S C B A. News THE NEXT BENCH BAR MIXER AKA EX-PARTÉ. May 30, Attention all Members. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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1 June 2013 Volume 41 Number 6 The official publication of the Snohomish County Bar Association S C B A News Attention all Members Mark your calendars and collect on one of the benefits that all paid SCBA members are entitled to: THE NEXT BENCH BAR MIXER AKA EX-PARTÉ May 30, 2013 Hosted by: Anderson Hunter Law Firm 2707 Colby Ave, Suite 1001 & O Loane Nunn Law Group 2707 Colby Ave, Suite :00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Appetizers, desserts and beverages provided. You must RSVP with the SCBA office to attend: (425)

2 SCBA News Published by the Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429 Everett, WA Roberta Madow Editor Terri Callantine Magazine Production Joyce Wood Executive Director Snohomish County Bar Association Officers William Steffener President Jennifer Rancourt Vice President Roberta Madow Treasurer Dubs Herschlip Secretary Trustees Ann Brice Hortensia Castillo Glenn Kadish Joel Nichols Gurjit Pandher Stephanie Petersen Kari Petrasek Laurie Ummel Laura Van Slyck Website: Terri Callantine 2013 by Snohomish County Bar Association. Printed by the SCBA All editorial material including editorial comment appearing herein represents the views of the respective authors and does not necessarily carry the endorsement of the Association or the Board of Trustees. Likewise, the publication of any advertisement is not to be construed as an endorsement of the product or service offered unless it is specifically stated in the ad that there is such approval or endorsement. SCBA News is published monthly by the Snohomish County Bar Association, P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA Send changes of address to: Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA Inside This Issue «Calendar of Events «Superior Court Assignments «From the Desk of the President «The Lawyer s Road Review ~ Major Overhaul «Law Fund Report «Snohomish County Young Lawyers «CLEs «Announcements «Advertisements Advertising and Submissions Announcements: SCBA members only. Contact Joyce Wood at (425) or joycew@snobar.org. Classifieds: Please contact Joyce Wood for rates and submission guidelines at (425) or at joycew@snobar.org. Submissions: Contact Joyce Wood at (425) or at joycew@snobar.org. Deadline: Copy must be received (not postmarked) by the 15th of each month for the subsequent issue. No cancellations will be accepted after the deadline. Please submit to the SCBA office at P.O. Box 5429, Everett, WA 98026, Microsoft Word Format (Mac or PC) by . WordPerfect users, save your files in either MS Word format or Rich Text format (RTF). Contact Us SCBA Office: (425) / joycew@snobar.org SCBA Fax: (425) Web site: Lawyer Referral Service: (425) Like us on Facebook 2 Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

3 SCBA Calendar of Events June th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 17 th Family Law Section Meeting 20 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 21 st CLE July th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th NO Deadline SCBA Newsletter 15 th Family Law Section Meeting 18 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 19 th CLE 31 st ADR Section Meeting August th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 19 h Family Law Section Meeting 23 rd Golf Tournament September th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 16 th Family Law Section Meeting 19 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 20 th CLE- Through the Client s Eyes: How You and Your Practice are Perceived October th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 17 th SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 18 th CLE Short Sales & Mediations 21 st Family Law Section Meeting 30 th ADR Section Meeting November st CLE 11 th Veterans Day-Courthouse Closed 15 th Deadline SCBA Newsletter 18 th Young Lawyers Division Meeting 22 nd CLE 18 th Family Law Section Meeting 21 st SCBA Board of Trustees Meeting 28 th & 29 th Courthouse Closed Superior Court Assignments Presiding Judge: Judge Michael T. Downes Trial Calendar Call and Motions to Continue Trial Dept. 2 Juvenile Court: Judge Krese Judge Fair Commissioner Stewart Civil Motions: Judge Lucas June 3-7 Judge Ellis June Judge Dingledy June Criminal Hearings: Judge Judge June 3-4 Judge Ellis June 5-7 Judge Lucas June Judge Okrent June Criminal Motions: Judge Weiss June 3-7 Judge Judge June Judge Appel June Criminal Dept. Judges: Civil Dept. Judges: 2 Judges Wynne, Farris, Bowden, Wilson, Okrent, Ellis, Dingledy, Judge Judges Lucas, Kurtz, Weiss, Appel Ex Parte/Commissioner Civil Motions: 1 Commissioner Brudvik Family Law Calendars: 1 Commissioners Bedle, Waggoner and Gaer Please note: All assignments are subject to change without notice and assignments may not change on the first day of the month. JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 3

