Profile and Professional Affiliations:Kathleen’s practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders in judicial foreclosures and related real estate matters. Her background experience includes many years in the title insurance industry focusing on residential and commercial transactions which encompassed a multitude of lien clearance issues and countless escrow closings.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1989
+ B.A., Seattle University, 1981 (magna cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Kathleen A. Allen
Phone: 425.457.7804
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Jennifer L. Aspaas focuses her practice
on creditor representation in bankruptcy, real estate litigation, foreclosure and
forfeiture.
After receiving her advanced degree in taxation, Ms. Aspaas served as a law clerk
for the Honorable Patricia C. Williams, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern
District of Washington in 1997 - 1998. Ms. Aspaas also acted as counsel for the
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee in Spokane, Washington and worked as an associate
attorney representing creditors and trustees in bankruptcy, and real estate litigation.
She is a former member of the Eastern District of Washington Local Rules Advisory
Committee.
Education: - LL.M. in Taxation, University of Washington School
of Law, 1997 - J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 1996 - B.A., University of
Washington 1991
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Jennifer Aspaas
Phone: 425.586.1927
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Heidi is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Heidi’s practice areas include creditors’ rights, real estate title issues, lien priority disputes, and related real estate litigation.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2009, (cum laude)
+ B.A., University of Montana, 2004, (high honors)
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Heidi Buck
Phone: 425.213.5534
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Janaya's practice focuses on representation
of institutional lenders in post-foreclosure evictions, bankruptcy, title issues,
and lien defense litigation. She is a member of the Association of Professional
Mortgage Women and REOMAC.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2002
+ B.A., University of Washington, 1999
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Janaya L. Carter
Phone: 425.586.1991
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Jonathan is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. His practice focuses on creditor representation in bankruptcy, evictions, and title and foreclosure issues.
Education:
+ J.D., Whittier School of Law, 2007
+ B.A., University of Texas at Dallas, 2003 (cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Jonathan J. Damen
Phone: 714.277.4937
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Lauren is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Lauren"s practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders in post-foreclosure evictions and related real estate litigation.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2009, (cum laude)
+ B.A., University of Washington, 2003, (with honors)
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Lauren Davidson Humphreys
Phone: 425.213.5552
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Susana is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Susana’s practice areas include title curatives, suit on promissory note, government seizures, commercial litigation, and related real estate litigation. Susana is a certified Public Interest Advocate and member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.
Education:
+ J.D., The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, 2004
+ B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, 2001
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Susana Davila
Phone: 425.457.7838
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Caitlin is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Caitlin's practice areas include creditors' rights, real estate title issues, lien priority disputes, and related real estate litigation. Caitlin's previous experience includes representing condominium and homeowners associations in collection and real property issues.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2008
+ B.A., University of Southern California, 2005
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Caitlin R. Finley
Phone: 425.457.7853
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Matthew is a litigation attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Matthew’s current practice areas include civil litigation for mortgage lenders, title insurers, trustees and servicers. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew successfully ran his own practice for several years focusing on title disputes, creditor’s rights, collections and bankruptcy matters. Matthew is a member of the State Bar of California and the Orange County Bar Association, Real Estate and Business sections.
Education:
+ J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 2002
+ B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1996
Bar Admissions:
+ California
+ Texas
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Matthew Van Fleet
Phone: 714.382.0313
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Chris’s practice focuses on representation of lenders in judicial foreclosures and bankruptcy as well as title companies in related state and federal litigation. His background includes work with startups and general business litigation, as well as two years of white collar crime and regulatory experience at Oregon’s Division of Finance and Corporate Securities, where he focused on mortgage and securities fraud cases.
Education:
+ LL.M. in Bankruptcy; St. John’s University, New York, NY, 2004
+ J.D., University of Tennessee School of Law, 2003
+ B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2000
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: Chris Fowler
Phone: 503.517.9776
Profile and Professional Affiliations:James is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C. His practice focuses on real estate, title and loan deficiency litigation. James also has several years of experience in civil, commercial and class action litigation. James is a member of the American Bar Association, the Arizona Institute for Justice, and the American Institute for Justice. James lived in Spain for two years, is fluent in Spanish, and has represented many Spanish-only individuals and businesses.
