Socius Law Group, PLLC

We are proud to announce that Tom Peterson, a founding member of Socius Law Group, was appointed for a second one-year term as Chair of the Limited Practice Board by the Supreme Court of the State of Washington. The Limited Practice Board Nomination Team and the WSBA Board of Governors recommended Tom’s appointment as chair on account of his expertise and experience. He was first appointed to the Limited Practice Board in 2017 and was reappointed in 2020 and 2023. Congratulations, Tom! For more information on the WSBA Limited Practice Board visit: https://lnkd.in/gaa7QnvD. 

Once again, we want to congratulate J. Blake Hilty on another incredible ultra marathon. This weekend, Blake finished strong in the 2024 Kodiak UTMB 100M race at Big Bear Lake, CA. Blake came in 26th among 210 finishers (299 starters, 89 did not finish), with an impressive time of 23 hours and 9 minutes, in sometimes grueling weather conditions. For more information about the event, see: https://lnkd.in/gVGkcMUp. Cheers, Blake – you make us proud! 

Congratulations to our attorneys selected to the Washington Super Lawyers list for 2024! Super Lawyers® is a national rating service of exceptional lawyers who have attained the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Its state-by-state annual selection process uses peer nominations and evaluations that are verified through independent research. The Super Lawyers® designation is given to fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Washington State. The Rising Stars® list recognizes young attorneys who show tremendous talent and potential. Only two-and-one-half percent of all lawyers in Washington State receive this honor, which is reserved for attorneys 40 years old and younger or in practice for ten years or less. Head over to our website for more information on each of these super lawyers! https://lnkd.in/gPH-eB7M

Congratulations to our attorneys selected to the Washington Super Lawyers list for 2024! Super Lawyers® is a national rating service of exceptional lawyers who have attained the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Its state-by-state annual selection process uses peer nominations and evaluations that are verified through independent research. The Super Lawyers® designation is given to fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Washington State. The Rising Stars® list recognizes young attorneys who show tremendous talent and potential. Only two-and-one-half percent of all lawyers in Washington State receive this honor, which is reserved for attorneys 40 years old and younger or in practice for ten years or less. Head over to our website for more information on each of these super lawyers! https://lnkd.in/gPH-eB7M

We're #hiring! Socius Law Group, PLLC is seeking a full-time Office Coordinator / Records Clerk with two years of administrative or law firm experience.  Head to our website for more information on how to apply to become part of our dynamic legal support team. Know someone who might be interested or is currently looking for work? Feel free to #share this post or tag them in the comments below. We can't wait to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/ggFqpFty

On September 17th, 2024, join Socius Law Group’s Managing Member, J. Blake Hilty, and Jamie Polito Johnston, Family Law Principal at Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC, as they bring together industry professionals to discuss issues specific to high-net-worth marital dissolution in Washington in a live seminar titled “Complex Family Law Issues”. Use code FAC100 for $100 off at The Seminar Group – for more information and to register visit: https://lnkd.in/g3hbPt3f. See you there! 

Socius Law Group proudly announces that Nathan Luce has joined Socius as a member. Nate’s practice brings additional breadth and depth to our Real Estate and Construction and Business and Corporate practice groups. With over 13 years of experience in these areas, Nate’s work focuses on the purchase and sale of real estate and the development and leasing of office, retail, industrial, multifamily, and condominium projects. Originally from Seattle, he made his way back to the Pacific Northwest after living in New York City and later attending law school at the University of Virginia. We are excited to have Nate as part of our team. Learn more about what makes him a great addition to the firm at the link below, and feel free to drop him a line in the comments.  Welcome aboard, Nate! Socius Law Group - Nathan Luce: https://lnkd.in/gSgWc-AT

Beginning in 2024, there is a new law that requires most small businesses to register with the federal government. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is designed to stop money laundering and other financial crimes and applies to a wide variety of businesses, including real estate limited liability companies, family businesses, and estate planning entities. The new requirements are summarized in the newest bulletin posted to our website: https://lnkd.in/gegFXQQV If you have questions about the CTA and whether you are required to take further action, please contact Teresa Daggett or Jason Bergevin.

We're #hiring! Socius Law Group, PLLC is seeking a Litigation Associate with three to seven years of civil litigation experience to help support thriving commercial, real estate/construction, and employment practices. Head to our website for more information on what we're looking for and how to apply to become part of our dynamic team. Know someone who might be interested or is currently looking for work? Feel free to #share this post or tag them in the comments below. We can't wait to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/gNURUScK 

Happy #GivingTuesday! This year Socius is teaming up with WestSide Baby and participating in its annual Give JOY holiday drive. Our collection of firm-wide donations of items to help ensure the children in our community are cared for during the holiday season is large and growing. Consider joining in the holiday spirit by helping WestSide with a cash donation. Learn more about the campaign and the incredible work WestSide Baby does all year long by visiting their page below. Give JOY!