Auburn, WA

Robert C. Van Siclen

Bob has been noted for representing a number of persons caught up in the now infamous Wenatchee Sex Ring Cases. Representing three of the defendants in that case, all of whom were acquitted, Bob’s clients are defendants to have gained acquittals in the criminal cases filed against them. (See: Power to Harm, Andrew Schneider and Mike Barber, Seattle Post Intelligencer.) Practicing law continuously in Auburn since March 1968, Bob began his practice as an assistant City Attorney for the cities of Auburn and Pacific serving each city as prosecutor as well as performing corporate work in each city’s civil divisions. His practice has primarily been as a trial attorney in the various litigation fields of practice including personal injury, product liability (especially aviation related), professional negligence, and complex commercial and labor law. Bob is the first Auburn, WA attorney to receive the “AV” rating in the Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory.

Tyler K. Firkins

Tyler’s practice emphasizes representation of individuals against corporations and governmental entities in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, claims against Child Protective Services, medical malpractice, class actions, and employment law. Tyler has handled countless high-profile and landmark cases, including Durant v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 419 P.3d 400 (2018); Federal Way School Dist. No. 210 v. Vinson, 172 Wn.2d 756 (2011) and Bellevue John Does 1-11 v. Bellevue School Dist. #405,164 Wn.2d 199 (2008). Tyler also successfully prosecuted a case in which the largest award of sanctions in state history was affirmed on appeal in Roberson v. Perez, 123 Wn.App. 320 (2004).

Dexter L. Callahan

Dexter’s practice focuses on civil litigation, financial, and corporate matters. He is an aggressive advocate who is willing to go to the mat for his clients. He understands that preparation is key to success and is always willing to put in the effort to obtain results. Dexter has represented clients in a full range of litigation matters ranging from personal injury through employment and wage claims, and even administrative appeals. He also enjoys representing clients in business and financial matters ranging from contract drafting to entity formation, as well as securities and financial issues.

John S. Stocks

John Stocks has represented a lot of high profile clients and argued ground-breaking cases before the biggest courts (WA Supreme Court, 9th Circuit, and all 3 Courts of Appeals). He has been the lead trial attorney in several complex trials, including family law, criminal defense, and civil cases. He has also settled a lot of cases through mediation, which requires a thorough preparation of the case from the outset. Although settlements often yield the best result for most clients, John is not afraid to get a case ready for trial, whether criminal, civil, or family law. He has been the lead trial attorney in numerous jury and bench verdicts, including obtaining the largest and first-ever jury verdict for negligent investigation against a law enforcement agency, which involved the Sheriff’s office. The case was held in Spokane County Superior Court ($3 Million). Also, John has settled multiple police & government misconduct cases for over seven figures. He has also taken numerous cases to trial for divorce clients where the spouse was offered next to nothing, and no one else would take the case. One case highlight was achieving a lifetime spousal support award for the wife of a local, semi-famous news anchor (Seattle); another was obtaining a $450,000 property award decision from a Judge (Tacoma) for a husband who was offered $30,000 in settlement! John also has won many large, complex, and/or publicized criminal jury trials, especially including those falsely accused of a crime (yet already being convicted in the media), including over thirty (30) teachers, all resulting in a dismissal of all charges or not guilty verdicts. Now, John heads the family law department with a strong legal team of excellent lawyers and paralegals to address the many legal issues facing individuals in relationship turmoil. Lastly, John has successfully argued several cases before the Divisions I, II, and III of the Court of Appeals. John is admitted to practice in the State of Washington and the U.S. District Court, both the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington.

Brandon Ritchie

Brandon Ritchie is an Attorney at Law specializing in personal injury, having recovered over $15,000,000.00 in settlements. He earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2012, an M.B.A. from Washington State University in 2012, and a Bachelor's degree in Business and English from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is admitted to practice in Washington since 2013 and is fluent in English and Samoan.

Eric Reiersen

Eric Reiersen is an experienced Attorney at Law and Immigration Lawyer. He earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2011 and studied history, Spanish, and public administration at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is admitted to practice in Washington since 2011 and is fluent in Spanish. His legal experience spans criminal law, workers' compensation, personal injury, and immigration law.

Paul Ayan

Paul Ayan founded Ayan Law Office in 1996, dedicating his legal career to protecting the rights of injured individuals. He previously worked as a personal injury attorney in Tacoma and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.