Elk Plain Probate Lawyers

Steven J. Peiffle is a seasoned lawyer with over 40 years of experience. His primary practice areas are municipal law, estate planning and probate, business and corporate law, and real estate law. Steve has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Washington Law & Politics magazine and has also received the AV* Preeminent Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He is a former president of the Snohomish County Bar Association and has been involved in numerous community organizations in Arlington and Snohomish County.

After serving overseas in the United States Army, Robert M. Gregg attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1978 and continued on to Willamette University College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor degree in 1981. Mr. Gregg was admitted to the Oregon State Bar, joined the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and accepted a position with the Oregon Department of Revenue in 1981. In 1982, Mr. Gregg was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association and he and his young family moved back to his hometown of Vancouver, WA, to open...

A Pacific Northwest native, I grew up on Whidbey Island before moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington. I received my law degree magna cum laude from Vermont Law School and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2011. Prior to joining Gillin Law Group, I was of counsel at Genesis Law Firm for three years and an associate at Purcell Legal & Mediation Services for two years. Prior to that, I was an Assistant City Attorney with the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for three years.

Susan E. Skelton
“A Lawyer you can talk to.”

Practicing Law in Everett and Snohomish, WA

I graduated law school in 2003 in St. Louis, MO and opened my own firm, where I focused on personal bankruptcy (Chapters 7 and 13), debtor defense/consumer law, and estate planning, including wills, trusts, durable power of attorneys and probate matters. I had a very successful law firm for over 10 years in St. Louis, prior to moving to Washington.

My family and I moved to Snohomish in September 2013. For several years, I stayed at home with my young children and was extremely active in non-profit work...

The Law Offices of Patrick M. Trivett, PLLC is a boutique criminal defense and civil litigation firm serving King, Snohomish and Skagit Counties dedicated to zealous client representation and expeditious and creative resolutions.

Greg Freeze is an attorney in Port Townsend, Washington (www.RhodyLaw.com), who leverages his public company officer experience with being a lawyer on the Olympic Peninsula. With the great number of retirees in Port Townsend, his law practice includes a focus on wills, trusts, and estate plannning. But, as a general practitioner in Jefferson County, Washington, his motto is, "small town law -- all issues welcome."

Attorney with general practice focusing on real estate (agricultural, commercial, and residential) and business transactions, probate, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and creditor’s rights with a wide variety of clients including banks, contractors, credit unions, dentists, landlords, orchardists, petroleum distributors, physicians, realtors, restaurateurs, and vintners.

Nick Alexander is a Vancouver native, growing up in this great city before leaving for college and law school. After passing the bar, he had an opportunity to return to the area that he loves and has been practicing law in Clark County ever since. Prior to founding Vancouver Wills and Trusts Nick was an associate attorney for the law firm of Greenen & Greenen, and later an Executive Trust Officer at InTrustment NW where he was a professional Trustee, administering trusts and estates. With experience and an ever growing passion for family and community, Nick is eager to help...

David enjoys developing relationships with clients and helping them achieve their goals. David's civil practice is focused on three primary areas of law: (1) estate and elder law, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and probate; (2) real estate, including the purchase and sale of property, the creation of easements and covenants, and some real estate litigation; and (3) business law, including incorporation or LLC formation, contract drafting, and business purchases and sales. In addition to his legal practice, David serves on the the Port Townsend City Council and is a board member of the Boiler Room...

Barry M. Meyers is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation*. The National Elder Law Foundation is the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law. He is accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Administration). Mr. Meyers has practiced law since 1983 and elder law since 1992. In 2006, he expanded his practice to provide families with the services of in-house Geriatric Care Managers. He received his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California, a Masters degree from the University of California, Davis,...

I'm a proud Pacific Northwest native. After double majoring in both English and History at the University of Washington, I attended the University of Washington School of Law. Over the past few years, I have worked in the following areas of law: estate planning, probate, personal injury, and real estate. I currently focus on estate planning, probate, and elder law issues. When not working on client matters, I explore the outdoors by hiking, backpacking, and snowboarding.

