I am a long time Kitsap resident and I established my law practice here almost 19 years ago after graduating cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1991. Initially working for the Kitsap County Prosecutor and then later as a special prosecutor for Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island municipalities, I then set up a private practice emphasizing family law and criminal defense. I live in Silverdale with my wife of 17 years, Jennifer.

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Sandra Clark LaCelle

Silverdale, WA Business Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(360) 779-5031 PO Box 3567
Silverdale, WA 98383

Business, Appeals, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Seattle University School of Law

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I provide legal services in Kitsap and Jefferson Counties in Western Washington. I am selective about the cases I take so I can provide my clients with full representation and also offer competitive rates within my practice area.

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Jenny Mosca

Port Orchard, WA Business Law Attorney. 15 years experience

(360) 337-7174 614 Division Street, MS-35
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Business, Administrative and Military
Tulane University Law School

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William Henry Broughton

Silverdale, WA Business Law Lawyer. 38 years experience

(360) 692-4888 9057 Washington Ave NW
Silverdale, WA 98383

Business, Construction, Estate Planning and Personal Injury

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Karen Klein

Bainbridge Island, WA Business Law Lawyer. 35 years experience

(206) 498-4594 403 Madison Ave. N.
Suite 240
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
Boston University School of Law

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Karen Klein has been practicing law for over 30 years. She is an experienced business lawyer and entrepreneur who achieves results through collaboration, tenacity, and perseverance. Karen works with small business clients on Bainbridge Island, Seattle, and Kitsap County. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Karen is committed to supporting clients’ needs, while ensuring that business needs drive solutions. Karen has substantial litigation, employment, social media, and commercial transactions experience. She is a frequent speaker...

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Norman Short

Port Orchard, WA Business Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(360) 876-9221 1155 Bethel Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and University of Idaho College of Law

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For 23 years I have focused on tax, estate planning and business law. If you need tax planning, IRS representation, tax compliance advice, or estate planning and probate, I have the experience you are looking for. I practice in the U.S. Tax Court and represent clients directly with IRS. I enjoy working with individuals with tax representation and estate planning. I also have extensive experience in many aspects of commercial law, as a corporate counsel, in new business startup, and as a general accounting advisor. I am a partner at GSJones Law Group, P.S. in...

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Donald John-Mark Kenney

Poulsbo, WA Business Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(360) 850-1049 17791 Fjord Dr NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Business, Estate Planning and Tax

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Robert Charles Huber

Bainbridge Island, WA Business Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(206) 866-1208 793 Ericksen Ave NE Ste 127
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family

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Adam Morrow

Bainbridge Island, WA Business Law Attorney. 20 years experience

(206) 949-9467 911 Hildebrand Lane, Suite 104
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Business, Family and Personal Injury

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J.D. Houvener

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 2 years experience

(888) 912-1938 220 2nd Ave S.
#213
Seattle, WA 98104

Free ConsultationBusiness, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Seattle University

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Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation with a Bold IP Lawyer: https://www.calendly.com/bold-ip

J.D. Houvener is a Registered USPTO Patent Attorney who has a strong interest in helping entrepreneurs and businesses thrive. J.D. leverages his technical background in engineering and experience in the aerospace industry to provide businesses a unique perspective to their patent needs. J.D. works with clients that are serious about investing in their intellectual assets and provides counsel on how to capitalize their patent in the market. His background in business and experience as an engineer and patent attorney empowers him to clearly communicate to a broad...

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Suite 600
Tampa, FL 33602

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Bruce A Winchell

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 33 years experience

(206) 382-1000 1000 Second Avenue, Ste. 3000
Seattle, WA 98104

Business and Insurance Defense
University of Washington School of Law

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Bruce Winchell focuses his practice on business litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and business advice. Bruce has extensive trial, arbitration and mediation experience. “I focus on preventing disputes in the first instance, and efficiently resolving disputes when they do arise.” In his free time, Bruce enjoys golf, gardening, travel, and tutoring ESL students.

