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Samuel Michael Meyler
Seattle, WA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Business, Collections, Consumer and Real Estate
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Since 2007 Samuel Meyler has been a trusted advisor and advocate for individuals and businesses alike; providing clients with counseling and representation in transactions and litigation spanning a broad range of industries and legal matters.
Mr. Meyler serves as outside general counsel to businesses of varying types and sizes, including: general contractors, subcontractors, real estate firms/brokerages, automotive dealerships, automotive repair shops, real estate investment and holding companies, restaurants, tech start-ups, beauty salons, dental offices, fitness studios, and others.
Mr. Meyler's diverse background and experience positions him to better assist his clients in navigating the often confusing and daunting legal landscape, regardless of...
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Heather Morado
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Entertainment & Sports, IP and Trademarks
Seattle University School of Law
Heather M. Morado is a native of the Pacific Northwest and the founder of Morado Law. Morado Law has been recognized both locally and nationally as a top law firm in the practice areas of intellectual property and entertainment.
Prior to attending law school, Heather studied classical violin extensively, earning her undergraduate degree on a full-tuition music scholarship. As a result of this unique and unusual background, Heather truly understands, appreciates, and connects with the creative and entrepreneurial community that she serves. Heather credits the rigor and difficulty of her classical violin training with instilling discipline, attention to detail, and...
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Ammon John Ford
Seattle, WA Attorney
Free ConsultationAdministrative, Business, Cannabis Law and IP
Seattle University School of Law
As a cannabis lawyer at Gleam Law, Ammon helps businesses navigate complex transactions in the highly regulated hemp, CBD, and legal marijuana industry. He has extensive experience helping cannabis businesses secure, protect, and fully utilize their copyrights and trademarks.
Ammon holds a joint J.D. and MBA degree from Seattle University’s School of Law and Albers School of Business and Economics, with a focus in entrepreneurial business law. Ammon currently sits on the board of the Cannabis Alliance.
When he is not working, you can find Ammon camping, reading poetry, and spending time with his wife and their dog Stubby Charlie.
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Maria T. Greene
Seattle, WA Lawyer
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Seattle University School of Law
Maria T. Greene (Fujiye) is an estate planning lawyer with a law practice located in in Seattle, a minority and woman owned law firm. Before law, she worked at UCSF on an early stage breast cancer study, which influenced her dedication to serving those with a life changing diagnosis and chronic health conditions.
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Jeffrey Caffee
Seattle, WA Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Notre Dame
Jeffrey Caffee is a trial attorney and managing partner of the Caffee Accident & Injury Lawyers. Jeff started his legal career at the University of Notre Dame Law School where he met his wife Rochelle Krebs on their first day of school. They both shared a passion for helping people and together they worked at the Notre Dame Legal Aid Clinic helping local community members.
When it came time to settle down, they moved back to Seattle to be closer to family. Once in Seattle, they continued to fight for disadvantaged citizens. In addition to representing personal...
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Scott Seeley
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, IP, Patents and Trademarks
University of Washington School of Law
Scott is an intellectual property lawyer and registered patent attorney.
Scott was trained at one of the nation’s top intellectual property law firms. Prior to Eastgate IP, Scott practiced intellectual property law as a patent attorney at Knobbe Martens, managing portfolios of intellectual property, prosecuting patent applications, and conducting due diligence for companies of all sizes – including Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and independent inventors.
Scott has prosecuted patents across a wide range of technologies including software, mechanical devices, medical devices, cosmetics, food & beverage, and biotechnology. Scott has extensive experience preparing infringement opinions and conducting validity...
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John Merriam
Bellevue, WA Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationMaritime
Lewis & Clark Law School and University of Washington School of Law
I was an unlicensed seaman in the U.S. merchant marine for 12 years, while working my way through college and law school. Law school tuition was paid for with a scholarship from the Seafarers Int'l Union. I have practiced maritime law for 30 years and for the past 16 years have restricted my practice to the representation of claimants for maritime injury and wages.
