Arbitration lawyers in Washington Allan Bakalian to Marc Dobin

Firm: ZENO DRAKE BAKALIAN P.S.

4020 Lake Washington Blvd. NE , Kirkland , Washington 98033

Practice Areas: Administrative , Arbitration, Environmental , Insurance , Mediation, Natural Resources, Property , Toxic Substances, Water , Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources

Allan Bakalian’s practice focuses on environmental matters, real estate and land use, regulatory compliance, hazardous waste clean up, natural resource protection and environmental litigation.  He has practiced environmental law for over twenty years in the public and private sectors.  Allan was an Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Seattle, Senior Corporate Counsel for Univar USA, a multi-national corporation, and has been advising and representing clients in private practice since 2001.  He has counseled and successfully represented individuals and businesses in numerous environmental, land use, enforcement, permitting and real estate matters and disputes, administrative appeals and litigation.  Allan is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon, and represents clients in both states.. Allan lives in Woodinville, WA with his family.  He enjoys traveling and is an avid skier, squash and soccer player (and youth coach).

Firm: The Stephens Law Firm

300 North Meridian , Puyallup , Washington 98371

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Mediation, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Death, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

My firm limits it areas of practice to Employment Law and Injury Law. By limiting our practice, we feel we are able to provide our clients with a superior level of service.. Employment Law. We represent employees and management. That means we have the ability to see how a case is perceived from both sides of the table and it allows us to give advice that is tailored to the client's needs.  When an employment issue arises you need a seasoned professional in your corner who can walk you through the complexities of an employment law case. Some, but not all, of the areas we work with our clients are:. We also maintain a Blog for our employment law clients to keep them up to date on changes in the law.  I invite you to visit our blog:. Severe and Catastrophic Injury Law. In this part of the firm's practice, I work with people to resolve, and if necessary, prosecute:. Experience Perspective Determination. Take advantage of our years of want to be your "go to" legal team. You can rest assured that every case is handled personally by our experienced legal team. We look forward to assisting you with your legal needs.. Learn More About Us.To learn more about us visit our website at or our Blogs at and .

Firm: Donaldson & Knigge, LLC

115 3rd Ave N , Edmonds , Washington 98020

Practice Areas: Speeding Ticket, General Practice, Arbitration, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Lisa has over 25 years of experience defending those who have received traffic tickets. She loves working for her clients.  She has helped thousand of people resolve their traffic infractions by getting their cases dismissed or amended to non-moving violations.. Her goal is to provide superior legal service and secure the best possible result for her clients. She appears daily in district and municipal courts throughout the Puget Sound and Western Washington.. Lisa graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1989 and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is certified as both an arbitrator and mediator.  She regularly serves as an Arbitrator and Settlement Guardian ad Litem in Superior Court proceedings and previously served as a judge pro tem for King County District Court.

Firm: Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder, PS

Skyline Tower , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Mediation, Municipal , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I began my career in 1986 as a criminal prosecutor for Pierce County; since then I have successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials. Since entering private practice, I have continued to focus my practice in representing parties in condemnation actions and other real estate cases.. Additionally, I act as general and special counsel to a number of jurisdictions thoughtout the State.. My personal hobbies are cycling, golfing, theater, music and films.

Firm: Law Office Of Kenneth H. Kato

1020 N Washington St , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Mediation, Civil Rights, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Appeals

I am a mediator/arbitrator and practice personal injury and civil rights law.   I was on the bench for 19 years as a Washington Court of Appeals  Commissioner and Judge and a Spokane County Superior Court Judge.  I am a neutral with the American Arbitration Association.

