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The firm of Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews has its origins in 1968, and has practiced in Everett, WA, since its inception. While the firm provides transactional and commercial representation for its clients, its emphasis is trial work. Members of the firm have represented plaintiffs and defendants, and individuals and corporations in major litigation throughout the State of Washington and in the Federal District Court of Western Washington. The firm's practice has always been injury and labor-related representing public sector labor unions and individuals as well as both public and private sector employers in the courts and before regulatory agencies. The firm maintains a very active professional negligence and personal injury practice. The firm's members and associates maintain membership in the Washington State and District of Columbia Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice and the Snohomish County Bar Association. Its members have worked both in Congress as a senior executive aide and in the Washington State House of Representatives.

Statement of Practice

General Civil and Trial Practice. Corporate, Negligence, Personal Injury, Automobile, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Products Liability, Insurance, Real Property, Family Law, Child Custody, Domestic Relations, Labor and Employment Law, Wrongful Termination, School Law, Real Estate, Military Law, Business Law and Litigation, Commercial Law, and Litigation, Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated, Real Estate Litigation, Wills and Estates Litigation.

Representative Clients:

Washington Education Association
Local Education Associations and Regional UniServ Councils affiliated with the National and Washington Education Associations statewide
Local Unions affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters
Snohomish County Fire Protection District 7
7 Lakes Water Assoc.
S & R Broadcasting
Cycle Barn, Inc.
Karbz
Dwayne Lane's Auto Dealerships
Skotdal Real Estate
Bicycle Centre of Everett, Inc.
Lake Industries
John Robinette SP, Real Estate Investments
Dawson Pile Driving
Urban Lanmark, Inc.
Pa-Pal Developer.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard

Address

Thirty-Two Square
3232 Rockefeller Avenue
Everett, WA 98201-4398, (Snohomish Co.)

Phone

Phone: 425-259-6111
Fax: 425-259-6435
URL: http://www.lawyers.com/cogdillnichols&rein

Website

http://www.cnrlaw.com

Office Hours

Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

MEMBERS OF FIRM

W. Mitchell Cogdill (Member) born Everett, Washington, September 1, 1943; admitted to bar, 1968, Washington. Education: University of Washington (B.A., 1965; J.D., 1968). Phi Theta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi. Listed, Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics. Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice; American Association for Justice. Reported Cases: Mukilteo Education Association v. Mukilteo School Dist., 11 WnApp 675, 524 P2d 441 (1974); Pierce v. Lake Stevens School Dist., 84 Wn2d 772, 529 P2d 810 (1974); Francisco v. Board of Directors, 11 WnApp 763, 525 P2d 278 (1974); Franscisco v. Board of Directors, 85 Wn2d 575, 537 P2d 789 (1975); Oak Harbor School District v. Oak Harbor Education Association, 86 Wn2d 497 (1976); Barbo v. Nooksack Valley School Dist., 16 WnApp 371, 556 P2d 245 (1976) 545P2 1197; Tondevold v. Blaine School Dist., 91 Wn2d 632, 590 P2d 1268 (1979); Hoagland v. Mount Vernon School Dist. No. 320, 23 WnApp 650, 597 P2d 1376 (1979); Hoagland v. Mount Vernon School Dist., 95 Wn2d 424, 623 P2d 1156 (1981); Coupeville School Dist. No. 204 v. Vivian, 36 WnApp 728, 677 P2d 192 (1984); Clarke v. Shoreline School Dist., 106 Wn2d 102, 720 P2d 793 (1986); Sauter v. Mount Vernon School Dist. No. 320, 58 WnApp 121, 791 P2d 549 (1990); Abels v. Snohomish County PUD No. 1, 69Wn. App. 542, 849 P.2d 1258, review denied, 122 W.2d 1024 (1993). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Negligence Law; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Termination; Sexual Abuse; Trial Practice; Business; Estate; Commercial and Real Estate Litigation; Labor and Employment Law.Email: W. Mitchell Cogdill

