From simple to complex estates, our attorneys offer advice on how to best plan for you and your particular needs and wishes. We can help you with:

• Wills

• Trusts

• Powers of attorney

• Health care directives

• HIPAA releases

• Premarital and postnuptial agreements

• Agreements regarding community and separate property

• Gift planning

Estate planning is a benefit to you both in the event of death, and also while you are living, to protect your interests and give you peace of mind.

After the death of a loved one, it can be difficult to even address the probate of an estate. Our attorneys offer guidance to personal representatives and heirs in going through this sometimes difficult process and also addressing probate problems that may arise. Sound advice is what we offer to those going through a probate to make the process as painless as possible.

Family Law covers a broad area of law that includes:

• Divorce

• Legal Separation

• Division of property and debts

• Parenting and custody

• Child support

• Enforcement of court orders

• Guardianship

• Restraining orders

• Adoption

• Third party custody orders

Family law matters can cause strain emotionally, and are often complicated and highly contested. Family law matters often involve dealing with long-term changes in family relationships, and we can be there for all aspects of your particular situation.

Real estate is often one of the biggest financial investments a person will make in life. Whether it’s dealing with family homes, commercial holdings, or agricultural land, our attorneys have experience in helping clients make good choices in real estate matters.

Litigation is a general term to describe the kind of law where disputes are resolved in court in front of a judge or jury. Litigation can be expensive, so our attorneys try to find ways to avoid litigation through dispute resolution or mediation. Because these methods don’t always work, our attorneys have the skills and experience to vigorously represent you in court.

Our firm has a long history of representing municipalities in Central Washington. We currently represent the Cities of Wenatchee, Chelan, Waterville, and Quincy, as well as the Douglas County Port District. Municipalities are subject to federal and state regulations, and also deal with everything from employment law to personal injury cases. Our firm has the experience to advise on all aspects of municipal law for our clients.

Our attorneys enjoy helping business owners grow and protect their businesses. We provide legal advice to businesses that comes from experience and insight. Our own law firm has been a successful business in Central Washington for over 85 years, and we want the same for your business.

We represent owners, contractors, construction managers, developers, design professionals, and suppliers in all aspects of the construction process, as well as, conducting necessary litigation for private or public projects. We have experience in the areas of competitive bidding and document preparation, contract negotiation and formation, contract performance, financing and warranty issues, mechanics and materialmen liens, and claims and dispute resolution.

We represent school districts, administrators, educational institutions, or governmental entities in matters relating to areas such as rights of students and employees, including constitutional protections and rights, privacy laws, open government laws, special education and discrimination, labor disputes, including statutory employee rights and collective bargaining grievances, and operational matters, including public finance and district property acquisition and management.

When someone fails to pay a debt, there are legal remedies to attempt to collect on that debt. Our attorneys can help you pursue those remedies and collect unpaid debts. They can also help in the event that the debt becomes subject to a bankruptcy.

Our attorneys have seen employment law from all sides. We represent businesses who must comply with federal and state labor law. We have also represented individual employees who are dealing with an employment dispute.

Our healthcare law team has represented one of the largest healthcare systems in Central Washington for many years. We provide comprehensive service to healthcare clients and help support them in providing the most advanced and efficient medical care possible in the Wenatchee area and surrounding communities.

Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Central Washington’s economy. Many of our clients have ties to agriculture directly or indirectly, and need advice on the many laws and regulations that affect this important part of our community. Our attorneys are trusted by many to give this advice.

Over the last 40 years, landlord-tenant laws have changed frequently and the number of laws have grown. There are many pitfalls for landlords that our attorneys have seen and dealt with. Whether you have a landlord-tenant problem now, or you want to avoid problems in the future, we can help.

We represent individuals that have been accused of felony or misdemeanor crimes. Our representation can begin at the time of the initial investigation by law enforcement and can continue through final disposition. Our lawyers are skilled trial attorneys and are able to provide knowledgeable representation throughout the criminal process.