Voted "Best Attorney" by the readers of the Burbank Leader Newspaper. Candace practices law both in California and Washington State, with offices in both states. She has extensive experience in the areas of Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate Planning and Litigation. Contact her for a free 1/2 hour consultation.

Brian C. Dale is a senior partner of Deno Millikan Law Firm. He grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington Law School in 1979. He started his career as lawyer in Everett with Jim Deno and Kent Millikan in 1979 and was a founder of the Deno Millikan Law Firm in 1992. His practice emphasis is employment and labor law, personal injury, business, probate and real estate litigation. He has served as an arbitrator for the Snohomish County Superior Court and Washington State Bar Association, as superior court judge pro tem, and as a volunteer...

Kirsten A. Samwel founded her law firm with a genuine desire to solve client problems effectively and efficiently. Her motivation lies in helping clients through their legal issues compassionately, while advocating on behalf of those clients in a tough and competent manner. Kirsten has a reputation for being an approachable, open-minded attorney. She is someone you can talk to and is a bright, well-qualified lawyer who dedicates herself to achieving her client’s goals. Kirsten Samwel is a trusted counselor and attorney at law whose practice area emphasizes...

After graduating from Port Angeles High School, Joseph Wolfley earned two degrees in Music. He earned his Bachelors Degree in Percussion Performance from BYU-Idaho with a minor in French, then earned a Masters in Musicology from Northwestern University. After a couple years of teaching at Southern Utah University, Mr. Wolfley was accepted to Gonzaga Law School. He earned his law degree in 2011. After passing the bar, Mr. Wolfley joined his father's law firm full time. Lane J. Wolfley has 34 years of experience as an attorney practicing in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Young Mr. Wolfley enjoys the...

John Lutgens has been practicing law in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area since 1992. After graduating from Willamette University, College of Law in 1992, he joined the Portland firm of Sims & Sims. While at Sims & Sims he practiced in criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning & probate, real estate law, commercial fishing law, business transactions, and litigation. Since 1994, when John Lutgens opened his firm in Vancouver, Washington, he has practiced in multiple areas, including plaintiff’s personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning & probate, business formation and transaction, family law, bankruptcy, and real...

Born and raised in Clark County, Alexa was born into a family of lawyers (her father and grandfather) who valued relationships and giving back to the local community. She studied music and social work in college, graduating from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Social Welfare.

Alexa worked in the field of guardianships as a Guardian ad Litem and served as an instructor and co-organizer of the Clark County Guardianship Guardian ad Litem Training. She was licensed as both a Title 11 and Title 26 Guardian ad Litem.

Alexa became a paralegal, and while working at the Salmon Creek...

Michael "Mick" Frey was born in Longview, Washington. He began his legal career as an intern in his Father's firm, Donald W. Frey, P.S. which he then joined as an associate in 1996. He continues to share office space with his Father, and Wesley S. Johnson. Mick's practice focuses on dispute resolution and litigation of issues in property rights, real estate, probate, estate planning, guardianships and advising small businesses. Mick is married and has one daughter. To set up an office or phone consultation, you may Email Mick: mick@attorneyfrey.com

David joined Kurtz & Paradis in April 2018 after previously practicing at Jackson, Jackson & Kurtz, Inc. in Battle Ground, WA from 2013 to 2018. As an undergraduate, he attended Washington State University. David went on to attend and graduate from Gonzaga University School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in October 2013. While in law school, David worked at the University’s legal aid clinic, which provides legal services for low-income people and non-profit organizations. Currently, David primarily focuses on the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, and real estate transactions. In his...

