“The practice of law is a service industry. We serve with integrity, communication, and dedication to you.” – Brian Davis

Matthew Webbeking has been practicing law in the Seattle area for 14 years. A graduate of Nathan Hale High School, Matthew received his B.A. in Psychology from Whitman College, with Philosophy Minor. He received his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, focusing on tax and corporate law. He currently resides in West Seattle, with his three children. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors of the Brazil Children's Charity, and enjoys Latin & ballroom dance,tennis, swimming, and lifting.

Since the firm was established in 1993, the skilled attorneys at Hagen & Bates P.S. have provided versatile, professional and effective solutions to a variety of our clients’ legal challenges. With over 40 years of combined experience, we are always here to provide the support and assistance you require. For his professionalism and ethics, principal attorney Wayne D. Hagen, Jr. has earned a BV® Distinguished Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. The unique talents, backgrounds and skills our attorneys bring to our law firm apply well to various areas of the law. With our proven courtroom skills in state and federal jurisdictions, we are experienced litigators who are prepared to do the research and understand the nuances of your case. We also have the skill to handle complex transactions.

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Karim A. Hamir, Managing Attorney at The Cowlitz Law Group, is licensed to practice law in Washington State and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. With over 15 years of distinguished experience, his firm specializes in family law, probates, and estate law. Although Karim now focuses on managing firm operations at Cowlitz Law Group and does not take on new clients personally, he ensures the firm delivers exceptional legal services. This includes promoting Unbundled Legal Services to make quality legal assistance more flexible and affordable, thus increasing access to justice for underprivileged clients. Throughout his career, Karim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and executive guidance. His work includes a tenure as an adjunct faculty professor at a prestigious university in Canada, fostering business values and growth for various private and public entities. His extensive background in commercial banking enhances his adept handling of financial transactions. Karim’s career is marked by diverse legal exposure and industry experience, enabling him to offer creative solutions to unique legal challenges. He has served both as a Rule 9 prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. The Cowlitz Law Group is home to skilled attorneys such as Kenneth Anderson (Wills, Estate, Probate, Family Law), James Sansone (Family Law), Jay S. Ritchie (Family Law), Holly Henson (Estate and Probate matters), and Steve Karimi (Criminal Defense), all of whom handle cases under Karim’s operational leadership. Additionally, Karim values physical fitness and is an active sports enthusiast, enjoying tennis and golf in his spare time. His comprehensive approach to professional life and personal well-being exemplifies his commitment to excellence and balanced lifestyle.

Dominic Lee Bacetich is a practicing lawyer in the state of Washington.

Nicholas (Cole) Douglas is a partner at Cochran Douglas, which has its offices in Tacoma, Washington. Concentrating his practice on personal injury matters, ranging from car accidents to product liability and wrongful death, he also takes on sexual abuse cases, serving clients throughout the state of Washington. Douglas is a compassionate and empathic attorney, taking the time to listen to his clients and answering all their questions. He provides personalized solutions for each of his clients cases and understands the pain they must be going through, especially when they are injured by another person’s careless actions. Graduating cum laude and with dean’s list honors, Douglas obtained his Juris Doctor from the Seattle University School of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Willamette University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Douglas is licensed to practice in Washington and before the United States District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington. He has received much recognition for his contributions to the field of law, including being named to the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 by The National Trial Lawyers, and receiving an Avvo rating of 10 out of 10. Douglas was also recently selected to the 40 Under 40 List by the South Sound Business Journal. Douglas has also consistently been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2018. Active in his affiliations with the legal community, Douglas is a member of the Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the King County Bar Association and the Thurston County Bar Association. He is also an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the past president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s New & Young Lawyers Section.

Howard Comfort is a practicing lawyer in the state of Washington.

Brian graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude) from Seattle University Law where he was a member of Law Review and winner of multiple awards, and was able to graduate six months ahead of schedule at the top of his class. Brian's legal career started in the Public Defender's office, and now is partner at Ashbach Law Offices, LLC, based in Marysville, Washington. His experience includes successful resolution of hundreds of cases, ranging from simple possession charges to serious felony offenses. Brian is quickly establishing a reputation as a talented and successful trial attorney, and relishes the opportunity for trial if the case warrants it.

Justine grew up in the small farming town of Woodland, California. She stayed in the area for college, graduating from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology in 2013. In addition to scholarships and grants, Justine funded her undergraduate education with her job as a student bus driver. After graduating, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship. While in law school, Justine excelled academically – earning election into the Order of the Coif, the 2016-2017 Robert E. Edmunds Prize in Corporation and Securities Law, the CALI Award in Secured Transactions for Spring 2017, and the CALI Award in Trusts and Estates for Spring 2017. Justine also participated in the 2017 Transactional LawMeet, in which her team won the Midwest Regionals, advanced to the National Finals, and won the National Best Draft Award. She also served as a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy and as a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy. In addition to her academic pursuits, Justine worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable James. P. O’Hara, United States District Court, District of Kansas, and as an elder law intern with Kansas Legal Services. She also worked as a summer law clerk for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. and a general practice law firm in Lawrence, Kansas. Justine moved to the Tri-Cities shortly after law school graduation, joining her husband who works for the railroad. She joined Leavy Schultz Davis, P.S. in the fall of 2017 as a litigation associate after successfully passing the Washington State Bar Exam.