- DivorceA divorce can be the most stressful and challenging experience in a person's life. Because the decisions made during the divorce process may have long-term consequences, it is vital that someone going through it receives effective legal representation from the beginning. If children are involved, the process becomes even more complicated. A divorce attorney understands the complexities of Washington’s divorce law, and they help clients throughout each stage of the legal process, from planning to dissolution.
- Child SupportFamily law problems are complicated and often difficult matter. From alimony disputes, to dividing marital assets, to the details of child support, and child visitation plans, and more, you need a competent family law attorney in Seattle or Tacoma who can help. An experienced attorney will assist you in understanding the law, the various aspects of your situation, and will have your best interest in mind in preparing your documents or fighting your case in a court of law. If Washington family law has you in need of legal counsel, give us a call now for a phone consultation at 206-621-1110. Our legal team is eagerly waiting to assist you. While there are many people who think they can go it alone in preparing legal documents or battling in court, this is not always a wise decision. Not all do-it-yourself documents turn out to be valid, and an experienced real estate attorney in Seattle will have the knowledge to ensure you get a fair deal or favorable outcome in court.
- Child Custody and VisitationWhat are the requirements for divorce in WA? Just as there are legal requirements to get married, there are also requirements to legally end a marriage. You or your spouse must be a resident of the state, you must have a legally valid marriage, and you must state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” In addition, you must resolve issues such as child custody and property division before a divorce will be granted.
- Paternity
- Guardianship
- Spousal SupportFamily law matters are often comprised of the most complicated and difficult issues that clients will ever face. An attorney should not only understand family law, he or she must also be willing to learn their client’s family dynamics in order to provide them with truly comprehensive service. We represent clients in many family law-related cases, including divorce, spousal maintenance, child custody, child visitation, child support, division of assets from the marriage, and real estate disputes related to divorce.
- Criminal DefenseSeattle divorce attorneys perform similar functions to attorneys in other categories of law. The primary difference they face, however, is the inherently personal nature of the legal subject matter they are working with. Similar to attorneys who work within the criminal law realm, family law attorneys in Seattle rely heavily on the statutory mandates to guide them in representing their clients. While certainly all types of law have important implication for the clients affected by their dictates, the nature of family law is different.
- Embezzlement
- Corporate LawAndrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance. He graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and earned a Bachelors in Business Administration, Finance from the University of Washington. He is licensed to practice law in Hawaii and Washington State.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business DisputesExperience is the most important quality in a business law firm. In a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes volatile environment, you need guidance from highly trained, responsive, and competent business law attorneys to answer questions, provide guidance on laws that govern your business practice and entity, and offer practical and accurate advice in meeting your business-related needs.
- Business TransactionsPrior to joining Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Andrew practiced law in Hawaii where he serviced a variety of individual and institutional clients, involving matters ranging from simple small business transactions to international private equity funds. Andrew has started a number of his own businesses, and worked as a financial analyst and securities broker prior to becoming an attorney. Given his diverse skill set, he possesses the ability to analyze matters from different perspectives. Andrew prides himself on establishing relationships with clients and understanding their needs as business people and human beings.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Construction ContractsIn most construction interactions, construction contracts and projects go as planned and the parties are satisfied with the exchange. Unfortunately, however, this is not always the case. Sometimes things do not go as planned or do not turn out as expected or as contracted for. For example, a contractor may fail to perform under the contract or a customer may refuse to cooperate or provide payment when performance is due. In such circumstances, oftentimes the only option is to invoke the legal system for assistance.
- Intellectual PropertyFollowing his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues. This included work as a due diligence attorney for Expeditors International in Seattle, where he focused on compliance issues and investigating international logistics partners for illicit criminal and political ties. He also served as a review attorney for Perkins Coie LLP and as a compliance attorney with Independent Packers Corporation, both positions also in Seattle.
- Workers CompensationOnce a business is established, there may be other requirements you may need to consider. If you have employees, you would need to think about Workers Compensation Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Payroll Deductions. You may want to have a comprehensive Employee guide. If you have Independent Contractors, you may want to look into 1099-MISC and other related IRS forms.
- Employment Contract
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate LitigationIf you need help with a real estate issue, you can trust a Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess Seattle real estate lawyer to meet your needs. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience in real estate matters. The results we’ve obtained for our clients are why we have such a strong reputation among the city’s business and legal communities. Our depth of knowledge positions us to handle your legal needs, no matter how complex the issue. We are your best option for handling any real estate matter.
- Construction LitigationConstruction projects can be lucrative for everyone involved, as they provide work for construction companies and an increase in value for property owners. There is often a significant amount of money at stake in construction projects, so you want to ensure that your rights are protected throughout the project. Our highly experienced Tacoma construction law attorney at the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess can assist you with all legal issues that may arise in your project, including the following...
- Real Estate TransactionsOur team of lawyers finds solutions that guard your financial well-being during real estate transactions, business dealings, future planning through estate & probate issues, and even family law concerns.
- Eminent DomainTaking a Property by Eminent Domain and Land Use Law, Washington Land Use: Current Issues in Subdivision, Eminent Domain, and Zoning Law, National Business Institute (September 2004)
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningOver the course of her career, Lacey has developed an in-depth knowledge and has successfully advised clients in an array of land use matters, including project review, code drafting and interpretation, as well as a variety of litigation pertinent to land use issues. Lacey’s experience also includes drafting shoreline, critical area, and NPDES requirements.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesOur Tacoma real estate attorneys can address the full spectrum of real estate issues that individuals typically face. Notwithstanding the breadth of our attorneys’ experience, the majority of real estate issues tend to involve four general property-related subcategories: easements, adverse possession (or trespass), transactions (including partition actions), and landlord-tenant issues. Resolving these issues not only requires a deep understanding of the law; we also need to investigate the situation to find the facts, because they drive how the law is applied.
- Property Damage
- Estate PlanningAlthough from Idaho, her love of warm weather led her to attend law school in Phoenix, Arizona, where she was an editor of the Law Review as well as a member and participant in the Honors Court, Trial Advocacy Club, and Justice for All. Cambria spent her summers during law school interning with the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho ACLU. When she passed the bar in Idaho, Cambria opened her own firm where she practiced family, estate planning, real estate, and probate matters, to name a few. After moving to Washington, she worked for a Seattle-based firm handling real estate and corporate matters and then with a Tacoma firm practicing family, estate planning, real estate, business, probate, and contract law. Cambria is currently licensed to practice law in Washington, Idaho, and Arizona.
- WillsThink about your estate plan as a comprehensive package. While essential, a last will and testament is generally inadequate to address all of your estate planning needs. You may need to draft and sign other important documents and instructions as well. Our probate attorneys in Tacoma can explain all those options that apply to you and your priorities.
- TrustsAn inheritor would create an affidavit and file it with the court. It would state that they’re entitled to a certain asset, along with other facts. If it, along with the death certificate, is presented to the party holding an asset, it should be released to the inheritor. Written notice must be sent to other inheritors at least 10 days before filing the affidavit.
- Power of AttorneyA healthcare power of attorney will name someone to make medical decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself, such as what kind of treatment you want and don’t want.
- ProbateCambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
- ForeclosureWhat type of real estate clients do you take? We regularly represent landlords, tenants, commercial and residential owners, sellers, and purchasers, owners facing foreclosure, among others.
- Tax LawExperience and Compassion – We understand that you and your family may be going through a very difficult and stressful time as you make final arrangements or cope with the estate of a loved one. Put our decades of experience as Seattle probate attorneys to work for you to smooth the process and reduce stress by handling all court filings, paperwork, tax issues, phone calls, inventorying, etc.
- Debt Collection