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Walker Weitzel
Seattle, WA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP, Patents and Trademarks
Seattle University School of Law
Prior to establishing Alloy Patent Law in 2015, Walker spent a decade designing and building aerospace assembly automation. His hands-on experience as an engineer allows him to work with and help inventors of all backgrounds, including those with little-to-no design experience, as well as those with highly technical designs and products.
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Mark D. Kimball
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 41 years of experience
(425) 455-9610
777 108th Avenue Northeast
Suite 2000
Bellevue, WA 98004
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
University of Washington School of Law, University of Washington School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
Mark Kimball is a managing Shareholder and founder of MDK Law, an award-winning business and litigation firm that has been serving Seattle and Eastside clients for more than thirty five years. His practice is concentrated on corporate and real estate transactions, commercial litigation, business operations, and state, federal, and international tax law, and he is licensed to practice in Washington, New York and Texas, as well as United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme court. Specific tax work includes advising clients on a variety of business operation matters, structuring tax-advantaged transactions, and representing clients before the United States...
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Andrew J. Wyman
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 24 years of experience
Tax
Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University Law Center and Gonzaga University School of Law
For over two decades, Andrew J. Wyman’s practice has been offering his skills, knowledge and insight in a variety of federal tax matters, representing individuals and businesses against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and representing taxpayers in front of the United States Tax Court.
Andrew started working in private practice after working for the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service, litigating cases in front of the United States Tax Court, and advising internally on audit and collections matters.
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Vicki Oslund
Everett, WA Attorney with 26 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Whittier Law School and Central Washington University
Vicki Oslund has been practicing family law for over 19 years. Vicki is highly regarded for her experience in both the legal and business communities, and for her ability to achieve favorable results for her clients. Vicki represents clients in all family law matters, with a focus on complex divorce cases that involve high value property, business, and financial distributions. Clients who work with Vicki appreciate her meticulous and compassionate guidance. Vicki is a trained mediator and has worked as an arbitrator with the Snohomish County Superior Court. She holds an MBA and worked as a corporate negotiator. She is...
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Yale Lewis III
Seattle, WA Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Native American
University of Washington School of Law
Mr. Lewis has been litigating family and Indian law matters since 2003. He tries up to six cases per year and represents three times that many at settlement conferences and meditations. He has been appointed a special master and sometimes conducts meditations. He also handles appeals.
Mr. Lewis appears regularly in King County Superior Court and less frequently in other counties throughout the State. He is a member of the bar of most of the tribal courts in the State of Washington. He also practices in the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts. He is also a...
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Stacie Lynn Naczelnik
Seattle, WA Attorney with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Seattle University School of Law
Finding the right attorney to work with is important -- when it comes to your legal case, one size does not fit all. My firm offers alternative legal services by providing you with legal advice and guidance through the court process. When possible, I offer flat fees so that you know how much your case will cost without having to worry about unpredictable hourly bills.
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Laura Sell
Kirkland, WA Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
University of Dayton School of Law
Laura is a Family Law Mediator. She has over 20 years of experience helping family law clients resolve their cases through litigation and negotiation. She is an accomplished lawyer, leader, mediator and mentor. Laura is dedicated to assisting clients and their attorneys resolve family law disputes with creativity and respect.
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Jason Epstein
Bellevue, WA Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Pepperdine University School of Law
Jason Epstein has been dedicated to representing injured people since his first law firm position in 1999. A Seattle native, Jason received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1995, and his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 2001. After graduating from Pepperdine, Jason moved back to the Seattle area and opened his own law firm focusing on protecting the rights of the injured. Jason next took a position as an associate attorney with the Law Office of Robert B. Kornfeld. While with Mr. Kornfeld, Jason represented seriously injured people and...
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Lisa Nicole Ellis
Bellevue, WA Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Oregon School of Law
Lisa Ellis was admitted to the Washington Bar in 2000. She is the Principal of Ellis Law, LLC which serves clients in Bellevue, WA and surrounding Puget Sound communities. Lisa's practice is focused on providing specialized estate planning for older adults, estate planning, representation in adult guardianships and probate administration.