Firm: CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN, P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Civil , General Practice, Mediation, Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Ken Hart is a Principal at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.  His practice is focused on commercial and business transactions, business startups, real estate transactions and related litigation. He assists clients with business formations, as well as with negotiating and drafting partnership, shareholder and employment contracts; and negotiating and documenting business purchases and sales and secured sales transactions.. For many of his business clients, Ken serves the role of general counsel to handle such matters as lease negotiations, vendor disputes, employment issues, sales and acquisitions, and ownership succession. He strives to stay current with his clients and to be available and responsive when they need help and advice, so that they can concentrate on running and growing their businesses.. In addition to business law, Ken has extensive litigation, trial practice and appellate experience in various courts and jurisdictions, both state and federal, and in a broad range of areas. These include general civil litigation, commercial and real estate law. He has researched and written extensively on the law as it pertains to adverse possession, property boundary line and easement disputes, and is a sought-after CLE speaker on those topics. Ken is also a trained mediator and experienced arbitrator.. Both by training and inclination, Ken is a problem-solver, and his approach to the practice of law is collaborative. That means helping clients better understand whatever situation they are facing and providing them with information and guidance they need to make informed decisions. Ken's experience as both a transactional lawyer and litigator allows him to better provide his clients with insightful strategic planning and the advice they need to meet their day-to-day challenges.. Ken has been active in both the state and local bar associations, and over the years has served with distinction in various leadership roles. In 1990, Ken was honored as the Washington State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of the Year. Ken is also a former treasurer of the King County Bar Association. He served for three years on the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board, a dedicated group of practicing lawyers and laypersons appointed to review complaints of lawyer misconduct and determine disciplinary actions when appropriate.. Ken is the former editor of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual and a former member of the Editorial Advisor Board for De Novo magazine. He has also served as chairman of the King County Fair Judicial Campaign Practices Committee and currently serves as a Trustee of the King County Bar Association's Employee Retirement Fund.

Firm: Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim

Wells Fargo Plaza , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Arbitration

Firm: Westwood Pacific Law PLLC

1725 SW Roxbury Street Suite 2 , Seattle , Washington 98106

Practice Areas: Mediation, Bankruptcy, Probate, Real Estate, Arbitration, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

I am a solution-focused attorney who strives to help my clients find common sense, cost-effective solutions for avoiding and recovering from conflict and financial distress. I'm focused on what's important to my clients.. A friend called me "A Northwest Kind of Lawyer," and I like that. Born and raised in Seattle, I spent my youth and adulthood exploring beaches, islands, rivers, and mountains, enjoying hiking, climbing, fishing, and kayaking. Thinking I would become a teacher or photographer, I surprised myself by choosing a career in law. I have more than 30 years of law firm experience, including more than a decade as a litigation, bankruptcy and family law paralegal prior to becoming an attorney in 2007. Over the past 15-plus years, I have focused my law practice on advising and representing individuals and business clients in a variety of matters including bankruptcy, receivership, business restructuring, foreclosure, business and real estate, estate planning and probate, family law/divorce, and related litigation and transactions.. More recently, I have expanded my practice to include private mediation and arbitration for several types of disputes including civil, commercial, business, real estate, eviction, condominium, divorce/custody, probate/estate, partnership and law-firm dissolution, and attorney's fee disputes. I currently split time between Seattle and Honolulu. In addition to my Seattle law and mediation practice, I am a family mediator with Family Mediation Hawai'i and a mentor mediator for the Mediation Center for the Pacific in Honolulu, where I completed advanced mediation training in 2021 and divorce mediation training in 2023. I am also a panel member for the Hawai'i Bankruptcy Alternative Dispute Resolution Program and the CR 39.1 ADR Program in the US District Court for the Western District of Washington.. I previously served as Chair of the WSBA Law Clerk Board and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and continue to volunteer on the Camp Long Advisory Council, which supports outdoor education, stewardship, and leadership opportunities for underserved youth in the Seattle area. I am a member of the Washington Mediation Association and the Conflict Resolution Alliance of Hawai'i. I am available for private mediation in Seattle through my law firm, Westwood Pacific Law PLLC, and for family mediation in Hawai'i through Family Mediation Hawai'i.. I regularly present at seminars regarding legal issues, ethics, and dispute resolution topics, and have been recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2020-2025.

Firm: Possinger Law Group, PLLC

20250 144th Avenue Northeast, Suite 205 , Woodinville , Washington 98072

Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration, Appeals

Guiding the Way. Possinger Law Firm's approach in providing legal services combines a thorough understanding of the law, our client's goals, and the current competitive environment.  Our firm represents a broad range of clients that range from individuals, single owner to medium sized businesses, and families. Our firm is well positioned to advise our clients on matters close to home, while keeping a regional, national, and global perspective.  We apply our practical experience and legal knowlege to various issues pertaining to: General Legal Counsel for individuals, businesses, and families; Business Law, Technology, Data Security, and Privacy; Estate and Succession Planning; Litigation and Dispute Resolution.. Jeffrey Possinger is a world traveler, outdoor and endurance sports enthusiast.

