University Place, WA

Patrick A. Palace is the founder of Palace Law and Palace Personal Injury Law Group, with over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer. He is the President of the National Conference of Bar Presidents and a former President of the Washington State Bar Association. Recognized as an ABA 'Legal Rebel' in 2023, he is also a co-founder of the American Legal Technology Awards.

Blake Kremer

Attorney Blake Kremer found his love for the law through the people he looked up to the most. Blake’s father and grandfather were both attorneys. He grew up listening to stories of how the legal system was used to bring people justice, and it was natural that Blake would choose this career path. Blake Kremer is a longtime member of the Pierce County and State Bar Associations, and he serves on the Law Fund for Client Protection at the WSBA. Blake has also drafted rule changes for the WSBA that have been adopted by the Board of Governors and by the State Supreme Court, and that have introduced new efficiencies to the practice of law. Attorney Blake Kremer received his law degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma in 1992. Before graduating from law school, Blake interned at a small firm in King County where he handled numerous DUI cases every day. He is dedicated to the cause of representing the accused and injured. Attorney Blake Kremer enjoys being an attorney because he loves to help people by finding solutions to difficult problems. Sometimes Blake understands that this can be very dramatic, like when a jury comes back from deliberations and gives Blake and his client exactly what the client needs. Often it is not dramatic at all - almost every day Blake speaks with clients on the phone and relieves their anxiety when he tells them the strategies they will follow together to resolve the client’s problems. Being an injury attorney gives Blake the opportunity, again and again, to help people through difficult, painful situations: this is a career he loves. Due to the love of his career, attorney Blake Kremer’s legal practice is diverse and includes criminal defense and personal injury work. Blake does pro bono work including victim advocacy, hospice work, and work for a pediatric HIV/AIDS support organization. Blake recognizes that he is lucky to handle some truly remarkable cases that reflect his commitment to social justice - the kind of cases my friends and I dreamed about working on when we were in law school. For example, Blake spent a large part of the last few years on a death penalty defense case. As another example, Blake defended Father Bill Bichsel, Sister Anne Montgomery, and several others after they broke into Kitsap Naval Base to bring attention to the base’s stockpile of nuclear weapons. Blake Kremer really stands out amongst his competitors during negotiations. Blake is very passionate about the process of negotiation. When he is negotiating on behalf of his clients, it involves every aspect of his career experience and his experience with each client. As Blake negotiates, he is considering the benefits of each stage of negotiation and balancing this against his experience in trying cases to juries if negotiation does not succeed. Blake Kremer’s first injury jury trial was in 1994, and he is able to rely on a career worth of experiences in pushing for the best results in negotiation. He handles cases from King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston Counties, including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Olympia, Puget Sound, South Sound, and all of Western Washington, as well as handling cases virtually.

Parker Reich

Parker Reich is a top-rated personal injury litigator and trial attorney in Washington State. His practice is 100% dedicated to representing injured clients in cases ranging from car, trucking, and bicycle accidents to slips, trips, and falls, and wrongful death since 2004. Prior to becoming a member of Advocates Law Group, PLLC, he spent eight years as a lead trial attorney for a high-volume personal injury firm in Pierce County. He graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2004, summa cum laude (Top 5%), with an emphasis on litigation, and has extensive courtroom experience with over 40 jury trials.

Kenneth Gorton

Kenneth Gorton is an attorney who has recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for hundreds of personal injury clients. He holds three graduate degrees, including a doctorate in law, a master's in dispute resolution, and a master's in psychology. Mr. Gorton is rated 10 out of 10 (superb) by AVVO and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is known for his tough but fair approach, creative problem-solving, and aggressive representation, preparing each case for trial. He also serves as a Hearing Officer for the Washington State Bar Association and is a frequent guest lecturer at Seattle University.

Chris Torrone

Chris Torrone is an accomplished family lawyer with a proven track record in handling complex cases. A graduate of Gonzaga University Law School, Chris obtained his J.D. in Law in 2004. Shortly after, he joined The Law Office of F. McNamara Jardine & Associates, LLC in 2005 where he handled a variety of cases, including criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. In 2011, Chris founded Torrone Law with a mission to advocate for families targeted by the legal system. He specializes in CPS custody, child support, criminal law, and divorce. His success rates are impressive, with a 96% success rate in CPS custody cases and a 94% success rate in child support cases. Outside of his courtroom victories, Chris is committed to restoring peace and balance in his clients’ lives and families. Torrone Law, while specializing in juvenile cases involving CPS and family law, also handles criminal and personal injury cases. Chris’s commitment to his clients and his expertise in his field make him an invaluable advocate in any legal situation.

Jonathan Baner

Jonathan 'Jonny' Baner is a named partner at Baner and Baner Law Firm, focusing on personal injury, civil litigation, debt collection, and appeals. He represents creditors across Washington State, utilizing his extensive experience with both debtors and creditors. His personal injury practice assists victims of negligence, and his appellate practice includes appearances before the Washington Supreme Court. He also handles civil litigation for small to medium-sized businesses. Jonny earned two bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Criminology from Missouri State University and graduated with honors from Michigan State University College of Law in 2010.

Miranda Baner

Miranda Baner is a named partner at Baner and Baner Law Firm, specializing in family law and family-based immigration. She represents clients in contentious custody disputes, divorce/legal separation proceedings, parenting plan cases, third-party custody petitions, adoption cases, and relocation matters. She also assists immigrants and businesses with living and working in the United States. Miranda is trilingual, fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, and English. She graduated with honors from Missouri State with a bachelor's degree in marketing and from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with honors.