Education:
+ J.D., J. Reuben Clark School of Law, Brigham Young University, 2003
+ B.A., Brigham Young University (Spanish literature)
Bar Admissions:
+ Arizona
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: James B. Galbraith
Phone: 480.269.8880 Ext.6015
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Robert is the senior attorney in our Arizona office. His practice focuses on representing institutional creditors in bankruptcy and foreclosure related matters. Prior to joining the firm, he was the Bankruptcy Unit Chief Counsel for the Arizona Attorney General where he represented a variety of state agencies in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Bob is a member of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Arizona and the Maricopa County Bar Association.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law (1988)
+ B.A., University of Oklahoma (1982)
Bar Admissions:
+ Arizona
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: Robert R. Hall
Phone: 480.269.8880
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Sofia is an associate attorney at RCO Hawaii, LLLC. Her practice focuses on representing lenders in judicial foreclosures in litigated matters, assisting with foreclosure claims, and probate/trust-related matters. Licensed to practice in both Washington State and Hawaii, Sofia's extensive background experience includes civil litigation, class actions, consumer law, guardianships, trust/probate litigation, and representing professional fiduciaries. Sofia has served on the Washington State Bar Association's Lawyer's Assistance Program Committee, and is currently a member of Hawaii Women Lawyers, Litigation, Probate, and Elder Law Sections of the Hawaii State Bar Association, and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the King County Bar Association.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2003 B.A., University of Washington (1999)
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii
+ Washington
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Sofia M. Hirosane
Phone: 808.599.9319
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Valerie is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Valerie’s practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders in judicial foreclosures and related real estate matters.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2010 (cum laude)
+ B.A., University of Washington, 2006
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Valerie Holder
Phone: 425.457.7874
Profile and Professional Affiliations: Steve is an associate attorney at RCO Hawaii, LLLC. His practice focuses on the representation of institutional lenders in judicial foreclosures and related real estate matters.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law, 2008
+ M.B.A, University of Hawaii School of Business, 2007
+ B.A./B.S., University of Washington, 1999
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Steven Idemoto
Phone: 808.853.4054
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Blue is an associate attorney at RCO Hawaii LLLC. She represents lenders in the areas of judicial foreclosures and post-foreclosure evictions. Blue's previous experience includes assisting debtors in foreclosures, short sales and debt consolidation matters. Blue has an extensive background in alternative dispute resolution and was the former Director of Case Administration with the American Arbitration Association in Honolulu.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Hawaii William Richardson School of Law (1998)
+ B.A., University of Hawaii, Manoa (1989)
+ Purdue University (1986)
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Blue Kaanehe
Phone: 808.529.9581
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Charles is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Charles represents financial institutions, title insurers, trustee services and escrow companies with civil litigation and a variety of other matters. He is a member of the Real Property and Probate Section of the Washington State Bar.
Education:
+ J.D., Concord Law School, 2005 (with honors)
+ B.S., University of Houston, 1978
Bar Admissions:
+ California
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Charles E. Katz
Phone: 425.586.1940
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Peter is an associate attorney at RCO Hawaii, L.L.L.C. Peter practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders pursuing judicial foreclosures, creditor's rights litigation, bankruptcy, and related real estate title matters. Peter's background experience includes law clerkships for trial court judges in both Hawaii and Nevada.
Education:
+ J.D., Vermont Law School, 2009
+ B.A., California Polytechnic University, 2006
+ E.S., Columbia University Biosphere II, 2003
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii
+ Nevada
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Peter K. Keegan
Phone: 808.532.0090
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Ian is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Ian’s practice areas include lien priority disputes, post-foreclosure evictions, and related real estate litigation. Ian originally joined the firm in March 2008, as law clerk to Teresa Shill. While at Northwestern School of Law, he participated in Moot Court: Mock Trial, winning the annual award for the Best Written Trial Memorandum.
Education:
+ J.D., Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College, 2009
+ A.B., Dartmouth College, 2005
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: Ian Kyle
Phone: 503.517.7183
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Steven is senior counsel at Routh Crabtree
Olsen, P.S. Steve’s practice areas include bankruptcy and receivership litigation,
commercial and residential loan litigation, consumer class action defense, and real
estate litigation. Steve served as a court-appointed receiver in Federal Trade Commission
v. Sweet Song Corp. et al., Case No. 97-4544 LGB and Securities and Exchange Commission
v. Kellin Investment Corp. et al., Case No. 98-7152 ABC. Steve was in-house at Beverly
Hills Savings during the successful workout of a major portfolio of distressed commercial
real estate.
