Covington Lawyers

In his over twenty years representing persons in courtrooms throughout the state of Washington, Scott Stewart has attained a level of courtroom experience few attorneys can match. He has represented persons at every stage of a case, including approximately 300 jury trials. Scott has represented persons on personal injury cases, including those involved in motor vehicle accidents, and he has represented persons accused of crimes ranging from Driving Under the Influence to Hit and Run Resulting in Death, from Assault Domestic Violence to Residential Burglary, from Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana to Felony Distribution of Drugs, from Voyeurism to Child Molestation,...

James W. Armstrong, Jr. Attorney at Law ? James W. Armstrong, Jr., began his legal career in 2000 after graduating from Seattle University School of Law. Mr. Armstrong opened his law offices in Kent, Washington, in May of 2006 after being in practice for over six years. Armstrong Law Offices is a Professional Service Corporation that specializes in Workers' Compensation, Social Security and Personal Injury.

Alden Byrd is a litigation attorney focusing on worker’s compensation claims for individuals that have suffered workplace injuries. Alden diligently pursues injured worker’s claims when the Department or Employers attempt to deny those workers the benefits to which they are entitled. Alden previously clerked for United States District Court Judge Thomas S. Zilly in the Western District of Washington.

Alden obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography from The Ohio State University and graduated cum laude from the Seattle University School of Law.

Alden grew up in Ohio, but moved to Seattle in 2009 to attend law school.

Ms. Duncan graduated from Seattle University School of Law. She has experience in criminal law and guardianship, trust, and estate litigation. Before entering law school, Ms. Duncan taught middle school Special Education in San Antonio and in Seattle Public Schools. While in law school, she placed first in the American Bar Association Moot Court Appellate Competition, was a King County Bar Association Scholar, and received the Jeff Robinson Equity and Racial Justice Award. Ms. Duncan also worked for the Honorable Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez at the Washington State Supreme Court and prosecuted misdemeanors at Seattle City Attorney’s Office and the...

When my partner and I opened our practice in 1999, we knew we wanted to do something that we enjoyed and that made a positive difference in people's lives. Our personal injury practice allows us to do this. I feel privileged every day to practice law with my friend. I also feel honored to share in the lives and the personal stories of our clients. Unfortunately, most of our clients have suffered tremendously as a result of injury. It is rewarding to know that we have the skill and the experience to be of assistance...

Mick Pusztai is an associate attorney at Park Chenaur & Associates, representing individuals injured in automobile collisions, medical malpractice, products liability, and premises liability. He has practiced law for nearly twenty years, and he has tried many cases throughout Western Washington. He began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney in Seattle, working with those charged with a broad range of offenses — ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to Class A felonies. He greatly enjoys his work in the field of personal injury; he is able to help people hurt by others’ negligence.

Born in New York and raised in Ann...

Daniel Swinford is a personal injury attorney in our Tacoma office. He is passionate about law and is committed to securing the proper justice our clients deserve. Daniel has worked as a researcher for the City of Kent prosecutor’s office and as an intern at the Washington Law Center.

Daniel is a graduate of Washington State University and the Seattle University School of Law where he graduated cum laude and given the prestigious CALI award for Negotiation, which is given to the student with the highest grade in the class.

In his free time, Daniel prefers to spend his time outdoors. He...

Andy Kralios is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney at Washington Law Center PLLC. Andy previously worked in a large insurance defense law firm advising hospital risk management departments. He then ran his own successful practice in the Northeast where he led trials on behalf of injured hospital patients. More recently, Andy worked at the General Counsel’s Office of MultiCare Health System.

As the managing partner in Novo Legal Group's Washington Office, Luis Cortes Romero focuses exclusively on immigration litigation. With extensive experience in trial and appellate cases, Luis has tackled a wide variety of immigration-related matters, including constitutional issues, immigration detention challenges, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and waivers of inadmissibility. His expertise extends to high-profile constitutional litigation involving equal protection and due process claims, as well as representation in governmental investigations. A DACA recipient himself, Luis made a significant impact as co-counsel in the landmark case DHS v. Regents of the University of California, which led the US Supreme Court to...

As a distinguished partner at Novo Legal, Aaron has amassed extensive experience representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise spans tribunals from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron's dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that he consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients. Memberships and Affiliations: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network, Pro Bono Attorney Bar Admissions: Colorado Illinois Washington US District Court, Colorado US Bankruptcy Court, Colorado 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Executive Office of...

Neha Vyas is a partner and owner of Open Sky Law, PLLC. She has has over 20 years of experience and she focuses her practice on Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), U Visas, asylum, family-based immigration, citizenship, and removal defense, including appeals.

Before launching Open Sky Law, Neha was a Senior Attorney at Gibbs Houston Pauw. Neha was the former Legal Director of the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project in Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining NWIRP, Neha was in solo practice in Tucson, Arizona, focusing on immigration cases. She began practicing immigration law as a staff attorney with the Tucson...

I'm Myrna Luna, an immigration lawyer passionately committed to supporting those seeking a new chapter in the United States. What distinguishes me is a unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience. As the daughter of immigrants, I've been touched by the journey that so many of my clients are embarking upon. This personal connection fuels my empathetic approach and tireless commitment, infusing my practice with a level of dedication that is genuinely personal. My expertise spans a wide array of immigration law services. Whether it's family immigration, work visas, green cards, asylum, or citizenship, I handle even the most...