Lisa received her undergraduate degree at Whitman College and law degree at The University of Oregon where she was an executive editor of The Oregon Law Review. Lisa was an Attorney Advisor at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), a position she entered through the U.S....
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Rebecca Elise Ary
Everett, WA Attorney with 18 years of experience
Employment
University of Washington School of Law
I provide hands-on, strategic, no-nonsense legal representation for individuals and businesses in employment disputes.
Whether you're an employee with a concern over illegal employment practices such as discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, unpaid wages or other violations of wage and hour law; or a business who has been accused of violating employment laws, I can help. I offer understanding, skill and the power of the law so that justice can be achieved.
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Keith Hall
Bellevue, WA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law
Keith loves representing and fighting hard for his clients. His clients are often people who have never been in trouble before, but now find themselves in the gun sights of the government's prosecution machine. Often times these clients have nowhere else to turn. Keith is a passionate trial lawyer who will advocate for his clients, when it feels like everyone else is against them.
Keith is a believer in the jury trial system, which gives an opportunity for regular people, with the help of a hard working defense lawyer, to stand up in court against the government. Keith has...
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Connor Jepson
Bellevue, WA Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
Gonzaga University School of Law
Connor Jepson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the United States District Court – Western District of Washington and limits his practice to criminal defense.
Mr. Jepson understands the complexity of the court system and how busy and stressful being accused of a crime can be. He prides himself on his ability to condense information into an easily digestible format for the client and the court. When he starts a project, Mr. Jepson sees it through to its end and thrives on achieving the best client experience. In addition, Connor is well-liked and well-respected by his...
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Roberto Yranela
Bellevue, WA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University School of Law
Roberto Yranela & Associates focuses on fighting traffic tickets, DUIs and misdemeanors because you deserve another chance. A traffic ticket not only can cause your insurance to go up, but it can cost you your license. A DUI will not only land you in jail, but it can cost you your job, license, reputation, and it will haunt you for the rest of your life. So when the cops come knocking on your door and they catch you dazed and confused, do not panic. You have a true advocate on your side, and we will get you through it.
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Nicholas Price
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Harvard Law School
Born in Tacoma, Nick is a life-long Washingtonian.
He knows first-hand how difficult it can be to make ends meet; he weathered the Great Recession with his family, and grew up in a middle-class neighborhood in Spokane where everyone took care of each other.
For that reason, Nick has always gravitated toward helping others. After paying his way through college at the University of Washington by working 30 hours a week as a telemarketer, he attended Harvard Law School where he focused on all things having to do with money and families.
After graduating from Harvard Law School, Nick was fortunate enough...
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Megan M. Dunn
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
As a criminal defense attorney, Megan is an aggressive and compassionate advocate for all of her clients. Megan Powers attended the Walter F. Georgia School of Law at Mercer University in Macon, GA. Before law school, she attained her Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. This combination of degrees gives Megan a unique perspective when advocating for her clients. At Mercer, she was the president of the Association of Women Law Students as well as the Vice Chair of Mock Trial for the Mercer Advocacy Council. Competing in the National Trial Competition is where she honed her oral argument...
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Thomas A. Hackett
Seattle, WA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Washington School of Law
We help families and business owners plan for now and the future. This is done through estate planning and business planning. Our process is to educate clients about opportunities - and problems - they or their family may encounter down the road. Next, we help them identify their priorities and goals, and then develop a plan to accomplish those goals. This sometimes involves using advanced legal structures and techniques, but we keep the explanations straight forward and understandable. After all, a great plan isn’t that great if you don’t understand it. Quality planning that you understand is...
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Lennard Anthony Nahajski
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 32 years of experience
(206) 621-0500
10900 NE Fourth Street
Suiet 2300
Bellevue, WA 98004-5882
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Oregon School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
The Nahajski Firm was established in 1996 by partners Lennard A. Nahajski and Rayne J. Nelson with the primary goal of providing aggressive, effective and discreet representation to those facing criminal prosecution. Since that time, the firm has continued to practice exclusively criminal defense and established itself as one of the premier criminal defense firms in the region. With more than fifty years of combined criminal defense experience, we recognize that good people occasionally face difficult allegations that will have a significant impact on themselves, their families, reputation, finances and careers. Being aware of the impact of facing criminal...
