Cathlamet Lawyers

After law school, Stryder worked at the YWCA of Pierce County in the legal services department, where he represented primarily Spanish speaking victims of domestic violence in matters ranging from criminal hearings to protection orders and dissolutions.

These experiences fostered Stryder’s perspective on how cases are practically handled and instilled a deep appreciation that everyone deserves responsive and aggressive legal representation. This guided him to establish Emerald City Law Group, which is dedicated to protecting people’s rights. With a unique focus on listening to our clients and fostering real, lasting relationships, attorney Wegener and every member of our firm is committed...

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.

Marie Casciari is a shareholder at DeBofsky Law and leads the Seattle office. She is Co-Chair of the American Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Section, Employee Benefits Committee. She practices exclusively in the areas of employee benefits, ERISA, mental health parity (MHPAEA), and other insurance benefits litigation. Areas of Practice: ERISA/Employee Benefits Litigation MHPAEA/Mental Health Parity Litigation Insurance Litigation

Arlo advises clients on business matters related to China, Latin America, and Web3. He spent nearly two decades in China, leading compliance and development initiatives for multinational companies across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, before practicing law in Colombia. During his time in China, Arlo collaborated extensively with corporations, international nonprofits, and educational institutions. Fluent in Mandarin, English, and Spanish, he is a skilled negotiator, even in environments that strongly favor local players. With deep expertise in Chinese law and culture, he excels at bridging communication gaps between foreign and Chinese businesses, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in their interactions.

Mark works as a separation and divorce mediator to help his clients reach solid agreements by working together. He helps his clients create reality-based agreements that are consistent with their needs, values, and goals, without engaging in the dynamics of the adversarial court system. Mark is particularly experienced and skilled in cases involving businesses and complex property issues, including professional practices, and complex parenting (custody/visitation) matters. He is also certified as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst(R).

Growing up in New York and Pennsylvania, Rick attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with a degree in Oceanography in 1978. Figuring he should put his knowledge of the oceans to some practical use, Rick became a nuclear-trained officer and served aboard the USS Patrick Henry, a nuclear submarine, until 1983. At that point, realizing that a continued career in submarines might let him see the light of day for one of every ten years or so, Rick elected to head off to law school. As he explained to the squadron commodore, "Perry Mason always surprises; L.A. Law is intense;...

Greg Colburn is a personal injury and wrongful death attorney. His mission is to achieve the best possible outcome for every client. Although Greg's plan was to become a physician, he decided to change his career path as a result of injuries that he suffered on the job. While Greg Colburn finished his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington, he worked as a carpenter. On October 10, 2002, a roofing subcontractor's negligence caused Greg to fall approximately 20 feet, leaving him wheelchair bound for two years. Greg Colburn contacted approximately eighty...

Ray Pollari is a well-established family law attorney. He has over 27 years’ experience of litigation and mediation in numerous counties across Washington State. Ray has also served as a C.A.S.A Guardian ad Litem and a Family Law Guardian ad Litem in both Juvenile and Superior Courts. That experience has given him a unique perspective on custody disputes and how the courts view the “best interests” of children. Over the years, Ray has dealt primarily in divorce cases, parentage, and domestic violence. He also has experience with prenuptial contracts, restraining orders, military family law, and parenting modifications. Before Ray...

Jacqueline Clark is a licensed Family Law Attorney in both Washington State and in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Jacqueline specializes in highly contentious cases for division of assets including high net worth family businesses and litigating the enforceability of pre-nuptial and settlement agreements. She has appeared in front of the British Columbia Court of Appeals on a Hague Convention Child Abduction Case and was a part of a legal team that took a child custody matter up all the way up to the Supreme Court of Canada. Throughout the course of her career, Jacqueline has become a trained Divorce...

Patrick J. Kang is a trial attorney whose practice focuses on representing individuals that are seeking justice and compensation for the wrongful conduct of others. Patrick entire legal career has focused on representing people in personal injury cases and employment cases, including discrimination (age, disability, pregnancy...), sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and wage claims.

Darcia C. Tudor JD, MHP, CWM is an experienced attorney, and mediator working with a practice focus on mediation of family law matters, Discernment Therapy, Forensic reconciliation and Parent Coordination therapy. She has served as a Title 4, 11, and 26 Guardian ad Litem appointed by the court in these matters, and as a Parent Coordination, Child Specialist, Re-unification Therapist, and Co-parent Conflict Reduction specialist.

She graduated from the University of Puget Sound Law School in 1981.

She obtained her certification in Family Law Mediation in 1995, completed the King County Dispute Resolution Training in...

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.

