Lebam Business Lawyers

I provide legal services to the greater Kitsap and Pierce Counties with a modern approach. I have a innovative vibrant firm with high-energy attitude and an out of the box creative approach to client interaction and management. I talk to people in plain English and translate the confusing legal terms into understandable concepts.

Business emphasis general practice serving businesses, business owners and individuals.Business law, divorce and family law, wills, trusts and estates, and several areas of employment law.

Key types of matters handled:

1. Divorce;
2. Non-competition agreements and issues;
3. trust administration disputes;
4. Probates, and probate/will disputes;
5. Business formation and business contracts;
6. Sales of business;
7. Advising employers on employment issues;
8. Wage claims; and
9. Business litigation.

I am a qualified securities attorney with over 33 years of experience representing and counseling reporting companies under the 1933 and 1934 Securities and Exchange Acts. My practice primarily focuses on serving as securities counsel, compliance counsel, and general counsel for corporate clients. I have extensive experience in preparing, completing, and filing Exchange Act reports with the SEC, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with all regulatory requirements. As compliance counsel, I develop, instruct, and monitor corporate insider trading policies, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance guidelines, and corporate ethics policies. In my role as general counsel, I advise companies on compliance with state corporate laws and...

Synthia Melton is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Dimension Law Group. Synthia’s practice focuses on Business Law and Commercial and Residential Real Estate, including Landlord-Tenant matters. Synthia works primarily with real estate investors and small business owners on matters involving complex transactional and litigation matters. She also serves as general counsel to various small to mid-size businesses throughout Washington State. Since 2016, Synthia was named a “Rising Star” each year by Super Lawyers, an award given to less than 2.5% of lawyers in the state. Synthia has a passion for working with Seattle’s small to mid-size business owners, assisting with...

Karen Klein has been practicing law for over 40 years. She is an experienced employment and business lawyer and entrepreneur who achieves results through collaboration, tenacity, and perseverance. Karen works with small business clients on Bainbridge Island, Seattle, and Kitsap County. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Karen is committed to supporting clients’ needs, while ensuring that business needs drive solutions. Karen has substantial litigation and employment experience. Karen has specific experience working with individuals...

Geniel M. Ashcraft has helped hundreds of clients complete their estates and assist in probate administration. Ms. Ashcraft is known for her service, attention to detail, and down to earth manner. Ms. Ashcraft mainly conducts her business through house calls. Her clients find they appreciate the convenience, her easy-to-understand approach, and personal attention. Geniel started her law practice in 2002. Geniel is admitted to practice in both Washington and Utah. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western Washington District and the United States District Court of Utah. She...

Vijay Gosalia is a founding member of Ortiz & Gosalia, PLLC. He currently provides legal services in the areas of tax controversy, bankruptcy and estate planning. Prior to establishing Ortiz & Gosalia, PLLC, Mr. Gosalia provided legal services as a solo practitioner at Gosalia & Associates, LLC from 2009 through June 2011. Mr. Gosalia currently serves as an attorney at the Federal Tax Clinic at the University of Washington providing pro-bono tax services to clients and has done so since 2008. In addition to being admitted to practice in the State of Washington, Mr. Gosalia is admitted...

I'm a 1982 graduate of the UCLA School of Law who has been practicing law in Bellevue since that year. My practice emphasizes plaintiff's personal injury and insurance claims, real estate litigation and other civil litigation cases. Before becoming a lawyer, I worked as a copywriter/creative director in advertising and as on-air talent at a commercial radio station. Communication is very important to me, whether with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel or with a judge and jury. Litigation is difficult enough without struggling with your attorney. I try to make the process as easy as possible for my clients.

Comprehensive risk management and defense representation of credit and collection professionals.

In 1997, Tim started his own solo practice. Tim has represented various clientele in his over 24 years of practicing including average consumer debtors, small businesses, large fitness club, fortune 100 company, the FDIC, and non-profit corporations. He’s been married for over 27 years and has three children. Tim has enjoyed coaching his children through various Clark County youth organizations including coaching his sons’ football teams with Clark County Youth Football for 10 years, coaching his children's Catholic Youth Organization basketball teams for 10 years, Hot Shots basketball, Salmon Creek Little League baseball, CYO swimming, and Salmon Creek soccer...

Experience Matters!

Julie Martiniello is the Co-owner and Managing Partner at Dimension Law Group, specializing in Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, Real Estate Law, and Business Law. With a dedication to helping business owners, real estate investors, and families, Julie ensures her clients can plan and protect their most cherished assets and loved ones. Her expertise spans: Developing tailored estate plans that provide peace of mind and security. Administering Probate and Trusts Creating and maintaining businesses Navigating complex real estate transactions Julie adopts a client-centered, customized, and comprehensive approach, working closely with each client and often their advisors to understand their unique needs and goals. Her...