Paula McCandlis

Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC

Seattle, WA

27+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Paula

Paula McCandlis started working in law in 1993, gaining experience in personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and family law. She attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where she successfully represented low-income clients. After graduation, she opened her own firm, handling complex cases. She joined Dean Brett as a partner in 2011, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death. She also served as a part-time Superior Court Commissioner and Judge, and became a part-time Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Washington in 2016. She specializes in maximizing compensation for...

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Education

B.A.

University of California, Santa Cruz

J.D.

Gonzaga University School of Law

Awards & Recognition

Avvo Rating

Superb (10 out of 10)

Professional Associations

U.S. Magistrate Judge (Part-time), Western District of Washington (2016 to Present)President, Whatcom County Bar Association (2014)Vice President, Whatcom County Bar Association (2013)Washington State Bar AssociationCommissioner Pro tem, Whatcom County Superior CourtFormer President, Treasurer, and Board Member of Brigid Collins Family Support CenterFormer Adjunct Professor, Whatcom Community College Paralegal Program