Centralia, WA

Peter Abbarno

Peter Abbarno is a partner at Althauser Rayan Abbarno LLP and a Washington State Representative for the 20th Legislative District. His legal practice spans a wide range of areas including business law, family law, personal injury, federal and state tax controversy, workers’ compensation, and criminal prosecution and defense.

Todd Rayan

Todd Rayan represents clients in complex civil litigation with a focus on personal injury, catastrophic and brain injury and wrongful death cases. Todd also handles complex real estate, construction defect and estate and probate matters. He is licensed to practice in all State courts of Washington as well as the Federal District Court of Western Washington.

T. Charles Althauser

Chuck practiced for over 40 years before retiring in December of 2018. His emphasis was on real estate and business matters, and personal injury cases. He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.

Jakob McGhie

Jakob is a trial ready criminal defense attorney. Jakob represents clients charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, as well as DUI and traffic infractions. He focuses his practice on criminal and DUI defense, Worker’s Compensation, Landlord/Tenant and property disputes, firearm rights restoration, and the expungement and sealing of criminal records.

James M. B. Buzzard

Jim’s legal practice focuses on: (i) Estate Planning, Probate Administration and Trusts; (ii) Real Estate Law; and (iii) Business issues. He also serves as the City of Centralia Municipal Court Judge, the City of Centralia Land Use Hearing Examiner, and the City of Centralia Seizure Hearing Examiner. Jim also is the city attorney for several cities in the area. Jim is a native of Centralia, WA, graduating from Centralia High School in 1993. Following High School, he attended Eastern Washington University as a Student/Athlete, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree. During his Junior season as an Eagle football player, he was selected as first-team all-conference, and third-team all-American. During his Senior season as an Eagle, Jim was selected first-team all-conference, and first-team all-American. Following his career at Eastern, Jim signed as a free-agent to the San Diego Chargers. Once football came to an end, Jim attended Seattle University Law School and the University of Washington Law School, obtaining his Juris Doctorate in Law in less than three years. Jim believes in being active in the community where an individual raises a family, works and lives. He is a current and past member of several civic organizations and boards, he enjoys coaching his children’s youth sports, and Buzzard Law Group, P.S. sponsors several teams and activities. Jim and his wife, Meghan, reside locally with their two children. Jim and Meghan enjoy engaging in family activities and staying fit. Jim is an attorney who believes in hard work, being prepared, being available, and making necessary sacrifices to ensure a job well-done. The clients of Buzzard Law Group, P.S. are well represented, and receive efficient and proper advice.

Ryan Endsley

Ryan Endsley joined Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP in 2023. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in chemistry in 2013, and received his J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2019. He practices as a Civil Litigator, with an emphasis on Property, Complex Civil Litigation, and Family Law.

Sara Morgan

Sara Morgan joined Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP in January of 2025. She graduated cum laude from Cleveland State University (CSU) College of Law in 2024. Sara is currently licensed in Washington and Ohio and is passionate about Social Justice and committed to community service.