Legal Services & Lawyers

I have been a civil litigator for over 20 years, having been first admitted to the bar in 1981, specializing in personal injury cases and representing the rights of accident victims on a contingency basis. I have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for my seriously injured clients.

Mark Albertson is senior counsel at Albertson Law Group, P.S., a 41 year old law firm with offices in Kent, Washington and Bellevue Washington. The lawyers at Albertson Law Group focus on estate planning. Mark has a particular passion for helping families with special needs children.

I am a lawyer coach. I work with clients to become the architects of authentic and successful lives and careers. I specialize in creativity and innovation, attracting the ideal clients and work, finding & fulfilling your purpose, moving through transition & challenge with ease, and development, leadership and mentoring.

Elizabeth Lorraine Elliott Lorrie is the 2009 -2010 Past Chair of the Washington State Bar Association's Animal Law Section and Co-Chair for the sections 2009 continuing legal education program. She has a full time animal and personal injury law practice in Normandy Park, but serves clients throughout the State of Washington. Lorrie concentrates on all aspects of animal law. This includes, but is not limited to, custody disputes; replevin actions; animal cruelty, injury and death; service animal discrimination; and animal bites. She is a long standing member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and a strong advocate for animal rights. Lorrie received her JD and then her Masters of Law from the University Of Washington School Of Law. She has been practicing law for ten years. Lorrie is a frequent speaker to various organizations on the subject of animal law. Lorrie has been interviewed by local news organizations. She has also been quoted in the CNN news online and CityDog Magazine. Lorrie has given presentations at multiple continuing legal education programs held by the Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association. She attained her Master of Arts in Teaching from the School for International Training, the original home of the Peace Corp, in Brattleboro, Vermont. Lorrie spent several years teaching at the college level prior to obtaining her law degree. She has two constant canine companions - Rosie and Magic.

A brief bit about me...

I am the first person in my family to attend college and went into the Army right out of high school to see the world and figure out some way to pay for college. I was an intelligence analyst and viewed as one of the best in the world at my particular are of specialty. At age 22, I was delivering presentations in the Pentagon regarding the intelligence planning for major military exercises.

I left the military to attend college. I did my undergrad at Seattle University where I majored in Finance. As I contemplated which path to take for grad school, I chose law school, viewing law school as a unique skill set that would benefit me in the corporate world.

During my second year of law school, I was hired by a large Canadian corporation that had purchased a business in Seattle and wanted someone to develop a strategic growth plan for the business unit. This led to a permanent job offer and a relocation to Toronto following graduation.

Working in Toronto had its ups and downs. I found myself completely involved with my job and constantly traveling across North America. The traveling eventually took its toll and maybe I became a little homesick for the Pacific Northwest.

I left the company in 2002 and opened my own law practice in Tacoma. From the beginning, I have been committed to providing value to my clients through hard work, reasonable rates and desired results.

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 Volunteer Attorneys for Persons with HIV/AIDS (VAPWA). She found that she enjoyed the opportunity to help clients with the planning process and and the chance to think creatively with these clients to address the unique needs of their situations. She also appreciated the opportunity to work with clients to avoid conflicts. In addition to her work with VAPWA, Jamie also did pro bono work and/or worked for non-profits providing clients with assistance with immigration petitions, naturalization, applications for public benefits, and family law cases. She continues to devote 30% of her practice to pro bono work and free community education. As part of that service, Jamie serves as a volunteer attorney facilitator for the ex-party probate and guardianship calendar in King County.

Since founding Phinney Estate Law, Jamie has had the opportunity to work with individual or families in a variety of situations. She has worked with newlyweds, young families, single business owners, blending families, the terminally ill, and non-married clients. It is her experience that each family, no matter how traditional or non-traditional, is truly unique and, once you get to know them, have unique needs.

