Landerholm, P.S. is honored to have been awarded Best Law Firm in the Columbian's 2024 Best of Clark County contest for the eighth year in a row. Thank you to all who voted, and to the Columbian for promoting businesses in Clark County!
Landerholm, P.S. congratulates estate planning and probate attorneys T. Randall Grove and Philip B. Janney, who have been selected to the 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list.
T. Randall Grove has been selected for 20 consecutive years and Philip B. Janney has been selected for 12 consecutive years.
Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.
On Saturday, May 4, Landerholm, P.S. participated in the annual Walk/Run for the Animals in downtown Vancouver. The purpose of this event is to help support thousands of pets in the Southwest Washington community by providing them with “lifesaving medical care, shelter, and a second chance for a happy home.” This year, the Humane Society raised over $237,000!
To learn more about the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, visit their About Us page. For information on next year’s Walk/Run for the Animals, visit their Events page.
Sponsorship of the Columbia River Mental Health Services May 3rd Spring Gala supports gaps in Columbia River Mental Health’s programming, like their community response team that is working directly with the homeless population, and their North Star clinic which is on the frontlines of treating fentanyl addiction.
Landerholm, P.S. welcomes Taylor Brown as an Intern. Taylor is currently wrapping up his third year of law school at Lewis and Clark law school and will be joining the firm as an Associate this summer after successfully passing the Washington State Bar.
Landerholm, P.S. congratulates Nick Cody on his nomination of Rising Star with the Clark County Bar Association. This prestigious recognition celebrates outstanding achievements by attorneys who have been in practice for five years or less. Nick’s dedication, legal acumen, and commitment to excellence have truly set him apart. We look forward to witnessing his continued success and impact.
Landerholm is sponsoring this year’s Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year event. Every year, teens in Boys & Girls Club compete for Youth of the Year by attending workshops, writing essays and creating a speech about their club experience to share at the Youth of the Year Banquet. One winner is selected to represent Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Washington at the Washington State competition, where they will join 18 other winners from clubs across the state for the chance to win college scholarships and represent Washington at the regional and national levels.
Landerholm, P.S. welcomes Rebecca Bellay, Hannah DeLoach and Jason Rosenbaum as Associates.
Rebecca Bellay
Rebecca is a business attorney who handles corporate and commercial transactions, intellectual property, healthcare, and enjoys helping clients in a way that is uniquely tailored to them. Rebecca can be reached at 360-869-7322 or at rebecca.bellay@landerholm.com.
Hannah Deloach
Hannah is passionate about working with clients to build meaningful, long-lasting solutions tailored for every client’s individual needs. She specializes in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, and Litigation. She can be reached at 360-869-7324 or at hannah.deloach@landerholm.com.
Jason Rosenbaum
Jason Rosenbaum is a litigation attorney with experience in real estate, construction and business law, who moved from New York to the West Coast. He is skilled in legal writing and argumentation, and enjoys craft beverages and family time when not working. Jason can be reached at 360-558-5916 or at jason.rosenbaum@landerholm.com.
Landerholm, P.S. is pleased to welcome two new attorneys: Joseph Vance and Amanda M. Davey.
Joseph Vance
Joining the firm as a shareholder, Joe Vance will be representing clients in a wide variety of litigation–including matters pertaining to employment and property rights–in state and federal court throughout Washington and Oregon. Joe strengthens his practice by focusing on gaining a deep understanding and knowledge of his clients, their business, and how they work in order to best meet their goals. He can be reached at 360-816-2548 or at joe.vance@landerholm.com.
Amanda M. Davey
Amanda began her legal career in 2015 as a legal assistant in Landerholm’s business department. Having recently earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, she is now returning to the firm as an associate. She will be focusing her practice on advising clients throughout the stages of owning and running a business, from entity formation to succession planning. Amanda can be reached at 360-816-2467 or at amanda.davey@landerholm.com.
Landerholm, P.S. estate planning and probate and trust administration attorney Randy Grove has been ranked in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2023 in the area of Private Wealth Law in Washington state. Chambers research team is comprised of over 200 Research Analysts who conduct detailed analyses of the market via in-depth telephone research interviews and quantitative survey data for 200 jurisdictions. Congratulations, Randy!
About Chambers High Net Worth
Chambers High Net Worth ranks the leading lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. Those ranked in the guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The leading annual legal directory for HNW clients also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals, globally…
These extensive and market-leading recommendations, rankings and insights are based on the in-depth analysis carried out by our dedicated team of experienced researchers. To find out more about our research method, please visit our methodology page.
Private Wealth Law
Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.
Landerholm, P.S. congratulates estate planning and probate attorneys T. Randall Grove and Philip B. Janney, who have been selected to the 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list.
Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Super Lawyers magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com.
Landerholm, P.S. is honored to have been awarded Best Law Firm in the Columbian's 2023 Best of Clark County contest for the seventh year in a row. Thank you to all who voted, and to the Columbian for promoting businesses in Clark County!
