Rochester Lawyers

James Laukkonen primarily practices criminal law. He has successfully defended a wide variety of cases from complex felonies to simple misdemeanors. James has handled cases in District and Superior courts throughout the South Sound region, most often in Thurston, Lewis, and Mason Counties. He also appears in the courts for many of our local cities, including Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Tenino, and Shelton. James is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Veterans Bar Association, and the Thurston County Bar Association. He graduated from Washington and Lee University,...

Practicing law in Washington and Oregon for 20 years in the areas of domestic and international tax law, simple and complex estate planning, business formations, business transactions, family succession and legacy planning.

Jakob graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. He then attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He excelled academically, earning CALI awards in several courses including Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility, and Real Estate Law. He also excelled in Moot Court competition, competing in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition twice, and winning the Gonzaga University Clarke Cup oral advocacy competition in 2012. During law school, Jakob volunteered for several organizations such as the Washington Moderate Means Program, the Center for Justice,...

Jeanne Sockle is a principle and managing partner in Morris-Sockle, PLLC. She is a successful civil litigator who has focused her legal practice on complex litigation, primarily catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Above all else, she is a strong client advocate, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and providing access to the civil justice system through confident, compassionate, and skilled legal representation. Jeanne is a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Law Clerk Program (APR6). Washington is one of the few states that continues to provide this alternative means of studying law. Rather than attending...

I'm a transactional and litigation attorney, and I love my job. About 90% of my clients have legal issues involving real property and personal property, which includes estate planning and wills, trust estates, probate estates, guardianship estates, insurance settlements, debt collection, short sales, deeds in lieu, cash for keys, residential and commercial leases, landlord-tenant disputes, real estate transactions, property contract disputes, real estate LLCs and trusts, corporate stock sales, and investment property. These matters fit neatly into three categories: People, Property, and Business. I have an incredible wife, Abby, and two beautiful children, Benjamin and Leah. I enjoy woodworking,...

Preston White has been defending people accused of crimes, and policing the police since 2014, and in Western Washington since 2016. He is experienced in DUIs, Drug and Alcohol related crimes, Fish and Wildlife crimes, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes, Misdemeanors, Felonies, and Traffic Infractions. Preston joined Gravis Law in 2019, and continues to provide excellent representation in Western Washington.

June is a graduate of Seattle University School of Law in 2000 and University of Washington School of Law in 2003, receiving J.D. and LL.M in Tax respectively. She was admitted to practice in Washington State in 2000. In her early career, she served business owners in matters involving tax, real estate, business transaction, business litigation, probate, and estate planning in Olympia. Her practice currently is focused on (collaborative) family law, estate planning, and probate. June is a firm believer in collaborative approach in resolving family law issues. As a trained collaborative divorce attorney, she is able to...

Ascher & Denton has been providing top quality legal services to families in Thurston County. We focus on helping people through the legal process at the least cost, emotionally and financially. This focus is not about being cheap, it is about providing the best value and doing things right with long term consequences in mind. Litigation is exhausting and expensive and we avoid wasted time and avoid hurting anyone's feelings as much as possible. It is just the right way to do family law.

I have strong connections to the Olympia and South Sound communities. I take an active role in cases and strive to maintain personal and productive relationships. I am inspired by my desire to "make the world a better place." The joy I get from my work stems from my clients' enthusiasm for and satisfaction with my counsel.

Experienced attorney and award-winning business leader with 15 years of demonstrated success in negotiating effective corporate contracts and collaborating on results-driven litigation teams. SPECIALTIES: Contract negotiations, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Probate, Estate Planning, results-driven business leader, Microsoft strategist, strategic project planner.

David Oliver has been practicing disability law since 1992 and since that time he has helped more than 8,000 people get their disability benefits. David taught Social Security Disability Law Practice at Harvard Law School’s Legal Services Center for four years and has spent more than 15 years using his experience on behalf of the disabled in Seattle, Tacoma and throughout the Puget Sound Region. David entered the field of disability law because he is committed to improving the lives of the ill and injured. That commitment continues and grows stronger with every disabled man, woman or child...

Mr. Blair has been practicing law for over 17 years and has lived and worked in Lewis County for the last 15 years. He specializes in criminal defense of serious felony cases, includging murder, arson, rape, burglary, drug offenses, and various misdemeanor charges including DUI and DV Assault.

Jamie is the owner of the firm. Prior to purchasing the firm, Jamie worked at Elie Halpern & Associates, PLLC for almost 16 years, working in various capacities including Legal Assistant, Certified Non-Attorney Representative, Office Manager, and Attorney.
Jamie earned her Paralegal degree from South Puget Sound Community College, Bachelor’s Degree from The Evergreen State College, and became an attorney via the Washington State Law Clerk Program. Elie Halpern was her mentor for the Law Clerk Program and taught her everything she knows regarding being an effective Social Security advocate. Jamie is a sustaining member of NOSSCR and NOVA member. She...

Tom Taylor has been practicing law in the Thurston County area for over 40 years. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Taylor served as a law clerk for the Washington State Supreme Court and as Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Thurston County. Mr. Taylor also served as Tumwater City Attorney and legal counsel for Intercity Transit. Mr. Taylor’s law practice emphasizes: Wills and Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Business and Commercial, and Personal Injury. He has extensive training and experience in these areas. Mr. Taylor has successfully represented thousands of diverse clients, including businesses (large and small, retail and...

20 years litigation experience. I have helped thousands of clients get through very difficult situations

If you were having heart problems, you wouldn’t hire an eye surgeon. So don’t turn to a tax lawyer when you have an immigration problem. Choose a lawyer dedicated to immigration law. I am attorney Scott D. Mills, and I have developed my expertise in immigration law by practicing exclusively in immigration law for years. The United States was founded by people seeking freedom and the chance to work and build a life for their families. I fight for my clients so they can have those same opportunities. I am a Washington licensed attorney authorized to provide United States...

Practicing 34 years in Olympia, Washington, my practice is now limited to family law matters. I grew up in the once-great town of Aberdeen Washington, went to Whitman College and law school at Washington and Lee University in Virginia. I made a deliberate decision to establish a general practice in a small, but positive and growing community. Olympia was the perfect choice.

I founded my own firm in 1995, dedicated to quality, personal service. I serve as a Family Law Mentor for Thurston County Volunteer Legal Services. I have taught several law-related courses at South Puget Sound Community College,...

Civil litigation in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, probate and trust disputes, real estate and commercial disputes. 24 years experience. Also available as mediator and arbitrator. Abogado habla espanol.