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Serving Sammamish Residents with Professional Legal Guidance

Legal challenges do not wait for convenient timing. Whether you are navigating a family transition, protecting your business interests, or planning for the future, you need guidance that respects your priorities and delivers results. We serve Sammamish residents with the kind of careful, client-focused representation that turns uncertainty into clarity.

Sammamish families often face legal questions during major life changes. Estate planning becomes urgent when a new child arrives or when parents begin thinking about legacy. Business owners in the area frequently need help structuring contracts, resolving disputes, or protecting intellectual property as their companies grow. Real estate transactions here can involve unique considerations, from property development timelines to homeowner association regulations. Each situation requires not just legal knowledge but an understanding of how Washington law applies to your specific circumstances.

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Why Local Families and Businesses Trust Our Approach

We handle a wide range of legal matters for individuals and businesses throughout Sammamish. Our practice includes estate planning and probate, business law, real estate transactions, and civil litigation. When you work with us, you gain access to attorneys who listen carefully, explain your options in plain language, and develop strategies designed around your goals. You are not handed a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, you receive counsel tailored to your situation, your timeline, and your budget.

Many clients come to us after trying to navigate legal processes on their own, only to discover that small mistakes can lead to costly delays or complications. Others seek us out proactively, recognizing that early legal guidance prevents problems before they escalate. Whichever category you fall into, you will find that our team prioritizes accessibility and responsiveness. You can ask questions without feeling rushed. You receive updates when they matter. You stay informed every step of the way.

Sammamish residents appreciate that we take time to understand the context behind each case. For example, estate planning here often involves conversations about family vacation properties in the San Juan Islands, 529 college savings plans for children, or how to structure charitable giving in ways that reflect Northwest values. Business clients in the technology and professional services sectors need contracts reviewed quickly during fast-moving negotiations. Real estate matters may require coordination with King County recording procedures or attention to the seasonal rhythms of the local housing market, which typically sees increased activity in spring and summer when families prefer to move between school years.

Our approach combines technical skill with practical problem-solving. David T. Lyons and John J. Sullivan bring decades of combined experience to every matter. Bridgette L. Taylor adds valuable perspective in complex litigation and transactional work. Together, the team has helped hundreds of clients resolve disputes, close transactions, and secure their futures under Washington law.

We understand that legal fees are a real concern for most people. That is why we discuss costs upfront and work within structures that make sense for your situation. Some matters are handled on a flat-fee basis, which gives you budget certainty from the start. Others require hourly billing, and in those cases we provide clear estimates and regular updates so you are never surprised. Our goal is to deliver value that you can measure not just in legal outcomes but in reduced stress and greater confidence.

Geography should not limit your access to quality legal representation. While we serve clients throughout King County and surrounding areas, including BellevueIssaquah, and Kirkland, Sammamish residents benefit from our familiarity with the specific legal and logistical considerations common to this community. We know the local landscape, and we structure our services to meet you where you are.

When legal issues arise, you deserve representation that respects your time, your intelligence, and your priorities. You deserve attorneys who return calls promptly, explain options clearly, and advocate effectively on your behalf. Most importantly, you deserve results that align with your definition of success, whether that means a favorable settlement, a well-drafted estate plan, or a business transaction that closes on schedule.

If you are facing a legal question or planning ahead to protect what matters most, now is the time to take action. Waiting rarely improves your options, and in many cases it limits them. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. We will listen to your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand the path forward. Serving Sammamish residents means being available when you need us and delivering the kind of representation that earns your trust and confidence.

  • Experience

    Mr. Sullivan has practiced in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, federal and state taxation and business and nonprofit planning throughout his thirty plus years in practice. He began his career at the Seattle and Bellevue offices of Stoel Rives and its predecessor in 1984. From 1992 to 1998 he served as Vice President & Tax Counsel to Bank of America for the Northwest. He brings a wealth of understanding regarding the legal and tax issues arising in designing and implementing estate plans as well as probate and estate administration. John combines an ability to explain the complex in plain English with a creative and practical approach to solving problems and resolving disputes.

  • Education

    • Columbia University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1984
    • Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law, 1984
    • Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, Professional Articles and Topical Issue (Sovereign Debt) Editor
    • Golden Gate University, Graduate Program in Taxation, 1986 – 1990
    • University of Maryland, W. Germany, Bachelor of Arts, Russian Area Studies, Magna cum Laude, 1980
    • Defense Language Institute, Monterey, California, Intensive Russian Language Course, With Honors, 1977
    • Regis High School, New York, N.Y., 1970 (Four year academic scholarship at fully endowed school.)
  • Memberships

    • Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust and Elder Law Sections
    • Association of Washington Businesses, Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee (1995 – 1998)
    • Washington Bankers Association, Chair, Tax Committee (1993 – 1999)