4 NO COFFEE NO COOKIES NO CANDY NO COPIES From the Desk of the President William Steffener Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted. - Aldou.s Huxley So many things in life we take for granted without a second thought until it s no longer there and then we feel its loss. It s at that moment that we start to appreciate what we once had at our fingertips. Sometimes, with a great deal of effort or an expression of gratitude, we have the ability to regain that which was lost. But more often than not, it is simply gone. Just think of the family, friends, colleagues, material things and life s necessities that we each take for granted every day. For instance, I spent most of my youth taking my parents for granted like most kids and never realized how much they did for me. It was not until I went off to college that I began to notice how much my parents provided for me, from emotional support, financial support, advice giving and just simply being there. For years, decades, I would leave our family home and never think twice about it not being there to come home to. This is a place I grew up in, did countless chores around, laughed in, and survived countless adolescent turmoils in. This was my home, until the homestead had to be sold. It is now a home to a new family. The home I once knew is nothing more than a collection of memories to reminisce over. In this day and age, the thing taken for granted could also be your phone. I never used to think this 4 Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013 until some smart person thought it would be a good idea to invent a smart phone. Now, I store my appointments, contacts, GPS system, , and even apps to occupy my mind with silly games I used to play with real playing cards or board games. Think about it for a moment what do you take for granted everyday? In your personal life? In your daily practice? Sometimes, it s been there for so long that you may not even know you might be in jeopardy of losing it! The Bar Association is at the heart of our legal community and provides countless benefits that we take for granted in the day to day operations of each of our practices. For some, it is the on-the-go office that makes our lives and our practice of law run more smoothly. It also ensures that the business of law for the judges, commissioners, lawyers and general public runs with efficiency. The copy machine alone saves time and money for all by providing a place to make the countless number of copies of orders in between hearings and not clog up the already busy calendars with continuances to provide opposing counsel with copies of pleadings and discovery. Not to mention our copier saving the Clerk s office and Law Library s copy machines from unbelievable wear and tear maintenance. Pro Se litigants and the general public can receive directions, referrals to lawyers, and advice which saves the Courts and Judges from wasting time on unnecessary pleadings and litigation. Let s not forget about those last minute faxes and frantic telephone calls to clients and office staff that save the day or case. A simple conversation over a cup of coffee and a sugar cookie can sometimes mean the difference between a long drawn out battle in the courtroom and a mutually satisfying settlement or plea bargain. Unfortunately, the Bar Association s place in the center of the courthouse is not a guarantee. Our Bar office and our Association s tenancy, though it may seem like we have simply always been and always will be present there, is not considered to be ESSENTIAL to the efficient running of the courthouse. The planning has begun with the architects to secure placement for those essential tenants. The displacement of the Bar office is a very real possibility at this point. Take a moment or two to reflect. How often do you utilize the simple services of the Bar Association s office? How often have you worked out the details of litigation with opposing counsel in the office or in the hallway just outside? How often have you been ordered to make a copy of an order by a judge or commissioner for a client or pro se litigant in a case and stepped through the threshold of the office? How ESSENTIAL do you view the Bar office to the running of your business and practice of law in Snohomish County? I encourage you to take the time to reflect and put your reflections into words. Please take the time to write a letter to Presiding Judge Downes and stop taking the Bar office for granted. You can provide your letters and s to Joyce Wood at joycew@snobar.org or drop them off at the Bar office while you are in the courthouse! We will be collecting your correspondence. Remember, we are lawyers and we advocate for others on a daily basis, so let s advocate for our Association when we most need it! J