The Washington State Bar Association has presented real estate attorney Zachary Stoumbos with the Local Hero Award in recognition of his volunteerism and exceptional professionalism as a lawyer and mentor in Clark County. Zach has practiced in the legal field for over 45 years–joining Landerholm in 1987 after being admitted to the Washington State Bar Association ten years prior–and is recognized for his skill in litigation and transaction work. He is considered a go-to attorney on real estate matters and, according to his nomination, is also known for mentoring and tutoring young lawyers. Zach has served as a volunteer for Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program for much of his career and as a board member for the Clark County Association of REALTORS®, where he earned multiple volunteer-of-the-year awards.
“For more than four decades, Zach has built a name for himself as a leader and mentor in the Vancouver area legal community. His dedication to the legal profession and his community are an inspiration to generations of lawyers who follow in his footsteps.”
– Daniel Clark, WSBA President
“Perhaps the most impactful way Zach has influenced the legal community is as a mentor and role model. Zach has always come at issues or problems as a learner and in turn teaches others what he has learned. He is eager to share what he has learned and his experiences with other attorneys and takes every opportunity to expand his knowledge base.”
– Jean McCoy, Landerholm, P.S. colleague and WSBA member
Congratulations, Zach!
Click here to read the official press release.
About the Local Hero Award
The Local Hero Award is presented to those who have made noteworthy contributions to their communities.
About the Washington State Bar Association
The WSBA operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians. The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding. The WSBA administers the Bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system; and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities. The Bar’s mission is to serve the public and its members, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
We are excited to welcome Dan Stubblefield as a Summer Associate.
Dan worked as an attorney recruiter prior to deciding to pursue a career as an attorney himself. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Sociology from California Lutheran University. He currently attends Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon.
Dan Stubblefield
On Saturday, May 6, the “Landerholm Law-Bradoodles” participated in the annual Walk/Run for the Animals in downtown Vancouver. The purpose of this event is to help support thousands of pets in the Southwest Washington community by providing them with “lifesaving medical care, shelter, and a second chance for a happy home.” This year, the Humane Society raised over $222,600!
To learn more about the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, visit their About Us page. For information on next year’s Walk/Run for the Animals, visit their Events page.
Landerholm, P.S. is pleased to welcome three associate attorneys:
Hailey A. Broeker
The newest addition to the firm’s business law practice, Hailey Broeker will be advising and counseling business owners throughout all stages of the business lifecycle including entity formation and succession planning. She is passionate about problem-solving and collaborating with clients to achieve their goals for themselves and their businesses. Hailey can be reached at 360-816-2512 or at hailey.broeker@landerholm.com.
Michael R. Phillips
Mike Phillips will practice estate planning and trust and estate administration law. His goals are to form long term relationships with his clients that are built on trust, open communication, and mutual respect. Taking special pride in serving the community he grew up in, Mike is passionate about understanding each family’s unique needs and providing thoughtful, nuanced counsel. He can be reached at 360-816-2518 or at michael.phillips@landerholm.com.
We are pleased to announce that Landerholm’s law clerks–Hailey Broeker, Clarens Emrich, and Mike Phillips–passed the Bar Exam and were officially admitted to the Washington State Bar Association last Wednesday. Our staff and attorneys gathered for a catered happy hour to celebrate the occasion.
Congratulations Hailey and Mike!
Landerholm, P.S. is honored to have been awarded Best Law Firm in the Columbian's 2022 Best of Clark County contest for the sixth year in a row. Thank you to all who voted, and to the Columbian for promoting businesses in Clark County!
Landerholm, P.S. estate planning and probate and trust administration attorney Randy Grove has been ranked in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2022 in the area of Private Wealth Law in Washington state. A market commentator remarked that Randy Grove is “a very experienced lawyer, he's very earnest, thoughtful and sophisticated. He has a broad base of knowledge and I would not hesitate referring work to him or asking technical questions.” Chambers Research is conducted by 200 Research Analysts, across 200 jurisdictions and provides nearly 6,000 rankings tables. Annually, they collect hundreds of thousands of responses from clients, the majority via in-depth interview. Congratulations, Randy!
About Chambers High Net Worth
Chambers High Net Worth ranks the leading lawyers and law firms for international private wealth. Those ranked in the guide understand the complex needs of HNW individuals and provide specialist advice and legal services. The leading annual legal directory for HNW clients also recommends top accountancy firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to high net worth and ultrahigh net worth individuals, globally…
These extensive and market-leading recommendations, rankings and insights are based on the in-depth analysis carried out by our dedicated team of experienced researchers. To find out more about our research method, please visit our methodology page.
Private Wealth Law
Work in this area includes but is not limited to: charitable planning; wealth transfer; business succession planning; estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax planning (in the US); life and health insurance planning; the creation and administration of trusts and estates; asset transfer; the taking-public of closely-held businesses; and structuring outward and inward investment. Contentious matters are also included, such as trusts disputes, probate contests and contested wills. In larger jurisdictions, these matters are ranked separately in a Private Wealth Disputes table.
Landerholm, P.S. attorney Caroline Reed and Administrative Assistant Oksana Tsybikova had a blast at Bridge the Gap’s 2nd Annual Happy Gilmore Golf Scramble. They were even spontaneously joined by a furry friend!
Bridge the Gap is a "community outreach program designed to enrich the lives of abused and neglected children in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties in Southwest Washington. To do this, Bridge the Gap provides resources to enhance the stability, growth and success of children in foster and adoptive care." To find out more, visit their website.