Jayne Marsh Gilbert is a Graduate of the University of WA, BA in history 1986, Dean's List; UW Law School 1989. Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Probate Avoidance, Ancillary Probates, Powers of Appointment, Community Property Agreements, Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements, Non-CIR Living Together Agreements, Joint Property, Real Property, TODDs, Right of Survivorships, Contracts. Licensed to practice law for 34 years. Member of the Alaska Bar 1989-1995. Currently licensed and active in Washington and California Bar Associations, Admitted to the Swinomish Tribal Court, and US District Court. Member of WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, NW Estate Planning Counsel, and Skagit...

I have practiced law for over 25 years; 22 in the state of Washington. I specialize in low cost bankruptcies, family law/divorce and probate. I make it a practice to answer all calls as soon as possible. I handle bankruptcies in Whatcom, Skagit, Island and Snohomish Counties. I represent people in Arlington, Marysville, Stanwood, Lake Stevens, Granite Falls, Sultan, Monroe, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Snohomish, Edmonds and throughout the county.

Mr. Brown is admitted to practice in Washington and California and has been practicing law for over 45 years. He is the managing partner at Phillips, Krause & Brown. His practice emphasizes Elder Law which includes estate planning, Medicaid planning and qualification, preparation of wills, trusts (including special needs trusts), durable powers of attorney and other documents, probate, guardianship and litigation in those areas. Professor Brown has also handled numerous adult protection and tort claims for elderly, incapacitated and injured people including several cases where the verdict or settlement amount exceeded $1,000,000. Mr. Brown is a member...

Craig graduated from Willamette University College of Law in 1996, and has been practicing law in Cowlitz County since that time. His experience includes handling complex Real Estate, Business (Corporation, LLC, Partnership), Construction Law, Injury Law (Auto Accidents, Uninsured Motorists, Insurance Claims, Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful Death, Pedestrian Accidents, Slip/Trip and Fall, Personal Injury), Probate, Contracts, Guardianships, Estate Planning matters (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney), and Landlord/Tenant (representing Landlords).

On a more personal level, Craig enjoys family time, tennis, the outdoors and youth soccer and basketball.

I am an attorney who specializes in Estate Planning and Uncontested Probate. I help people set up Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. To give my clients peace of mind, I create custom plans to address their specific goals and concerns. As I narrowly focus on this area of law, I have expertise beyond that of a general practitioner. Also, I provide services on a flat-fee basis whenever possible, so that clients do not have to worry about being billed every time they have a quick question. What also differentiates me from other attorneys is that I train financial...

I am an attorney who specializes in comprehensive Estate Planning and Uncontested Probate. I help people set up Trusts, Wills, and Powers of Attorney. To give my clients peace of mind, I create custom plans to address their specific goals and concerns. As I narrowly focus on this area of law, I have expertise beyond that of a general practitioner. Also, I provide services on a flat-fee basis whenever possible, so that clients do not have to worry about being billed every time they have a quick question. What also differentiates me from other attorneys is that I train financial advisors,...

Mount Vernon, WA based general practice firm Nicol Law, PLLC provides legal advice, advocacy, and solutions for individuals and businesses in Skagit County and across the Pacific Northwest. The practice focuses on business and corporate law, wills, estate planning, estate settlement and probate, litigation, real estate and land law, and personal injury.

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...

Kenneth V. Hoffman received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Cleveland Marshall Law School. He is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of Washington and Ohio. He began his legal career in the trust department of Ameritrust Corporation, at the time the largest bank holding and trust company in Ohio. Mr. Hoffman was hired by the Clark County based Northwest National Bank in 1979 to establish and administer its trust department. He was responsible for all aspects of probate and trust administration, investment and taxation, and also served as in house counsel for the...

Zach Stambaugh is a full service business and non-profit attorney. While he primarily practices transactional law, he will litigate when necessary and will help you to decide which path is most likely to help you reach your goals. He can assist with almost any situation your business might encounter, from formation to dissolution. Whether you are negotiating a commercial lease, buying or selling property, drafting a vendor agreement, or developing an employee handbook. Additionally, his practice includes land use, real estate contracts and litigation, estate planning, probate, and firearms law, adoptions and guardianships. He can almost always bring you into a better position...