Consumer Protection lawyers in Washington

6100 219th Street SW, Suite 480 , Mountlake Terrace , Washington 98043

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

I am a consumer rights attorney serving clients in Washington and California. I represent regular people against debt collectors, banks, lenders, auto dealers, and insurance companies. Protecting and enforcing the rights of our clients, my firm seeks justice against large corporations, financial institutions, powerful business interests, and public entities that put their bottom line profits ahead of people’s lives. We fight for those who are wronged, give voice to those who might not otherwise be heard, and hold wrongdoers accountable. We approach each case with the full force of its integrity, perseverance, and commitment to achieve the best legal outcome in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. As a results-oriented litigation firm dedicated to its clients’ successes, we are committed to aggressively try each case, to vigorously represent our clients' best interests, and to obtain maximum recovery.

Firm: ACLU of Washington

901 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Consumer Protection

Firm: Crandall, O'Neill & McReary

1447 3rd Avenue   A 211 , Longview , Washington 98632

Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal Bites, Asbestos, Assault & Battery, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional, Construction, Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Discrimination, Drugs & Medical Devices, Education, Employment & Labor, Environmental, Family, Government Agencies, Housing & Construction Defects, Insurance, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate, Products Liability, Real Estate, Sexual Harassment, Toxic Substances, Traffic Violations, Wills, Wrongful Death

Firm: Washington Debt Law, PLLC (Main Office)

12535 15th Ave NE, Suite 214 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Consumer Protection, Landlord & Tenant, Foreclosure, Litigation, Family, Debt Collection, Debt Agreements, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Military Law, Lawsuits & Disputes, Bankruptcy & Debt

I am a former creditor attorney.  I now exclusively represent consumers in bankrutpcy, debt settlement, debt litigation (FDCPA, RCW 19.16, RCW 19.86), and tenant rights.. My background as a former creditor side and former landlord side attorney gives me a well rounded approach in defending and counter attacking against creditors, debt collectors, and landlords.  Not every case is complicated but often there are complexities in what appears to be simple cases.  I give each case and client a thorough analysis for litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, and out of court options.. Prior to law school, I obtained my B.A. in Psychology and served in the U.S. Air Force (active and reserve) for nearly ten years during which I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom in support of post 9/11 operations.  I currently live in beautiful Mill Creek, WA with my wife and two children.  During my free time I enjoy cooking, travelling, martial arts, reading, and rooting for the Seahawks.

Firm: Olson Althauser Lawler & Samuelson

Masonic Building   114 West Magnolia , Centralia , Washington 98531

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Firm: Mumford Tom

1601 F Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Civil, Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

I have handled a wide variety of cases for individuals and corporations.  Each case and client are unique and I strive to work closely with clients to achieve the outcome that meets their goals and is in their best interest.  I want my clients to be informed about their case and to have all the information they need to make decisions at each crucial step.

Firm: LAKE LAW | PLLC

3703 S Edmunds St. , Seattle , Washington 98118

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, Contracts

"There is no other story. A man, after he has brushed off the dust and chips of his life, will have left only the hard, clean questions: Was it good or was it evil? Have I done well—or ill?” - John Steinbeck

700 W. Evergreen Blvd , Vancouver , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Credit Repair, Consumer Protection, Military Law, Class Action

Firm: Torres & Haroldson, PLLC

22520 SE 218th St , Maple Valley , Washington 98038

Practice Areas: Civil, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Defamation, Libel and Slander, Government Agencies, Medical Malpractice, Native American, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Car Accidents

Victor takes great pride in his Aleutian and Filipino heritage and his humble, hard-working family roots. He is an active community volunteer in the south King County area of Maple Valley where he resides with his wife Misty and their four sons.  In his spare time, when he's not fighting for justice on behalf of his clients, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, working out, and reading legal thrillers or other works by "lost generation" authors.

Firm: Hayward Law, PLLC

905 W Riverside Ste 505 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Employment, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Employment & Labor

My practice primarily focuses on employment and civil rights issues. My typical caseload includes claims involving sexual harassment, severance, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblower, and wage and hour disputes.. I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I grew up camping and fishing by local lakes and rivers, and I love my hometown. I attended Western Washington University and earned a degree in Economics and Political Science. After college, I worked in the banking sector for several years. In an effort to make a bigger impact in my community, I enrolled in the first accelerated JD program at Gonzaga School of Law. My focus was on consumer protection and corporate law. My first job out of law school was working on a grant for unemployed Veterans at the Unemployment Law Project. After the grant period ended, I wanted to continue to pursue public interest law.. I am most interested in improving the lives of the people of Spokane and Washington State. I am a fierce advocate of social justice and am always eager to pursue the interests of the poor, weak, and marginalized.