5 Major Overhaul The Lawyer s Road Review by Pete Patterson Here is a logic question you may have encountered on the LSAT: All machines wear out, even when properly cared for. The Subaru is a machine. Its owner follows the maintenance scheduled but drives the living hell out of it. Therefore, the Subaru wears out. True or False? I was on the side of False until I saw the temperature gauge creeping up a few weekends ago. I got home, looked at the coolant reservoir and saw she was dry. I crept to the auto parts store, bought some coolant, waited for the next morning and added a gallon or two and headed for Good Old Boy Mechanics in Everett. The report late that day: The head gasket had failed and she was bleeding coolant. Subaru has a horizontal H-4 configuration of its engines which means to do the job they have to take out the engine. Kind of like a heart transplant. Here are some other logic questions: Mechanics have specialized knowledge. Lawyers have specialized knowledge. Specialized knowledge is expensive. Therefore, both lawyers and mechanics are expensive to hire. Oh, how True. Specialized knowledge leads to assumptions about how things will turn out in any transaction or conflict. Things never turn out exactly as one would expect even with specialized knowledge. Therefore, those with specialized knowledge cannot tell the future. True. I get the car back as Good Old Boys tell me the noise I hear in the power steering unit will abate in approximately a week. Upon entering the car, the smell of Kingsford Charcoal Briquette lighter fluid one associates with Memorial Day overwhelms the driver and he rolls down the windows. The key is turned and a whirring sound one associates with a rehabbed engine greets the ears, but this is quickly overwhelmed with the sound of the power steering unit as I leave the parking space. The moan in the unit, which still persists at this late date, might remind the Brethren of the criminal defense bar of the sound his client makes when the jury returns with a conviction on the third strike. Occasionally, the steering wheel jitters and grabs like a suspect just apprehended. This is all at 114,000 miles. I would trade it in but there are other major overhauls underway and time is at a premium. Both my uncle David Patterson and my Dad, Mark T. Patterson Sr., have undergone knee surgery this spring and each have varying degrees of issues at this point. Then, I am overhauling my practice. I leave the building I have been working in for the past 29 years June 1st. I have accepted an offer to join the partnership at the 100 year old firm of Newton Kight as of that date. The irony is the building Dad practiced in since 1980 and I practiced in since 1984 was originally built as a private residence of the founder of Newton Kight, Henry Newton s uncle, Clifford Newton in I am happy to report Newton Kight operates much better and with greater longevity than my Subaru, and I pray for the same staying power for my father and uncle. C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S! The 2013 Spring Swearing-In Ceremony took place on May 9, 2013 at the Snohomish County Superior Courthouse at 4:00 p.m. in Department 1. We welcome these candidates to the practice of law and wish them the best of luck in this new phase of their lives. Congratulations to Nabil Abdalla, Christopher Brackett, Cadine Ferguson-Brown, Stacey Gibson, Raemi Gilkerson, Erika Keech, Trevor Pratt, Ross Rachey, Thomas Santiago, Christie Shearer and Christine Ybarra. JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 5

6 FAIR SOLUTIONS MEDIATION (425) Broadway Avenue Everett, WA Mirka Nakovski Experienced Family Law Attorney Title 26 and 13 Guardian ad Litem Certified Mediator AVAILABLE TO MEDIATE parenting plan disputes asset and debt division workplace conflict Unlawful Detainers The Law Office of Rob W. Trickler PLLC Are welcoming referrals for Landlords with landlord tenant matters Colby Ave Everett, WA Rob Trickler is the current president of the Washington Apartment Association (WAA) and Landlords Association of the North Sound and WAA delegate to Washington Rental Housing Industry Coalition Judge Ronald L. Castleberry (Ret.) is pleased to announce his availability for Arbitrations and Mediations Please contact Connie Senyitko at Adams & Duncan to schedule hearings with Judge Castleberry connie.senyitko@adamslawyers.com Adams & Duncan, Inc., P.S COLBY AVENUE EVERETT, WASHINGTON TELEPHONE: (425) FACSIMILE: (425) Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

