Civil lawyers in Washington Kathleen Kindred to Laurie Ummel

Firm: The Walthew Law Firm

3000 First Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation

Firm: McKay Chadwell, P.L.L.C.

1601 One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Government Agencies, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime

I represent individuals and corporations in federal and state courts, as well as in regulatory enforcement actions. I defend clients in white collar criminal prosecutions and complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on parallel proceedings and internal investigations. A skilled and successful litigator and effective problem solver, I have substantial experience handling federal and state cases from initial investigation through appeal. I have served as a prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, appellate attorney, internal investigative counsel, government ethics adviser, and trial advocacy instructor. Prior to joining McKay Chadwell in 2006, I represented the State of Washington in civil and criminal matters as an Assistant Attorney General, where I served on the Washington Bar Association’s Committee on Public Defense. Prior to moving to Washington State, I served on active duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Firm: Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.

701 Pike Street, Suite 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Transportation, Transportation, Transportation, Transportation

Ms. Kruse is a Director at Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. and is a member of the firm’s Complex Litigation Group.  She concentrates her practice on the defense of product liability claims against leading medical, pharmaceutical and chemical companies; the defense of corporate entities in commercial disputes involving complex contractual issues and the Uniform Commercial Code; the defense of insured and self-insured entities in employment related disputes, alleged copyright infringement and trademark disputes; and in the defense of real estate brokers in various real estate transactions.

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil

Firm: Precept Law Group, PLLC

8201 164th Ave NE Ste 200 , Redmond , Washington 98052

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

Firm: Washington Trust Bank

717 W Sprague Ave , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Trusts, Trusts

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

401 Union Street, Suite 1500 Seattle, WA 98101 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Health Care & Hospitalization, Labor , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Kristin is a compassionate, skilled attorney who sets herself apart by providing her clients with excellent communication, transparency and quick response time. Adept at fighting for her client’s best interests, Kristin has a “work together” attitude to meet their needs and expectations.. From established technology companies, to nursing home organizations, to emerging start-ups, Kristin enjoys working with businesses in a variety of industries. She focuses her varied litigation practice in the following areas:. HEALTHCARE. Having defended healthcare clients in litigation, regulation and employment issues, Kristin counsels her healthcare clients on how they can best protect themselves from the complexities of regulation in the industry. Her long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facility, medical device and surgery center clients seek her advice about minimum wage, unionization and other employment issues, medical malpractice claims, and regulatory charges. Kristin’s understanding of her client’s business, combined with her knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework every provider must navigate, enables her to provide clarity in the midst of an ever changing healthcare world.. EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS, BENEFITS & LABOR. All employers must deal with the evolving web of federal and state employment laws. In addition to representing employers in state and federal court, Kristin defends clients in investigations by the EEOC, Department of Labor, and other state and local agencies. Kristin also works with companies on a wide array of employment matters, including hiring and termination, healthcare, wage and hour, discrimination and harassment, and retaliation. She assists clients in drafting employment agreements, severance packages, employee handbooks, employment policies and developing strategies for avoiding problems resulting in litigation.. FINANCIAL SERVICES AND SECURITIES REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT DEFENSE. Kristin represents investors, financial planners, wealth managers and other professionals in the financial services industry with various claims, including class actions, regulatory proceedings and customer claims. She also defends registered investment advisors, investment advisor representatives, investment bankers, broker-dealers and registered representatives in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA and the State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Securities Division.. TRUST AND ESTATE LITIGATION. Kristin is a trusted advisor to family members, trustees and personal representatives in disputes ranging from Will contests to interpretations of trust provisions. Her experience includes representing charities to ensure appropriate distribution under a Will, challenges to a Trustee’s withholding of information and inaction, challenging a Will because of undue influence and cases alleging breach of fiduciary duty against a trustee and personal representative.

Firm: Summit Law Group

315 Fifth Avenue South Suite 1000 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

My practice involves a full range of labor and employment law matters, including counseling employers on compliance with legal obligations, training, drafting policies and agreements, and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings.

Firm: Ellis, Li and McKinstry PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Constitutional ,Education ,Employment & Labor

Firm: Focal PLLC

900 1st Avenue S., Suite 201 , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Corporate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Perkins Coie

1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Appeals, Appeals, Appeals

Firm: Foster Pepper PLLC

1111 3rd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Environmental , Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: Law Office of Kenneth S. Kagan, PLLC

P.O. Box 52646 , Bellevue , Washington 98015

Practice Areas: Administrative , Appellate , Civil , Constitutional , Construction , Criminal Defense , Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Licensing, Licensing, Licensing

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: Davidson & Kilpatric, PLLC

520 Kirkland Way Suite 400 , Kirkland , Washington 98083

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Construction , Contracts, Employment & Labor , Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Municipal , Real Estate , Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate

Firm: Lukins & Annis, P.S.

717 W. Sprague Avenue. , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Corporate , Medical Malpractice, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

I am a trial lawyer with Lukins & Annis, P.S. in Spokane, Washington.  Over the past several years, I have represented private businesses, individuals, Washington state agencies, and muncipal governments.  I specialize in resolving all types of litigation/disputes.  Over the past 11 years, my litigation practice has been primarily in the areas of business, employment, contract, civil rights, medical malpractice, and personal injury.  I also have a divorce practice specializing in high asset divorces. Whether I am defending a large company, pursuing a personal injury action, or handling a divorce, my personal philosophy is to always strive to get the best results for my clients as efficiently as possible.

528 E Falls Boulevard , Spokane , Washington 99202

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Corporate ,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Real Estate

Firm: Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender, P.S.

810 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil ,Class Actions,Defamation, Libel and Slander,Medical Malpractice,Sexual Abuse,Wages/Commissions/Overtime

Firm: Gardner Bond Trabolsi PLLC

Denny Building , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Automobile Accidents,Civil ,Construction ,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice

Firm: Anderson Hunter Law Firm, P.S.

Po Box 5397 , Everett , Washington 98206

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Divorce & Separation

My personal goal is to run a half marathon in every U.S. State. 14 completed to date, including Moab, Utah, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Orlando, Florida (above).