Elizabeth A. Arwood

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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, disorderly conduct, animal cruelty, robbery and others. Elizabeth has entered clients into diversion, deferred sentences, and represented clients on probation violations. Elizabeth especially enjoys advocating for clients at trial. Additionally, Elizabeth is trained in Collaborative Practice and is happy to offer this service to clients as an alternative for those who wish to resolve their cases entirely outside of court.

Prior to founding Arwood & Blum, PLLC, Elizabeth was the principal attorney at Arwood Law, PLLC for over five years. Elizabeth graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law magna cum laude. During law school, Elizabeth also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration, with Beta Gamma Sigma honors. During school, Elizabeth worked as a graduate fellow and assisted two business school professors with research and scholarship. She co-authored published articles on the topics of international terrorism and its impact on organizations and management; and, servant teaching and its use in managing stakeholder relationships. Elizabeth’s experiences and studies in MBA school, as well as her successful operation of her own law practice, provide Elizabeth with the ability to approach business law representation with a unique perspective.

Education

Gonzaga University School of Law: J.D. (2010) | Law; 2007 - 2010; Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's Lists, Cali Awards (highest grade in class) in Property Law and Constitutional Law II; Activities: Tax Moot Court, Business Law Club, Externships

Gonzaga University: MBA (2010) | Business; 2007 - 2010; Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

University of Oregon: B.A. (2006) | Political Science; 2006; Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha, Order of Omega, Dean's Lists

Professional Experience

Managing Member: Arwood & Blum, PLLC; 2017 - Current

Principal Attorney: Arwood Law, PLLC; 2011 - Current

Publications

Articles & Publications

Hearsay: Clark County Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

Title 26 Guardian Ad Litems , Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section Monthly Meeting: September 12, 2013; Clark County Bar Association Family Law Section

Professional Associations