I believe law as results means COMMUNICATION. Effective advocacy requires strong listening, writing, and speaking skills. Lawyers with strong communication skills deliver better results more efficiently and cost-effectively.

I am a lawyer because one of my personal strengths is communication. I believe the key to delivering results starts by listening closely to my clients so I fully understand their goals and legal issues. This understanding allows me to convey my clients' position and pursue their goals clearly, effectively, and with the appropriate tenor. Lawyers are meant to solve problems, not create them. Through my strong communication skills, my clients' obtain legal solutions, not more headaches.

Whatever legal issue you face, you want a lawyer who understands where you're coming from, what you're up against, and who will tenaciously and skillfully advocate on your behalf. This is law as COMMUNICATION and this is law as RESULTS.

AREAS OF PRACTICE:

Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Insurance Recovery

EDUCATION:

University of Washington School of Law
(J.D., 2009)
• Moot Court Honor Board (2007-2009)
• President, Moot Court Honor Board (2008-2009)
• 2006 1L Appellate Advocacy Competition Champion

The Evergreen State College
(B.A., 2003)

ASSOCIATIONS:

Washington State Bar Association
Associated General Contractors of Washington
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Washington
Alumni Advisory Board to the University of Washington Moot Court Honor Board

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:

Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court of Western Washington

STATE LICENSES:

2009