Firm: Law Offices Of Charlie Shane

755 Winslow Way E , Bainbridge Island , Washington 98110

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Mark has been representing clients for 20 years in courts all over the state of Washingon.. He has represents people that suffered the financial consequences of consumer protection violations and physical injuries from another's negligent conduct. He has worked with Charlie Shane over the last five years on family law cases involving custody, property division and also serves as a guardian ad litem in Jefferson and Kitsap counties, and occasionally elseswhere.. During his free time he reads, bikes, backpacks, and sails. He has been heard yelling at his four dogs who often join in with the hens when they cackle over new eggs.

Firm: Heritage Law Offices

Po Box 50 , Cle Elum , Washington 98922

Practice Areas: Administrative, Adoption, Banking & Finance, Child Support, Construction, Consumer Protection, Debtor/Creditor, Estate Planning, Land Use & Zoning, Lemon, Native American, Probate, Real Estate, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I live outside of Cle Elum, enjoy horse back riding, gardening, walking, and studying the Bible.

Firm: Washington Debt Law, PLLC

2611 NE 113th St. Suite 300A , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Debt Settlement, Consumer Protection, Litigation, Chapter 7, Foreclosure, Chapter 13, Debt Collection, Education, Chapter 11, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt

My practice is focused on helping individuals and small business owners in the areas of debt defense, consumer protection, and asset protection.. My specific practice areas include student loan matters (federal and private), chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and civil and commercial litigation.  I have also successfully represented clients in numerous cases including issues of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real estate, business finance, and class action matters.. Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, I am a graduate of Kent-Meridian High School (co-valedictorian) and a graduate of the University of Washington Honors Program, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Distinction.  My honors thesis foscused on self-directed breast cancer research through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reseach Center.  I then traveled back east to attend Boston University School of Law, where I graduated with Honors in the Concentration of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.  I also externed for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston for the Chief of the Financial Litigation Division.. I relocated back to my hometown of Kent, WA after over a decade of practice with large firms in New York City and Philadelphia.  During my free time, I enjoy gardening, movies, hiking, skiing, and anything out on the beautiful waters of our Pacific Northwest.  I am a member of the bars of the State of Washington, the State of New York, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Firm: Andrew Charles Huff

800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Consumer Protection, Speeding Ticket, Licensing

I first became a lawyer because, as corny as it might seem, I was enthralled by watching Perry Mason when I was a young boy.  The cool and calm demeanor he exhibited in any situation, his crafty cross examination of witnesses that somehow always led to a confession, and not to mention he won all his cases.  While in law school, I volunteered at local legal clinics to help people with everyday legal issues they face, from workplace discrimination to holding a bad landlord accountable.  It was during this time that I saw what power the law held to help people, to improve people's lives, and to be a "big stick" when necessary.  This is one of the reasons I chose to represent people charged with crimes for a living, because so many of my clients are good people even if they made a mistake.  And the U.S. Constitution requires that everyone accused of a crime be entitled to a zealous defense, someone to protect their rights and challenge the government's authority when necessary.  This is why I do what I do.. As a former prosecuting attorney and Judge Pro Tem, I have the experience and knowledge needed to successfully represent those accused of crimes, whether it is assault, DUI, suspended license, theft, and all other criminal charges.  I also handle hundreds of traffic citations a year with an extremely high success rate.  I regularly attend and speak at seminars on trial advocacy, stay up to date on new developments in my field, and provide all the resources my clients need to get them through the process successfully.   But I also take pride in my client service, keeping clients updated on their cases' progress and informed of all developments.   I am also there 24 hours a day if my clients need a question answered or simply want to discuss their case.. Being charged with a crime can be stressful, emotionally and financially.  If you find yourself in this situation, put me in your corner.  You will be glad you did.

Firm: Law Offices Of Bailey, Duskin & Peiffle, P.S.