Home-grown in the Seattle area, Josh was raised in his dad's law firm. Soon enough Josh realized that he wanted nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps. Josh and his high school sweetheart went off to the University of Washington, both with the desire to attend law school. They both graduated the UW in three years and headed off to Seattle University to complete their legal training. With his girlfriend now his wife, Josh was pushed to his best and made easy-work of law school.

With their law degrees under their belt, Josh and his wife, Sarah, began their...

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...

For 36 years I have limited my practice to representing injured workers and Social Security claimants. I do not represent insurance companies or the Dept of Labor & Industries. The Worker’s Compensation system can be convoluted, confusing, and technically challenging to injured workers. I am proud to say that throughout my legal career, I have been blessed to represent, hard-working, honest, and worthy individuals who have unfortunately sustained injuries that have a devastating impact on work capacity, financial status, and familial relationships. In this area of the law, I represent the underdog. I am proud to do so. I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I represent individuals with claims for injury or damage against insurance companies and other entities. I have practiced personal injury and insurance misconduct law since November of 2002. I reject marginal claims, and try to focus on serious personal injury or significant property damage.

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.

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.

Jessica Eaves Mathews, founder of Leverage Legal Group, is passionate about providing exceptional, flat-fee trademark registration services to clients in all 50 states. She has been doing trademark legal work for clients since 2008, and has been a business lawyer for over 29 years. She is licensed in Washington and New Mexico, and is admitted in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office for her trademark work for clients nationwide and around the world. Jessica represents businesses and business owners, from solopreneurs, to mom and pop stores & restaurants, to professional service-providers, to Fortune 500 companies and some of...

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...

Attorney Heather Forrler is the Managing Attorney at Compass Legal Services, P.S., a Kitsap County based law firm located in Silverdale and serving all of the county’s local communities, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Seabeck, Kingston, Hansville, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island and surrounding areas. She provides legal advice, consulting and full legal representation as an Estate Planning Attorney, Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer as well as supporting new business startup and incorporation, including serving as Registered Agent for domestic corporations registered with the Secretary of State in Washington State.
Attorney Forrler started in the legal field as a legal assistant in...

Insight Law is a local tax law firm with 4 offices in the greater Seattle area. We handle all tax matters, including those related to Income, Employment, Property, B&O, and Estate and Gift taxes. We pride ourselves on providing the best service, value, and knowing our areas of law inside and out. Whether you have a tax problem or need estate planning or small business services, we can provide efficient, knowledgeable and compassionate representation. QUALITY: At Insight Law, we provide top-notch representation from experienced attorneys in the Seattle Area. VALUE: At Insight Law, we use a...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Tony is a founding partner of TKN Tyson. He focuses on high-growth startups, technology, investment funds and closely-held companies. His broad experience includes advising startups to Fortune 500 companies on high-stakes M&A, venture capital and corporate transactions to negotiating and securing key technology deals for clients in SaaS, FinTech, AI/ML, Blockchain and E-Commerce. He has also advised private equity, venture capital and fund clients in all aspects of their investment, from fund formation, portfolio investments and regulatory compliance. Previously, Tony has held positions at top-tier international law firms in Seattle and Silicon Valley. He has also worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange...

Fred leads Harris Sliwoski’s intellectual property team and oversees the firm’s international practice, specializing in cross-border IP matters. With over a decade of international experience across China, Latin America, and beyond, Fred offers deep insight into global intellectual property challenges. A recognized authority on brand protection, he frequently serves as an expert witness in international IP litigation and arbitration. His clients often operate in cutting-edge industries that push the boundaries of existing IP frameworks, including cannabis, psychedelics, and Web3 technologies. Beyond IP law, Fred manages Harris Sliwoski’s Latin America desk, collaborating with the firm’s Mexico-based lawyers to facilitate complex, multilingual negotiations. Fluent...

I am an international lawyer dedicated to assisting companies with legal challenges in international law and business. I founded Harris Sliwoski, a law firm that operates with teams in Barcelona, Denver, Lisbon, Los Angeles, Madrid, Mexico City, Phoenix, Portland, Seattle, and Sydney. My primary role involves representing businesses in emerging markets, a responsibility that has required me to develop and maintain a vast network through relentless communication and frequent travel. My professional experiences are diverse, ranging from securing the release of two helicopters detained in Papua New Guinea to establishing a legal framework for transporting slag from Canada to Poland. I...

Patrick Reddy is a founding member of Emery | Reddy, PLLC and litigates workers’ compensation and employment matters throughout Washington state. He regularly practices before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), the state Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts of Eastern and Western Washington. He was lead trial counsel in Frisino v. Seattle School District No. 1, a Court of Appeals decision (review denied by the Supreme Court) where the Court required employers to engage in the interactive process of accommodating employees with disabilities, even after some failed attempts at...

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...

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.

I am an experienced trial lawyer who focuses my practice primarily on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.