7 As one of the Northwest s leading independent document imaging companies, OASYS, Inc., offers printers, multifunction systems, fax solutions and scanners along with a host of document management systems to organizations in the Puget Sound area. We feature best of breed solutions specifically designed for the legal industry with connectors to most of your core applications. Contact: Dennis Bolger Solutions Specialist dennisb@oasysinc.com Office: Fax: Cell: LAW Fund By Ann Brice, Snohomish County Board Member to LAW Fund For those of you who missed the Annual SCBA Dinner a few weeks ago, one of the awards presented was to the entire Snohomish County Superior Court Bench for their 100% participation in the 2012 Campaign for Equal Justice. Spearheaded by Judge George Bowden, this was the first time in the entire state history that a Bench achieved 100% participation in LAW Fund s Campaign. On behalf of LAW Fund, I again want to take this opportunity to thank the Bench and Judge Bowden and say how much we appreciate the Bench s support and commitment to the Campaign for Equal Justice, both past and present. I also want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all the lawyers and judges in Snohomish County who participated in last year s Campaign. The final tally for the 2012 Campaign for Equal Justice from Snohomish County was 439 individuals contributing, with a total of $46,207 raised. Our total percentage of the legal community that participated in the 2012 Campaign was 31%. Snohomish County had the 4 th highest rate of participation in the state. Statewide, the Campaign raised $1.4 million in This was almost an increase of $100,000 from And, most recently, the Campaign raised over $40,000 in the May 15 th Seattle Foundation s GiveBIG day of fundraising. All donations made on May 15 th will receive a pro-rated portion of matching funds pooled from the Seattle Foundation and other community partners. So, we are well on our way for the 2013 Campaign for Equal Justice. At the Bar Dinner, we heard how your funds helped Snohomish County Legal Services (SCLS) this past year, provide legal assistance to a nonprofit agency fight an unlawful eviction process. This agency, Millennium Ministries, helps homeless women and their children by providing housing and case management services. Your contributions helped the Housing Justice Project (run by SCLS) and its volunteer attorney negotiate with the landlord to allow a smooth and seamless transition of the shelter and these families to another location. Because the legal assistance was provided pro bono, Millennium Ministries did not have to spend precious resources on legal fees, but was able to use its money to continue to provide shelter, food and assistance to its clients. So, THANK YOU, again, for your generosity and continued support for indigent legal services in Snohomish County and across the State of Washington. JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 7

8 L A W O F F I C E O F SCHWIMMER SKANTZE, LLP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION SERVICES HOURLY RATE: $175.00/HR. Rafe Schwimmer, Partner/Owner FLEXIBLE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PLUS WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Karen C. Skantze, Partner/Owner THE CENTRAL BUILDING HEWITT, SUITE 600, EVERETT, WA (t) (f) jill@everettlawyers.com ARBITRATIONS, MEDIATIONS AND SETTLEMENTS Resolve your dispute expeditiously, fairly and economically with the assistance of a qualified and experienced dispute resolution facilitator from the law firm of MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C. William ( Bill ) Sullivan has thirty years of experience in Family Law, Civil, Commercial and Estate matters. For scheduling, contact Helga Watson at (425) or at helgaw@millcreeklaw.com. An informational letter with a resume is available upon request. Wireless access for attorneys and parties is available. MARSH MUNDORF PRATT SULLIVAN + McKENZIE, P.S.C th Avenue S.E., Suite 203 Mill Creek, WA Please note, effective June 1, 2013, our address will be as follows: nd Street S.E., Suite 201 Mill Creek, WA Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

