Anderson, Burns and Hostnik

Attorneys at Law

6915 Lakewood Drive West,  Suite A-1             Tacoma WA 98467

Phone: 253-475-4200            FAX: 253-475-2596

Major Areas of Practice

Accident & Death Cases

Being injured in an auto or other accident can be devastating.  The stress of disruption of your daily routine, dealing with medical bills, car repair and insurance companies can be overwhelming.  It is important to obtain professional advice on your legal options before you make decisions which will impact your right to recover for your injuries.  We are happy to provide an initial consultation at no charge to discuss your injury claim.  Chuck, Karol and Mark practice in this area.

Indian Law / Native American Law

Our firm handles many types of disputes in tribal courts throughout the Northwest.  These include business matters, employment disputes, injury claims, claims which arise on tribal property, probate and estate matters, and enforcement of tribal rights.  We believe in, and take pride in advocating for, the unique rights of Tribes and tribal members.  Chuck, Karol and Mark practice in this area.

Divorce

Facing a divorce is never easy, but legal advice is essential.  An attorney plays the role of both advocate and counselor in assisting you through this difficult time.  The goal is to obtain for each of our clients a fair and equitable division of assets.  Our divorce practice is limited to representing individuals without custody disputes.  Karol and Mark practice in this area.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is actually a loving act, and should be a priority for each of us to preserve our assets, and pass our property to those we designate. Estate planning can be accomplished in a variety of ways: traditional wills, living trusts, and titling of assets are some methods that are commonly used. Our attorneys can assist in determining what is best for your situation, and what will help fulfill your desires. Chuck and Karol practice in this area.

Probate

The death of a loved one is always a difficult time. The legal affairs of the Estate must be resolved. There are many issues and statutory procedures that must be followed to correctly finalize Estate affairs, and distribute the property of the Estate. We are experienced in handling probate matters, and strive to alleviate as much of the stress as possible for our clients who are charged with these responsibilities. We explore ways to minimize or eliminate probate disputes at the outset, before such disputes begin to affect family relationships. Chuck, Karol and Mark practice in this area.

Employment Law

Sometimes unfortunate circumstances arise in the workplace. The role of an attorney in an employment-related matter varies from counselor, to mediator, to litigator. Our approach is to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.  We can assist you in handling employment issues both from an employee's viewpoint, as well as the employer's viewpoint. Chuck and Karol practice in this area.

Corporations & Business

Starting a business is an exciting time. However, the type of business entity should be carefully selected to protect your investment and personal assets. The choice between sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and limited liability company should be made after receiving professional tax and legal advice. We work closely with tax professionals in forming and working with our business clients.  Chuck practices in this area.

Contracts

Contracts are an essential part of our business and personal lives. Although you may not desire an attorney to review each contract you agree to, the purpose of a contract is to avoid disputes. If you are considering a major purchase, or enter into recurring transactions using a form contract, it may be worthwhile to seek professional advice. There are many shortcomings with fill-in-the-blank form contracts, which are not tailored to your situation. Professional review now may help you avoid spending thousands of dollars in a dispute later.  Chuck and Karol practice in this area.

Real Estate

Real estate issues can be difficult, and often require a creative approach to resolve the problem. Litigation is not always the best solution, especially between neighbors who have to live next door to each other after the lawsuit is over. We are experienced in handling a wide variety of real estate issues, and exploring non-traditional approaches to solving the dispute when appropriate.  Chuck, Karol and Mark practice in this area.

Misdemeanor Criminal Defense

We can assist you in defense of several types of criminal charges including DUI, simple assault, traffic related criminal misdemeanors, and other misdemeanor criminal actions.  Mark practices in this area.

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