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James E. Horne
SEATTLE, WA Attorney
Appeals, Business, Insurance Defense and Products Liability
Willamette University College of Law
Jim has extensive federal and state trial and appellate experience in a wide range of civil litigation matters, having served as defense counsel in product liability claims involving asbestos, prescription medications, naturopathic compounds, medical devices, sports safety helmets, and other products. He also has considerable experience with building and construction defect claims on behalf of contractors, building owners, and occupants as well as fire loss and property damage claims, including business interruption, loss of use, and loss of access claims.
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Jacey Liu
Bellevue, WA Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Willamette University College of Law
A graduate of Willamette University College of Law, where she was presented with the Distinguished Legal Writing Award for her contribution to the International Human Rights Clinic and the Civil Rights Award in 2010 for her legal writing in the area of civil rights litigation. Jacey now practices exclusively as a trial attorney handling serious injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases for civil plaintiffs. Feel free to contact Jacey for a free consultation.
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Mark Tyson
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 10 years of experience
600 Stewart Street
Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98101
Free ConsultationBusiness, IP and Securities
University of Washington School of Law
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Mark G. Honeywell
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Insurance Defense and Personal Injury
University of Washington School of Law
For more than 40 years, Mark Honeywell has been an active litigator with a track record of resolving a wide variety of complex disputes. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has gained experience in a broad array of legal issues as well as a practical understanding of the benefits of resolution. He now devotes his practice full-time to mediations and arbitrations.
As an approved United States District Court Rule 39 mediator, he has successfully mediated and arbitrated hundreds of cases involving personal injury, professional negligence, products liability, real estate and commercial litigation, sexual abuse of minors, and insurance claims...
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Heather C. Ramirez
Seattle, WA Attorney with 17 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Seattle University School of Law
After being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, Ms. Ramirez practiced law in the private sector with emphasis on family law, bankruptcy, estate planning and elder law matters. Ms. Ramirez compassionately advocates on behalf of her clients while she assists them in successfully resolving difficult disputes and navigating through litigation and complex legal issues.
Professional Memberships/Organizations
Ms. Ramirez is licensed to practice in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is also a member of the following professional associations:
Washington State Bar Association, Member
King County Bar Association, Member
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, Member
Education
Seattle University School of Law,...
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Bradley Clar Johnson
Seattle, WA Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Washington School of Law
Bradley Johnson opened his firm straight out of law school to provide top notch legal aid to those who need it. As a zealous advocate for the rights of injured victims, and those accused of crimes, Bradley has had tremendous success over the years.
Bradley's belief is that no matter what your financial situation, everyone deserves aggressive and effective legal reprsentation. This philosophy is a large part of the success of Bradley Johnson Attorneys.
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Brad A. Meryhew
Seattle, WA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Juvenile and Municipal
Seattle University School of Law
Brad Meryhew is a highly respected and dedicated advocate who specializes in defending individuals facing accusations of sexual misconduct in both state and federal criminal courts in Washington. With a proven track record of success in jury trials, negotiations, and case dismissals, Brad has established himself as a prominent trial attorney in this challenging practice area. Moreover, his commitment extends beyond the courtroom, as he has played a pivotal role in driving improvements within the statewide sex offender management system through his advocacy for policy changes spanning fifteen years.
Throughout his career, Brad has handled numerous high-profile cases, demonstrating his proficiency...
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David Stanley Marshall
Seattle, WA Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
University of California - Berkeley
Since 1997, David Marshall has been committed to providing the best possible defense to persons accused of child abuse, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, and other special assaults. He does this in criminal cases, civil claims for compensation, Title IX disciplinary proceedings on college campuses, administrative hearings, dependency cases—any kind of case except family law. His commitment has shown in decades of victories, many in trial, and some without need for trial.
