Riach Gese Jacobs Law Offices
Legal Representation with Compassionate Expertise
This lawyer is licensed to practice in Washington and has no record of discipline from the Washington bar association. *
Riach Gese Jacobs Law Offices
Legal Representation with Compassionate Expertise
This lawyer is licensed to practice in Washington and has no record of discipline from the Washington bar association. *
My work at Riach Gese Jacobs, PLLC builds on the firm's more than 50 years of representing the people and businesses of our community. I am proud that my clients today include the great grandchildren of some of our very first clients. Our firm focuses on elder law issues, estate planning, trust and estate administration. We represent individuals in disputes among heirs and family members in probate and guardianship matters. Example cases Estate of Deonesues (Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court) We protected the interests of a wife after her husband passed away, leaving a Will that did not provide for her. The husband's Will had been prepared before his marriage, and named his wife as a "friend", but gave her nothing by way of the Will. Will was revoked as to the wife and she received her share of the estate. In a recent guardianship I represented an adult child whose parents were being financially exploited and needed help with care. The parents were resistant to accepting help and did not realize their vulnerability. We began proceedings to implement a guardianship, and after an investigation and report by an impartial court visitor, the parties were able to negotiate the least restrictive assistance and protect the parents with a living trust and professional care provider with a power of attorney.
Main
7331 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 776-3191
(425) 775-0406
I provide a free initial consultation for new matters.
My rates are fixed for preparing estate planning documents and hourly for most other representation.
$375 an hour for attorney and $205 an hour for paralegal.
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Louise Williams
No
Yes, I speak some Spanish.
Over many years of practice in many areas of law, I learned that I enjoy working directly with my clients, and helping them resolve conflicts and make plans for life. Real estate law, small business law, and elder law & estate planning are areas that allow me a connection with my clients. They are also areas of law that are often intertwined, and I frequently end up working with clients repeatedly through the years as their lives touch on these multiple areas of law. In this way, I can build relationships with my clients, and a familiarity with their legal matters helps me to serve them even better.
I believe that in law there is never a "dumb question" and I am here to help my clients understand the pivotal aspects of their legal matters. When my clients have a general awareness and understanding of legal issues, we can work together and bring to light all relevant aspects of a situation, and then efficiently address or resolve their matters.
I am available to help clients understand the meaning and ramifications of legal documents. I frequently review contracts for my clients, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Rental Agreements & Leases, and Employment Agreements.
I always strive to give my clients the best representation in the most economical manner, and I encourage my clients to be informed and proactive. If self-representation is viable, I can counsel my clients accordingly, within the rules of professional conduct.
Attorney for South County Narcotics Task Force (Drug Assets and Forfeiture) 1994-1997
Prosecutor at City of Lynnwood, WA 1993-1995
My many years as a little league coach, combined with my early studies of drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) have helped me be a skilled and sensitive lawyer. Both have honed my observation skills and refined my awareness of behavior.
Of course the fruit fly is inelegant, but many of the lessons I learned in the scientific laboratory have helped me be more aware of my community, the behavior of people in it, and my role in the world.
As a coach, working with children to define and meet the individual and team goals has especially enriched my performance as a lawyer. 100s of hours with 100s of young minds has truly taught me an array of valuable lessons about human behavior, needs and objectives. I find myself regularly using lessons from the ball field in my daily practice.
I am a strategic, diligent, persistent lawyer. I demand accuracy and directness, and avoid unnecessary legalese. I pursue fairness and the simplest, most elegant solution. I have been told that sometimes I come across as a cold, Mr. Grinch—that my warm-heartedness does not always come through—but I do care very much about the needs of my clients and finding the best ways to meet those needs. And I enjoy working closely with people to get results.
Personal interests:I am not much for just sitting still. I keep my eye on local and world events, and participate in my community via little league and the local school board and senior centers. My home and family are vitally important to me. I enjoy attending my children's sports events, concerts, and other landmark events. My wife and I spend a lot of our time working together on home and garden improvements, and hosting gatherings for family and community. In my "free" time, I indulge in reading history and biographies.
Bar Number: 22855
Washington, 1993
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1993
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, 1988
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 1988
Attorney for South County Narcotics Task Force (Drug Assets and Forfeiture) 1994-1997
Prosecutor at City of Lynnwood, WA 1993-1995
My many years as a little league coach, combined with my early studies of drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) have helped me be a skilled and sensitive lawyer. Both have honed my observation skills and refined my awareness of behavior.
Of course the fruit fly is inelegant, but many of the lessons I learned in the scientific laboratory have helped me be more aware of my community, the behavior of people in it, and my role in the world.
As a coach, working with children to define and meet the individual and team goals has especially enriched my performance as a lawyer. 100s of hours with 100s of young minds has truly taught me an array of valuable lessons about human behavior, needs and objectives. I find myself regularly using lessons from the ball field in my daily practice.
I am a strategic, diligent, persistent lawyer. I demand accuracy and directness, and avoid unnecessary legalese. I pursue fairness and the simplest, most elegant solution. I have been told that sometimes I come across as a cold, Mr. Grinch—that my warm-heartedness does not always come through—but I do care very much about the needs of my clients and finding the best ways to meet those needs. And I enjoy working closely with people to get results.
Personal interests:I am not much for just sitting still. I keep my eye on local and world events, and participate in my community via little league and the local school board and senior centers. My home and family are vitally important to me. I enjoy attending my children's sports events, concerts, and other landmark events. My wife and I spend a lot of our time working together on home and garden improvements, and hosting gatherings for family and community. In my "free" time, I indulge in reading history and biographies.
