Lawsuits & Disputes lawyers in Washington Aaron Hicks to Eric Helmy

800 5th Ave Ste 3825 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Williams Kastner

601 Union St Ste 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Asbestos , Aviation & Aerospace, Transportation , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

I am a Member in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner.  As a trial attorney, I primarily handle commercial disputes and defend high-stakes product defect claims.  My product liability practice encompasses aviation, consumer products, and toxic torts.  I serve as national trial counsel for several clients in toxic tort litigation.  I also serve in an advising capacity for corporate clients seeking to develop nationwide strategies for the defense of mass-tort litigation.  As lead trial counsel, I have obtained defense verdicts in state courts and successfully argued for his clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and several of Washington’s appellate courts.  I am admitted to practice in California, Oregon and Washington.  I was named to the Rising Stars list by Washington Law & Politics magazine each year from 2001-2008.

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

Wells Fargo Plaza , Tacoma , Washington 98402

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Labor , Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore Hamburger PLLC

3101 Western Ave Ste 350 , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: General Practice, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Cha & Alexander Law Firm, P.S.

2319 Elm Street , Bellingham , Washington 98225

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate, Probate

This breadth of experience also serves my clients well in drafting sound legal documents and keeping my clients and their loved ones out of court. In litigation I saw the pitfalls and missteps that get people into expensive legal disputes. So I take care to understand my clients and their goals. And I put my 17 years of legal experience to work when I help them to plan their estate, manage a trust, probate a family member's estate, or enter into a business arrangement.. I care about my community. I see apathy and cynicism arise when people feel like their needs and opinions do not matter. So I spend my free time helping to build and strengthen community organizations that empower people to make a difference. With strong community ties, I am better able to help my clients understand what resources are available for them, and help them get what they need.. Education. University of Georgia, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2002Georgia State University, B.I.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1999. Admitted to Practice. Washington State Bar, 2003Washington State Supreme Court, 2003U.S. District Court, 2005Washington Court of Appeals, 2005United States Supreme Court, 2010. Professional Associations. Washington State Bar AssociationNational Lawyers GuildWSBA Real Property, Probate andTrust Section MemberAmerican Bar AssociationABA Business Law Section MemberWhatcom County Bar Association. Background. Operations Specialist, U.S. Navy, 1991 - 1995Operations Specialist, U.S. Navy Reserves 1995 - 1997Georgia State Senate Appropriations Committee, Aide, 1999Grant Recipient, National Association for Public Interest Lawyers, 2001. Community Service. Board President, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 2016 to 2018Board Member, Whatcom Peace & Justice Center, 2013 to 2020Board of Advisors, Whatcom Civil Rights Project, 2013 to presentBoard of Directors, Interfaith Coalition, 2008 - 2010Board Member, Bellingham Insight Meditation Society, 2016 - 2018Finance Project Officer, The Working World, 2017 - 2018

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, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, 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: Law Offices of Douglas W. Elston

14410 3rd Drive SE , Mill Creek , Washington 98012

Practice Areas: Business, Corporate, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Construction, Real Estate

Attorney Douglas W. Elston is a business law, estate/probate law and trial attorney focused on protecting the rights and interests of individuals and businesses throughout the King and Snohomish County area and beyond. He was a founding partner in a Seattle construction law firm that grew from six to twenty-six lawyers. After partnerships in several downtown Seattle law firms, he started his own practice, which offers personalized solutions, responsiveness and cost effective strategic advocacy to his clients.. Mr. Elston has experience in all aspects of litigation, from discovery, motion practice, and trial through appeal in state and federal courts. His proven ability to successfully handle complicated, discovery intensive and protracted legal disputes makes him an asset to every client. Most importantly, He understands the economies of litigation and strives, in every case, to keep costs down without cutting corners.. He has been practicing law since 1975 and has represented individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation matters, with particular emphasis on business and probate matters and the representation of owners, contractors and design professionals in matters related to the construction industry. He represents clients in federal and state courts, and in private mediations and arbitrations. His practice involves a variety of matters, including complex litigation, with multi-million dollar claims, contract drafting and negotiations, estate planning, and business law matters.. He has appeared in a number of different state and federal courts and has argued cases at all levels of Washington courts and administrative hearings including the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Puget Sound Pollution Control Hearings Board. He has tried and arbitrated numerous complex cases in a wide variety of subject areas and has represented clients and served as a neutral in numerous mediations and arbitrations.. Mr. Elston remains abreast of all developments in business law and offers cutting edge strategies to help his clients protect their rights and remain competitive in any industry. He enjoys working with businesses and entrepreneurs at all stages, from startups to mature corporations, helping them capitalize on an opportunity, reduce liability, resolve disputes or engage in litigation.. He takes a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach to helping individuals, families, and small businesses achieve success in developing solutions to a variety of legal problems. Whether drafting a living trust, negotiating a contract, or going to trial, his focus is the same: achieving his client’s goals at the lowest possible cost. To that end, he can be counted on to always give a client an honest analysis of the client’s case.. Mr. Elston holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from the University of Washington and, following three tours of combat duty in Vietnam as a Naval Aviator, graduated with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law. He was then picked for a highly selective program to serve as a Coast Guard attorney at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey. While practicing law in Seattle, he remained in the Coast Guard Reserves, serving as Commanding Officer of several reserve operational units in Washington and Oregon, retiring as a Commander.. Outside of the office, Mr. Elston pursues many diverse interests, including sports, writing, reading, travelling and fantasy football. He is a member of Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, Washington and is currently on the Board of Directors of Breakthrough Partners, an Edmonds, Washington-based non-profit organization dedicated to economic and social development in distressed areas in third world countries. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his family. He is happily married with two children and four grandchildren, all of whom live in the area.