103 North Street , Arlington , Washington 98223

Practice Areas: Administrative, Adoption, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Constitutional, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Environmental, Family, Government Agencies, Government Contracts, Labor, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Trusts, Wills

I've had the pleasure of working in a town that was once small and is now medium sized, and having contributed to its growth over the last two and a half decades.  I truly enjoy the practice of law and helping my clients deal with the issues they encounter.

Firm: Law Office Of Carl J Marquardt

1126 34th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98122

Practice Areas: Class Actions, Consumer Protection, Corporate, Real Estate

As a lawyer in Seattle for over 20 years, Carl Marquardt has been a successful commercial litigator and trial attorney, negotiated complex real estate and business agreements, advised business owners and investors in a wide array of matters, and served in government as the legal counsel to the Mayor of Seattle.. After growing up in Missoula, Montana, Carl graduated from Yale University (1988) and the University of Washington School of Law (1993).  He clerked for the Honorable Mary K. Becker, of the Washington State Court of Appeals, from 1994-96, and then joined the Seattle law firm of Stokes Lawrence, P.S., where he practiced from 1997-2007.. As an associate, and later a shareholder at Stokes Lawrence, Carl represented corporate defendants in class action lawsuits around the country, and many local business and real estate owners in disputes in the Seattle area.  And like many mid-career litigators, he became increasingly interested in helping clients to structure agreements and navigate problems without resorting to litigation.. In 2007, he opened his own law office, counseling owners and investors in real estate acquisitions and related issues related to closely held businesses in Washington, California, and Arizona.. In 2009, incoming Mayor Michael McGinn asked Carl to serve as his legal counsel.  As Legal Counsel for the Mayor from 2010-13, he was responsible for advising the Mayor and the Mayor’s staff on the wide array of issues related to City governance.  He served as the Mayor’s lead in overseeing the police and fire departments, negotiating union labor agreements, and in negotiating a Consent Decree with the United States Department of Justice to resolve allegations of police misconduct.. In 2013, Carl returned to private practice, focusing on real estate and business law.  In April 2013, he opened an office in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, where he has lived for many years.. Carl has been an active volunteer throughout his career with the King County Neighborhood Legal Clinics Program, which provides free, drop-in legal advice to King County residents.  He served as Chair of the Neighborhood Legal Clinics Committee, which oversees the clinics, from 2006-2009, and was the program’s “Volunteer of the Year” in 2008.  He currently serves on the King County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Services Committee, which supports the broader array of pro bono services to County residents.

Firm: Badgley Mullins Turner, PLLC

19910 50th Ave. W. Suite 103 , Lynnwood , Washington 98036

Practice Areas: Litigation, Class Action, Consumer Protection

Attorney for corporate and private clients in contract, business, and real estate disputes, with an emphasis on insurance, consumer, and wage & hour class actions, and fiduciary abuse and bank fraud mitigation.

Firm: Lane Powell

1420 5th Avenue, Suite 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Administrative, Business & Commercial, Consumer Protection, Education, Employment & Labor, Intellectual Property, Land Use & Zoning, Patents, Patent Application

Priya Sinha Cloutier focuses her practice on the procurement and enforcement of domestic and international patents, trademarks and copyrights. Her experience includes various technical areas such as aerospace, hybrid and electrical engines, architecture and construction, medical devices, agriculture, food, and energy systems.. Priya devotes much of her time to managing and coordinating global patent portfolios of various clients, both domestic and international companies, including the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She also counsels clients in avoiding infringement of patents of others and frequently opines with regard to the infringement and/or validity of individual patents, or advises as to a strategy for avoiding the patent portfolios of others. In addition, she is certified by the National Association of Patent Practitioners and currently serves as chair of the association’s Government Affairs Committee.

Firm: Keith A. Glanzer, P.S.

