Issaquah Lawyers

Having worked as an attorney in the Puget Sound region for the past twelve years, Brian McCormick has spent his career working with a wide range of clients. Brian spent the early years of his career defending citizens in criminal matters. After moving into private practice, he focused on assisting individuals and small businesses achieve their business objectives. Brian is a 1997 graduate of the University of Washington, and received his law degree from Seattle University School of Law in Seattle in 2000. Prior to cofounding Henry, DeGraaff & McCormick, P.S., Brian worked as General Counsel and Director of business strategies...

Michael has dedicated his practice of law to representing individuals who have been injured or wronged by others. His representative clients have ranged from those injured in car accidents, to adults and children who have been sexually abused by those in a position of power, and those who have been catastrophically injured in falls caused by dangerous conditions created by cities, counties, or businesses. Michael practices in state and federal court and has recovered millions of dollars on his clients’ behalf in nearly two decades as a trial attorney. Michael has been recognized as a “Rising Star” six different years by...

Stacy Heard is an attorney who practices exclusively family law in Seattle, Washington. Stacy has served clients for nearly 20 years in the Seattle area. Prior to and during law school, Stacy worked as a family law and civil litigation paralegal for 7 years. Her broad experience in family law includes cases involving complex financial issues, parenting plan/child custody issues, relocation, restraining orders, and child support issues. Prior to starting her own practice in 2005, she worked at a large Seattle civil litigation firm where she also gained valuable negotiation and litigation experience. Stacy chose to practice family law because she...

Attorney Mike Allen focuses on U.S. immigration law, with an emphasis on business immigration. He assists multinational corporations, as well as public and private growth companies and entrepreneurs with relocation strategies for bringing talented workers to the United States on a temporary and permanent basis. He also represents individuals in sponsoring family members and obtaining U.S. citizenship through naturalization. @ Mike "I love collaborating with international professionals, investors, experts, and families as they pursue their dreams in America. I also understand the immigrant experience on a personal level. My wife is a naturalized U.S. citizen, and I have lived...

I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life. I love it here. I grew up in Lake Stevens, WA, and earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Seattle. After taking a law school course on “Corporations, Law and Society,” I knew I wanted to help Seattle businesses with their legal services. I came to fully appreciate the impact of business on society and how the law can shape this impact. I appreciate the relationship between business and our communities, and I am passionate about making it easier for businesses to positively impact our community.

Travis Moeller is an associate attorney at Blair & Kim and a recent graduate of Seattle University School of Law. Travis practices criminal defense, family law, and personal injury law. Travis previously worked as a Rule 9 intern at Blair & Kim during his second and third year of law school.

Travis graduated from Seattle University Cum Laude and achieved CALI awards in Legal Writing and Professional Responsibility during his time in law school, which are given to the student who earns the top grade in a class. During law school, Travis was a student fellow at the Fred T. Korematsu...

Jamie founded Phinney Estate Law in 2007 as a way of addressing a need she saw in the community for affordable, values-based estate planning and as a way to develop a legal practice that was consistent with her own values and legal philosophy. Before founding Phinney Estate Law Jamie worked as a litigation associate at Cozen O'Connor, as an attorney advisor for the U.S. Department of Justice, and as legal intern for Northwest Immigration Rights Project and Northwest Justice Project. Jamie began her work in estate law in 2005 as a pro bono attorney with King County...

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I was born in Washington and have always called Thurston County my home. I completed my undergraduate studies at Willamette University in Salem, where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and French. I then went on to earn my Juris Doctorate from the prestigious Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia. During my time there, I honed my courtroom advocacy skills while externing with a Circuit Court Judge. As an attorney, I possess the legal knowledge and tenacity required to represent my clients effectively in court. My professional practice is primarily focused on family law, where I...

Joseph P. Corr is one of the founding members of Corr Downs. Joe is recognized as a leader in his field and has handled complex litigation matters and commercial disputes for local, regional and national businesses. He has been named as a "Washington Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine. He has a wide range of litigation experience in both state and federal courts that includes catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation, consumer protection claims, wrongful death claims, and product and premises liability. Joe also has extensive experience in complex insurance coverage litigation and insurance bad faith claims, as well...

Patrick Cook is a trial lawyer with extensive litigation experience. He is a lifelong Washington resident and a member of the King, Snohomish and Washington State Bar Associations. After passing the bar, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor in King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. While there, he honed his trial and negotiation skills. I also learned to manage complex, difficult cases. Patrick joined The Walthew Law Firm in March of 2007. Since joining The Walthew Law Firm, he has focused his practice on only representing injured and disabled workers in Washington State's Workers' Compensation system and in personal injury cases....

Sara's focus includes Family Law and Civil Litigation. Sara Kim is a passionate advocate who, in every case, is driven to seek justice for her clients. In private practice since 1995, Sara is a highly experienced family law attorney; she also has a thriving practice in the areas of personal injury and civil litigation.

