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Caitlin Loyd

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

BIOGRAPHY

Caitlin grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and attended college on the East Coast. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked in government affairs and advocacy for four years before returning to the Pacific Northwest for law school.

In 2022, Caitlin graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law. While in law school, she served as the Chief Managing Editor for Washington Law Review and the Vice President of Judges for the Moot Court Honor Board. She was also a member of the Thomas Tang Moot Court Team, arguing civil rights cases at regional and national competitions, and she was awarded the National Best Oralist award in 2021. Caitlin now coaches moot court competitors and volunteers as a judge for mock trial and moot court competitions. Before pursuing her LL.M. studies at UW Law, she assisted her Evidence professor in drafting an updated treatise on Washington Evidence Law.

Caitlin uses her Tax LL.M to help clients ensure their planning is as tax advantageous as possible while effectively accomplishing their individual goals. Her practice covers estate planning, probate, trust administration, business tax matters, and the management of closely held entities.

Caitlin lives with her cat in Seattle, where she enjoys cooking, doing crosswords (on paper, of course), spending time on Lake Union and Lake Washington, and exploring Washington as much as possible. She looks forward to building strong relationships with clients and working to structure plans that are best for them.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

LL.M., University of Washington School of Law, 2023

J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2022, with honors
Order of the Coif
Order of the Barristers
Washington Law Review, Chief Managing Editor
Moot Court Honor Board, Vice President of Judges
Thomas Tang Moot Court, National Best Oralist & National Semifinalist
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Employment Discrimination
Federal Tax Clinic, Student Attorney

B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2015
Major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, minor in Classical Studies
Penn Cheerleading, Captain
The Daily Pennsylvanian, Distribution Manager

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Fox Rothschild LLP, Summer Associate, 2021

University of Washington School of Law Federal Tax Clinic, Student Attorney, 2020 – 2021

Division of Revenue and Finance, Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Law Clerk, 2020

National Journal, Senior Manager of Subscriber Services and Operations, Washington, D.C., 2015 – 2019

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

YouthCare’s Orion Center, Volunteer, 2019 – present

Jeffrey G. Nielsen

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

BIOGRAPHY

Following his undergraduate studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, Jeff attended law school in Boston, Massachusetts. During his time in law school, Jeff served as the vice president of the New England chapter of the American Constitution Society. He then returned home to finish his legal education at Seattle University School of Law.

His current areas of practice include all types of estate planning, probates and post death trust administration, elder law, guardianships, and court supervised trusts. Additionally, Jeff serves as a court appointed Court Visitor/Guardian ad Litemin guardianship and probate matters across the South Puget Sound, having been appointed in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties. These experiences give him a unique perspective when dealing with elder law, guardianship, and probate matters across multiple jurisdictions. Jeff also presents on topics around guardianship and probates to local and state bar associations.

Jeff takes pride in bringing a smile to practice of law and creating practical solutions that minimize conflict, preserve family assets, and keep families focused on their goals and desired outcomes.

When not spending time or traveling with his wife and son, Jeff is an avid fisherman and enjoys taking in the many outdoor experiences that are unique to the Pacific Northwest.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2013

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 2010
Pacific Lutheran University Dean’s List
NCAA DIII Academic All-Conference Team

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 2013 to Present
Elder Law Section, 2013 to Present

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Guardianship Committee, 2018 to Present

King County Bar Association
American Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Law Office of A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S., 2013-2022
Law Office of Olson, Zabriskie, Inc., 2011-2013
Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Rule 9 Intern, 2012-2013

Panelist/presenter, Washington State Bar Association Elder Law CLE
Updates on the implementation of RCW 11.130 in Washington State

Presenter, 21^st Annual Guardianship Seminar Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association.
Pointers and Pitfalls in the Practice of Other Protective Arrangements

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Title 11 Court Visitor (formerly Guardian ad litem)
Court Visitor in Kitsap, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, and Grays Harbor Counties

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Tacoma, Washington
Volunteer Legal Services Committee Board Member

Pierce County AIDS Foundation, Tacoma, Washington
Pro-bono Legal Services in the areas of Estate Planning and Guardianship.

Tacoma Pierce County Pro-Bono Wills Clinics, Tacoma, Washington
Pro-Bono Legal Services regarding Trust, Estate, and Probate issues.