2024 W Northwest Blvd , Spokane , Washington 99205

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Divorce, Car Accident, Consumer Protection, Alimony, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce, Trucking Accident

Firm: LAW OFFICE OF SARAELLEN HUTCHISON, PLLC

2367 Tacoma Ave S , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

I am a Consumer Rights Trial Lawyer. I have devoted my career to fighting for fairness. Here's who I help, and how:. I help consumers restore their good name and protect their pocketbooks and privacy with powerful laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Washington State Consumer Protection Act.. Have you been harmed by false credit reporting or identity theft? This looks like:. Abusive debt collection? This looks like:. I also help my fellow lawyers as co-counsel, local counsel, trial counsel and appellate counsel.. I have several large verdicts (meaning, large for cases without bodily harm) in state and federal courts and am admitted to the 9th Circuit, 3rd Circuit and 6th Circuit.. I have a unique way of bringing out the very best in you and your clients at trial and can take on a variety of trial and litigation roles. Please check out my website for greater detail on how I can help you.. Are you an entrepreneur or life coach who has been ripped off or scammed by a business coach or other kind of program or "container?". Not only am I a consumer protection lawyer, I am a life coach with two certifications and I know what's wonderful -- and not so wonderful -- about the industry. I will work hard to get you a refund or other relief to which you may be entitled if you had a disappointing or even abusive experience with a coach or program.. Check out my website to read more.

Firm: Deno, Millikan, Dale, Decker & Petersen , PLLC

3411 Colby Ave , Everett , Washington 98201

Practice Areas: Administrative, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Construction, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Employment & Labor, Estate Planning, Family, Insurance, Labor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Probate, Real Estate, Sexual Harassment, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Wrongful Death

When I am not championing justice for my clients, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, fishing, volunteering for my duaghter's sports teams, and playing the drums.

Firm: Peterson Baker P.S.

110 Prefontaine Pl. S. Suite 304 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Consumer Protection, Dog Bite, Insurance

At Peterson Baker P.S. I am part of a small team of Seattle based attorneys with a wide reach, accepting cases from the Palouse to Puget Sound. Between us, we have assisted a wide range of clients seeking justice for a diverse range of injuries: from people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to some of the world’s largest corporations in complex litigation. Today, we represent people and organizations in the Pacific Northwest who have suffered personal, economic, or business injuries.

Firm: Breskin Johnson Townsend

1000 Second Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Brendan Donckers is a partner at BJT. He litigates civil cases and appeals in state and federal courts with a focus on individual and class action consumer protection cases, employment litigation, and civil rights. He also represents individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and small businesses in disputes involving real and personal property, contracts, public records, land use, nuisance, and torts. Brendan has argued appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Washington Supreme Court, and the Washington Court of Appeals. He was second-chair to David Mann in a landmark FOIA case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Milner v. Dep’t of the Navy.. Brendan is the chair of the City of Seattle’s Ethics and Election Commission and president of the Board of Trustees for the Northwest Justice Project. He also serves on the boards of the Northwest Consumer Law Center and the Alliance for Pioneer Square. He is a member of the Pioneer Square Preservation Board and was appointed to the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program’s Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic Management. Brendan provides regular pro bono representation to low income tenants facing eviction through the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice Project and mentors law students and new lawyers through Seattle University School of Law.. Before joining BJT, Brendan litigated environmental, land use, and public records cases with David Mann and Mickey Gendler at Gendler & Mann. He also worked as a staff attorney in the Washington Supreme Court Commissioner’s Office and provided policy counsel to the House Democratic Caucus in the Washington legislature. Brendan previously served as board president of the Historic South Downtown Preservation and Development Authority and as a member of the boards of the King County Chapter of Washington Conservation Voters, the Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club, and the Renton/Skyway Boys and Girls Club of King County.. Before returning to Seattle for law school, Brendan worked on a global security initiative with the United Nations Foundation in Washington, D.C. He also worked as a campaign aide to former U.S. Congressman, Jim McDermott. Brendan received his J.D. with honors from Seattle University and a B.A. from Santa Clara University. He double-majored in English and Philosophy and was Valedictorian of Santa Clara University’s graduating class of 2002.

Firm: Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC

522 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 560 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Consumer Protection, Employment, Class Action

Douglas C. McDermott is a partner at Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC, where he represents clients in personal injury, employment, product liability, and consumer fraud litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.  Mr. McDermott is recognized as one of Washington's top litigators for his work on complex wrongful death and traumatic injury cases, as well as high profile class action lawsuits against companies such as Expedia, Inc., Washington Mutual, Inc., and , Inc.  He has also represented consumers in nationwide class action litigation against major pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Pfizer, Inc., Bayer Corp., and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and he has recovered more than $32 million on behalf of his clients.