When she is not working, Jamie volunteers her time to a number of local community groups including the Seattle Milk Fund, Phinney EcoVillage, Phinney-Greenwoood Climate Change Action Now, and the Greenwood Arts Council and is the elected Democratic PCO for her neighborhood. She is a practicing Quaker with the Salmon Bay Friends Circle. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves spending a much time as possible enjoying the outdoors. She is in three book clubs and is always looking for a good book. She also carves and prints block prints which can occasionally be seen in shops and coffee house in the Phinney-Greenwood neighborhood.

Jamie is a member of the Washington State Bar Association sections on Probate and Elder Law. She is also a member of the King County Bar Association sections on Probate and Elder Law. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the King County Bar Association Collaborative Law Section and Liaison to the KCBA Elder Law Section. She is also a member of the International Holistic Lawyerâs Association.

Brian Sullivan is a Snohomish County based Lawyer, emphasizing a practice in DUI / Criminal Defense, and Vehicle Injury Accident Litigation.

Widely referred by judges, prosecutors, other attorneys, and former clients, you can rest assured that you are in good hands with Brian Sullivan as the lawyer for your criminal defense or injury claim.

Attorney Brian Sullivan practices law from his firm in Everett, Washington and devotes much of his time to DUI / Vehicular Assault / and Serious Accident Injury Cases. He takes cases all over NW Washington, particularly in Snohomish, King, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties.

Mr. Sullivan began his litigation career in Snohomish County as a Deputy Prosecutor. During his time as a deputy prosecutor, he successfully prosecuted thousands of cases, and appeared in front of most judges in the county. Prior to that time, Mr. Sullivan practiced as a law clerk to Washington State Supreme Court Justice J. M. Johnson.

Brian is well known in the local legal community, and highly regarded by his peers. He is currently accepting new clients.

Free consultations by Mr. Sullivan are standard for him to consider your case, determine what he can do to help, and to quote a reasonable fee. All injury cases are done on a contingency basis.

If you have been injured in a vehicle accident, or are charged with DUI, Vehicular Assault, Felony DUI, Reckless Driving, or other felony or misdemeanor, anywhere in NW Washington do not hesitate to call and make an appointment to discuss your case.

Kennet's practice is focused on criminal misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses with an emphasis in DUI defense. No matter how simple or complicated the case, he approaches them all with the single goal of achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Whether it is in the backroom negotiating with the prosecutor or in open court arguing before a judge and jury, he is an effective voice and commanding presence.

Kennet graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Washington University, where he was appointed by Gov. Gary Locke to serve on the Board of Trustees of EWU. Prior to attending law school, he worked in the Washington State Senate as a legislative aide to several state Senators. Kennet earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). While there, in addition to his legal studies, he served as an associate editor of a nationally-recognized law journal.

In 2006, Kennet entered private practice dedicated to defending the rights of the criminally accused. He has appeared regularly in district and municipal courts around the Puget Sound, advocating zealously on behalf of his clients.

My practice provides clients with personal legal services in estate planning, real estate and business planning. I use a non-traditional style of doing business that is designed to meet clients' needs when they arise, through responsiveness and efficient, one-on-one communication.

Kristi O'Brien's practice is primarily in the area of business transactions and real estate transactions. Kristi represents business clients and medical practices in real estate, commercial, corporate planning, partnership, asset and stock purchase and sale, employment, and health law.

Bruce S. Davis was born in Bellevue and raised in Seattle and Burien, Washington. He enlisted in the United States Navy in April 1986 as a Seaman Recruit (E-1), completed Boot Camp at Great Lakes Recruit Training Center near Chicago, Illinois, and completed Seaman Apprentice School at Naval Training Center San Diego, California. Seaman Apprentice Davis' first assignment was on board USS McKee (AS 41) at Submarine Base Point Loma, California, followed by duty on board USS Mahlon S. Tisdale (FFG 27) at Naval Station San Diego, California. In 1988, Seaman Davis was selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island as a Midshipman Candidate. He left active duty in 1989.