9 Lee Tinney Dispute Resolution Snohomish County Young Lawyers Mediation Settlement Conferences Arbitration Family Law matters Rate: $200/hr Wetmore, Everett, WA Attention Snohomish County Young Lawyers: We will be having our next monthly meeting at a NEW LOCATION, The Austin (2820 Oakes Ave) in Everett on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. All members are invited to attend! Any active member in the Snohomish County Bar Association is a young lawyer until the person is 36 years of age or until the fifth year in which any member has been admitted to practice, whichever is later. If you are interested in becoming involved with the SCYLD, please attend our next meeting (second Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m.) or Rachel Edmiston at Rachel.Edmiston@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday June 10, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. The Snohomish County Chapter of WWL is pleased to sponsor: Navigate the journey through divorce with a collaborative law attorney and other team members. We welcome your referrals and are available for association. Information on collaborative attorneys and other professionals such as financial specialists, coaches, and child specialists may be found through our website. Brown bag lunch every third Wednesday, contact a team member for location and topic. A NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENT AT PORT GARDNER BAY WINERY in Everett, Washington Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Starting at 5:00 p.m., meet fellow WWL members and prospective members, while enjoying wine tasting at Port Gardner Bay Winery located at 2802 Rockefeller Avenue, in Downtown Everett. The WWL wine tasting includes the opportunity to sample all four wines on their tasting menu for $7.50. All wine in the store is available by the glass for regular price. Please RSVP for this event to: Kari Petrasek at kari@carsonlawgroup.com Our Quarterly Membership Meeting will also be taking place on June 13 at Brooklyn Brothers Pizza located at: 1919 Hewitt Ave in Everett from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All members and interested members are invited to come and enjoy pizza and hear about what SnoCo WWL has planned. Please bring $12.00 cash for pizza and soda. JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 9

10 THE LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN H. GOOD, SR., P.C Wetmore, Everett, WA Tel: / Fax: Located ½ block from the Court House Stephen H. Good, Sr., has been practicing law in Everett for over 40 years. Stephen H. Good, Jr., has been practicing law in Everett for over 20 years. GLADLY ACCEPTING YOUR REFERRALS STEPHEN H. GOOD, SR. STEPHEN H. GOOD, JR. Social Security SSI and SSD Claims Family Law Elder Law DUI / Gross Misdemeanors Wills and Trusts Personal Injury Estate Planning Misdemeanor Matters Durable Powers of Attorney Meretricious Relationships Probate Child Support ANNA GOYKHMAN Welcomes your call to discuss referral in your case DEFENDING SEX CRIMES SEX OFFENSES * JUVENILE OFFENSES Criminal Defense of All Felonies and Misdemeanors Tel: Web: anna_goykhman@yahoo.com Address: Bank of America Building, 1604 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 301, Everett, WA Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

11 Michele M. O Loane, Attorney UNBUNDLED LEGAL SERVICES FAMILY LAW MEDIATION COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW FASTRACK DIVORCE p: Durable, Client-Led Family Law Solutions Deborah S. Berger Guardian Ad Litem Available for Immediate Appointment in Title 26 Cases Everett (425) Monroe (360) deborah@kennethberger.com Is pleased to announce the formation of a new and more diverse firm. B. Craig Gourley will continue his 28 year practice in the area of real estate and taxation, including escrow services (real estate and business sales), condominiums and complex commercial transactions. Tax issues include 1031 exchanges, Washington State Department of Revenue matters and employer assessments at the Department of Labor and Industries. JD Bristol has joined the firm from his Pierce County practice focusing on civil litigation in the areas of commercial contracts, real estate, land use, and construction. Daniel Hembree returns to the firm after practicing in California and Seattle. Dan is licensed in WA, OR and CA with extensive experience in creditor bankruptcy and real estate matters as well as a growing Distillery, Brewery, and Winery practice. Located at th St, Snohomish WA fax JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 11

12 S E T T L E M E N T S Results. Now. Experienced and professional resolution of family law matters. Private, efficient, and cost effective. Mandatory ADR for Snohomish County Family Law Matters TAX & BANKRUPTCY IRS: Controversies, Collections, Appeals, Audit Defense, Criminal Tax Defense Washington State: Department of Revenue, L&I Bankruptcy: Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Larry Blue J.D., LL.M (Tax) 420 Bell Street Edmonds, WA (425) larryblue@hotmail.com Thank you for your referrals! A Debt Relief Agency KENNETH E. BREWE SABRINA A. LAYMAN KAREN D. MOORE Hundreds of cases mediated and arbitrated both as an attorney participant and mediator/ arbitrator. Multiple conference rooms available. We draft the CR-2A Settlement Agreement. BREWE LAYMAN, P.S. Everett, Washington Telephone: MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES FAMILY LAW MEDIATION James A. Soukup 20+ years Family Law experience $175.00/hour. Half-day and full-day sessions available Oakes Avenue Everett, WA (425) james@ soukuplaw.com 12 Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