Labor & Industries Attorney with 13 Years Experience Litigating Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice And Wrongful Death Cases. Co-Founder of Washington Law Center. Recognized As A Leading Washington Attorney In The Fight To Protect Injured Workers And Their Families.

Examples of Large Entities Litigated Against: Boeing; Costco; Walmart; McDonalds; Labor Ready; Exon Mobile; School Districts; Large Hotels; Counties; Virtually Every Insurance Company With A Name, And The State of Washington. No Opponent is Too Big (The Bigger Their Size, The Bigger Their Wallet).

Successes Include: Thousands of Clients Served. Tens of...

I have been doing adoption work for many years and I keep my practice small so I can devote more personal attention to each matter. I work on a fixed-fee basis as much as possible so my clients can take full advantage of the personal service I provide without worrying about the cost. Even if you do not work with me, please use an attorney with adoption expertise to handle your adoption-related matter. You can find skilled, ethical adoption attorneys on the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys website - www.adoptionattorneys.org.

As a small business owner, I have worked with many professionals, including lawyers. Through my experience with lawyers, I became intrigued by the highly litigious role of the attorney in our society. Like doctors who use preventive medicine to help their patients avoid sickness and disease, lawyers can help their clients avoid unnecessary hardships. Lawyers help direct their clients to prevent personal and property damage or mitigate larger losses by directing them towards the proper course of action. Like preventive medicine, preventive law is more cost-effective than going through litigation. Most of what we really need to know in life cannot...

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...

Michael A. (Mike) Boswell is an experienced business attorney, advisor and litigator with more than 20 years of experience. He is licensed in both Washington and California. He is well versed in business transactions and operations, assisting companies with their formation, day to day operations, and ultimately the winding up of the company. As an addition to his business experience, Mike has extensive intellectual property experience having managed disputes dealing with all facets of intellectual property and technology, including trademark and copyright infringement actions, trademark opposition proceedings, and matters concerning trade secrets. Mike uses this extensive litigation...

I have over 20 years experience handling legal issues impacting families. This span of years has enabled me to relate to my clients' points of view from the personal perspective of being a single, married, divorced, a single parent and as a blended family. I started out as an associate member of a two-attorney firm in Everett, WA after receiving my Juris Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (Seattle University Law School) and I opened my own solo practice over 15 years ago. I have had the unique experience of being admitted to the Bar...

Liandra Marchan is an attorney with nearly 10 years of experience. She is admitted to practice in Georgia and is currently awaiting her license in Washington.

Liandra received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 2003 with a B.S. in Psychology. After graduation, Liandra began her career as an insurance adjuster. During this period, she had the opportunity to interact with hundreds of attorneys specializing in personal injury and insurance defense. This interaction sparked an interest in the law and motivated her to attend law school. Liandra graduated from Emory University School of Law in 2007.

During her legal career, Liandra...

Joy Lee Barnhart graduated from University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law) in 1981. After working as an independent contractor primarily doing family law, she started her private practice in the 1990s. Since then, she has worked in estates and probate, guardianships, and consumer and small business bankruptcies. Her current work focuses on consumer bankruptcies and guardianships, and she continues to offer estate planning and probate services. She also does pro bono work through King County Volunteer Legal Services. When she is not working, Ms. Barnhart is active in her faith community and has served...

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...

After graduating from Duke Law School, Spencer was employed with Thompson & Knight, one of the largest law firms in Dallas, Texas. He worked in their Corporate & Securities Department. Thriving but not enamored with the narrow strictures of corporate firm life, he later accepted a job with a Dallas attorney that specialized in Personal Injury.

After gaining invaluable insight into personal injury law, Spencer returned to Washington where he opened up his own personal injury practice, Fielding Law Group. The firm has since expanded with offices in Yakima, Moses Lake, Seattle, Tacoma, and Boise.

Fielding Law Group features a range of...

Richard Aguire advocates for everyday individuals who have suffered serious injuries and losses. His legal focus includes personal injury cases, automobile and truck accidents, dog bites, product liability, and wrongful deaths. Fluent in Spanish, Richard has extensive litigation experience and firsthand knowledge of navigating painful injury cases. Before relocating to the Northwest, he served as a sheriff’s deputy with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin. Richard and his wife enjoy exploring the Northwest, from the Olympics and Cascades to the San Juans, whether fishing for salmon and Dungeness crab or discovering new coffee shops.

Patrick Buckley used to settle injury claims for a major insurance compny. Now he works for you. He knows the industry from the inside out and has tons of experience with all types of injury claims.

I am a native of Seattle. I practice exclusively in family law in King and Pierce counties. In addition to being a practicing attorney, I also sit as a Commissioner Pro Tem (temporary commissioner) in King County. In Pierce County, I also sat as a Commissioner Pro Tem from 2015 to 2016. I limit the number of cases that I will take at any one time. The quality of my work and achieving an efficacious outcome for my clients are my primary focus.

I am experienced in interstate and international child custody cases. I focus...