Douglas County Lawyers

I worked as a civil trial lawyer prior to focusing exclusively on family law. I have extensive experience negotiating contentious and emotional cases.

Outside the office, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and spending time with my wife and our two daughters.

Ms. Cline has been serving clients on the Kitsap Penninsula since 2010. She has provided compassionate legal advice and service to individuals struggling financially through her bankruptcy and distressed real estate practice. Additionally, Ms. Cline enjoys a diverse practice including estate planning, business transactions, real estate and contract law.

Kitsap County personal injury lawyer Jeremy Morris has more than two decades of experience with jury trials, in complex litigation, and with appellate matters. He focuses his legal practice on handling cases involving injury or wrongful death, including car accidents, slip and fall cases, and medical malpractice. He has deep experience in negotiating favorable claims with insurance adjusters and attorneys to ensure his clients receive the maximum amount of compensation they are entitled to. To learn more or to discuss your personal injury case, call Glisson & Morris to schedule an initial consultation.

There are few attorneys in the Pacific Northwest who possess as much knowledge and experience in the field of elder law as Eileen Peterson. In fact, she is the only attorney in Pierce County certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation since the program began in 1994.

Eileen has also served as Chair of the Guardianship Task Force for WSBA Elder Law Section from 2007-2013 and was the recipient of the WSBA Elder Law Exceptional Service Award in 2009. She is a frequent speaker and presenter on a wide range of topics including elder law, guardianship,...

Kenneth Gorton is a litigation attorney in Washington. He has dedicated his career to advocating for injured and disabled people. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements, and represented hundreds of clients in personal injury, consumer protection, and other types of cases. Mr. Gorton received the highest possible rating by AVVO, one of the best-known ranking services for lawyers, which rates him as 10 out of 10 (superb). He is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which only admits trial attorneys who have demonstrated “superior results in...

Since starting my practice in 2003, I have emphasized the provision of competent legal services at a cost which is adjusted for the client's particular situation. Hiring a lawyer is expensive for many reasons, but to the extent possible, I have tried to right size the fees we charge the client with the client's household income.

I focus my practice primarily in the family law area and have a great deal of experience in divorces, annulments, legal separations, child support modifications, parenting plan modifications and non parental custody cases.

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Eric represents victims of wrongful termination, unfair wage and hour practices, workplace harassment, and discrimination; whistleblowers who suffer retaliation after standing up for themselves or others; and entrepreneurs crossed by former business partners. As a civil litigator and class action attorney, he routinely assists individuals and entities in employment litigation, consumer protection actions, and complex business and contract lawsuits. Eric has prevailed in numerous appellate cases supporting worker rights, including before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court.

Mindful that most people seldom interact with the legal system, Eric uses his knowledge and experience to guide his...

Joe Gordon, Jr. joined GTH in 1968 and has been a pillar of the firm and of the legal community in the Pacific Northwest for many years. He has tried superior court cases involving a wide range of civil litigation matters in 26 of Washington’s 39 counties. As a Washington State Assistant Attorney General, he served as a trial attorney for the Department of Labor & Industries in both the Olympia and Seattle offices.

In private practice, Joe has regularly represented rental property owners and management companies on landlord-tenant matters. He has also represented both employers and injured workers on industrial...

Attorney Jason Johnson has a wide range of experience which makes him an aggressive litigator. After serving multiple DUI sentences and being incarcareted himself, he knows the legal system "ins and outs." No other attorney knows the humility of serving clients in jail. Also, with ten years of experience in the military as a Tank Officer, Jason knows how to communicate effectively and handle the pressures of the courtroom. He was deployed overseas four times and received a Bronze Star with Valor. Jason grew up in Coeur d’Alene and has a background in construction. As a project manager, he has...

I was born and raised in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High and the University of Washington, but I chose Kitsap as the best place to raise a family and practice law. My first job at age 14 was washing dishes at the UW. I moved up to potato peeler at Spud Fish and Chips and, while in high school, landed a job as an apprentice scenery builder at the Seattle Repertory Theater. This led to a journeyman membership in the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local #15. Rather than being drafted, I chose to serve in the Navy...

Elizabeth is an experienced litigator and practitioner in the areas of juvenile law, family law, business law and criminal defense. Within the area of family law, she has represented clients in parenting and child support, parentage, nonparental custody, dissolution, modification, and adoption cases. Within juvenile law, Elizabeth has experience with Becca Bill cases (Truancy, At Risk Youth, and Children In Need of Services), representation of youth in juvenile dependency proceedings, and juvenile offender matters. She has successfully resolved many criminal matters including domestic violence cases, assault, DUI, MIP (minor in possession), violations of the Vancouver Municipal Code, unlawful camping, trespass,...