13 A Tradition of Service and Excellence Snohomish County Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ELECTRONIC SUPERIOR COURT RECORDS May 15, 2013 Ex Officio Clerk of Superior Court Sonya Kraski County Clerk M/S Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA Pursuant to Snohomish County Code Ordinance , notice is hereby given that the Snohomish County Clerk s Office will be offering subscriptions to access select publicly available electronic Superior Court records effective July 1, Access may be obtained upon 1.) Signing a User Agreement; and 2.) Paying a subscriber fee of $50 per month / $600 annualized for the first subscriber of an organization/company and $5 per month /$60 annualized for subsequent subscribers of an organization/company. This fee will not be assessed on employees of not-for-profit organizations or corporations whose primary purpose is to provide access to justice for the poor and infirm, courts of limited and general jurisdiction, and government agencies and departments accessing electronic Superior Court records while in the performance of their official duties. Written comments may be submitted in one of three ways: 1. Electronically to SCLSUBSCRIPTIONS@snoco.org; 2. Via U.S. Postal mail to Snohomish County Clerk s Office, ATTN: SUBSCRIPTIONS, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue MS 605, Everett, WA 98201; 3. Hand delivery to Snohomish County Clerk s Office, ATTN: SUBSCRIPTIONS, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Mission Bldg. 2nd floor Room M-206, Everett, WA We re here to SOLVE PROBLEMS! We give you an alternative method to resolve your dispute. We have the tools. We have the ability. And, most of all, we have the experience. Joshua Green Building 1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 300 Seattle, WA Alternative Dispute Resolution Solutions Mediation, arbitration, hearing officer, special master and litigation consultation services. A well-appointed arbitration room, with breakout rooms for each party; secondary arbitration room with adjacent breakout rooms nearby; and several additional mediation conference rooms as well as an upgraded audio/visual technology system. All panelists are former Washington State Superior Court Judges or Court of Appeals Commissioners. Talented staff coordinates scheduling and other support. CHARLES S. BURDELL JR. Former King County Superior Court Judge GEORGE FINKLE Former King County Superior Court Judge BRUCE W. HILYER Former King County Superior Court Judge LARRY A. JORDAN Former King County Superior Court Judge PARIS K. KALLAS Former King County Superior Court Judge STEVE SCOTT Former King County Superior Court Judge JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 13

14 Judge Richard J. Thorpe (Ret d) Announces his availability for Arbitrations and Mediations For disputes involving: Family Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Real Estate Professional Negligence UM/UIM PO Box 363 Edmonds, WA years Snohomish Superior Court 25 years in private practice JAMES SHIPMAN: MEDIATION James Shipman has been involved in hundreds of mediations both as a mediator and attorney. He has very high rate of settlement. Mr. Shipman has served as a Pro Tem Commissioner since 2004 and Snohomish County Arbitrator. He is available at our office or yours and also appreciates family law referrals. STEVE UBERTI: REFERRALS AND MEDIATION SERVICES Steve Uberti has over thirty years of experience in general litigation, business, real estate, basic estate planning, contracts, employment, insurance claims and personal injury law. He accepts referrals in all of these areas. Mr. Uberti is available for consultation, mediation and arbitration in the areas involving personal injury, insurance, employment and contract disputes. CONTACT US Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