Firm: Carlson Legal

600 First Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Constitutional, Class Action, Appeals, Consumer Protection, Personal Injury, Commercial

Firm: CFL Law, LLP

3045 42nd Ave. West , Seattle , Washington 98199

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Consumer Protection, Franchise, Securities, Employment & Labor

Lawrence Cock emphasizes employment law, including agreements to not compete and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Cock was involved in the creation and passage of Washington's new noncompete statute, RCW 49.62. Mr. Cock represents employees and employers in transitions and litigation. Mr. Cock also emphasizes securities law and investment fraud, representing brokers, broker-dealers, Investment Advisers, customers, and investors in matters involving securities fraud. Mr. Cock also represents firms, brokers, and individuals facing legal proceedings by regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and Washington's Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

Firm: Cameron Sutherland, PLLC

905 W Riverside Ave Ste 404 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Contracts, Landlord & Tenant, Personal Injury

Po Box 208 , Mukilteo , Washington 98275

Practice Areas: Business, Contracts, Consumer Protection, Corporate, Estate Planning, Family

Lexi graduated Cum Laude from the Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She was a Finalist in Seattle University's Tausend Moot Court Competition in 2013 and went on to represent Seattle University in the National Moot Court Competition Regional Competition in 2014. She was an extern for the Honorable Stephen J. Dwyer in Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals in 2014. She received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Consumer Law and Remedies. She co-founded and presided over the Food Integrity Coalition at Seattle University during her time there. She also participated in Seattle University's Pro Bono Pledge Program, completing over 100 hours of pro bono legal service during her law school attendence, and received a Public Interest Law Foundation grant in 2012 for her work in consumer protection. She was a law clerk in the Consumer Protection Division of the Washington Attorney General's Office for two years, and in 2013 she received the American Bar Association's Steiger Fellowship to work both in the Consumer Protection and Antitrust Divisions. Prior to law school, she worked at an independent insurance brokerage providing employee benefits. In her free time, Lexi practices dressage with her horse and loves going for trail rides!

Firm: GreenLawFirm PS

225 106th Ave NE , Bellevue , Washington 98004

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Firm: Cedar View Law, PLLC

108 Union Ave. , Snohomish , Washington 98290

Practice Areas: Insurance, Personal Injury, Litigation, Consumer Protection

32 N Front St , Yakima , Washington 98901

Practice Areas: Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy, Consumer Protection, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

Firm: Micchel B Gillett

12535 15th Avenue, N.E. , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Environmental, Insurance, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate, Administrative Law

Hi, I'm Mike Gillett.. My Seattle-based law practice is devoted to fighting for your property rights and your economic rights. Under the law, you are entitled to the reasonable use of your property, and to responsibly conduct your business. I'm here when you need an advocate for your rights in a court of law or before a government agency - both state and federal.. After graduating from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, I was admitted to the Washington Bar in 1980. I went to work as an associate at the Law Offices of Roger M. Leed, a small environmental and land use litigation firm in Seattle. In 1985, I began a four-year stint as an aide to U.S. Representative Al Swift in Washington, D.C., assisting him on environmental and energy legislation. I returned to Seattle in 1989, opening The Gillett Law Offices. For the next 11 years, most of my work was lobbying on environmental legislation and regulations. I represented both large and small businesses.. In  2000, I returned to a litigation-oriented practice, working for the McElroy Law Firm in Seattle - again, a small environmental and land use litigation firm. In 2005, I opened The Gillett Law Firm. My practice is primarily litigation in such areas as boundary disputes, tree law, environmental contamination, administrative law, and general property law. I also handle some employer issues, including litigation concerning workplace safety and industrial insurance taxes.. I was born in California in 1955, and spent most of my first 25 years there. My father was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy, and my mother worked in procurement for the Defense Department. My wife, Teresa, and I were married in 1988, and have two adult daughters.. I enjoy barbequing for big backyard parties. I have interests in U.S. history, Catholic liturgy, Dostoevsky, and social justice. And, increasingly, I like to travel to warm places in the winter.