In 1990, Davis joined the Washington Army National Guard as a Private First Class in B Company, 1-803rd Armor, was trained and awarded the 19E MOS (M60 Armor Crewman), and advanced to Specialist. He later transitioned with the battalion to the 19K MOS (M1 Armor Crewman) and upon deactivation of the 1-803rd, Davis was assigned to 1-303rd Armor and the 81st Brigade. In 1996, Specialist Davis transferred to 3-161st Infantry (Mechanized) as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle crewman (11M MOS). Specialist Davis was awarded the Washington Commendation Medal for service with the Joint Forces Headquarters tactical operations center during the Makah whaling protest state active duty call up in Neah Bay, Washington. He served briefly as a Cadet (MS-3) with the ROTC Simultaneous Membership Program at the University of Washington in 1998, remaining with 3-161st Infantry in that capacity until the expiration of his term of service in the Guard in 1999, followed by drills as a Cadet with the 6th JAG Detachment (Legal Support Organization), 70th Reserve Readiness Command, Fort Lawton.

Between 1996 and 2004, Davis completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Washington, completed his Master of Public Administration at Seattle University's Institute of Public Service, engaged in graduate studies abroad at Uppsala Universitet, Sweden, and completed his Juris Doctorate at the College of William & Mary. After law school and sitting for the Washington State bar exam, Davis returned to the United States Navy, joining the Navy Reserve as a Petty Officer Third Class (E-4), rated Yeoman, on board USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) at Naval Station Everett, Washington. While awaiting the results of his bar exam, Petty Officer Davis was ordered to active duty and deployed to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans on board USS Rodney M. Davis in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. FFG 60 conducted VBSS (vessel boarding, search and seizure), vessel escort, and resupply missions for land forces engaged in Global War On Terrorism operations. Petty Officer Davis was advanced meritoriously to Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) during this deployment. Upon his return from deployment in 2005, Petty Officer Davis was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar, accepted a position as a corporate attorney in Beijing, China, and was selected for advancement to Petty Officer First Class (E-6) before leaving the Navy.

Davis returned to the Washington National Guard in January 2008, receiving his commission as a First Lieutenant, Judge Advocate and was assigned as Command Trial Counsel for the 66th Theater Aviation Command, Fort Lewis. He attended the Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course at the Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School in Charlottesville, VA, completing the course with distinction in May 2008 on the Commandant's List. Lieutenant Davis completed his Direct Commissioned Officer and Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in June 2008. Upon returning to Washington, Lieutenant Davis volunteered for transfer to the 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, then preparing for deployment to Iraq, and was placed on active duty for special work at Camp Murray supporting the brigade's mobilization, serving as a Legal Assistance Attorney at the Office of the State Judge Advocate, Joint Forces Headquarters, Washington National Guard, Camp Murray, providing legal advice and assistance to deploying members of the 81st Brigade and their families.

Lieutenant Davis deployed with the 81st Brigade in August 2008 as Brigade Trial Counsel. Following post-mobilization training and certification at Fort McCoy, WI and the Brigade's transition into U.S. Army Central Command's Area of Operations via Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Lieutenant Davis was positioned with 1st Battalion, 161 Infantry (CAB) at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. While there, he assumed duties with 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)'s Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (Consolidated Legal Center) as Brigade Trial Counsel for the 304th Sustainment Brigade and Trial Counsel for 3d ESC, while continuing to serve as Brigade Trial Counsel for the 81st Brigade. He was promoted to Captain with a date of rank of 31 March 2009. Captain Davis currently serves as prosecutor for military justice actions arising both at Joint Base Balad and within the 81st Brigade at Ramadi, Iraq.

Captain Davis' awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Washington Commendation Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2 awards), Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2 awards), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, Army Service Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Reserve Sea Service Ribbon, National Guard Service Ribbon (10 years), and Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation (w/Katrina device).

Captain Davis is married to Ms Moyan Wang, an international business consultant from Beijing. They make their home in Washington State.