Mark Iverson facilitates adoptions for birth mothers and adoptive parents in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Mr. Iverson is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Mr. Iverson also practices in the area of guardianship and surrogacy.

Born and raised in Spokane, Diane Broderson combines a lifelong connection to the area with a passion for family law. After earning a degree in Social Services from Whitworth University in 2012, Diane pursued a legal education at Gonzaga Law School, graduating in 2017. Family law became her focus from the day she applied to law school, leading to active involvement in the field as Vice-President and later President of the Family Law Club at Gonzaga. As both a mother and stepmother to six children, Diane brings personal insight and empathy to every case, understanding firsthand the complexities and emotions that...

Under the guidance of Vanessa K. Mathisen, Esq., Allium Law PLLC focuses on delivering immigration legal representation to the Spokane community and throughout the broader state of Washington. With extensive experience, skills, and a profound understanding of immigration law complexities, Vanessa is well-equipped to navigate your legal case to success. Beyond her legal acumen, Vanessa contributes her academic insights as an Adjunct Professor in Immigration Law & Policy at Whitworth University. Our devoted legal team is committed to providing top-tier legal services to all clients, including those in need of translation assistance. Recognizing the uniqueness of each immigration case, we customize...

Arizona Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyer Helping Clients Nationwide for 18 Years. We are dedicated to helping seriously injured people . Our goal is to make the community a safer place for you and your family. We represent those seriously injured or the families of those killed in accidents. We strive to hold those responsible for needlessly causing harm to someone in our community. We are committed to the jury system and understand that the jury is the conscience of the community and the enforcer of community safety standards. We limit the number of cases...

Providing a wide range of quality legal services with a personal commitment to each client. We specialize in: Business Law, Estate Planning, Legal Guardianship Law, and Probate. At the Whipple Law Group, PLLC in Spokane, Washington we seek to inform and educate our clients so that they, in turn, may make informed decisions with regard to their case. We reduce the mystery and assist our clients in their navigation of the legal system. Personalized attention and ‘going the extra mile’ has and will continue to remain hallmarks of the Whipple Law Group, PLLC, approach to client relationship...

I'm a transactional and litigation attorney, and I love my job. About 90% of my clients have legal issues involving real property and personal property, which includes estate planning and wills, trust estates, probate estates, guardianship estates, insurance settlements, debt collection, short sales, deeds in lieu, cash for keys, residential and commercial leases, landlord-tenant disputes, real estate transactions, property contract disputes, real estate LLCs and trusts, corporate stock sales, and investment property. These matters fit neatly into three categories: People, Property, and Business. I have an incredible wife, Abby, and two beautiful children, Benjamin and Leah. I enjoy woodworking,...

After graduating cum laude from the University of Minnesota in 1999, I spent a year clerking for a judge in Wisconsin before moving to Whatcom County in the summer of 2000. Before coming to the Elder Law Offices of Barry M. Meyers, I was in-house counsel for the Lummi Nation with my practice focusing on human resource issues, governmental administration and criminal prosecution. My practice now focuses 100% on Elder Law. It is exceptionally rewarding to provide guidance and support for people as they face the complicated issues associated with aging. The work is made even more...

We are helping clients by email, phone, and video consultations. My practice focuses on civil litigation in the areas of personal injury. I represent clients in personal injury cases, such as car and truck accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death/fatality cases. I also defend individuals facing litigation from accidents. In employment law, I represent employers in administrative hearings, and defending wrongful termination and discrimination litigation. I also advise employers on issues ahead of litigation. I represent clients in traffic tickets and infractions in Spokane County. I offer remote consultations via phone call or Zoom. Russian Speaking available by appointment.

Former Social Security staff attorney and senior attorney. Current boutique law practice specializing in Social Security disability, medical/legal issues, consulting and seminars. Medical Doctorate awarded in 2006, with highest honors in all clinical rotations served at Atlanta Medical Center, Fulton Medical Center and Emory University Hospital. MBA and executive experience. Master of Education with teaching experience in business law, criminal law, medical ethics and clinical medicine.

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...

For more than 40 years Steve Thayer has dedicated his practice to defending people who have been persecuted by the police and prosecuted by the government.  He has successfully defended clients throughout Southwest Washington in virtually every kind of criminal case including murder, manslaughter, assault, DUI, vehicular homicide, marijuana grow/manufacture cases, sexual assault including date rape, child molestation and child pornography, domestic violence, and drug possession and delivery cases.   Attorney Thayer is a founding member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He has been AV Preeminent rated by the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process for...