Firm: Barraza Law, PLLC

10728 16th Ave SW , Seattle , Washington 98146

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Firm: Ellen M. Hendrick PLLC

905 W. Riverside Avenue , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Civil, Consumer Protection, Criminal Defense, Elder, Family, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation

Ellen Hendrick's life and career path are anything but traditional. Her childhood, family life, education, medical career, competitive endeavors and broad legal experience have helped mold her into the insightful, compassionate and successful Spokane attorney she is today. Specializing in family law did not come by chance, but rather was shaped by life experiences, helping her to better understand and serve her clients' needs, and to fiercely defend and represent their best interests. A mother, grandmother, professional and community activist, Ellen lives in Spokane with her husband Allan, a management consultant and a retired and United States Air Force Pilot. She attended the University of Washington School of Law, and served the King County Prosecutor's office as an extern for the federal trial team and thereafter as an intern at the district court level. Ellen was born the fourth of six children in a small, impoverished town in northern Maine . Life was difficult from the outset. Ellen's father left the family while she was still very young, and despite enduring heartache and struggle, her mother kept the family together through hard work and self-sacrifice. Sadly, poverty and lack of employment opportunities forced Ellen's mother to turn to the welfare system to ensure the family's survival. As a result, young Ellen came to learn that education and hard work were the keys to overcoming the limitations of her past and would help provide a better quality of life in the future. When Ellen was 11, her mother married for the second time, and the family relocated to Illinois . This event had a severe and devastating impact on Ellen and her brothers and sisters. Mother no longer wanted the responsibility of caring for all six of her children: she left Ellen's two oldest siblings behind. The younger four were prohibited from having contact with their older brother and sister and their bonds were permanently severed. Soon thereafter, the four younger children were forced to endure the physically and emotionally abusive tendencies of their new stepfather on an almost daily basis. Instead of protecting her children from harm, Ellen's mother sided with her stepfather. These experiences profoundly impacted Ellen and kindled in her a desire to advocate for the safety and well being of children exposed to similar patterns of abuse. Despite that toxic and debilitating environment, Ellen excelled in school. When teachers and school officials learned of the circumstances at home, they provided her with much needed love and support, helping her gain confidence in her abilities to succeed in school and in life. Ellen graduated high school with honors and soon entered college. She earned her bachelor's degree in science and nursing with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She has been a registered nurse ever since, with experience at a level one trauma center in San Antonio, Texas, and as a flight nurse -- flying with a team of medical and rescue professionals into remote areas to retrieve and stabilize patients and transfer them to medical centers. Ellen looks back at her nursing career as an experience that has taught her to effectively prioritize courses of action, to make critical decisions under pressure, and to practice compassion. A fierce competitor with varied interests, Ellen activities have included playing on national champion softball team, a competitive Latin dancer, a competitive body-builder, and a world traveler. But, understanding the importance of giving back to one's community, Ellen experienced something profound during her time as a volunteer court-appointed special advocate (CASA), looking out for the best interests of children removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect - an experience that hearkened back to the difficult family life she endured as a young girl. Ellen and her husband Allan moved to Seattle in 1999 where she attended the University of Washington School of Law. While at the UW, Ellen participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, worked for the King County Prosecutor's office as an extern for the federal trial team, and then as an intern at the district court level. As if that weren't enough, while still in school, Ellen trained to become a certified basic mediator and a certified marriage and family law mediator. As a mediator at the Snohomish and Island County Dispute Resolution Center , Ellen mediated numerous family law, landlord/tenant, contract and small claims disputes. She graduated in 2002, relocating with Allan to Spokane shortly thereafter, and was promptly offered positions at two of Spokane 's most prestigious law firms. Ellen, however, had a different idea and chose to commence her legal career as a solo practitioner. Ellen now has her own thriving divorce and family law practice. A large portion of her practice involves mediation of family law related disputes and other non-family law issues. She believes that when parties are empowered through mediation to create their own agreements based upon their own unique needs and circumstances, the best interests of all involved are much better served. That said, Ellen understands that not all parties or circumstances are amenable to mediation. When this is the case, her background as an accomplished and aggressive litigator will ensure her clients' best interests are protected. Ellen continues to volunteer her legal services at the Volunteer Lawyer's Family Law Advice and Divorce clinics. If you or someone you know is in need of legal advice, call or contact us today for a free consultation.

