Practice Areas

We Make Law Make Sense. ®

LHSE provides comprehensive legal services for individuals, families and privately-held businesses. Whether you have business or litigation needs, our practitioners simplify the complex with clear, cost-effective strategies.

Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights»

When it comes to creditors’ rights, receiverships and bankruptcy proceedings, LHSE’s creditors rights’ and bankruptcy attorneys work together with our business and litigation attorneys to get the right results.

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is distinguished for our work with both creditors and debtors.  We work with national and international companies, as well as local businesses, to resolve all types of creditor-debtor and insolvency issues.

Corporate & Business Law»

With the right guides, owning a business can be a rewarding experience.

The corporate attorneys at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson are renowned for clarifying the rules, so that you can focus on making your business the best business that it can be.  Our exceptional team of attorneys and support staff is responsive, experienced, and efficient.

Employment»

Understanding and complying with the rapidly changing field of employment law is essential—both as an employer or an employee.

At Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, our attorneys bring diverse skills to represent employers and employees in negotiating or litigating employment cases. We are also experienced in a variety of employment issues such as wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, wage payment class actions and breach of contract claims. In all instances, we strive to respond with progressive legal approaches to achieve the desired result.

Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate»

Regardless of the size of your estate, developing a plan that will transfer property at death may be crucial to your family’s long-term financial security. 

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson offers broad experience in estate planning services. Our attorneys have advanced degrees in tax and business administration or CPA certification. We are skilled at working closely with individuals and families to deliver cost-effective services—from developing estate plans and administering estates and trusts, to advising personal representatives and trustees concerning probate, and conducting post-mortem tax and financial planning.

Family Law»

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson is the preeminent family law practice group in the Pacific Northwest. Our family law attorneys are recognized and respected for their experience and success representing clients in marital dissolution cases involving complex, substantial asset division and high-conflict custody cases.

Intellectual Property»

Most business owners understand that ideas and innovations can be a company’s most valuable assets.  Whether it’s a design concept, newly created software, a tagline, a manuscript or even company secrets, we understand the importance of protecting these assets.

Litigation»

If litigation is necessary, a skilled and aggressive advocate can help you protect your interests and accomplish your goals.

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson’s trial attorneys are recognized throughout the Northwest for success in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Our experience includes prosecuting multi-million dollar lawsuits, participating in multi-party construction disputes, litigating significant real estate transactions, representing property owners in property disputes and condemnations, and handling employment litigation.

Real Estate»

The Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson real estate group provides clients with comprehensive services encompassing the full range of commercial and residential real estate and development issues.

Retirement Plans»

Whether you are a business owner or a hard-working employee, you know that saving for the future is easier with a secure and flexible retirement plan.

At Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, our retirement plan attorneys have a first-rate reputation in providing documentation for and administration of all types of plans. With our “unbundled” approach to retirement plans, we help companies and individuals choose from the widest variety of investment alternatives while disclosing the costs of administration.  Our goal is to provide high quality services—both quickly and efficiently.

Tax»

Taxes are an important part of our practice at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson. Many of our attorneys have advanced degrees in taxation (LL.M.), which allow them to assist with complex tax planning related to entity structuring, estate planning, tax defense for individuals and companies, and assistance with compliance and related issues. We have extensive experience in federal, state, and local taxes, including representation of clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the Washington Department of Revenue, Department of Labor and Industries, and Department of Employment Security. Call to speak with one of our tax attorneys regarding your particular questions or issues.