Tracie Newbins

About Tracie

Tracie Newbins is a dynamic attorney at Cowlitz Law Group, recognized for her multifaceted legal background and strategic problem-solving in high-stakes matters. Her professional journey spans in-house counsel, litigation in both criminal and family law, and significant e-discovery work, reflecting a deep understanding of legal risk, regulatory compliance, and client-centered advocacy. Tracie is lauded for her ability to assess complex legal issues with clarity, deliver practical solutions, and maintain poise in fast-moving legal environments. In both litigation and advisory roles, Tracie demonstrates exceptional analytical precision and a results-driven mindset. Her experience as an in-house attorney sharpened her ability to align legal strategy with organizational objectives, particularly in data privacy, corporate governance, and contract negotiation. Her clients value her for being a strong legal interpreter-able to convert statutory obligations and contractual intricacies into actionable guidance that protects business and personal interests alike. Her courtroom presence, complemented by persuasive drafting and meticulous preparation, has consistently advanced favorable resolutions for her clients. Tracie’s litigation background includes experience in criminal defense, family law, and consumer protection. She has represented individuals in contested hearings, managed complex motion practices, and resolved disputes through negotiation and litigation, always striving for outcomes that minimize risk while advancing her clients’ goals. As a consumer defense attorney, she has successfully advised clients navigating debt relief, creditor negotiations, and legal compliance under federal protections like the FCRA and FDCPA. In family law matters, her volunteer work with Thurston County Legal Services underscores her dedication to access to justice and supporting vulnerable populations. Her time at prestigious institutions such as Perkins Coie further honed her legal acumen in the realm of e-discovery, where she conducted detailed document reviews in cases involving commercial litigation, privacy, healthcare, and aerospace. Her aptitude for identifying privileged or sensitive materials, managing discovery obligations, and safeguarding client confidentiality is widely respected. Tracie also brings to the firm a unique pre-legal career as a surgical technologist, which adds depth to her legal practice in healthcare-adjacent matters. Her deep understanding of medical procedures and terminology enables her to navigate health-related legal issues with uncommon insight and credibility. This background has proven particularly useful in interpreting complex medical records and communicating clearly with medical professionals and clients alike. Within Cowlitz Law Group, Tracie is known for her collaborative spirit, intellectual curiosity, and unwavering professionalism. She is a valued team member whose legal insight enhances firmwide strategy, particularly in areas intersecting with privacy, consumer rights, and contractual risk. Her approach is marked by empathy, diligence, and a deep-seated commitment to the ethical practice of law.

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