Steve is a past instructor at the University of California, Irvine (1987-1993),
"Working With Distressed and Non-Performing Real Estate." He has also served as
an expert witness for the government and United States Trustee in prosecution of
cases involving foreclosure consultants, home equity purchase agreements, and rent
skimming. Steve is a founding director of the Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and
past director of the California Receiver’s Forum.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Southern California Law Center, 1981
+ B.A., University of Southern California, 1978
+ Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law,
1995
Bar Admissions:
+ California
+ Washington
+ Nevada
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Steven K. Linkon
Phone: 425.586.1952
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Gauri is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice areas include creditors' rights, real estate title issues, debt disputes, and general real estate litigation. Gauri's previous experience encompasses a wide variety of practice areas in civil and criminal litigation. She has also acted as a mediator and served on a state Supreme Court committee in Ohio targeted at increasing access to legal services. Gauri is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and the South Asian Bar Association of Washington.
Education:
+ J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2005
+ B.A., The Ohio State University, 2002 (Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Michigan
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Gauri Shrotriya Locker
Phone: 425.691.3370
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Aaron is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Aaron represents lenders in bankruptcy proceedings and real estate matters. Aaron is a member of the American Samoa Bar Association Law Reform Committee and was previously the Chairperson of the American Samoa Bar Association Ethics Committee.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University, Seattle, 2001
+ B.A., University of Washington, Seattle, 1997
Bar Admissions:
+ American Samoa
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Aaron Masser
Phone: 425.213.5510
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Eric’s practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders in bankruptcy and related real estate matters. His background experience includes representation of both lenders and debtors in all aspects of bankruptcy practice as well as representing lenders in real estate litigation, post-foreclosure evictions and associated real estate title issues.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2004
+ B.S., University of Oregon, 2001
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Eric A. Marshack
Phone: 503.459.0114
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Rosemary Nguyen is an associate at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her primary area of practice is evictions. Rosemary is a member of the Orange County Bar Association and Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Education:
+ J.D., Loyola Law School Los Angeles, 2009
+ B.S., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2005
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Rosemary Nguyen
Phone: 714.277.4888
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Jim is senior counsel at Routh Crabtree
Olsen, P.S. He represents lenders in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.
He is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute; Washington State Bar Creditor-Debtor
Section; and the Rules Committee for the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District
of Washington.
Education:
+ J.D., Marquette University Law School, 1979
+ B.A., Calvin College, 1976
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Idaho
+ Washington
+ Wisconsin (currently inactive)
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: James K. Miersma
Phone: 425.586.1948
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Lance is the managing shareholder of Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Lance's practice areas include bankruptcy, creditors' rights, title issues, and related litigation.
Lance is a member of the Board of Directors of the USFN; member of the American Bankruptcy Institute; Associate Member of the National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees. Lance is a past Chief Financial Officer for the USFN and has spent hundreds of hours providing on-site training within the mortgage servicing industry. Lance is a frequent lecturer on creditors' rights topics and was awarded the 2005 USFN Member of the Year award by his peers and was included as a U.S. News & World Report "Best Lawyers" for 2010 in Mortgage Banking and Best of 2010 for Foreclosure Law by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1995 (magna cum laude)
+ B.A., Western Washington University, 1991 (magna cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Washington
+ Idaho
Publications:
+ Co-Author, "Suing on the Note-An Alternative to Foreclosing," USFN Report, Spring 2003.
+ Co-Author, "Fast Track Chapter 13 Plan Confirmation: How Fast Is Too Fast?" USFN Report, Autumn 2003.
+ Co-Author, "Getting Help on the Front End," Servicing Management, September 2003.
+ Author, "The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act as Applied to Bankruptcy," USFN Article Archive, June 2004.
+ Co-Author, "Manufactured Homes-Oregon and Washington: Addressing the Pacific Northwest," USFN Report, Autumn 2004.
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Lance E. Olsen
Phone: 425.586.1905
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Renee is a litigation and bankruptcy attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her current practice areas include civil litigation for mortgage lenders, title insurers, trustees and servicers, and creditor representation in bankruptcy matters. Prior to joining the firm Renee successfully ran her own practice for several years, focusing on both debtor and creditor bankruptcy. Renee is a member of the State Bars of Washington and California, the San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar Association, San Diego Bankruptcy Forum, Treasurer for the North County chapter of Lawyers Club of San Diego (2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 terms) and is an Alumni Member of American Inns of Court.
