The law firm of Vander Stoep, Blinks, & 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. Attorneys J. Vander Stoep, Scott E. Blinks, 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. 

Experience

Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman is the only AV (“Preeminent”) peer-reviewed law firm in Lewis County in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory®. Our lawyers primarily serve clients across southwest Washington with some client issues requiring work in courts throughout the State of Washington including appellate courts. Our two senior partners are admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Preparation and Planning

Our 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.

Advocacy

When problems cannot be resolved without litigation, our attorneys aggressively advocate for clients involved in legal disputes. We zealously represent our clients in court, arbitration, and mediation. Our lawyers help clients pursue their legal rights, and we also defend clients from lawsuits brought by others. Please call us if you need a lawyer to stand up for you in a legal dispute.