Washington Lawyers - Seattle

Firm: Linville Law Firm PLLC

4025 Delridge Way SW, Suite 540 , Seattle , Washington 98106

Practice Areas: Construction & Development

A lot of my practice involves litigation, so I know the importance of fortifying the client's position and preparing for trial. However, litigation is oftentimes avoidable, and in many cases, not in the best interest of the client. Lawsuits can be expensive, emotional, and time consuming. The best lawyers are skilled at avoiding them. Everything revolves around the client. Phones, libraries, conference rooms, bar numbers... would all be meaningless if there was no client. I never forget that.  I put myself in my clients' shoes whenever I give advice.. I was born and raised in Seattle. I love it here. I received my B.A. degree from the University of Washington in philosophy. When my professional philosophizing career did not exactly materialize, I applied for law school. In truth, philosophy provided me with an excellent foundation to learn the art of logical reasoning and argument. They say the master philosopher (not lawyer, mind you) is capable of starting with a few premises that noone would deny, and deducing them to a conclusion with which noone would concur. The better a lawyer is at filtering through hype, posturing, and flawed reasoning, the more effective the lawyer is at serving the client's interests. Philosophy was also a good place to learn the fundamentals of ethics.  I attended the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene. Yes, that makes me both a Husky and a Duck, which is arguably a contradiction in terms. Within those three years of lawschool, I pursued studies and programs that served to develop my skills of persuasion, advocacy, and articulation.. Legal matters always involve a client. Always. Furthermore, the client is always more important than the legal matter. Always. The reverse is never true. Never. I fully communicate with the client and work with the client to get to the optimum outcome. Where's our direction, our perspective, what is logical, practical, how best to persuade the other side? Our firm's clients are almost always businesspersons. I work with them to determine which facts are important and which are not important so that the appropriate strategy can be developed. Hollywood and television are infatuated with the courtroom, the legal process, the detective work, and most of all, the truth. But "the truth" can rarely be agreed upon by all. Rather, the practice of law and my work as a lawyer involves determination of the "proof". Proof that is logical and persuasive.. As a lawyer, my job entails finding a balance between or among conflicting, inconsistent or adversarial positions. Lawyers and judges attempt to fashion this balance. The better lawyers are able to work with their clients and opposing counsel to define and strike this balance. Other lawyers spend time in the courtroom asking the judge to strike a balance that the lawyer was unable to achieve on behalf of his client. Taking matters to trial, though costly and time consuming, is sometimes necessary. A lot of my work entails helping my clients avoid disputes, e.g., with a good contract. When a dispute develops, I always exhaust every imaginable effort to create a workable solution.  My role as a lawyer is not to make cases and arguments where they do not exist.  Rather, I see my role as narrowing the issues, sorting out what is undisputed from what is disputed, and putting together a legal strategy that is aimed at an efficient, fair, and economical resolution.. My hobbies include soccer, windsurfing, surfing, badmitten, golf, hiking, snowboarding, running, swimming, and pretty much everything else.

Firm: Law Office of Michael W. Bugni & Associates, PLLC

11300 Roosevelt Way Ne Ste 300 , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, PS

3101 Western Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements

Christopher A. Campbell is an associate with Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S. with a practice focused on litigation, insurance defense, construction, commercial law, business, and real estate.  Before joining the firm, Christopher was a litigator for several years on the East Coast with both a national firm and an established regional practice.  He has obtained favorable judgments and negotiated desirable settlements in a number of high stakes cases.  Christopher also has significant experience in transactional matters and general corporate representation.  Previously, he served as a federal law clerk in the Eastern District of New York, and as a legal extern with the United States Attorney in Philadelphia.. Christopher was active in several legal clinics and community programs offering legal assistance in the region during law school, and served as a judicial intern and trained mediator with the New Jersey Superior Court.  He has experience working with local, state and federal governmental agencies.  Christopher has held leadership positions with the American Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and continues to be active in local bar organizations.  He has been a contributing author for presentations on a variety of specialized topics in bankruptcy and insurance coverage.  He is currently a member of the Editorial Advisory Committee of the Washington State Bar Association.. Christopher has a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Washington.  He is admitted to practice in Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and the District of Columbia. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Christopher spent several years in the entertainment industry working for NBC/Universal in Los Angeles.  He also is an accomplished musician with significant professional performance experience and a number of recording credits.  Christopher is an avid outdoors enthusiast, and enjoys backpacking and mountaineering.

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Head and Spinal Injuries,Insurance ,Legal Malpractice,Medical Malpractice

Firm: Black & Askerov, PLLC

705 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Federal Crime, Federal Crime, Federal Crime

Black & Askerov, PLLC is a criminal defense firm based in Seattle that was founded by its principal attorney, Christopher Black, in 2009. The firm's defense lawyers have a combined experience of over three decades defending clients in criminal cases - in both state and federal courts - and administrative proceedings in Seattle and throughout Washington. We represent individuals at the trial, appeal, and post-conviction stages. Our criminal defense firm helps clients in such areas as: drug crimes, white collar/fraud, federal crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI defense, theft, pre-charge investigations, forfeitures, protection orders, and appeals and post-conviction relief.