Keeping a client-centered focus has been fundamental to her success. As Sara explains, “The people who come to me are under a lot of emotional pressure. The point is to make myself accessible: I believe that being there to listen is the only way to truly know...

Patricia Pearson joined GTH in 2001 and is a member of our Labor and Employment group and Defense Litigation group where she represents and advises clients in a variety of matters including employment law and products liability. She particularly enjoys advising clients on all types of employment issues that arise and working with them to develop sound employment policies by drafting employment documents, including employee handbooks and non-compete agreements.

Nigel is a partner at Stacey & Jacobsen, PLLC. He is proud to represent maritime workers at the same firm where he interned starting in high school. Born and raised in Seattle, Nigel has worked across the country for various law firms and on different matters. He graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington D.C. before working as a litigation associate for Milbank, LLP, a New-York based law firm with over 150 years of experience. After learning from top-tier attorneys at Milbank, Nigel went back to his roots by working for Stacey & Jacobsen, where he worked during the...

Eric Johnson has practiced law throughout Washington, California and Minnesota for twenty-six years specializing in civil trial work. He has tried over fifty cases to jury verdict(s) in civil and criminal cases and is a top rated litigation attorney by peer review and by leading legal service directories. We defend or prosecute civil actions in the following areas of practice: Personal Injury/Wrongful Death: Claims concerning personal injury or death caused by alleged negligence; cases involving issues of product defect(s) (e.g., in motor vehicles, industrial tools, food, drugs); premises liability (e.g., claims alleging dangerous conditions...

John Rosecrans is an accomplished family law attorney with considerable experience litigating complex, high net-worth dissolutions. His calm demeanor and steady, logical approach serve to make the divorce process easier for his clients. Counseling his clients with candor and consideration, John believes in setting reasonable and accurate expectations from the onset of a case. He believes that clients deserve full transparency, which he provides. “I am most gratified when my clients tell me that I communicated well throughout the case, and that it all happened as I said it would.” John is highly regarded in the legal community for his integrity, legal knowledge,...

Tatyana Gidirimski has handled every aspect of family law, including complex divisions of property, maintenance, parenting plans (including modifications and child relocations), child support, division of business assets, committed intimate relationships, prosecution and defense of restraining orders, domestic violence protection orders, and preparation and negotiation of prenuptial and other relationship agreements. Tatyana is highly cognizant of the toll - both financial and psychological - a contested family law matter can take on the client and strives to achieve an out-of-court resolution of the conflict whenever possible. She is skilled in dealing with high-conflict personalities and counsels clients on handling...

I have been practicing law since 1990 when I graduated from a top-ranked Canadian law school, Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. After 3 years as a trial lawyer in Canada I moved to California where I gained admission to the California State Bar. I practiced law in West Hollywood California for 13 years until my relocation to Redmond, Washington in 2007. Since 2008 I have practiced family law in the Seattle area, and I have extensive trial experience in King County. While I love being able to fight for my clients in the courtroom I also recognize that fair settlements...

David T. Lyons is a shareholder with the Northwest law firm of Lyons | Sullivan. He concentrates his practice in business transactions. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Gonzaga University in 1977; his Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Gonzaga School of Law in 1979; and his Master of Science Financial Services in 1990. Mr. Lyons is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice public accounting in the State of Washington and an attorney admitted to practice law in the States of Washington and Alaska.

Caitlin has over 15 years of experience working in the legal field in Clark County, first as a paralegal and later as an attorney. Throughout her career, Caitlin's primary focus has been on family law. In addition to family law, Caitlin has experience working as a law clerk for a large Southwest Washington law firm where she gained additional experience in civil litigation, real estate litigation and business formation. While Caitlin has experience in a range of legal fields, she finds most satisfaction in representing litigants in family law matters. Recognizing that these transitions can be a difficult time for many...

Brian Edwards started his career in clinical psychology, where he often served as a court-appointed counselor for mentally ill patients. With his listening and conflict resolution skills, honed through his years as a therapist, and because he’s driven by a desire to help people who are going through difficult transitions, he chose to become a family law attorney. "This is the area of law that really matters the most. It touches on the most fundamental pieces of peoples’ lives: their family, their children, and their financial security." He has significant trial experience and is particularly knowledgeable in non-parental custody matters. He...

Behind Jennifer Payseno’s calm and deliberate demeanor are the intellect and ability of one of Seattle’s finest family law attorneys. Affiliated with McKinley Irvin since 1999, Jennifer is highly regarded throughout the legal community for her integrity, courtroom skills, and unwavering commitment to every family she serves.

John M. Tymczyszyn is a third generation Washingtonian, Navy Veteran and trial attorney. After graduating from Bellevue High School he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and served as the President of the Universities Naval Detachment. John served as a Naval Officer and received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and other awards. After his military service John worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. He served on the staff of the Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, the Hon. Harry E. Mitchell. John attended the Seattle University School of Law and...

