Practice Area Overview

Heritage Law Offices, located in Mount Vernon, Washington, represents family law clients with divorce or custody matters, defends individuals charged with driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI) and other traffic violations, and provides experienced representation in matters pertaining to debtor and creditor rights. I also serve clients in King, Snohomish, Whatcom, and Island Counties, as well as some outlying areas throughout Washington State, including Spokane, Seattle, Everett and Ellensburg.

I offer first-rate, personalized legal services and representation in the following practice areas:

Family Law and Divorce — Clients involved in family law disputes need both personal and professional support through times that are highly emotional, yet require calm and reasoned decision-making. Most cases settle prior to trial, but I am more than ready to pursue your rights tenaciously at trial when appropriate. I represent clients in a full range of family law matters, including mediation, divorce and legal separation, equitable distribution, invalidity of marriage, contempt and enforcement proceedings, property division disputes, maintenance and spousal support, child support, visitation rights, modifications, restraining orders, marital agreements, and paternity issues.

Traffic Violations — I defend individuals or businesses charged with a variety of state, local, and municipal moving and nonmoving traffic offenses, including DUI/DWI, reckless driving, speeding, license suspensions and driver's license violations, operating without insurance, and commercial driver's license (CDL) offenses such as truck overweight matters. Traffic violations can carry serious ongoing consequences, including fines, license revocation or suspension, and increased insurance premiums; you can trust me to fight to minimize penalties or have charges dismissed entirely.

DUI/DWI Defense — Being arrested for drunk driving, driving under the influence (DUI), or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be an unsettling proposition, to say the least. If you have been arrested or accused of drunk driving, DUI, DWI, or any other alcohol-related or drug-related driving offense, you need an experienced lawyer to help you regain control of your life.

Debtor Creditor Rights — I represent debtors, creditors, and other interested parties in Washington State proceedings. For debtors, I defend you against creditors pursuing collections, repossessions, judgments, and garnishments.

I also assist creditors in collection litigation, post-judgment enforcement and settlements.

I take a practical approach to debtor-creditor law, weighing the cost and risk of litigation, and the significant value of a speedy resolution of disputes.

Contract Law — I assist individuals and businesses throughout Washington who seek legal assistance in order to draft, interpret, or enforce real-estate, business, supply, construction or other types of contracts. It is imperative to have an attorney who understands the full significance and ramification of every contractual term. The clauses included in contracts are there for a reason. Some are ripe for legal disputes because of ambiguous wording or language. You should always seek legal counsel prior to signing, especially if you do not understand each and every aspect of what you are signing.

Construction Law — My firm represents and defends persons from all segments of the construction industry including owners, contractors, subcontractors, developers, and suppliers in various matters involving bidding and document preparation, contract negotiation and formation, contract performance, financing and warranty issues, liens, subcontractor and design claims, construction defects and delays, insurance, and dispute resolution.

Probate — I represent beneficiaries and fiduciaries, including executors, trustees, conservators, and guardians in the probate of estates, including all matters involving will contests and property distribution disputes.

Personal Injury — My firm represents victims who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence, carelessness, or recklessness of others. I handle all personal injury cases involving joint, spinal cord, neck, and back injuries, including paralysis, seizure disorders, fractures and dislocations, severe burns, amputations, wrongful death and other severe, permanent, and crippling injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, defective products, or premises liability.

If you have questions regarding family law, traffic violations, debtor and creditor law, or another legal matter, contact us today for a free initial 30- minute consultation.

At the Heritage Law Offices, in Mount Vernon, Washington, I represent individuals throughout King County, Snohomish County, Whatcom County, Skagit County and Island County, including the communities of Everett and Bellingham.