Firm: Jamie Walker Family Law

2312 N. 30th St. , Tacoma , Washington 98403

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Family, Arbitration, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Jamie Walker is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Jamie was distinguished as a Washington “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®  from 2013-2021, Super Lawyer from 2023-2024, and was listed in Best Lawyer's in America®  for 2021-2024. Jamie frequently gives presentations and releases publications on various family law topics. Jamie is experienced in a number of different family law practices, including divorce, collaborative divorce, custody, military family law, and more. With Jamie, you get an efficient, experienced, and caring attorney. In her own words, “I use every asset at my disposal to gain a positive result as quickly and efficiently as possible.”

Firm: Carolyn Cairns Law

2210 32nd Avenue South , Seattle , Washington 98144

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Employment & Labor , Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitration, Arbitration

Carolyn Cairns is an arbitrator, mediator, and workplace investigator.. Prior to opening her practice as a neutral, she represented both employees and employers in a wide variety of employment matters, including race, age, religious, gender, national origin and disability discrimination, sexual and racial harassment, retaliation, wage and hour claims, covenants not to compete, contract claims and trademark violations. These cases have involved both jury and bench trials, arbitrations and settlements.. Carolyn is a regular presenter at seminars and employment law institutes, speaking on a wide range of topics, including mediation and arbitration, how to evaluate cases, substantive areas of employment law, and trial practice and discovery topics. For many years Carolyn was a co-presenter of the plenary session of the Employment Law Institute, reviewing key federal cases and trends of the prior year.

Firm: Waldo Law, PLLC

505 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 526 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Family, Business, Contracts, Intellectual Property, Wills, Mediation, Arbitration

Jamie WaldoAttorney / Founder. Jamie Waldo went to high school in the heart of Spokane at Shadle Park High School. He graduated from Eastern Washington with a degree in History as well as Political Science. Jamie then received his first law degree from the University of New Hampshire. He received a second law degree in Intellectual Property, Commerce and Technology.. Prior to his legal experience, Jamie was a tenured professor, administrator, and volunteer NCAA football coach. This is his firm a unique ability to clearly explain the legal rights of his clients so that they are in the best position to make informed decisions. Jamie is the author of numerous business law books and guides. Additionally, Jamie’s experience with NCAA football gives his firm a strong competitive advantage to be prepared and ready to successfully represent their clients.. As an attorney, Jamie has devoted his legal career to individuals and business protect and reach their dream. Waldo law firm is a focused, client centered firm that specializes in various areas of business law, alternative dispute resolutions, intellectual property, and legal areas. Jamie is one of the few attorneys that has experience as an Amazon Seller’s Attorney and helps to individuals and businesses reinstate their Amazon businesses.

Firm: LAW OFFICE OF H. DOUGLAS SPRUANCE III

421 W Riverside Ave , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Intellectual Property , Mediation, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice

Doug has practiced law for over 44 years in D.C., New York, PA, CA and WA, trying cases there and in other states by association. He has obtained many settlements and verdicts up to $3.5 Million.  He currently focuses on serious injury cases, sex abuse and nursing home abuse in numerous states with his partners or in association with other attorneys and firms.. Over the past 20+ years, Doug has served variously on the board of Governors, as VP and Executive Committee Member of the Washington State Association of Justice--WSAJ--The State Trial Lawyers' Assn.  WSAJ  awarded Doug the prestigious Public Justice Award, given to only one attorney in the state of Washington per year.. Doug has been listed as a “TOP ATTORNEY” and "TOP PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY” in Spokane & Coeur D’Alene Living Magazine in 2017 and 2018 respectively.  Doug has been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education--CLE--seminars on litigation topics such as, Motion Practice, Video Recording Depositions and others.. Doug's pro-bono work includes; incorporating and co-founding "Heal The Bay" in Los Angeles . Successfully helping "Save the Ballona Wetlands" in L.A., co-founding, incorporating and chairing "Cup of Cool Water”, which helps street youth in Spokane, co-sponsoring/supporting/feeding students at a destitute school in Haiti, serving as Corporate Secretary of Episcopal Properties in Spokane which operates some 1200 units of low income housing in  Spokane, and helping indigent people and environmental issues, wherever he goes.

Firm: Luce Kenney, P.S.