Washington State Pro-Bono Honor Roll
From 2014 to Present

Richard B. Lumley

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY HONORS AND AWARDS

BIOGRAPHY

Richard’s practice focuses on helping companies and individuals resolve complex disputes. He has advocated for clients in state and federal court, with experience at both the trial and appellate levels. Richard also practices alternative dispute resolution, enabling him to resolve matters for clients efficiently while not losing sight of their end goals.

He has successfully represented clients in commercial disputes involving contract and tort claims, employment cases, real estate disputes, administrative litigation, and trust and estate related matters. He has significant experience navigating sensitive trust administration issues on behalf of corporate fiduciaries.

Richard attended Northeastern University School of Law as a Public Interest Law Scholar. Prior to his litigation practice, he was an Ethics Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.

Richard lives in Lakewood, Washington, with his wife Tessa (an equine veterinarian) and their two daughters. When he is not working, Richard enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, running, and reading novels. He is originally from Kansas City and remains an avid fan of the KC Chiefs and KU Basketball.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, 2016
M.T.S., Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, 2007
B.A. & B.S., Santa Clara University, 2005

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Washington State Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Western District of Washington
Eastern District of Washington
Massachusetts State Courts
District of Massachusetts
Rhode Island State Courts
District of Rhode Island

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Washington State Chapter
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Rhode Island State Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Joined Firm in 2022
Previous Firm, Burns & Levinson LLP, Boston, MA and Providence, RI

HONORS AND AWARDS

Public Interest Law Scholarship, Northeastern University School of Law

Ethics Fellow, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC

Judicial Intern to the Honorable Marianne B. Bowler, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

J. Owen Taylor

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

BIOGRAPHY

Owen grew up in Fox Island, Washington, and graduated from Gig Harbor High School. He attended Eastern Washington University, obtaining his degree in Business administration with a focus on management. He went to work for a worldwide institutional bank and securities service company.

While a University of Washington School of Law student, Owen interned with Legal Technology Startup and as a summer associate with GTH. In his free time, Owen enjoys fishing in Puget Sound, off the coast at Sekiu and Neah Bay, and hanging out with friends and family.

He looks forward to growing his practice to serving GTH’s clients within the firm’s Business Group and beyond.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D. University of Washington, 2022

B.A. Eastern Washington University, 2018, Business Administration: Management

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP, 2021, Summer Associate
Safari SOP, 2020, Intern
BNY Mellon, 2018-2019, Senior Analyst Business Technology Liaison

Mitchell J. Wright

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

BIOGRAPHY

Mitch grew up in Mukilteo, just north of Seattle, and graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He then obtained his paralegal certification, which he used to work as a paralegal for a litigation firm in Pullman, Washington, and then for the Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office.

In 2022, he graduated magna cum laude from The University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, Wisconsin. While at Wisconsin Law he served as a Note and Comment Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review and both competed in and coached the law school’s moot court team at the Saul Lefkowitz Trademark Moot Court Competition. He also worked for two years as a student associate for the Wisconsin law firm West & Dunn, where he worked in civil litigation and veteran benefits, and also represented clients pro bono in the university’s Criminal Appeals Clinic. Mitch has experience in a variety of areas in both civil and criminal litigation, ranging from personal injury, insurance litigation, land use, business and contract disputes, administrative litigation, and appeals.

In 2021, Mitch married his college sweetheart, Erika. They now live in Tacoma with their two dogs. Mitch enjoys hiking, golfing, snowboarding, and playing guitar. He is also a lifelong Seahawks and Mariners fan, and you can now catch him at Rainiers games well!

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School, 2022
Honors and Activities:
Magna Cum Laude
Order of the Coif
Wisconsin Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
Moot Court Board, Competitor (2021), Coach (2022)
J. Michael Riley Award for Excellence in Torts Study

ABA Advanced Paralegal Certification, Edmonds Community College, 2015

B.A. Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2014
Honors and Activities:
Cum Laude
Charter Journal Assistant Editor
Club Rugby
Study Abroad: Florence, Italy

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

West & Dunn, LLC, Summer Associate, Waunakee, WI, 2020-2022

Frank J. Remington Criminal Appeals Clinic, Student Attorney, Madison, WI, 2021-2022

Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office, District Court Legal Secretary, Colfax, WA, 2016-2019

Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S., Litigation Paralegal, Pullman, WA, 2015-2016

