Walstead Mertsching Husemoen Donaldson & Barlow PS Attys

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Phone: (360) 694-0606

Address: Vancouver, WA 98660

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Guardianship
M ichael A. Claxton joined the firm in 1995 and has been a shareholder since 1999. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianships, elder law, and business/corporate matters. He is admitted to the Washington and Oregon State bar associations, as well as to the Western Washington U.S. District Court.

Wrongful Death
Practices in both State and Federal trial and appellate courts and has successfully argued before the Washington State Supreme Court. His areas of focus include: wrongful death claims and injuries from automobile, motorcycle, and trucking collisions. He is licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon.

Corporate Law
B rian attended Gonzaga University where he received both his undergraduate and law degrees. After law school, Brian attended the University of San Diego School of Law where he earned a Masters of Law in Taxation. Prior to joining Walstead Mertsching, Brian worked for a tax law firm focusing on business transactional law and estate planning. His current practice consists of estate planning, probate, business/corporate law, and taxation.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Disputes
T he attorneys of Walstead Mertsching are available to serve as mediators and arbitrators for non-judicial resolution of a wide-range of disputes throughout Washington & Oregon. Through mediation and arbitration, our experienced attorneys can minimize the cost of resolving conflicts in cases involving personal injuries, business disputes, employment conflicts, and real estate disputes. Because our mediators and arbitrators continue to maintain active legal practices in their areas of practice, they possess current knowledge of the legal standards at issue in the disputes brought to mediation or arbitration.
Business Transactions
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Real Estate Litigation
O ur attorneys provide representation to individuals and businesses on a myriad of real estate issues including real estate transations & litigation. We are experienced in working with developers, brokers, and local, state, and federal government agencies to protect and maximize our client’s property rights. Our attorneys can provide assistance in property transactions and the resolution of commercial and residential real estate disputes throughout Washington.
Premises Liability
Real Estate Transactions
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
T he attorneys at Walstead Mertsching can help you resolve your landlord & tenant law disputes. We handle collection, commercial leases, dispute litigation, eviction and unlawful detainer actions, and rental agreements throughout Washington.

Personal Injury
M aggie is from the local area and a graduate of Kelso High School. After obtaining her degree in English Literature and Dance from the University of Washington she went on to attend Willamette University College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate. During her time at Willamette, she served as the Managing Editor for Willamette Law Review, Editor-in-Chief for the Willamette Social Justice and Equity Journal, and served as a judicial extern for Judge You at the U.S District of Oregon. Maggie worked as an intern for Walstead Mertsching throughout law school. She joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in 2020 and was promoted to Shareholder in 2024. Her practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, landlord/tenant, and civil matters.
Medical Malpractice
M atthew J. Andersen joined the firm in 2000. He became a Shareholder in 2004. Mr. Andersen’s practice emphasizes personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trucking accident claims, and litigation. He is licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon.

Estate Planning
O ur estate planning/elder law attorneys provide advice and a variety of estate planning services and issues involving the elderly, including...
Wills
Power of Attorney
Probate

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