Education:
+ J.D., Michigan State University College of Law (formerly Detroit College of Law), 2005. Recipient of American Jurisprudence Award, Corporate Counsel, 2004
+ B.S., California State University, San Marcos (Magna Cum Laude), 2000. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in High Technology Management
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
+ California
Federal Court Admissions:
+ Washington: Eastern, Western
+ California: Southern, Central, Eastern, Northern
+ Colorado
+ Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
+ Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit
+ United States Supreme Court
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Renee M. Parker
Phone: 714.382.6422
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Erika is the Montana attorney for Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice encompasses all aspects of RCO’s practice in Montana. Prior to working with RCO, Erika spent several years working for a large litigation firm in Missoula, Montana with a practice focused on civil litigation, including both Plaintiff and Defense work. Prior to practicing law, Erika started World Class Kayak Academy, Inc. – an international traveling high school for whitewater kayakers. Erika is a member of the Montana Bar Association and is licensed to practice in all state, federal and tax courts in Montana.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Montana School of Law, 2001
+ B.A., St. Olaf College, 1997
Bar Admissions:
+ Montana
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Erika Peterman
Phone: 406.544.6350
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Charles is an associate attorney at RCO Hawaii LLLC. Charles' practice includes representing lenders in a wide range of litigated matters and assisting in foreclosure claims. Charles has been in practice in Hawaii for nine years and has an extensive background in civil litigation, including both Plaintiff and Defense work.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Oregon 2001
+ B.A., University of Hawaii at West Oahu 1998
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii, 2001
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Charles R. Prather
Phone: 808.532.0090
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Kimberly is an associate attorney at
Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice focuses on creditor’s rights in bankruptcy,
surplus funds resulting from foreclosure sales, and related litigation. Kimberly
also has several years of experience working in family law, both in Texas and in
Washington.
Kimberly is a certified mediator and is a member of Phi Delta Phi, the international
legal fraternity for honors achievement in legal education. Kimberly is a member
of the American Bar Association and the King County Bar Association.
Education:
+ J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2007
+ B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 2002
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Publications:
+ Author, "Do You Have Standing?" Servicing Management cover story, February 2008.
+ Co-Author, "Subprime Mortgage Turmoil," Creditor-Debtor Law News Letter, Volume
25 Number 1, Summer 2007.
+ Contributing Author, "Increased Foreclosure Volume: Legislative Review and Responses,"
USFN Report, Summer 2007.
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Kimberly M. Raphaeli
Phone: 425.586.1970
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Michelle Riel
Phone: 425.440.6507
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Melissa is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice focuses
on creditor representation in bankruptcy. Prior to joining the firm, Melissa served
as a judicial extern to the Honorable Frank L. Kurtz, United States Bankruptcy Court
Judge for the Eastern District of Washington.
Education:
+ J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2008 (cum laude)
+ B.A., University of Washington, 2004
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Melissa W. Romeo
Phone: 425.457.7270
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Stephen is a shareholder and founding
partner of Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Stephen represents lending institutions, major
investors, and creditors concerning loan delinquencies, foreclosure, bankruptcy,
and unsecured debt collection.
Stephen is one of the leading voices nationwide in the mortgage lending and default
servicing industry. He is a main program speaker for the Credit Union League State
Convention; Institute of Real Estate Management; Alaska Bar Association; Alaska
Land Title Association; Alaska Mortgage Banker’s Association; Credit Union Roundtable;
Alaska Professional Mortgage Women; and the American Banker’s Association.
Stephen has been a member of the USFN from 1988 to the present. Stephen’s involvement
in the USFN has included three terms on the USFN Board of Directors from 1991 to
the present; President-Elect from 1997 to 1998; President from 1998 to 2000; Immediate
Past President from 2000 to 2002; and Chair of the Liaison Committee 2000 to 2002.
Education:
+ J.D., McGeorge School of Law, 1975
+ B.A., University of Hawaii, 1972 (with high honors)
Bar Admissions:
+ Alaska
+ California
Publications:
+ Real Estate Foreclosures, An Alaska Manual (copyright 1986) (loose-leaf book explaining
Alaska foreclosure law and practice).
