A military divorce case brings additional complexities, such as military retirement and military benefits, as well as processing services for deployed military personnel. Our divorce attorneys have significant experience in handling such cases.
Child Support
When a child support agreement or order is made at the time of the divorce, there is the assumption that child support will likely need to be adjusted or modified in the future as the child gets older and situations change. The varying circumstances and needs of the child, especially are going to pursue a post-secondary education, will typically require that child support orders will need to be modified.
Child Custody and Visitation
Prior to relocation with a child, the primary custodial parent must file a Notice of Intended Relocation and serve the other parent (or any other party with visitation rights with a child). The other parent/party then has the opportunity to object to the relocation. If an objection is filed/served, a hearing must be held to determine whether or not the relocation will be allowed temporarily. If agreement cannot be reached, a final determination would be made through a trial.
Adoption
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Prenuptial agreements used to have a bit of stigma, but opinions have changed. These days, more than four in 10 U.S. adults support the use of prenups. Signing or asking to negotiate one doesn’t mean you’re expecting to get divorced. These documents can protect both spouse’s rights and safeguard your children’s inheritance if one of you passes away. CONTINUE READING
Guardianship
This area of law involves the administration of an estate after a person dies, whether or not they had a will. This includes handling complex estate administration, including disclaimers, tax planning, any necessary litigation involved in collecting the assets and distributing them. See also Tax Planning, Estate Planning, and Guardianship Law.
Spousal Support
 child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, and division of assets. Some examples of unique cases that we regularly handle include the following.
If you’re looking for someone to give you a good defense in court, you want a lawyer who is well versed in criminal law. Most importantly, you want an attorney with experience in the specific type of criminal offense you’ve been charged with. CONTINUE READING
DUI/DWI
The consequences of a DUI conviction can follow you for several years. Therefore, it is important that you choose a DUI lawyer who you feel comfortable with to represent you in your case, and who is knowledgeable about the law. Anderson Hunter has the necessary trial experience needed, and will provide you with exceptional representation.
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
Throughout her career, Nicole has spent her time in a courtroom and has developed a reputation as a strong, hard-working and compassionate advocate for her clients. Nicole has represented over 1,000 individuals in Social Security disability cases, and has helped her clients succeed in winning over 7 million dollars in past-due benefits. Nicole has also successfully represented those accused of crimes at trial and at the appellate level for offenses including: driving under the influence, reckless driving, hit and run, theft, and assault.
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
Assault 4 and Assault 4 Domestic Violence are gross misdemeanors, meaning they are punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000.00 fine.
Assault
Probation Violation
Over the years, we have advocated for hundreds of individuals in every stage of the process: Pre-charging investigation, arraignment, motions, plea negotiation, jury trial, probation violation and vacating/sealing records.
Hit and Run
Driving Offenses: Driving Under Influence (DUI), Driving on Suspended License, Reckless and Negligent Driving, Hit & Run, DOL Administrative Hearings
Tim is a civil litigator and counselor. His practice is principally devoted to representing clients in high-stakes matters concerning business, banking, real estate, employment, and complex torts. Utilizing a breadth of legal experience, Tim has successfully litigated matters in state and federal courts involving complex financing disputes, corporate governance/dissolution, constitutional law, discrimination, and unfair business practices. His real estate practice includes the representation of lenders, owners, and developers in all aspects of real property acquisition and development. Tim is a leader in several community and bar organizations and has a growing practice as a mediator and conflict coach.
Business Formation
Jeff is a shareholder and has been at Anderson Hunter since 1986. Jeff’s primary practice areas include business formation, business purchase and sale, real estate transactions and estate planning.
The Anderson Hunter Law Firm provides full service business representation. We provide general legal counsel in a broad range of areas, including entity formation, business acquisitions and sales; reorganizations and mergers; business and financial contracts; anti-trust; tax planning; pension and profit sharing; personnel policies; employment contracts and benefit issues.
Non-compete Agreement
Non-compete agreements are contracts designed to prevent employees from engaging in competitive business activities after leaving a company. They are traditionally intended to protect sensitive business information, such as trade secrets, customer names, relationships, and strategic plans. CONTINUE READING
Severance Agreement
Reviewing employment agreements, including offer letters, employment agreements, severance agreements, confidentiality agreements, and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
Sexual Harassment
Defending employers from employment law claims, including wage and hour, civil rights, discrimination and sexual harassment, disability accommodations, leave benefits, confidential business information, covenants not to compete
The Anderson Hunter Law Firm provides full service in real estate matters, including purchase and sale, development, leasing and management and dispute resolution. Our real estate lawyers provide general legal counsel, negotiation and drafting, and litigation/arbitration.
Premises Liability
Real Estate Transactions
Amy is a shareholder and has been at Anderson Hunter since 2003. Amy assists families and individuals with all aspects of estate and trust planning, from basic Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives, to more complex trusts and sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. Amy’s practice also includes probate and trust administration. She also helps individuals and business owners with real estate transactions, business formations and transactions, and business succession planning. Amy enjoys spending time with her family and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Amme is an associate attorney who joined Anderson Hunter after five years in a full-time litigation practice. Amme’s primary practice areas include personal injury (both plaintiff and defense), litigation, and labor law. Additionally, Amme also serves as a neutral fact-finding investigator in workplace investigations for both public and private employers.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Anderson Hunter represents claimants at all stages of the Social Security disability process throughout all of Washington state. Call us today to schedule an in-person consultation at a location near you, or a consultation by phone.
Dog Bites
Throughout her career, Amme has handled mediations, arbitrations, and motions practice across many Western Washington counties. She has experience with a large variety of personal injury claims including nursing home negligence, trucking accidents, student injuries at school, third-party worker’s compensation claims, construction injuries, motor vehicle collisions, catastrophic motorcycle injuries, severe burns, dog-bites, and premises liability cases. She is also well-versed in IFCA litigation and subrogation negotiation.
Krista is a shareholder and has been at Anderson Hunter since 2020. She assists families with probate administration and estate planning as well as related real estate and business issues. Krista also regularly represents tribal interests on Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) matters. Prior to joining Anderson Hunter, Krista was a solo attorney in the Northgate area of Seattle for 11 years. She enjoys being outdoors including walking wooded trails, stand-up paddle boarding and bicycling, as well as listening to audio books and spending time with her two kids.
Wills
Geoff is a shareholder and has been at Anderson Hunter since 2005. Geoff is one of the most active trial attorneys in Snohomish County, and routinely handles cases in Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties as well. Although experienced in many litigation areas, Geoff’s practice primarily involves all areas of family and domestic law, as well as business and commercial litigation. He also litigates real property and boundary disputes, estate and will contests, and guardianships. Geoff has represented clients at all court levels, including before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Trusts
Power of Attorney
This area of law includes counseling and advice in planning for death or disability, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, directives to physicians, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and other estate planning instruments. This law firm has significant expertise in complex estate and tax planning, including integration with business ownership and transition considerations.
The Anderson Hunter Law Firm provides full service business representation. We provide general legal counsel in a broad range of areas, including entity formation, business acquisitions and sales; reorganizations and mergers; business and financial contracts; tax planning; personnel policies; employment contracts.