Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans forcing the evacuation of my family. Initially we moved to rural Georgia, then to Minnesota and finally to the Pacific Northwest. After undergoing my own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina, I truly understood what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids” ahead of my own, I decided to focus my practice on family law and serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children's best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters. I pride myself on my ability to work through huge problems and major life transitions. If Hurricane Katrina did not stop me but instead propelled me to my passion - families - then no problem is too big and no transition too messy. I know what it's like to be a "stay at home" mom thrust back into work in order to survive. I know what it takes to juggle a demanding career and a large family. I strive to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process. I educate my clients on the impact of conflict on children so they can make the best decisions for the future health of their family. I work closely with my clients to ensure they understand their options and rights so that they can make informed decisions about their future. I bring a breadth of experience with high-conflict families to every family law case I handle. My goal is to serve each client on an individual basis. I strive to find real-life workable solutions for the families I serve, realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still stands. My practice involves all aspects of family law: preparation of postnuptial and separation agreements, parenting plans, child support, simple and complex financial cases, relocation, and blended families. I am collaboratively trained and have had 40 hours of mediation training. I have a deep understanding of complex parenting issues which clients may face when divorcing. I bring the attention to detail and experience required to capably handle complex financial cases. Families run full speed 24/7. Our team at Elise Buie Family Law Group does too. We are available to you when you need us. Family law feels like an emergency room at times; people popping in with unforeseen problems at all hours of the day, night and on weekends. You can always reach me- I give my cell number to my clients. Oftentimes when a client calls at the beginning of what seems like a crisis, we can divert the storm with a little creative problem-solving and education. Having an emotionally available attorney who understands your rights and will frankly explain your responsibilities is an essential resource during your divorce.

Hannah Hamley is an Associate at Emery | Reddy, PC, where she focuses on employment law, class actions, and appellate litigation. She plays a lead role in the firm’s motion and appellate practice, drawing on extensive experience in legal writing and advocacy. Before joining the firm, Hannah served as law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court for three years. She has spent much of her career and education focusing on immigration law, advocating for asylum seekers and those facing deportation. Outside her practice, Hannah enjoys coaching appellate moot court teams, reading science fiction, and salsa dancing.

Patrick Reddy is a founding member of Emery | Reddy, PC and litigates workers’ compensation and employment matters throughout Washington state. He regularly practices before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), Washington superior courts, Washington Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts of Eastern and Western Washington. He was lead trial counsel in Frisino v. Seattle School District No. 1, a Court of Appeals decision (review denied by the Washington Supreme Court) where the Court required employers to engage in the interactive process of accommodating employees with disabilities, even after some failed attempts at accommodation.

Julissa Rachor is an Associate Attorney at Emery | Reddy, PC. At Emery | Reddy, she focuses her practice on class actions, employment law, and appellate litigation. Before joining the firm, Julissa served as law clerk to Justice Mary I. Yu of the Washington State Supreme Court, gaining invaluable experience in appellate practice and judicial decision-making. She also previously served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where she worked on a range of criminal legal matters and developed a strong foundation in litigation. Julissa is dedicated to delivering clear guidance, strong advocacy, and meaningful results for the clients she serves. Outside of work, Julissa can usually be found squeezing in a run or walk with her dog Luna, cooking her favorite Mexican recipes, or powering through a Peloton class.

Timothy W. Emery is a founding partner of Emery Reddy, PC, a downtown Seattle civil litigation law firm formed in 2005. He has successfully represented thousands of clients and amassed numerous awards and recognition for his skilled representation of Washington workers and consumers nationwide. Mr. Emery is currently lead or co-lead in over 250 class action cases in state and federal court.

Paul Cipriani Jr. is an Associate at Emery | Reddy, PC who litigates employment matters throughout Washington state. Paul started with Emery | Reddy in 2018 as a member of our intake team, where he became passionate about workers’ rights and Employment Law issues.

Paige V. Gagliardi is an Associate Attorney at Emery | Reddy, PC. Paige has handled numerous complex litigation and appellate matters in a variety of subject areas. With a diverse legal resume, Paige draws upon her prior work in criminal justice, insurance defense, medical malpractice, and intellectual property. At Emery | Reddy, she focuses her practice on class actions, employment law, and workers’ compensation, advocating for the rights of workers with dedication and precision.

Born and raised in the suburbs of New York City, Gregory Haroutunian spent six years practicing in the Northeast, focusing on surety bond law and construction defect cases as well as products liability and medical device law. Gregory Haroutunian has spent his career developing a wide range of experience in civil litigation. Before attending law school, Gregory first spent two years as a paralegal, learning the ins and outs of general civil litigation and elder law. Gregory attended the Georgetown University Law Center where he graduated cum laude. While at Georgetown Gregory held a year-long judicial internship under Chief Administrative Law Judge Ronnie A. Yoder of the United States Department of Transportation and served as a legal intern at the National Whistleblowers’ Center and the firm Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto where he had his first experiences in Qui Tam and fraud cases. After Gregory moved to California in 2019, he first gained experience practicing general civil litigation, including cases ranging from construction defects to personal injury to landlord/tenant. At Emery | Reddy, Gregory has returned to his first passion in his law practice, working on False Claims Act and Class Action matters. He brings his diverse experience in other fields into this practice and merges them with his tireless drive to help people and advance the interests of his clients.

Calum Bryant is an Associate at Emery | Reddy, PC who litigates employment and workers’ compensation matters across Washington state. Calum started with Emery | Reddy in 2021 as a document clerk, where he discovered a passion for the advancement of workers’ rights and the resolution of employment issues. Outside his practice, he enjoys reading mystery novels and playing with his dog, Noodle.