+ The National Mortgage Servicer’s Reference Directory, 4th–15th Editions (wrote
section of book explaining Alaska foreclosure law and eviction procedures).
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Stephen Routh
Phone: 907.222.4333
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Brett is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. He represents lenders in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. Brett's previous experience includes representing creditors in commercial and consumer unsecured debt collection, as well as representing debtors in bankruptcy liquidation and reorganization cases.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Hawaii School of Law, 1998
+ B.A., University of Hawaii, 1995 (with distinction)
Bar Admissions:
+ California
+ Hawaii
+ Oregon
+ Nevada
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Brett P. Ryan
Phone: 714.382.0315
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Sakae is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Sakae’s practice areas include debt disputes, surplus funds matters, and representation of financial institutions and trustees in general real estate litigation.
Education:
+ J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School, 2011 (cum laude)
+ B.S., University of California, Berkeley, 2007
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Sakae Sakai
Phone: 425.247.2025
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Jason Savlov is a senior attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Jason's current practice areas include civil litigation for mortgage lenders and servicers including title and lien defense issues. Jason also has several years of experience litigating business, employment, real estate and tort actions. Prior to his legal career, Jason spent eight years in finance and accounting working for corporations in New York, London and Los Angeles working in a variety of industries, including entertainment, manufacturing & distribution, and technology. Jason is a member of the Orange County Bar Association. Jason who was once a participant himself, is actively involved in the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Orange County High School Mock Trial Program as a coach for a local high school.
Education:
+ J.D., Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, 2000
+ B.S., New York University, Stern School of Business, New York City, 1993
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Jason A. Savlov
Phone: 714.277.4867
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Joshua is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Joshua’s practice areas include debt disputes and general real estate litigation.
Joshua is qualified as a pro tem judge for King County District Court; he also serves as a member of the Issaquah City Council.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2001, concentrations in Intellectual Property and Health Care Law
+ B.A., University of Washington, 1998, with Honors in Political Science
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Joshua Schaer
Phone: 425.457.7810
Profile and Professional Affiliations: Shahed Shahandeh is an associate at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice focuses on representation of institutional lenders in judicial foreclosures, post-foreclosure evictions, title issues, and lien defense litigation. Shahed is a member of the California Young Lawyers Assocation.
Education:
+ J.D., Western State School of Law, 2006
+ B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2000
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Shahed Shahandeh
Phone: 714.277.4936
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Kathy specializes in mortgage banking litigation. She represents lenders, servicers, trustees and title insurers in litigated matters involving mortgage banking, loan servicing, foreclosure trustee services, loan origination, title issues, general real estate, and bankruptcy. Member of Orange County Bar Association
Education:
+ B.S., California State University, Sacramento
+ J.D., Whittier Law School (Cum Laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Publications:
+ Co-Author, "Is The Trustee Liable For Proceeding To Sale On A Void Deed of Trust," UTA Quarterly, Spring 2008.
+ Author, "The City of Desert Hot Springs' Ordinance Places Heavy Burdens of Inspection And Maintenance on Trustees and Beneficiaries," UTA Quarterly, Summer 2010.
+ Author, "The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act's Bona Fide Error Defense Is No Longer Available For A Mistake Of Law, Per the Supreme Court Ruling in "Jerman"," UTA Quarterly, Summer 2010.
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Kathy Shakibi
Phone: 714.277.4893
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Erin Sheckler
Phone: 425.457.7846
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Teresa Shill is senior counsel at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C. Teresa’s practice focuses on real estate litigation and creditors' rights in bankruptcy.
Teresa’s previous experience includes representation of debtors in bankruptcy liquidation
and reorganization cases. She also represented clients in family law matters.
Education:
+ J.D., University of Oregon, 2002
+ B.S., Washington State University, 1997 (cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: Teresa Shill
Phone: 503.977.7840
Profile and Professional Affiliations:Mark is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Mark's practice areas include creditors' rights, post-foreclosure evictions, bankruptcy, real estate litigation, and general civil litigation. Mark's previous experience includes working for a full-service civil litigation firm in Anchorage, Alaska and serving as a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Mark Wood and Robert Downes of the Alaska Superior Court in Fairbanks, Alaska. Mark is a licensed commercial pilot and active flight instructor, and previously served on the board of directors for the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum. Mark served in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 to 2001, last serving as a Reconnaissance Team Leader for airborne and waterborne operations in Alaska.