From his office in Seattle, David handles cases around Washington State and throughout the Northwest.
David began his career as a deputy prosecuting attorney. He decided to focus on child...
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Brien Galbraith
Seattle, WA Attorney with 16 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
Brien Galbraith is an associate attorney with Integrative Family Law. Brien accomplishes his clients’ goals by way of positive communication. By speaking with his clients regularly and in detail, Brien is able to understand their goals and set out on a path to achieve them. Brien is experienced in a number of different areas of family law, including custody, support, divorce, relocation, LGBT family law, and more.
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Brad Feit
Seattle, WA Lawyer
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Florida Coastal School of Law
Brad Feit’s legal career began in Florida, where he worked in criminal and family law before transitioning toward worker’s compensation and personal injury. After moving to Seattle, he began to work exclusively on personal injury cases. Brad sees personal injury law as his true passion since, more than anything, he wants to use his legal expertise to help people in need.
Brad believes personal injury law is an especially important field because it allows one to understand how and why so many Americans can live on such a thin margin. A car accident or a nasty fall can easily send someone’s...
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Dean Ralph Brett
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Stanford University
I grew up on Badger Mountain, in Eastern Washington, on a dry land dirt farm in an area the locals refer to as "Poverty Point." No TV. No electricity. No inside plumbing. But we did have books -- lots of books. I talked before I could walk, and carried a book everywhere, so my dad used to pat me on the head and say "This one's going to be a lawyer." He knew what kind of a lawyer I would be: a lawyer for real people, not a lawyer for big corporations -- a lawyer for the little guy...
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Paul Rundle
Seattle, WA Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationLegal Malpractice
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Paul R. Rundle is an experienced civil litigation and trial attorney who offers aggressive representation for clients with claims against lawyers for legal malpractice.
Mr. Rundle has over 25 years of litigation and trial experience in state and federal courts throughout Washington and Oregon, including over 70 trials and hundreds of other civil cases resolved by motion or negotiated settlement.
A former top-ten law school graduate and deputy district attorney, Mr. Rundle was a partner at a medium-sized civil litigation law firm before opening The Rundle Law Firm in 2003, currently with offices in Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
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Courtney James Will
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Pepperdine Univ School of Law
Court was born and raised in Tacoma and has had an interest in the legal system ever since he can remember. While he always knew he would ultimately make his home in the Pacific Northwest, the draw of the sun and surf beckoned him to Southern California where he completed his undergraduate and law degree at Pepperdine University. Following internships at multiple Prosecutor’s offices, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Offices, Court initially decided to stay in Southern California after school and cut his teeth as a criminal defense attorney in the trenches of the most overburdened...
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Moseley Cary Collins III
Seattle, WA Attorney with 44 years of experience
701 5th Ave
#4200
Seattle, WA 98104
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
LaSalle University
Let me tell you a little about myself. I have been a personal injury lawyer for over 34 years representing only injured clients like you. In my entire legal career I have never represented an insurance company.
I graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. degree in History in 1969 and a post-B.A. degree in Psychology in 1971. I graduated from a four-year Bible College and then graduated from law school in 1979. I passed the California bar exam on the first try and was sworn in as a lawyer in 1980.
While in private practice, I have also volunteered...
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Mr. Douglas S. Reiser
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationConstruction
Loyola University New Orleans
In his practice, Doug focuses on construction contract drafting, lien and UCC managment & litigation, green building & contracting, and public contracting. He serves clients in both litigation and transactional endeavors.
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Vanessa Micol Vanderbrug
Seattle, WA Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Administrative, Employment and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
Vanessa Vanderbrug focuses her practice in the areas of employment, administrative law, and personal injury. She dedicates her practice to ensuring that each client receives personal attention and has a full understanding of the issues they face. She has significant general litigation experience and diligently seeks to obtain the best results for her clients.
During law school, Vanessa served on the National Trial Team and on the Editorial Board of the Gonzaga Law Review. She also worked for the Office of the Attorney General as an intern representing the Department of Social and Health Services. After law school, Vanessa obtained “behind...