Firm: David Linville

4025 Delridge Way SW , Seattle , Washington 98106

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

I am an attorney at Linville Lawfirm, PLCC.  I specialize in construction law.  I work with my brother, father and other attorneys here.  We provide top notch legal representation to persons and companies involved in construction disputes, whether it be contractors, material suppliers, property owners, architects or engineers.  About half of my practice involves dispute resolution.  The other half involves dispute prevention.  This entails drafting and reviewing contracts, subcontracts, proposals, estimates, credit applications, lien waivers and other documents in the normal course of a construction project.  I’m a firm believer in the old maxim that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to lawsuits.  Litigation is very expensive.  While you can’t eliminate the risk of litigation, you can minimize the risk by using the right contract documents for the right job, carefully choosing who you work with, and properly sending out your pre-lien notices.  I enjoy the practice of law. Not only does it pay the bills, but I get a lot of satisfaction in helping clients avoid and resolve disputes.. As far as my personal life goes, I was born and raised in Seattle.  I attended the University of Washington for my undergraduate work and my law degree. My wife Liz and I have an 18-month-old named Adam. If Adam becomes a lawyer some day, he’ll be the third generation lawyer in the family. My hobbies are playing soccer, piano, golf, learning languages and windsurfing.

Firm: Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews

Thirty-Two Square , Everett , Washington 98201

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Sexual Abuse, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Cory has practiced law with the firm in Everett since his graduation from law school in 1992. Cory was raised in Anacortes, Washington where he graduated from high school. He is a 1989 graduate of Western Washington University and a 1992 graduate of Seattle University School of Law.. Throughout high school, college, and law school Cory worked during the summers as a commercial salmon fisherman both in the Bristol Bay area of Alaska and in the waters of Puget Sound.. Cory is a partner in the firm and maintains a busy general trial practice both pursuing and defending the interests of his clients. His practice includes representation of clients in injury claims, including injuries caused in vehicle collisions, injuries arising from sexual abuse or assault, and injuries arising from negligent or intentional actions of others. Cory's practice also includes representation of clients in real estate disputes including litigation involving adverse possession, boundary disputes, easement claims, purchase and sale disputes, as well as misrepresentation and fraud claims involving real estate.. Cory's practice also includes representation of clients in family law matters including divorce, legal separation, parenting and custody disputes, child support disputes, non-parental and third party custody disputes.. Cory is keenly aware that resolving disputes in court can be costly, and that litigation can take more than a financial toll, both for clients pursuing claims and those defending against claims. He understands well that successful representation of a client's interests in court requires thoughtful analysis, thorough preparation, sharp focus, and the will to win.. Though Cory regularly represents the interests of his clients in trial, he also encourages and assists his clients in resolving disputes through mediation when possible.. Cory resides in Everett with his wife and two daughters. His spare time is devoted to his family, friends, and fishing.

1234 16th Ave E , Seattle , Washington 98112

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Appeals

Firm: Valor Law Group, PS

110 West Lakeshore Dr , Pateros , Washington 98846

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

I believe there are many ways to solve my clients’ legal problems—efficiently and cost-effectively. My toolbox includes: farmer (apple), CFO (film co.), business development (internet co.), criminal prosecutor (King Co.), archeologist (Israel), world-ranked skier (alpine), and The Apprentice (finished in the final four on Donald Trump’s TV show).

Firm: Eagle Harbor Law PLLC

107 Spring Street , Seatle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Intellectual Property , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Christina Haring-Larson’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and advising individuals involved in business investments, real estate, contract negotiations, and partnership or other ownership disputes.  She has experience representing clients in disputes involving real estate, trusts, estates, intellectual property rights, trade secrets, domain names, beverage law, licensing, franchise rights, professional negligence, insurance coverage, securities, products liability, personal injury, and employment. Christina has first-chair bench and jury trial experience and has represented a variety of businesses and individuals in both state and federal court.

