- GuardianshipThe law firm of Vander Stoep, Blinks, Jones & Unzelman began in Chehalis in 1882. In a small community where reputation is everything 140 years of continuous service is proof of energetic, quality work and results for clients. The attorneys: J. Vander Stoep, Scott E. Blinks, David A. Jones, and Allen C. Unzelman provide a general civil law practice emphasizing probate and estate planning, elder law, guardianship, real property, insurance, municipal and utility law, business and corporation law.
- Wrongful DeathPersonal Injury and Wrongful Death. Mr. Jones began his career as an insurance adjuster for a large national property and casualty insurer in 1987. He handled automobile injury and death claims for several years before becoming a lawyer in 1994. Since that time he has defended clients against injury claims, and he has represented clients bringing such claims. He has over twenty four years of experience in such matters.
- Business FormationBusinesses and Corporations. Allen represents a wide variety of corporate entities throughout Southwest Washington. He regularly counsels corporate clients on issues related to business formation, operations, compliance, risk mitigation, employment and personnel matters, contract preparation and review, conflict resolution, and other challenges encountered by businesses. Allen also assists clients through the process of acquiring and selling existing businesses and business assets.
- Business DisputesBusiness Law. Mr. Remund represented a number of individuals and businesses with business related legal issues. These include business entity selection, formation, operation, and dissolution of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. He also advised clients concerning contracts, regulations, and dispute resolution.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Real Estate LitigationReal Property. Mr. Blinks represents many individuals and business in real estate matters including issues related to purchase and sale, timber trespass, boundary line disputes, adverse possession, easements, and others.
- Real Estate TransactionsReal Estate. Allen represents individuals, corporations, and public entities in real property matters including real estate transactions, lease agreements, boundary line disputes, timber trespass disputes, easements, and land use matters.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningMr. Vander Stoep provides crisis communication services to clients across the U.S.. His local law work focuses on property law including boundary disputes, easements and timber trespass matters. He also assists clients with local governmental zoning and land use related issues.
- Personal InjuryPersonal Injury and Wrongful Death. Mr. Blinks has many years of experience defending and prosecuting personal injury and wrongful death actions throughout Western Washington. He has been retained by large national insurance companies and self insured entities. He assisted in the defense of a large tire manufacturer in one of the largest trial verdicts in Lewis County. The jury returned a defense verdict for the tire manufacturer, but another defendant was not so fortunate. He also represents persons injured and killed as a result of another’s negligence.
- Estate PlanningEstate Planning and Administration. Allen counsels clients on all aspects of the estate planning process including the preparation of wills, trusts, directives, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents. He also represents Administrators and Personal Representatives (Executors) in probate proceedings.
- WillsOur lawyers help clients prepare and plan in order to avoid legal problems and stay out of court. Let our attorneys help you avoid estate disputes by preparing a proper Last Will and Testament and/or Power of Attorney. We help clients avoid business and financial disputes by choosing and starting the best business entity (i.e. corporation, limited liability company, or other form) and reviewing contracts before they are signed. Our lawyers will advise on property issues with the same first goal, to find resolution without expensive litigation. Let us help you prepare and plan to avoid costly legal disputes.
- Power of AttorneyElder Law, Estate Planning and Administration, and Guardianship. Mr. Remund had over thirty years of experience helping clients with wills, trusts, directives, and powers of attorney. He has also represented Administrators and Personal Representatives in many probate and probate alternatives.
- Probate