Skellenger Bender is pleased to announce that Judge Beth M. Andrus (ret.), an award-winning jurist, has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel. After 21 years in private practice—15 as a partner at Skellenger Bender—Judge Andrus…
Skellenger Bender congratulates our 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars honorees! Left to right: Peder Punsalan-Teigen**, Raegen Rasnic*, Peter Offenbecher*, Rita Bender*, Cynthia Buhr*, Elizabeth Hershman-Greven*, Charles Newton*, and Caleb O. Bonm** (*Selected to Super…
We are pleased to announce that Abbey McMahon has joined the firm as an associate with our Family Law Practice Group. A seasoned litigator, Abbey joins the firm after spending 15 years with the King…
The firm is thrilled to welcome Christina Robinson as an associate with the Family Law Practice Group. Christina is experienced working with children and families in both the civil and criminal legal system, and has…
On January 23, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied Plaintiff-Appellant Brian Tingley’s petition for rehearing en banc of its prior decision, wherein the appellate court had affirmed a District Court for the Western…
We are very proud to announce that Jennifer Wellman and Peder Punsalan-Teigen have each been promoted to role of Principal attorney with the firm. Their dedication to providing exceptional, professional, and compassionate legal representation, as…
Skellenger Bender, P.S. is pleased to announce that nine of our attorneys have been included on the 2022 Washington State Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! Charles Newton, Cynthia Buhr, Elizabeth Hershman-Greven, Raegen Rasnic, Rita…
We are thrilled to announce that Joshua Dawson, Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) and paralegal, has joined our Family Law Group! Josh has provided stellar, common sense family law services since 2007. As a LLLT,…
We are pleased to welcome attorney Elizabeth Mount Penner to our Family Law Group. Elizabeth is a talented and experienced litigator with a background in family law and criminal defense. She is a practical and…
Tuesday, September 6th marked another victory for the LGBTQ+ community! A three-judge panel on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming federal district court Judge Bryan’s decision in Tingley v. Ferguson. The…