Firm: Tomlinson Bomsztyk Russ

1000 Second Ave. Ste. 3660 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Lawsuits & Disputes, Construction

Firm: GravisLaw, PLLC

1309 W. Dean Ave. , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

I attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where I studied engineering and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. While at Vanderbilt, I was the Associate Editor of Vanderbilt’s student newspaper, performed in, wrote, and directed several plays and short films.. After I graduated from Vanderbilt, I spent the summer in Israel on an archaeological excavation before moving to Spokane.  I continued to perform in, write, and direct plays.  In the summer of 2005, I studied acting at the Michael Howard Studio in New York.  Shortly after returning to Spokane, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans.  I volunteered with the Red Cross and spent a month in San Antonio working in a shelter for evacuees.. In 2009, I enrolled at Gonzaga University School of Law. While at Gonzaga, I interned with the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, externed at Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals, served as chair of the Alliance for Social Justice, was a semi-finalist on the National Tax Moot Court, earned CALI Awards for Excellence in Business Associations and Constitutional Law II, and successfully argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga.. From 2012-2019, I worked as a trial lawyer at Dunn & Black, P.S., where I successfully litigated or settled many high-profile cases. In August 2020, I started my own mediation practice and opened Childress Dispute Resolution, PLLC.. In March 2021, I joined Gravis Law, PLLC as a senior attorney focusing on civil litigation, dispute resolution, and appellate work.

Firm: Parker, Winkelman & Parker, P.S.

813 Levee Street , Hoquiam , Washington 98550

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Montgomery Purdue, PLLC

5500 Columbia Center , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Contracts, Corporate , Employment & Labor , Insurance , Products Liability, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Ben is an experienced litigator in the law firm of Montgomery Purdue, PLLC, a general business firm of 27 attorneys in a variety of practice areas that support businesses and business owners.  Ben is a focuses his practice on commercial and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction, real estate, trust and estate litigation, environmental, and insurance coverage disputes.

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Contracts, Employment & Labor , Insurance , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Montgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC

5500 Columbia Center , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Andrew's practice emphasizes general business litigation. His legal experience and academic background provide him with the skills to handle a wide range of business matters. Clients benefit from his energetic, innovative and effective approach in representing their interests.. Andrew has extensive experience representing project owners, contractors, and suppliers regarding enforcement of liens in private construction projects, and handling claims on performance bonds/retainage in public jobs. He has successfully litigated hundreds of these lawsuits on behalf of his clients.. A growing area of Andrew's practice is insurance coverage. Andrew has experience securing coverage on behalf of his clients when disputes arise with their insurers, having successfully handled coverage disputes in areas such as: construction defects, intellectual property claims, employee dishonesty, work site accidents, and other business related issues. He has recovered millions of dollars from insurers who initially denied coverage. Not only is indemnity (coverage for the damage) crucial for the client, but in addition, the insurer's contractual obligation to pay the client's legal fees in defending claims of alleged liabilities is an integral. part of securing coverage.. Andrew also represents business and public housing authorities in landlord-tenant matters. He has litigated contested evictions with consistently favorable results and has developed policy and procedure manuals to assist in effectively resolving disputes for his clients.

Firm: Law Offices of Andre V. Egle

16075 NE 85th Street , Redmond , Washington 98052

Practice Areas: Corporate , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

Andre Egle has practiced law as a litigation attorney since 2004.  Andre is a long-term resident of the Seattle area and a member of the Washington State Bar.  He is a zealous and compassionate advocate for his clients.  Andre has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad variety of disputes that fall within an area of litigation practice commonly referred to as commercial litigation.  Specifically, Andre has prosecuted and defended federal and state court cases involving claims for: (1) breach of commercial contracts; (2) violation of federal antitrust statutes; misappropriation of trade secrets; (3) insurance coverage and bad faith; (4) legal and medical malpractice; (5) employment discrimination; (6) products liability; (7) defective construction; (8) municipal liability; (9) personal injury; (10) breach of real estate purchase and sale agreements; and (11) various business torts.  Most of the cases that Andre has worked on involved millions of dollars in claimed damages.  At the same time, Andre has helped small businesses and individuals to resolve many smaller scale disputes.. As a litigator, Andre has an in-depth knowledge of and experience in all aspects of a pretrial practice, including drafting pleadings; conducting written discovery and taking and defending depositions; preparing and responding to discovery and dispositive motions; and drafting pretrial orders and motions in limine.  Because of the complexity of many of his cases, Andre has closely worked with various expert witnesses, has evaluated various scientific reports, and has drafted Daubert motions in limine in the cases pending in the federal courts.. Andre graduated with High Honors from the University of Washington School of Law, where he served as an Articles Editor on Washington Law Review, and participated in regional mock trial competitions as a member of the Moot Court Honor Board.  Upon his graduation from law school, Andre was awarded a membership in the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers.  Prior to engaging in a private practice of law, Andre spent a year serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington.

Firm: Northwest Business Law LLC

1700 7th Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

Eric is a devoted family man, recreational athlete, and conservation advocate.. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, competing in triathlons, cycling, backpacking in the wilderness, windsurfing, and playing guitar.