Education:
+ J.D., University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law, 2007
+ B.A., University of Alaska, 2001
Bar Admissions:
+ Alaska
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Mark Skolnick
Phone: 907.222.4314
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Brian’s practice areas concern real estate litigation and bankruptcy matters affecting
institutional lenders, such as judicial foreclosures, title issues, creditors’ rights,
and lien priorities.
Education:
+ Washburn University School of Law, 2005 (Dean’s Honors)
+ B.A., University of Tampa, 2001 (magna cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Publications:
+ Author, Interpreting 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Code: Substantive
Law Approach Versus Policy-Based Arguments [Archer v.Warner, 538 U.S. 314 (2003)],
43 WASHBURN L.J. 489 (2004).
+ Author, The PSLRA Decade of Decadence: Improving Balance in the Private Securities
Litigation Arena with a Screening Panel Approach, 44 WASHBURN L.J. 413 (2005).
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Brian Sommer
Phone: 425.586.1972
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
John is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. John’s practice areas include creditors’ rights, post-foreclosure evictions, real estate title issues, lien priority disputes, and related real estate litigation. John has experience working as in-house counsel for a national loan servicer.
Education:
+ J.D., Willamette University College of Law, 2002 (Associate Editor, Willamette Law Review)
+ M.B.A., Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management, 2002
+ B.S., Oregon State University, 1998
Bar Admissions:
+ Oregon
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.C.
Email: John M. Thomas
Phone: 503.517.7180
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Melisa is an associate attorney with Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. She represents financial
institutions, title insurers and escrow companies with civil litigation and other
various matters. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, King County
Bar Association, American Bar Association, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).
Education:
+ B.A., Central Washington University, 2000
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2004
Bar Admissions:
+ Idaho
+ Oregon
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Melisa Thompson
Phone: 425.457,7278
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Richard's practice areas include bankruptcy, evictions, and title and foreclosure
issues affecting both institutional and individual lenders. He has been with the
firm's Anchorage office since 1988 and has become a recognized authority on the
Alaska foreclosure process..
Education:
+ University of Washington School of Law, 1983 (J.D. with Honors; Order of the Coif)
+ B.A. in Business Administration (Accounting), University of Washington 1987
+ B.A. in Economics and Political Science, University of Washington, 1980 (College
Honors in Economics)
Bar Admissions:
+ Alaska
+ Washington
+ Oregon (Inactive)
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Richard Ullstrom
Phone: 907.222.4300
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Wendy is the managing attorney of Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Wendy's practice areas include bankruptcy, creditors' rights, title issues, and related litigation.
Education:
+ J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2002 (magna cum laude)
+ B.A., University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2000 (magna cum laude)
Bar Admissions:
+ Washington
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Wendy Walter
Phone: 425.586.1946
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Orange County Bar Association.
Education:
+ Rutgers University, New Jersey
+ Cypress College, California
+ J.D., Pacific Coast University School of Law, Long Beach, California 1996
Bar Admissions:
+ California, 1998
+ Arizona (Federal District Court only)
Publications:
+ California Foreclosure and Related Bankruptcy Issues
+ Successful Judgment Collection in California
+ Skip Tracing in California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Edward T. Weber
Phone: 714.277.4915
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Kristi is an associate attorney at Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S. Her practice focuses on creditor representation in bankruptcy, evictions, and title and foreclosure issues.
Education:
+ J.D., Chapman University School of Law, 2010
+ B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2007
Bar Admissions:
+ California
Firm: Routh Crabtree Olsen, P.S.
Email: Kristi Wells
Phone: 714.382.6411
Profile and Professional Affiliations:
Derek is a senior attorney with RCO Hawaii LLLC. Derek represents financial institutions in foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, litigation and real property matters. Derek has been in private practice in Hawaii for more than 20 years. He is a member of the Real Property, Collection and Bankruptcy sections of the Hawaii State Bar Association, and a member of the Hawaii Financial Regulatory Compliance Association.
Education:
+ J.D., University of San Francisco, 1986
+ M.B.A., University of Portland, 1977
+ B.B.A., University of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1974
Bar Admissions:
+ Hawaii
Firm: RCO Hawaii LLLC
Email: Derek Wong
Phone: 808.695.4491
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