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Volunteer, Pullman, WA, 2017-2018

Sacred Heart Hospital, Emergency Room Volunteer, Spokane, WA, 2013

Chelsea E. Rauch

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

BIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABA Advanced Paralegal Certification, Edmonds Community College, 2015

B.A. Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2014
Honors and Activities:
Cum Laude
Charter Journal Assistant Editor
Club Rugby
Study Abroad: Florence, Italy

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

West & Dunn, LLC, Summer Associate, Waunakee, WI, 2020-2022

Frank J. Remington Criminal Appeals Clinic, Student Attorney, Madison, WI, 2021-2022

Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office, District Court Legal Secretary, Colfax, WA, 2016-2019

Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S., Litigation Paralegal, Pullman, WA, 2015-2016

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Volunteer, Pullman, WA, 2017-2018

Sacred Heart Hospital, Emergency Room Volunteer, Spokane, WA, 2013

Kirsten N. Parris

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

BIOGRAPHY

Kirsten is an associate attorney and a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Group. Kirsten’s practice focuses on all aspects of the employment relationship, including harassment and discrimination law, disability discrimination and reasonable accommodations requests, wage and hour issues, and other employment-related legal issues. Her services for both employers and employees include drafting and revising employee handbooks, advising on COVID-19 policies and related leave and termination issues, evaluating exempt status of salaried employees, and providing guidance on available paid and unpaid leave options. She also negotiates separation and severance agreements and helps clients navigate employment termination issues.

Kirsten also works on employment-related litigation matters and has experience providing advice to educational institutions concerning employment law and other legal issues. Her clients include educational institutions, nonprofit entities, and businesses.

Kirsten is a Puget Sound native with a four-year stretch spent in sunny California where she earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and communication studies at the University of San Diego. Upon returning to Seattle, she attended the University of Washington School of Law, where she acted as an editorial staff member for the Washington International Law Journal, participated in the Innocence Project Northwest Legislative Advocacy Clinic, and served as the Vice President of Service for the Women’s Law Caucus. She also competed on the Vis International Arbitration Moot Court team, for which she now acts as a coach.

In her spare time, she is a regular attendee at Seattle Storm games, enjoys every type of show the local music scene has to offer, and maintains an ever-changing list of restaurant and winery recommendations.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2019
Honors and Activities: Washington International Law Journal, Vis International Arbitration Moot Court Team, Women’s Law Caucus
Vice President of Service, Legislative Advocacy Clinic

B.A., University of San Diego, 2016
Political Science and Communication Studies
cum laude
Dean’s List 8/8 semesters, National Society of Collegiate Scholars President, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Curren Law Firm, 2019-2021, Associate
Seattle City Attorney’s Office, 2019, Legal Extern
Office of the Washington State Attorney General, 2018, Law Clerk
Pacifica Law Group LLP, 2017, Summer Associate
Washington Alliance For Gun Responsibility, 2016, Programs Intern

Molly Kling Crowley

Biography Professional History

Biography

Molly Kling Crowley has handled a variety of personal injury cases over her twenty-year legal career. She is an aggressive and compassionate lawyer who advocates for the equitable resolution of her clients’ cases.

Molly was born and raised in Tacoma and is a proud alumnus of Stadium High School and the University of Washington. She returned to Tacoma to practice law after graduating from law school in Virginia in 1999. While in law school, Molly served as a summer law intern in the practice area of insurance defense. After being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, she started as an attorney in the same practice area, defending insurance companies and their insureds from personal injury lawsuits, while also representing those injured by the negligence of others. In approximately 2004, Molly began to devote her practice to representing injured persons and their loved ones.

Molly represents clients in matters involving automobile collisions, semi truck accidents, premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death. She recognizes that her clients are already dealing with enough as they get medical treatment for—and adjust their lives to—their injuries. They should not have to worry about how their medical bills will be paid, how their lost income will be covered, or how their pain and suffering will be fairly compensated. For those who have lost a loved one due to another’s negligence, it can be especially difficult to manage all of these concerns. Injured victims have turned to Molly for compassionate advocacy over the last twenty years.

As a trial lawyer, Molly believes she has a unique opportunity to assist her clients through difficult times, applying her skills and experience to help them obtain civil justice. She likes to be personally available to her clients and is passionate about her work. She recognizes that her clients have struggled with difficult challenges and understands it can be difficult to accept their lives have changed—sometimes forever—through no fault of their own. Seeing her clients’ relief and satisfaction upon the successful resolution of their cases is truly rewarding, as it is sometimes the first step in moving on with their lives.