4505 Pacific Hwy. East, Suite A, , Tacoma , Washington 98424

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights, Construction Accidents, Construction Defects, Corporate , Discrimination, Drugs & Medical Devices, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Mediation, Municipal , Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate

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5224 Wilson Ave S Ste 200 , Seattle , Washington 98118

Practice Areas: Mediation, Appeals, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes, Arbitration

JUSTICE FAITH IRELAND, WASHINGTON SUPREME COURT (RET) "Just Results" When experience matters, Faith Ireland can help. Thirty-five years as trial lawyer, judge and justice of the WA Supreme Court prepare her to meet any challenging legal issue. "Helping people resolve legal problems requires more than knowing the law – you have to know people." Faith Ireland, Washington Supreme Court Justice, Ret.

Firm: Riddell Williams P.S.

1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime,Arbitration,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Class Actions,Mediation,Products Liability

Firm: LeMaster Mediation

705 Second Avenue, Ste. 1300 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Contracts, Corporate , Drugs & Medical Devices, Employment & Labor , ERISA, Insurance , Mediation, Products Liability, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Firm: The Beles Group

P.O. Box 915 , Vashon , Washington 98070

Practice Areas: Arbitration

I am the founder and owner of The Beles Group, Counselors at Law.  I have been an advocate, arbitrator, mediator and educator for over 40 years.  During that time, I have arbitrated, mediated or advocated in more than 400 complex disputes involving international contracts, intellectual property, antitrust, telecommunications, construction, personal injury, insurance, products liability and employment.  Additionally, I have presided in over 60 hearings as a Washington State Administrative Law Judge resolving unfair labor practices, discrimination and other disciplinary matters.. Since 2006, I have taught “Transnational Litigation & Arbitration” and “Comparative European International Arbitration” as an Adjunct Professor of Law in Seattle, Washington and as a Fulbright Scholar in Brno and Prague, Czech Republic and the Republic of Mauritius. In 2013, I was named to a 5-year term as a Fulbright Specialist in International Peace & Conflict Resolution by the U.S. State Department.. In 2016, I was named "Best Contract Disputes Arbitrator - USA" by Corp America Magaine, and "Global Award Winner in International Trade" by Corporate LiveWire Magazine. In 2015, I was designated "Top Rated Lawyer in ADR" by American Lawyer and Martindale-Hubbell. I was chosen “Seattle Top ADR and Mediation Lawyer” by Seattle Metro Magazine in 2010; “Top Ten Lawyers in Washington State” in the field of “Contracts/Agreements,” by CEO Magazine in 2008; rated “AV-Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 1990, and rated “10.0 Superb” by every year since 2007 .. I strive for neutrality, competency, common sense and sensitivity to other cultures. I am available for association, consultation and referral.

Firm: CGN PLLC | Law Office

1455 NW Leary Way , Seattle , Washington 98107

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Civil , Construction , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Mediation, Mediation, Mediation, Mediation

Christina knows that preparation, a thoughtful approach, and tenacity are key elements to a successful mediation. As a mediator, Christina adeptly incorporates this groundwork to assist parties in finding open avenues to resolution and settlement.  She is passionate about ADR and the value it brings to a case, and welcomes the opportunity to work with you in your next mediation.. As legal counsel, Christina has represented businesses and individuals in all aspects of construction and commercial claims and litigation. Christina is not only a skilled courtroom litigator, but has significant experience in different types of litigation, including arbitration, administrative hearings, and Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals proceedings. Christina has also argued appeals in both the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Starting in 2006, in conjunction with her litigation practice, Christina began both academic studies and skill training in ADR at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.  Christina is now a candidate to receive a LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution after a few final practicum requirements.  She enjoys her ongoing scholarly pursuits and education in ADR, always updating and applying the valuable skills she gains to her growing mediation and ADR practice.. For more information, see .

Firm: DobinLaw, P.S.

9123 NE Juanita Dr, Unit 411 , Kirkland , Washington 98034

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Civil , Labor , Mediation, Securities , Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Marc Dobin founded the firm that is now known as DobinLaw, P.S. in 2008, after co-founding the law firm Dobin & Jenks, LLP in January of 1999. Prior to private practice with a law firm in West Palm Beach, Florida, Mr. Dobin served as in-house litigator for Prudential Securities Incorporated in New York.  The firm practices primarily in the areas of securities litigation, arbitration and regulation, commercial litigation, mediation and business advice.