Firm: Marc S. Stern

1825 Northwest 65th Street , Seattle , Washington 98117

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Formation, Business, Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Corporate, Debtor/Creditor, Housing, International & Trade, Landlord & Tenant, Lender, Mechanics Liens, Real Estate, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

800 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil, Consumer Protection, Corporate

Firm: Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, Consumer Protection, ERISA, Products Liability

Firm: Cable, Langenbach, Kinerk & Bauer, LLP

Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Franchise, Securities

Firm: John Bender

4634 Easy Marginal Way S , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Business & Commercial, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Corporate, Franchise, Securities, Securities & Investment Fraud

For more than 35 years, my practice has focused on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals.. Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory and Broker-Dealer Defense. Investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives seek my representation in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA and NYSE), the New York Stock Exchange and the State of Washington Securities Division, including presenting Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.  I often handle the prosecution and defense of customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers and registered representatives. These matters involve claims of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, particularly before FINRA Dispute Resolution.. I was FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer for the Seattle panel of FINRA arbitrators from 1993-2003. In that capacity, I trained hundreds of arbitrators and mediators around the country. A substantial portion of my practice has been as a FINRA, National Futures Association and NYSE arbitrator and mediator.. Broker Recruitment Litigation. I frequently prosecute noncompetition, non-solicitation and trade secrets disputes for broker-dealers and registered representatives.. Securities and Complex Civil Litigation. I have considerable additional securities litigation experience in the areas of shareholder derivative action, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading, corporate governance and internal investigations, mortgage-backed securities and stock option disputes.. Franchising and Related Disputes. I represent franchisors advising on business, regulatory and growth strategies, and defend franchisors in regulatory investigations and lawsuits. I advise franchisees on their rights and defend them in franchise termination matters.

Firm: Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.

901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, General Practice, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Health Care

Patrick is a shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. He has been in practice for more than 30 years. His current trial practice emphasizes representation of professionals in the health and legal fields in civil matters and disciplinary matters. He represents doctors, lawyers, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses and naturopaths. He has handled hundreds of negligence and disciplinary matters for professionals. Patrick also has trial experience in products liability, premises liability, consumer protection, construction defect and surety matters. Patrick is a former legislative assistant to the Hon. Warren G. Magnuson. He also served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Disciplinary Board.

Firm: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Consumer Protection, Project Finance

1312 Main Street , Vancouver , Washington 98660

Practice Areas: Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Consumer Protection

Firm: Perkins Coie LLP

1201 3rd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: General Practice, Consumer Protection

Firm: Shoemaker Law

9657 Levin Rd NW Ste 240 , Silverdale , Washington 98383

Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Family, Real Estate, Juvenile, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Consumer Protection, Government

Scott is known for providing practical, results-driven counsel to clients. Scott engages his clients as strategic partners with a common understanding of the path to help them achieve their goals. Scott graduated from Stephen F. Austin state university in 2000, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.. Thereafter, Scott attended Texas Tech University School of Law, graduating in 2004. While at Texas Tech, Scott served as editor-in-chief of the Texas Tech Administrative Law Journal. Realizing his long-time dream to live in the pacific northwest, Scott was admitted to practice in Washington in 2017. Scott joined Ryan Montgomery & Armstrong in September 2017.. Scott is active in the Kitsap County community and serves on the Board of Directors in the Silverdale Chamber of Commerce and Silverdale Rotary. He enjoys hiking and camping with his family and friends. He lives in Silverdale with his wife, Aleena, and their children Ellie and Marshall.

Firm: Perkins Coie

1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Class Actions, Consumer Fraud, Products Liability, Consumer Protection

Firm: Osinski Law Offices P.L.L.C.

535 Dock St. Ste 108 , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Administrative, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business & Commercial, Civil Rights, Communications & Media, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Constitutional, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Election Campaign & Political, Employment & Labor, Entertainment & Sports, Government Agencies, Labor, Land Use & Zoning, Products Liability, Real Estate, Sexual Harassment, Workers Compensation, Business

I run specialized practice helping all sorts of small businesses and individuals with whatever problems they may have from thier daily transactions to full press Federal litigation, and everywhere in between.  I also have an extensive background in copyright, trademark and entertainement, making me a great resource for artists, venues, and anyone else in those fields or associated with them.

Firm: Northwest Consumer Law Center

936 N. 34th St. Ste. 300 , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy

Firm: Buchalter

1420 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Lender, Real Estate, Banking

Firm: Northwest Justice Project

1338 Commerce Ave Ste 210 , Longview , Washington 98632

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

Firm: Washington Office of the Attorney General

1116 W Riverside Ave Ste 100 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection