado Independent  Ethics Commission, investigating complaints about public officials and providing legal analysis.. Maureen returned to family law after working in domestic violence agencies in both Colorado and Washington.  She realized how difficult it was for victims to obtain divorces and/or parenting plans due to the dynamics of domestic violence and the prohibitive cost of hiring attorneys.  She spent a year volunteering for Law Advocates in Bellingham, Washington.  Access to legal services is the foundation of a just society.. Maureen is licensed to practice law in Utah, Colorado, and Washington. Currently, she is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Family Law and Solo Practice sections, Washington Women Lawyers and the Whatcom County Bar Association.

Firm: Chmelik Sitkin & Davis P.S.

1500 Railroad Avenue , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law

911 Dupont St , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security & Disability

Firm: The Schwarz ~ Garrison Law Firm

119 N. Commercial Street , Bellingham , Washington 98070

Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Family

Firm: Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

1310 10th Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

I have always been interesting in a career in law, and after I finished my undergraduate degree  and worked in the mortgage banking and real estate fields for a while, I decided to go to law school. Having recently graduated from Seattle University School of Law, I am looking forward to working with clients to help them recover from injuries after a car accident, motorcycle or bicycle crash, or any other kind of accident.

Firm: Attorney at Law

1313 E. Maple St. , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family

People come to me in a high state of stress. Often times they have been struggling for years to pay their debts. I take great care in explaining the entire bankruptcy process; from the pre-filing stage to the meeting of creditors. The upfront costs are explained which include attorney fees, filing fees and the counseling course fees. When meeting with a potential new client, my focus is to determine what is in their best interest. Sometimes there is no doubt filing for bankrutpcy protection is the right course of action. In other situations, filing a bankruptcy isn't really appropriate. The initial meeting with new clients usually lasts about an hour and by the end of that hour clients will often express a great sense of stress relief. This is why I enjoy the work I do.

Firm: Westward LAW PLLC

1200 Old Fairhaven Pkwy , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Probate

Westward Law operates as a law practice in Northwest Washington State that works with individuals and small business owners to plan for a successful and secure future.  Many times, this involves planning for relief from debt.  Other times, his clients are looking to plan for their future through estate, business, and tax planning.. Mark Nusz, Principal Attorney, has a wealth of business experience and has worked in various industries before making the switch to legal services.  His education has been compiled from excellent public universities in the western states of Washington, Arizona, and Colorado.. Mr. Nusz practices law for the reward of helping people work through tough legal and financial problems, and to help them proactively plan for a smooth and secure retirement through effective estate and business planning.. The Firm works with clients all around the northern Puget Sound, focusing on Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and San Juan counties.. Give us a call today!!

Firm: Lustick Kaiman & Madrone PLLC

222 Grand Avenue , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Mark A. Kaiman is a 1997 graduate of Washington State University, and graduated with honors from Syracuse University College of Law in 2000. Even though he went to law school in New York State, Mark's northwest roots brought him back home to Washington in order to practice law. Mark previously served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in San Juan County, and now sits as a regular Judge Pro Tempore in Whatcom County District Court. In addition to prosecutorial, defense, and judicial experience, he has broad experience in civil litigation, as well as military law matters and courts martial. Mark has extensive trial experience as both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel.

Firm: Bratlien Law Firm

119 N. Commercial Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mark Bratlien started his criminal justice career in 1976 as a military policeman in the U.S. Army.  He was stationed in Germany for his three year tour of duty.  After being honorably discharged, Mark worked his way through college.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Business Administration/Finance from California State University at Dominguez Hills.In addition to his military police experience, Mark worked for two years as a civilian contract military police officer for the U.S. Air Force while attending college, followed by several years as a police officer in So. California.  Mark was assigned to patrol and made thousands of traffic stops and hundreds of DUI arrests.  Mark finds this experience extremely valuable in his representation of clients charged with DUI and traffic related offenses.  It is real world experience that cannot be learned in law school or from a book.Mark graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2002.  He worked for the Whatcom County Public Defender for over five years.  Through his skill and hard work, he achieved a winning record of trial victories.Mark Bratlien lives in Bellingham, enjoys running, and golf.

Firm: Legal State of Mind

114 W. Magnolia , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate, DUI & DWI, Guardianship

I grew up in the small town of Conway, Washington creating strong bonds with the area and people.  After receiving my transfer degree from Skagit Valley College, I attended Western Washington University and double majored in Political Science and Psychology.  It has been my longstanding view that a lot of the people that should become lawyers tend to shy away from the field. Coming from a less traditional background as a Commercial Fisherman, I decided to pursue law as a profession and attended Pace Law School in White Plains, New York. It has always been my goal to represent common people, rather than large corporations.  In addition, I prefer being a solo attorney where I can directly interact with my clients, and you can be assured your case will not get passed to someone less qualified.

Firm: Law Office of Lisa Saar, PLLC

805 Dupont St, Ste 6 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Personal Injury, Probate, General Practice, Elder Law, Medical Malpractice, Social Security

Prior to opening her own practice, Lieutenant Commander (retired) Saar served 22 years in the U.S. Navy first as an Electronics Technician and then after obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer.  She also has a Master of Science in Nursing and is a Fellow of the American College of Health Care Exectutives (FACHE) with a JD from Concord Law School.  She is admitted to practice in WA and CA.

Firm: Leta Sanchez

1200 Old Fairhaven Pkwy, Suite 301 , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Immigration

Leta Sanchez graduated from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2007. Ms. Sanchez practices primarily in Bellingham, Washington where she represents clients in diverse immigration matters including family based immigration, asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, litigation before the Immigration Courts as well as appellate work before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Sanchez is passionate about advocating for immigrants and enjoys serving people from diverse backgrounds. She dedicates a significant portion of her practice to assisting survivors of gender-based violence to obtain protections under U.S. Immigration Law.. Ms. Sanchez is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).  Ms. Sanchez's immigration practice is complimented by her experience in international law. She previously worked on cases at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in San Jose, Costa Rica, studied international law in Geneva, Switzerland and attended the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. Ms. Sanchez is a citizen of Canada and has personal experience with family immigration procedures.

Firm: Robinson & Kole

911 Dupont Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Injury and disability are complicated issues. Whether you are injured on the job, in an automobile accident or in some other way, obtaining medical treatment and appropriate benefits for injuries and disabilities can be difficult and confusing. Robinson & Kole Attorneys can help. phone # Free Consultations, Hablamos Espanol. ---. Nathan has been in private practice with Robinson & Kole since 2003. He is a Cum Laude graduate of the Pepperdine University School of Law where he served as an Editor of the Law Review, obtained a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and spent a semester studying abroad in London. Nathan enjoys playing and watching a wide variety of sports. He is a high school football referee and serves on the Board of Directors of the Western Washington University Alumni Association. Nathan and his wife reside in Bellingham.