Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson’s bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice is distinguished for its work with both creditors and debtors, as well as its diverse experience in Chapter 7, 13, and 11 cases. Our energetic, creative approach leads to cutting edge solutions in complex cases. We work with a broad range of businesses, trustees and creditors’ committees in reorganization proceedings. We are experienced in representing creditors such as financial institutions, materials suppliers, contractors and subcontractors; law firms and real estate companies.

Philip L. Bednar | Mario A. Bianchi | Kevin P. Hanchett | Danial D. Pharris | Sean V. Small | Jeffrey L. Smoot

Construction Law
Construction is a complicated business, particularly in today’s economic and legal climate. Contractors face claims and collection issues. Owners face concerns about construction quality and defects from projects built too fast in the booming economy of the late 90s.
Linda Kelley Ebberson | Anthony J.W. Gewald | Danial D. Pharris | Quentin Wildsmith | Sean V. Small

Corporate
Running a business may be rewarding, risky, challenging and at times frustrating. The proper choice of entity, its correct formation and its ongoing qualification are issues all business owners face.
Ronald E. Braley | Craig R. Aird | George S. Holzapfel | Taro Kusunose | Karl A. Weiss | Eugene W. Wong

Employment
In an increasingly complex employment environment, we represent both employers and employees in negotiating or litigating employment cases. Whether it is navigating the evolving issues associated with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), injury risk management, or wage or union disputes, we bring diverse skills to bear on our clients’ behalf.
Shannon Sperry | Robert J. Henry | Robin Williams Phillips | Lisa Ann Sharpe | Mario A. Bianchi | Sean V. Small | Jeffrey L. Smoot

Estate Planning
Our estate planning services assist clients with the growth, preservation and transfer of wealth, including their personal and business assets. Our strategic approach integrates business and personal planning, asset protection and retirement planning.
Ronald E. Braley | Craig R. Aird | Darcy L. R. Boddy | George S. Holzapfel | Shannon Sperry

Family Law
We are recognized as having one of the preeminent family law practices in the Pacific Northwest. We provide the highest level of client services and are skilled in divorces with substantial assets. Our experience includes complex property division, business and professional practice valuations, domestic partnerships, parenting issues and spousal maintenance and child support matters. We bring the same professionalism to our clients' family matters, such as prenuptial agreements or marriage dissolutions, that we bring to our business and financial representation.

Earl P. Lasher, III | Linda Kelley Ebberson | Delney N. Hilen | Lisa Ann Sharpe | Tara K. Richardson | Jamie Polito Johnston | Maya Trujillo Ringe

Intellectual Property
Businesses of all types, including software and technology companies, must protect their intellectual property assets.
Dean A. Messmer | Taro Kusunose | Eugene W. Wong

Litigation
Our litigators are recognized throughout the Northwest for success in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings. We are aggressive advocates for our clients’ interests and we provide superior insight regarding the merits of initiating legal action or defending against a claim.
Earl P. Lasher, III | Linda Kelley Ebberson | Anthony J.W. Gewald | Kevin P. Hanchett | Robert J. Henry | Delney N. Hilen | Dean A. Messmer | Danial D. Pharris | Robin Williams Phillips | Lisa Ann Sharpe | Tara K. Richardson | Quentin Wildsmith | Mario A. Bianchi | Philip L. Bednar | Jamie Polito Johnston | Maya Trujillo Ringe | Sean V. Small | Jeffrey L. Smoot

Mediation/Arbitration
Alternative dispute resolution methods can save clients time, money and emotional distress. They can, if appropriate, help preserve relationships and cost-effectively resolve adversarial disagreements to the satisfaction of the client, thereby avoiding the risks inherent in trial.
Earl P. Lasher, III | Anthony J.W. Gewald | Robert J. Henry | Delney N. Hilen | Danial D. Pharris | Robin Williams Phillips | Lisa Ann Sharpe | Tara K. Richardson | Shannon Sperry | Quentin Wildsmith | Kevin P. Hanchett

Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations face a wide variety of complex and unique legal and business issues. As they strive to accomplish their charitable purposes and generate revenues, grants and donations, many nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations need assistance with the issues they encounter. At Lasher Holzapfel, we address the special needs and individual problems of our nonprofit and charitable clients.
Ronald E. Braley

Probate & Trust
The burden of legal and financial concerns can make the loss of a loved one even more painful. Managing and protecting the assets of an estate, determining the validity of and paying creditor’s claims, resolving disputes among beneficiaries, and proper after-death tax planning can be complicated and stressful for the personal representative of the estate. We can help simplify the process.
Ronald E. Braley | Craig R. Aird | Darcy L. R. Boddy | George S. Holzapfel

Real Estate
We deliver vital and pragmatic real estate support to individuals and businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Other firms tout the "big deals" they have done. We do those, too. We also treat every transaction with the service, responsiveness and care that our clients expect and deserve.
Shannon Sperry | Kevin P. Hanchett | Taro Kusunose | Dean A. Messmer | Eugene W. Wong

Retirement Plans
Our retirement plan practice area provides documentation and administration of all types of plans. Our “unbundled” approach allows clients to choose from the widest possible variety of investment alternatives while keeping costs of administration open and disclosed.
Ronald E. Braley

Taxation
We offer sophisticated skills in both personal and business taxation, assisting clients through planning to reduce tax liabilities as well as taxation dispute resolution. Members of this practice area hold advanced degrees or certifications in taxation including LL.M, M.B.A., or C.P.A. credentials.
Ronald E. Braley | Craig R. Aird | George S. Holzapfel | Karl A. Weiss | Eugene W. Wong

Trust and Estate Litigation
LHSE’s Trust and Estate Litigation Group is uniquely qualified to represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in all types of disputes. Our Group combines the advocacy skills of experienced trial lawyers with the specialized tax and administration knowledge of our estate planning and probate attorneys. This integration of litigation and planning administration resources gives the Group unsurpassed ability to analyze and address every aspect of trust and estate litigation. We are equipped to handle trial and appellate litigation efficiently and cost-effectively throughout Washington.
Darcy L. R. Boddy | Anthony J.W. Gewald | Robert J. Henry | Robin Williams Phillips | Quentin Wildsmith

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