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Richard Symmes

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(206) 682-7975 1001 4th Ave., Suite 3200
Seattle, WA 98154

Free ConsultationBusiness, Bankruptcy, Entertainment & Sports and IP
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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Richard J. Symmes, Esq. is a Seattle native and the managing attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Symmes currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy and debt settlement matters and is an experienced bankruptcy advocate, having filed and prepared hundreds of bankruptcy petitions prior to starting his own firm. Mr. Symmes is also well versed in business, trademark, and sports and entertainment matters. Prior to forming Symmes Law Group, PLLC Mr. Symmes was an associate attorney at two respected law firms in Denver, Colorado where his practice primarily involved bankruptcy, business and insurance defense. While in law school Mr. Symmes...

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Joanne Thomas Blackburn

Seattle, WA Business Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(800) 240-5051 600 University St
#2100
Seattle, WA 98101

Business, Appeals, Construction and Insurance Defense
University of Notre Dame

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Hunter G Jeffers

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 3 years experience

(206) 382-1000 1000 Second Avenue, Ste. 3000
Seattle, WA 98104

Business, Employment, Municipal and Real Estate
University of Washington School of Law

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As a fourth generation Washington lawyer, Hunter developed an early interest in the legal profession. He was drawn to the profession’s challenges and complexities, as well as the sound judgment required of good lawyers. Hunter pursued his interest at the University of Washington School of Law. There he researched and authored reports on modern legal issues for Law School Dean Kellye Testy and served as managing editor of the Washington International Law Journal. Hunter also served as a legal extern to United States District Court Judge Robert J. Bryan. Hunter’s practice areas include business and commercial litigation, municipal liability, insurance...

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Eric W Robinson

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(206) 382-1000 1000 Second Avenue, Ste. 3000
Seattle, WA 98104

Business and Real Estate
University of Washington School of Law

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Eric’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and business organizations in a variety of commercial contexts, including planning, organizing, and financing business entities, handling business and real estate transactions, advising on contract and employment issues, and litigating commercial disputes. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Oregon. Eric received his B.A. from the Honors Program at the University of Washington, where he rowed on the varsity crew team, and his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University. He has been named to the list of Washington Rising Stars in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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Michael E. Ricketts

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney.

(800) 240-5051 600 University St
#2100
Seattle, WA 98101

Business, Appeals, Construction and IP
University of Washington School of Law

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Julie E. Dickens

Seattle, WA Business Law Lawyer. 35 years experience

(800) 240-5051 600 University St
#2100
Seattle, WA 98101

Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Willamette University College of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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Robert Daniel Kelly

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 19 years experience

(206) 216-1665 1420 5th Ave Ste 2200
Seattle, WA 98101

Free ConsultationBusiness, Appeals, Communications and Personal Injury
University of Idaho

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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.

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John T Fetters

Seattle, WA Business Law Lawyer. 9 years experience

(206) 382-1000 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98104

Business, Insurance Defense, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Seattle University School of Law

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John Fetters represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of civil litigation matters, including business and complex commercial litigation, insurance coverage, municipal liability, personal injury, product liability, and aviation law. John has tried cases to verdict in state and federal court and has handled many successful arbitration proceedings. Super Lawyers Magazine selected John to its “Rising Stars” list in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

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Nikki C. Carsley

Seattle, WA Business Law Attorney. 4 years experience

(206) 382-1000 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 3000
Seattle, WA 98104

Business, Employment, Insurance Defense and Municipal
University of Washington School of Law

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Nikki Carsley’s civil litigation practice focuses on insurance coverage, tort liability, aviation law, employment law, and commercial and property disputes. She has represented businesses and individuals in both trial and appellate courts. Nikki joined the firm in 2013 after graduating from the University of Washington School of Law with high honors. During law school, Nikki served as a managing editor for the Washington Law Review and was selected by the faculty as a teaching assistant for first-year legal writing classes. She also successfully worked to exonerate wrongfully convicted prisoners as a member of the Innocence Project Northwest Clinic. Prior to...

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