Practice and Experience Litigation practice encompassing business, contracts, residential and commercial real estate, commercial leasing, employment and labor, construction, and criminal. Representation has involves among others, business and entity formation, buying and selling businesses, assets, and business interests, commercial construction design defect and breach of contract/warranty, residential construction breach of contract, employment and labor disputes, real estate purchase and sale disputes, drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and employment documents, drafting estate planning documents, and negotiated with city and county officials, and drafted documents on land use and permit matters. Represented clients in municipal, state and federal courts. Former King County Deputy Prosecutor. Prosecuted...

Peter W. Mogren was born in Seattle, Washington, May 20, 1955; admitted to Washington bar, 1981; also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. Employed at Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S. since 1980, and managing partner since 1987. Preparatory education, Seattle Pacific University (B.A. 1977); legal education, University of Oregon (J.D. 1980). Fraternity: Christian Legal Society. Member: Seattle-King County, South King County and Washington State Bar Associations. A CLC and ValueOptions Referral Attorney. Peter enjoys running (5K's), skiing (water and snow) and working with his church youth group

Attorney Maxim Lissak has over 18 years in banking and finance. His commercial banking, finance and real estate experience give him the edge his clients need when tackling complex transactions and disputes.

I am an attorney in private practice with the Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny in Bellevue, Washington, where I focus on family law and criminal defense. I am a graduate of Duke Law School Class of 1988, with over 25 years of legal experience.

Stacey Smythe joins Law Offices of Molly B. Kenny firm with over 24 years of legal experience, focusing in Family Law, Estate planning and Probate. Stacey Smythe graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a bachelor of arts in Business Administration and Sociology. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991, nka Seattle University School of Law. Ms. Smythe is committed to an open line of communication with her clients and recognizes the need to keep clients fully informed of all aspects of their case. Ms. Smythe...

I started Make Your Trademark to assist individuals and small businesses to have access to brand protection and a trademark lawyer at an affordable price. Prior to beginning Make Your Trademark I worked for a small Seattle law firm preparing and filing trademark and copyright applications as well as a sole proprietor assisting individuals and small businesses navigate trademark and copyright processes. I am also COO of a the largest Electronic Voting Company in the United States, Democracy Live. As COO I not only run the business and operations but also am introduced to a variety of unique...

Bryan Smith grew up in Yakima, Washington. After obtaining a psychology degree from Western Washington University and a law degree from Seattle University, he came back to Yakima to practice law in the community where he was raised. Before becoming an attorney, he worked as an advocate for children suffering from mental illness. As an attorney, he continues to advocate for children and their families in the civil justice system. Bryan now represents victims of sexual abuse, medical malpractice, serious injuries, and wrongful death. He is also a graduate of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution mediation training program, and is...

Morgan Adams limits his practice to cases involving tractor trailers, buses, dump trucks, box trucks, and other commercial vehicles involving wrongful death and serious personal injury. With offices on the East Coast and West Coast he is able to handle cases nationally. He has helped injured clients in 42 states to date.

Experienced Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Employment Law Attorney. Tried cases before Superior Courts in King, Pierce and Snohomish County, and U.S. Federal Court for the Western District of Washington, including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. 19 years as a Practicing Attorney in WA, Graduated from University of Washington, BA - Psychology, in 1990. Graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1994.

Harkiran K. Sekhon is the founding attorney of Sekhon Law, PLLC. She is a Seattle University School of Law graduate and a postgrad participant in the Seattle University Incubator, a program dedicated to improving accessibility of legal services. From the start, her goal has been to make estate planning accessible and less daunting. This is because everyone can benefit from having an estate plan. The reality is that none of us know when death or incapacity might happen. Estate planning helps prepare for these unknowns so families and loved ones are not left scrambling. What makes Harkiran unique...

Zachary Herschensohn earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in 1997.

After graduation, he enrolled in law school at New York City's St. Johns University, where he was a member of moot court and named a finalist in the James F. Niehoff trial competition.

Earning his law degree, he relocated back to his hometown, Seattle, Washington, and began working for the firm of Levinson Friedman. Mr. Herschensohn later worked as an associate for the Law Offices of Gregory F. Logue. In 2004, he joined the national law firm of Brayton Purcell where he litigated on behalf of...

John is a international lawyer with multiple post graduate degrees from both U.S. and European schools. He is a certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Controls Specialist. He has extensive multifaceted experience in business law and litigation.

As a dedicated partner at Novo Legal Group, Bryce serves clients across the United States, representing them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the Department of State (DOS). With a strong commitment to immigrants' and workers' rights, Bryce actively collaborates with labor unions to assist their members with immigration issues. In addition to his legal practice, Bryce frequently shares his expertise by providing legal analysis and explaining immigration law and policy on local news and radio programs. Memberships and Affiliations: Colorado Bar Association, Member Denver Bar Association, Member American Immigration...