Has Your Estate Plan Kept Pace with Washington State’s Changing Estate Tax Laws? August is Make-A-Will Month, a nationwide awareness initiative intended to encourage individuals and families to create, update, and review their estate planning documents. This year’s Make-A-Will Month is especially timely for Washington State residents because recent legislative changes serve as a valuable […]
Announcing the 2026 Super Lawyers
We are happy to announce that a group of our attorneys were selected for this year’s Super Lawyers list! 2026 Super Lawyers Jason Burnett Carla Calogero Christina Corwin Kristin Kelly Michael Longyear Mary Anne Vance 2026 Rising Stars Olga Barajas Daniel Kim Greg Porter Congratulations to these attorneys!
Congratulations to Carla Calogero and Michael Longyear!
Join us in congratulating Michael Longyear and Carla Calogero on their re-elections to At-Large Members of the Washington State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section. Their next term begins October 1st, 2026. We are excited and grateful that their expertise is so appreciated and recognized by the community.
CLE: What Lawyers & Doctors Want Each Other to Know About End of Life
Please read below to learn more about an upcoming CLE on 7/15/2026 presented by a panel of experts, including our own Carla Calogero. Click here to be directed to the registration page. “This CLE will explore the benefits and pitfalls of advanced planning for end of life from a legal and medical perspective. The panel […]
Welcome to our Summer 2026 Interns
This summer, we have the pleasure of two law school summer clerks: Tate Gilges in Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship and Elli McVicars in Family Law. Read below to learn more about them. Elli McVicars is a rising 3L at the University of Washington School of Law. She plans to practice family law and is […]
Carla Calogero in the News
Carla Calogero was recently honored by a feature profile published in the King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin, the monthly publication of the King County Bar Association. Read the full article here: A Quiet Leader in Guardianship and Elder Law. The following are excerpts from the article: “Before becoming an attorney, Calogero was a high […]
Breakfast with Champions
Reed Longyear attorneys and their guests had a great time at the King County Bar Foundation’s annual Breakfast with Champions this morning. The keynote speaker, Jan Crawford from CBS News, spoke on the role of US Supreme Court and the importance of the rule of law for our democracy. Proceeds from this annual breakfast provide […]
WSBA Elder Law Section CLE on May 12
On May 12th, 2026, the Washington State Bar Association is providing an Elder Law CLE in partnership with the WSBA Elder Law Section. Our own equity member, Carla Calogero, is the CLE Co-Chair for the WSBA’s Elder Law Section Executive Committee. This great opportunity provides essential information for anyone practicing elder law and has been […]
Courtroom Confidential: The Architecture of an Argument on June 17th
Greg Porter will be a panelist on the upcoming CLE, The Architecture of an Argument, on June 17th, 2026. The CLE will provide insight into how arguments are won, the mechanics of influence in the courtroom, and pre-trial preparation, paired with candid, real-world advice from a panel of experienced attorneys and judges. The event takes […]
Welcome, Emmi Bella
We are excited to announce a new addition to our team of attorneys, Emmi Bella! She began her legal practice at Reed Longyear during her studies at Seattle University and has returned after passing the Bar. Emmi’s practice areas include Litigation and Probate, Trust, and Estate Litigation. We are honored to be there with Emmi […]