For several years, Michael Malk aggressively litigated cases for a plaintiff's firm in Los Angeles, obtaining exemplary results for his clients in cases against some of the biggest companies in California who were represented by some of the biggest law firms in the nation. Since founding his own law firm in 2007, Mr. Malk continues to zealously represent his clients' interests. He understands that each client and each case is different. Some cases are amenable to early resolution so that the parties can obtain a sure result and move on with their lives without the stress of litigation, while other...

For over 30 years, Patty Rose has primarily dedicated her practice to assisting individuals in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating claims arising in the workplace. She also provides litigation support to other attorneys including research, writing, and investigation and appellate briefs and other projects. Patty has lived in Seattle for over 40 years and has been involved in legal advocacy for individuals her entire career. She is committed to collaborative negotiation and exploring all methods for resolving employment disputes without resorting to litigation. She obtained her JD from University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1989 where she...

My job is to achieve my client’s goals. Often times, clients need help defining their goals. Listening to the client and understanding their needs and interests, working through the options and setting attainable goals is typically the first step in fashioning a strategy in which to proceed with the case. I am a litigator, counselor, mediator, judge pro tem, educator, and professional speaker, now working primarily in the area of family law, domestic violence and high conflict cases. I provide service for all areas of family law, including divorce, parenting, custody, visitation, parental alienation, child support, modifications, relocation, grandparent...

Christopher Sharpe is the go to attorney for injured persons. His law firm is helpful, honest, and knowledgeable about workers’ compensation and personal injury law in the State of Washington. For more than three decades, Chris has been a proven winner, exclusively represented the little guy against the Department of Labor and Industries and self-insured corporate giants.

The L&I system shortchanges injured workers of Washington State. Chris stands shoulder to shoulder with his associates and their clients to make sure that each client receives every dollar they deserve. Chris is a workers comp veteran. He is pleased to be able to...

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.

Growing up, I was deeply inspired by the courtroom tales my grandfather, a criminal defense attorney in Helena, Montana, would share. These stories fueled my passion for law, leading me to become a licensed attorney in Washington State in 2012. I later founded Truce Law with the aim of providing a more constructive experience for clients dealing with family law issues. I am dedicated to making the divorce process simpler and less stressful by providing clients with the necessary tools to achieve amicable resolutions. I am a collaboratively trained attorney and a certified mediator. My efforts in the field have been...

For more than 30 years, Attorney Darrell Cochran has fought for individuals and families facing life-altering injuries and injustices. With hundreds of courtroom victories and millions recovered in settlements, Attorney Cochran has built a powerful reputation for delivering results in the most challenging legal battles. He has successfully taken on large corporations, religious organizations, public school districts, and government agencies—including a winning appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney Cochran’s practice focuses on complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic harm, defective products, insurance bad faith, sexual abuse, and more. He is frequently called upon by fellow attorneys to co-counsel their most...

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...

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.

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.

Seattle criminal defense lawyers at Blair & Kim, PLLC have had the privilege of handling over 15,000 criminal cases making them some of the best in town. If you are facing charges for a criminal offense, whether it be petty crimes such as a traffic violation or disorderly conduct or a more serious offense like theft or a violent crime, this is the firm to seek out. With years of experience on their side you can trust that you will receive the dedication you deserve fighting for your case. In the event that you are looking for a Seattle divorce...

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,...

Jennifer is well known for her knowledge and skill in matters involving parenting plans and non-parental custody issues. Prior to joining Envision Family Law, Jennifer was an established civil litigation attorney, family law attorney and had managed hundreds of dependency cases throughout her career. As an attorney managing dependency cases, she represented both parents and children, as well as being a court-appointed guardian ad litem for children in dependency actions. She finds that clients like talking to her, she is a good listener, and she enjoys helping others resolve problems. She is good at thinking outside the...

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.

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...

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...

Amy Carei is a family law attorney driven by service and shaped by her own journey as the first person in her extended family to attend college and law school. Raised by a single mother, she brings a deep appreciation for both family and financial responsibility to every case. Amy’s practice is built on genuine collaboration: she serves as the navigator while her clients remain the pilots of their own lives. Known for translating complex legal concepts into plain English, she ensures her clients understand each step of the process and feel empowered to participate in decisions that affect them. Before entering...

The R. D. Kelly Law Firm provides outstanding legal services to plaintiffs in personal injury cases. We negotiate and litigate. We engage in alternative dispute resolution. We try cases to judges or juries. We get awesome results for our clients.