Firm: Ironmark Law Group, PLLC

215 NE 40th Street, Suite C-3 , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: Fain, Sheldon, Anderson & Vanderhoef, PLLC

701 5th Avenue Suite 4650 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Firm: Bush Strout & Kornfeld

5500 Two Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt, Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.

1015 3rd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Construction , Information Technology, Real Estate , Business, Business, Business, Business

With nearly 20 years of experience on contract negotiation and management, Chris handles all types of commercial transaction. This includes mergers and acquisitions, consolidations, licensing issues, real estate deals and the launch of innovative products and services in cutting edge markets.

Firm: Miller Nash

4400 Two Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Native American , Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business, Business

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace,Civil ,Products Liability

Firm: Foster Law P.C.

8204 Green Lake Drive North , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

In addition to my workers' compensation law practice, I am a single mother of two boys - now men -- and I enjoy playing classical piano.. I was a piano performance major when I began college and switched to a pre-law major after discovering I wanted to make a meaningful contribution to the world through working as an attorney.  It was at that point, I completely stopped playing the piano.. Twenty-seven years later, I started practicing the piano again and even took up piano lessons again with the intent of competing in International Amateur Piano Competitions.  I was a winner in the Seattle International Piano Competition in 2010 and had the opportunity to perform in Benaroya Hall.  In 2011, I was a quarter-finalist (top 15 out of 100) in the Paris International Piano Competition.  My next competition is again in Paris  scheduled in March 2015.  My favorite piece (at this time) is Chopin's 4th Ballade in f minor.  Some days I can play it better than others.

Firm: Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC

200 W Mercer St #411 , Seattle , Washington 98119

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, an attorney will provide you with the support you need. Attorney Baker focuses her attention on felony crimes, DUI, and assault. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and was formerly in the United States Army. Attorney Lewis earned his Juris Doctorate at the Seattle University School of Law and is a member of the Washington Defenders Association. Attorney Schwisow was formerly a deputy prosecutor and focuses on felony crimes, DUI, and assault cases. Attorney Virant earned her Juris Doctorate at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and she is a member of the Pierce County Bar Association. Attorney Guadagno is a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Laws earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Montana School of Law. He is a member of the Snohomish County Bar Association. Contact a lawyer at this law office to secure the help you need!

Firm: Integrative Family Law

901 5th Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: General Practice, Family, Family, Family, Family

Christina is an experienced attorney who brings a wealth of varied legal experience to her family law practice. She began her legal career working with child victims of abuse and neglect and returned to family law after practicing civil litigation with a large local firm for several years. "Working on large corporate cases was challenging and educational but I missed having that direct personal connection with my clients. I practice family law with a sincere motivation to help people in crisis.". Christina’s analytical and strategic approach to family law is a clear benefit for her clients. "I like to negotiate from a position of strength while always keeping an eye on the long term consequences litigation can have on a family. It's a delicate balance that requires a thoughtful approach.". Christina is currently taking Collaborative Law cases and conducting mediations for parties without attorneys.  Call Christina for a consult to find out if Collaborative Law is the right fit for your divorce.

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: Seattle Consumer Justice, P.S.

10728 16th Ave SW , Seattle , Washington 98146

Practice Areas: Litigation, Foreclosure, Debt Settlement, Bankruptcy, Appeals

I am a Seattle attorney who represents people who are underoing financial disfficulties. I know how to fight thetough battles. Unlike other firms, my firm does not just rubber-stamp form petitionsthrough to the Court. Unlike the big firms with theirbrand-new bankruptcy departments staffed with inexperienced attorneys, I haveyears of experience finding the kind of innovative solutions that otherattorneys often miss—and we always treat our clients like people, notjust names and numbers. I also take legal action when violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act have occurred by Credit Bureaus and represent consumer and small business debtors in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 bankruptcy cases. When a debt negotiation plan works better, we work those out too.. A graduate of Boston College Law School, prior to Seattle Debt Law, LLC, I represented consumer and small business debtors at Crocker Kuno Ostrovsky, PLLC and residential mortgage lenders at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. in bankruptcy cases throughout Washington State. She formerly served as law clerk to the Honorable Whitney Rimel, Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of California.. I am a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. I am fluent in Mandarin Chinese

Firm: Reed, Longyear, Malnati & Ahrens, PLLC

801 Second Avenue Suite 1415 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Family, Family, Family, Family

Firm: S.L. Pitts PC

719 2nd Ave Ste 520 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Frank Freed Subit & Thomas

705 2nd Ave Ste 1200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

600 1st Ave , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

My practice is focused on civil rights and personal injury litigation as well as criminal defense; protecting the rights of individuals.. I have extensive, successful courtroom experience and I have been lead counsel for over 75 trials in Washington State and Federal courts.