- DivorceThe family law attorneys of the Shiers Law Firm can handle matters in all areas of family law and domestic relations law. Whether you need a divorce lawyer to help move your life forward or family lawyers to help you start your family planning, the Shiers Law Firm are Kitsap County’s premiere family law attorneys.
- Child SupportDissolution of marriage and legal separation, division of assets and liabilities, spousal support, child custody, and child support Adoptions. Prenuptial Agreements. Separation Agreements. Modification of parenting plans and child support.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Adoption
- PaternityWe offer our clients a wealth of experience in family law matters, practicing with compassion, commitment, and the highest level of client service to promptly and effectively resolve your important family legal issues. We know how stressful, sensitive and difficult the issues are surrounding family law matters.
- Premarital Agreement
- Spousal Support
- Legal Separation
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseThe lawyers of Shiers Law Firm offer our clients capable, vigorous defense of criminal matters. Our firm's heritage of criminal defense work began nearly 100 years ago, in 1916, with our founding partner, Ray R. Greenwood, a renowned Kitsap County criminal defense lawyer. We are committed to providing understanding, experience, and skilled advocacy for our criminal defense clients.
- DUI/DWIHere in Washington, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges carry with them significant potential criminal and administrative penalties. Individuals facing DUI charges face the very real possibility of fines, imprisonment, or the revocation of their driver's license. The seriousness of the consequences means that having the right DUI lawyers working on one's behalf could make an enormous difference in the outcome of a pending DUI case.
- Wrongful DeathThe Shiers Law Firm's represents both individuals and estates in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death caused by the negligence or fault of others such as...
- Traffic ViolationsWhen an individual is pulled over while operating a vehicle for reckless driving or traffic violations, the responding officer may employ a field sobriety test to determine the driver's level of intoxication. The type of test that they use might vary depending on the kind of intoxicant they suspect is involved based on their observations. The sheriff, state patrol, and other law enforcement agencies may also administer breath and blood tests to determine the driver's level of intoxication. A DUI charge will be filed against the driver if the tests find them to be above the legal limit for any intoxicant.
- Sex CrimesRepresent defendants in misdemeanor and felony criminal matters in Municipal Court, District Court and Superior Court, including charges of DUI, reckless driving, assault, domestic violence, felony elude, rape, arson.
- MisdemeanorsMisdemeanors, such as negligent driving in the first degree, carry a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine while gross misdemeanors, such as assault in the fourth degree or DUI/DWI, carry a maximum of 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. The jail time, community service, home monitoring ("house arrest"), and court fines vary for felony charges depending on an individual's history and the severity of the allegations. Whether an individual is an adult or juvenile can also impact court and administrative determinations. Navigate the legal complexities in sports-related businesses with our partners, offering dedicated support and counsel in the vibrant landscape of the Netherlands.
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- HomicideThe person has previous convictions for vehicular homicide or vehicular assault while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug, or a comparable out-of-state offense
- Arson
- Restraining Order
- Money LaunderingIn terms of security, most 3$ deposit casino and sportsbooks have implemented secure payment options. Besides, online gaming operators have a track record of implementing changes when necessary. However, some countries still ban certain payment methods. For instance, credit cards are banned for all forms of gambling in the UK, although the ban doesn't extend to the National Lottery. These payment methods are generally not available for online gambling in all countries, and the risks of money laundering are high
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business DisputesAt the Shiers Law Firm, our litigation practice focuses on our clients' needs to seek a reasonable and cost effective resolution. We understand that contract disputes can effectively put your business and life on hold until the situation is resolved. When facing these situations, it is crucial that you have an experienced litigation attorney who has the time to listen to your concerns, explain your options, and represent your interests.
- Business Transactions
- Limited Liability CompaniesLimited liability companies are popular entities in Washington State. They provide the flexibility that many businesses desire. Limited liability companies can have single owner or member. They are governed by an Operating Agreement, which is particularly important when there is more than one member of the limited liability company.
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Discrimination
- Real Estate LitigationRepresent clients in boundary line disputes, creation and enforcement of easements, water system agreements, and other real estate matters.
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsKen Kambich, focuses his practice on business and real estate transactions and entity formation and governance. Ken represents companies in Kitsap County, Tacoma and Seattle on a wide range of issues as general outside counsel. He regularly assists with family-owned businesses and family offices in a variety of transactions and is very familiar with the unique challenges associated with multi-generational involvement and succession planning. His corporate clients include Taphandles LLC, Silver City Brewery and True Linkswear.
- Eminent Domain
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Personal Injury
- Estate Planning
- Wills
- Power of AttorneyEstate planning counsel for small and large estates. Wills. Community Property Agreements. Fiduciary and Health Care Decision Durable Powers of Attorney. Health Care Directives to Physicians ("Living Wills").
- Probate
- Tax Law
- Debt CollectionThe Shiers Law Firm LLP represents individual and organizational creditors in all aspects of the debt collection and recovery process. We have successfully assisted a variety of clients including banks, businesses, landlords, homeowner's associations, and private individuals collect the debts owed to them.