Todd C. Nichols (Member) born Boston, Massachusetts, October 13, 1950; admitted to bar, 1983, District of Columbia; 1985, Washington and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; 2002, U.S. Supreme Court. Education: United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1972); George Washington University (J.D., 1981). Legislative Assistant to U.S. Representative Bill Chappell, Jr., 1977-1981. Executive Assistant to U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider, 1981-1985. Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Chairman, Snohomish County Democratic Party, 1995-1997. Executive Board, Washington State Democratic Party, 2001—. Listed, Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics. Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; District of Columbia Bar; Washington State Association for Justice (Member, Board of Governors, 2003—; Vice President, Legislative, 2006-2007; Vice President, Judicial Relations, 2007-2008; Vice President, Development, 2008-2009); American Association for Justice. [Active Duty, 1972-1977, Lt. USN; LCDR, USNR]. Reported Cases: Dicomes v. State, 113 Wn. 2d 612, 782 P.2d 1002 (1989); Zorich v. Long Beach Fire Department and Ambulance Service, 118 F.3d 682 (9th Cir. 1997); Barth v. Allstate Ins. Co., 95 Wn.App. 552, 977 P.2d 6 (1999); IAFF v. Dept. of Retirement Systems, 97 Wn.App. 715, 987 P.2d 115 (1999); City of Arlington v. Central Pugent Sound Growth Management Hearings Board, 164 Wn. 2d 768, 193 P. 3d 1077 (2008). Practice Areas: Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Termination; Negligence; Domestic Relations; Commercial Law; Real Estate Law; Professional Malpractice; Labor and Employment; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Abuse.Email: Todd C. Nichols

Cory D. Rein (Member) born Goldendale, Washington, June 2, 1966; admitted to bar, 1992, Washington and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. Education: Western Washington University (B.A., 1989); Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1992). Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice. Reported Cases: Bolser v. Clark, 110 Wn.App. 895, 43 P.3d 62 (2002). Practice Areas: Trial Practice; Negligence; Personal Injury; Sexual Abuse; Sexual Assault; Real Estate; Boundary; Easements; Adverse Possession; Divorce; Family Law.Email: Cory D. Rein

Douglas M. Wartelle (Member) born Everett, Washington, September 22, 1970; admitted to bar, 1995, Washington; 1996, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. Education: University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1992); Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1995). Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice. Reported Cases: Bolser v. Clark 110 WA. App. 895, 43 P.3d 62 (2002); In re Recall of Young, 152 Wa.2d 848, 100 P.3d 307 (2004). Practice Areas: Family Law; Divorce; Civil Litigation; Partnership Law; Personal Injury Law; Domestic Relations; Property Law; Probate; Estate Planning; Education Law; School Law.Email: Douglas M. Wartelle

Michael J. Andrews (Member) born Falmouth, Massachusetts, March 15, 1971; admitted to bar, 1996, Washington; 1997, U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; 2000, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Education: Western Washington University (B.A., 1993); Boston University (J.D., 1996). Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice; Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. [Active Duty, 1996-2000; Capt., USAF; Major, Oregon Air National Guard, 2000-2005]. Practice Areas: General Practice; Trial Practice; Criminal Law; Military Law; Driving While Intoxicated; Negligence; Domestic Relations.Email: Michael J. Andrews

ASSOCIATES

Patrick L. Vail (Associate) born Seattle, Washington, December 3, 1977; admitted to bar, 2003, Washington. Education: University of Washington (B.A., 2000); Seattle University (J.D, cum laude, 2003). Member: King County, Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Real Estate; Business Law; Trust and Estate Litigation.Email: Patrick L. Vail

Ian Johnson (Associate) born Seattle, Washington, March 23, 1978; admitted to bar, 2007, Washington. Education: University of Washington (B.A., 2002); Willamette University (J.D., 2007). Member: Snohomish County and Washington State Bar Associations; Washington State Association for Justice. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Family Law.Email: Ian Johnson