Bar Number: 22855
Washington, 1993
University of Puget Sound School of Law Juris Doctor, 1993
University of Washington Bachelor of Science, 1988
University of Washington Bachelor of Arts, 1988
My work at Riach Gese Jacobs, PLLC builds on the firm's more than 50 years of representing the people and businesses of our community. I am proud that my clients today include the great grandchildren of some of our very first clients. Our firm focuses on elder law issues, estate planning, trust and estate administration. We represent individuals in disputes among heirs and family members in probate and guardianship matters. Example cases Estate of Deonesues (Washington Court of Appeals and Washington Supreme Court) We protected the interests of a wife after her husband passed away, leaving a Will that did not provide for her. The husband's Will had been prepared before his marriage, and named his wife as a "friend", but gave her nothing by way of the Will. Will was revoked as to the wife and she received her share of the estate. In a recent guardianship I represented an adult child whose parents were being financially exploited and needed help with care. The parents were resistant to accepting help and did not realize their vulnerability. We began proceedings to implement a guardianship, and after an investigation and report by an impartial court visitor, the parties were able to negotiate the least restrictive assistance and protect the parents with a living trust and professional care provider with a power of attorney.
Main
7331 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 776-3191
(425) 775-0406
I provide a free initial consultation for new matters.
My rates are fixed for preparing estate planning documents and hourly for most other representation.
$375 an hour for attorney and $205 an hour for paralegal.
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Louise Williams
No
Yes, I speak some Spanish.
Over many years of practice in many areas of law, I learned that I enjoy working directly with my clients, and helping them resolve conflicts and make plans for life. Real estate law, small business law, and elder law & estate planning are areas that allow me a connection with my clients. They are also areas of law that are often intertwined, and I frequently end up working with clients repeatedly through the years as their lives touch on these multiple areas of law. In this way, I can build relationships with my clients, and a familiarity with their legal matters helps me to serve them even better.
I believe that in law there is never a "dumb question" and I am here to help my clients understand the pivotal aspects of their legal matters. When my clients have a general awareness and understanding of legal issues, we can work together and bring to light all relevant aspects of a situation, and then efficiently address or resolve their matters.
I am available to help clients understand the meaning and ramifications of legal documents. I frequently review contracts for my clients, including Purchase and Sale Agreements, Rental Agreements & Leases, and Employment Agreements.
I always strive to give my clients the best representation in the most economical manner, and I encourage my clients to be informed and proactive. If self-representation is viable, I can counsel my clients accordingly, within the rules of professional conduct.
Attorney for South County Narcotics Task Force (Drug Assets and Forfeiture) 1994-1997
Prosecutor at City of Lynnwood, WA 1993-1995
My many years as a little league coach, combined with my early studies of drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) have helped me be a skilled and sensitive lawyer. Both have honed my observation skills and refined my awareness of behavior.
Of course the fruit fly is inelegant, but many of the lessons I learned in the scientific laboratory have helped me be more aware of my community, the behavior of people in it, and my role in the world.
As a coach, working with children to define and meet the individual and team goals has especially enriched my performance as a lawyer. 100s of hours with 100s of young minds has truly taught me an array of valuable lessons about human behavior, needs and objectives. I find myself regularly using lessons from the ball field in my daily practice.
I am a strategic, diligent, persistent lawyer. I demand accuracy and directness, and avoid unnecessary legalese. I pursue fairness and the simplest, most elegant solution. I have been told that sometimes I come across as a cold, Mr. Grinch—that my warm-heartedness does not always come through—but I do care very much about the needs of my clients and finding the best ways to meet those needs. And I enjoy working closely with people to get results.
Personal interests:I am not much for just sitting still. I keep my eye on local and world events, and participate in my community via little league and the local school board and senior centers. My home and family are vitally important to me. I enjoy attending my children's sports events, concerts, and other landmark events. My wife and I spend a lot of our time working together on home and garden improvements, and hosting gatherings for family and community. In my "free" time, I indulge in reading history and biographies.
Bar Number: 22855
Washington, 1993
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1993
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science, 1988
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 1988
Attorney for South County Narcotics Task Force (Drug Assets and Forfeiture) 1994-1997
Prosecutor at City of Lynnwood, WA 1993-1995
My many years as a little league coach, combined with my early studies of drosophila melanogaster (the common fruit fly) have helped me be a skilled and sensitive lawyer. Both have honed my observation skills and refined my awareness of behavior.
Of course the fruit fly is inelegant, but many of the lessons I learned in the scientific laboratory have helped me be more aware of my community, the behavior of people in it, and my role in the world.
As a coach, working with children to define and meet the individual and team goals has especially enriched my performance as a lawyer. 100s of hours with 100s of young minds has truly taught me an array of valuable lessons about human behavior, needs and objectives. I find myself regularly using lessons from the ball field in my daily practice.
I am a strategic, diligent, persistent lawyer. I demand accuracy and directness, and avoid unnecessary legalese. I pursue fairness and the simplest, most elegant solution. I have been told that sometimes I come across as a cold, Mr. Grinch—that my warm-heartedness does not always come through—but I do care very much about the needs of my clients and finding the best ways to meet those needs. And I enjoy working closely with people to get results.
Personal interests:I am not much for just sitting still. I keep my eye on local and world events, and participate in my community via little league and the local school board and senior centers. My home and family are vitally important to me. I enjoy attending my children's sports events, concerts, and other landmark events. My wife and I spend a lot of our time working together on home and garden improvements, and hosting gatherings for family and community. In my "free" time, I indulge in reading history and biographies.
Bar Number: 22855
Washington, 1993
University of Puget Sound School of Law Juris Doctor, 1993
University of Washington Bachelor of Science, 1988
University of Washington Bachelor of Arts, 1988
This lawyer is licensed to practice in Washington and has no record of discipline from the Washington bar association. *
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This lawyer is licensed to practice in Washington and has no record of discipline from the Washington bar association. *
* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.
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