Attorneys Effectively Handling Trust and Estate Litigation and Mediation
Ridgway and Gafken focuses on trust and estate litigation, guardianship, probate and the protection of vulnerable adults. Our lawyers offer clients throughout the Seattle area highly individualized advice and responsive service.
Sheila Ridgway is widely known throughout Washington for her complete understanding of probate law and litigation procedure, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation and arbitration.
Ms. Ridgway is a frequent speaker at state and county bar events on probate issues, and has served as the chair of the King County Bar Association's annual Probate Litigation and Ethics seminar since 1998. She currently serves on the Litigation Subcommittee Washington State Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Section. This committee is charged with updating and improving the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA), the law that governs trust and estate litigation throughout Washington.
Lisa Gafken has practiced exclusively in the area of trust and estate litigation, probate and guardianship since 2005. She also is experienced with matters involving the protection of vulnerable adults. Prior to going into private practice, Ms. Gafken served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, where she gained valuable litigation experience. Like Ms. Ridgway, Ms. Gafken is also an invited speaker at continuing education seminars on probate and fiduciary matters. In addition, Ms. Gafken has experience using mediation to resolve matters.
Both attorneys are experienced trial lawyers capable of presenting your case effectively in court. At the same time, each is committed to finding ways to resolve your case on favorable terms through faster and less expensive approaches whenever possible.
Contact a Trust and Estate Lawyer
Whether you need advice about a will contest, the performance of a trustee, a guardianship, probate or the protection of a vulnerable adult, we can help you. Contact Ridgway and Gafken to learn about your options.