In addition to serving her clients in her law practice, Molly has served in various roles in the legal and greater community. She was Vice President of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation Board, which helps fund the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA)’s Volunteer Legal Services Program, which supports other programs and projects providing legal services and public legal education in Pierce County. She also served as a Board Member and President of the TPCBA’s Young Lawyers’ section, and as a member of the TPCBA’s Judicial Qualifications Committee. Molly was Vice-Chair of the Women of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), and served on WSAJ’s Continuing Legal Education Committee and Legislative Steering Committee. She is a current member of the TPCBA and the American Association for Justice, and is an Eagle member of WSAJ.

Outside of the legal community, Molly has served as President and Secretary of Lowell Elementary School PTA and Vice Chair of Alchemy Skateboarding, a non-profit organization that uses skateboarding to assist and develop Tacoma’s youth. She is also a booster club member at her children’s public school.

Molly loves spending time with her kids, as well as skiing, running, gourmet cooking, and doing The New York Times crossword puzzle.

Professional History

EDUCATION

J.D. Washington and Lee University School of Law, 1999

B.A. University of Washington, 1996,
cum laude, English (writing emphasis), with honors

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Washington State Association for Justice
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Rush Hannuala Harkins Kyler LLP, 2007-2021
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation Board, former Vice President
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Section, Past Board Member and President
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, former member of the Judicial Qualifications Committee
Women of the Washington State Association for Justice, former member of the Continuing Legal Education and Legislative Steering Committees

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Alchemy Skateboarding, Vice Chair
Lowell Elementary School PTA, former President and Secretary

Ian M. Leifer

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

BIOGRAPHY

Ian litigates cases in state and federal courts throughout the state of Washington. Ian represents plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving insurance coverage, serious personal injury, business and commercial disputes, real property, and employment issues. Ian has experience handling all aspects of litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeals. He has successfully argued and briefed numerous motions for summary judgment and obtained favorable arbitration results for clients. He is licensed to practice in all Washington state courts, Western District of Washington, Eastern District of Washington, and Ninth Circuit.

Ian is a proud lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest. Following his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, Ian spent several years working for a large national insurer, working as a subrogation adjuster, liability adjuster, and liability supervisor, gaining valuable first-hand experience in the insurance industry.

Ian went on to graduate from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude, where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, and an Article Editor for the Seattle Journal for Social Justice.

In his free time, Ian enjoys hiking, playing basketball, and working out at the gym. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife, young daughter, friends, and beloved spaniels. Ian and his wife recently relocated to Burien, Washington, where they enjoy exploring local restaurants and parks equipped with baby-safe swings.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude

Honors and Activities:

Seattle Journal of Social Justice – Article Editor
Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)
Presidential Scholarship Recipient
Year End Award Achievement Scholarship Recipient
Bar Association Consumer Law Essay Winner
CALI Award for Future Excellence Recipient
Intramural Basketball Champion.

B.A. University of Washington

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Washington State
United States District Court, Western District of Washington
United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth District

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Wathen, Leid, Hall & Rider, Associate Attorney
Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Summer Associate
National Insurance Company Subrogation Claims Adjuster, Liability Claims Adjuster, and Liability Claims Supervisor 2013-2017

Emma J. Luton

BIOGRAPHY PROFESSIONAL HISTORY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

BIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABA Advanced Paralegal Certification, Edmonds Community College, 2015

B.A. Political Science, Gonzaga University, 2014
Honors and Activities:
Cum Laude
Charter Journal Assistant Editor
Club Rugby
Study Abroad: Florence, Italy

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED

Washington State

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

West & Dunn, LLC, Summer Associate, Waunakee, WI, 2020-2022

Frank J. Remington Criminal Appeals Clinic, Student Attorney, Madison, WI, 2021-2022

Whitman County Prosecutor’s Office, District Court Legal Secretary, Colfax, WA, 2016-2019

Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown, P.S., Litigation Paralegal, Pullman, WA, 2015-2016

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Volunteer, Pullman, WA, 2017-2018

Sacred Heart Hospital, Emergency Room Volunteer, Spokane, WA, 2013