15 Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney Mark K. Roe Fam ily Support Division Serena S.A. Hart, Chief Deputy th Robert J. Drewel Building, 6 Floor, M/S Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA (425) Fax (425) FROM: RE: Family Support Division, Prosecuting Attorney Notice concerning State sign-off on Agreed Orders In the past, the Family Support Division has been able to accept and review proposed agreed orders on an immediate, drop-in basis. Due to an increased volume of cases, we are unable to continue to provide this level of service. With the exception of matters set on the Pro Se Dissolution Calendar for that day, the Family Support Division will no longer review proposed agreed orders on an immediate, drop-in basis. Effective June 1, 2013, we request that parties and attorneys leave their proposed orders with our office for review. We will review the proposed agreed orders within two (2) business days. Thank you for your understanding. Adm inistration Robert G. Lenz, Operations Manager th Robert J. Drewel Bldg., 7 Floor (425) Fax (425) Criminal Division Joan Cavagnaro, Chief Deputy Mission Building (425) Fax (425) Civil Division Jason J. Cummings, Chief Deputy th Robert J. Drewel Bldg., 7 Floor (425) Fax (425) P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y A N D T R I A L A T T O R N E Y S Is your firm ready to do battle? We would be happy to confer with you on your most complex personal injury cases. Let us help you get the recovery your client deserves. Generous referral fees Superior client service Bring us your tough cases. Attorneys John L. Messina Stephen L. Bulzomi John R. Christensen Jeremy A. Johnston James W. McCormick Office 5316 Orchard Street West Tacoma, WA tel: (253) , (800) fax (253) JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 15

16 Medical Malpractice Doctors Hospitals Available for consultation or referral of medical negligence cases. Now available for arbitrations and mediations 20 years of experience in Family Law Reasonable Pricing Sliding Scale available for Low Income Evening and Weekend appointments available Will travel to your office if located in Snohomish County 39 years experience Medical Doctor on Staff Auto Accidents Construction Site Accidents Harry B. Platis, PLLC Attorney at Law Cedar Valley Road, Suite #103 Lynnwood, WA (425) (800) (206) Metro Fax Professional law firms are moving their accounts to local banks like Coastal because of the variety of ways we are making it easy for them to do business with us: Community Business Checking designed for businesses like yours that don t deposit hundreds of checks each month. Judith R. Hendricks, Inc., PS Judith.r.hendrickslaw@comcast.net IOLTA Accounts - Coastal Community Bank does not add any additional fees to the accounting and disbursement of funds, making these accounts not only convenient, but cost effective. CCB automatically sends the interest to the State monthly. Coastal Remote Capture* - Realize reduced operating costs by making your deposits right in your office! These are just a few of the ways we are helping attorneys simplify banking. Contact us to find out more! Kaye Phinney kphinney@coastalbank.com *Credit approval required for Coastal Remote Capture 16 Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

17 WORKERS COMPENSATION We welcome and appreciate your referrals of workers compensation claims. Farley & Dimmock, LLC Our firm is well-staffed to accept referrals of industrial injury or occupational disease claims. We have extensive experience handling claims with the Department of Labor & Industries and selfinsured employers and, when necessary, litigating matters before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Timothy J. Farley th Street Andrew S. Dimmock Criminal Defense and Military Justice I invite, appreciate, and thank you for your referrals in all criminal and military matters. Michael J. Andrews Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and JAG Corps Officer Law Offices of Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews & Vail 3232 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA (425) JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 17

18 diation Family Law Mediation/Arbitration Wayne P. Pellegrini Law Office of Hansen, McConnell & Pellegrini Third Street Marysville, WA (360) Dispute Resolution/Mediation Training Experienced, Knowledgeable, Dedicated Collaborative Law Title 26 Guardian ad Litem 20 Years Experience 18 Snohomish County Bar News - JUNE 2013

19 LISA M. MICHELI Attorney at Law Effective June 1, 2013 New Address: 1604 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 516 Everett, WA Telephone: (425) Fax: (425) Continuing to Serve Snohomish County Family Law & Domestic Violence Protection REFERRALS WELCOME RICO TESSANDORE FORMER INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY WELCOMES YOUR REFERRALS PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION SETTLEMENT GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVING WHATCOM, SKAGIT, SNOHOMISH, ISLAND COUNTIES Licensed in Tulalip Tribal Court th Street SW Suite 310 Lynnwood, WA Old Fairhaven Parkway, Suite 203, Bellingham, WA JUNE Snohomish County Bar News 19

20 Is Pleased to Announce Mark T. Pete Patterson II Has agreed to join the partnership as of June 1, Pete s practice will continue to emphasize estate litigation, estate planning, guardianship and family law. P.O. Box 79 Everett, WA Referrals are welcome Pete@NewtonKight.com nd Street Everett, WA Snohomish County Bar Association P.O. Box 5429 Everett, WA 98206