Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Centralia, WA
Since 1978, Buzzard O'Rourke Attorney's At Law has provided comprehensive legal services to clients in Centralia and surrounding areas. Our firm combines decades of experience with a commitment to personalized client communication, ensuring informed decision-making throughout legal proceedings. As advisors, advocates, and litigators, we handle matters ranging from estate planning to criminal defense, prioritizing client goals in both transactional and courtroom settings. Our team of attorneys brings specialized expertise to complex legal challenges, maintaining transparency and ethical standards in all client interactions.With offices strategically located between Seattle and Portland along Interstate-5, we serve individuals and businesses requiring legal representation across multiple practice areas. Our approach emphasizes proactive problem-solving while maintaining readiness for aggressive litigation when necessary. This balanced methodology has established Buzzard O'Rourke Attorney's At Law as a trusted legal resource for clients navigating personal and professional legal matters.
Services
Estate Planning
Probate Administration
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Business Formation
Contract Drafting
Bankruptcy
Land Use Zoning
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of combined legal experience since 1978
- Our team maintains direct client communication throughout all cases
- Skilled litigators prepared for courtroom advocacy when necessary
- Comprehensive legal services across 6 core practice areas
- Strategically located between Seattle and Portland for regional access
Services
Estate Planning
Buzzard O'Rourke Attorney's At Law provides comprehensive estate planning solutions including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets and establish healthcare directives while addressing complex property issues. We create customized plans that adapt to changing life circumstances and legal requirements.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in vehicular accident cases and wrongful death claims. Our litigators challenge insurance companies to secure fair compensation for injuries. The firm combines negotiation skills with trial readiness to maximize client recoveries through both settlement and courtroom advocacy.
Criminal Defense
Dana L. Williams leads our criminal defense practice handling misdemeanors through felony charges. We provide aggressive representation for DUIs, domestic violence, and violent crimes. Our approach includes thorough case investigation, strategic defense planning, and trial preparation when plea bargains prove inadequate.
Family Law
The firm manages all aspects of divorce and custody proceedings. Services include asset division, parenting plans, and protection orders. We address both immediate needs and long-term implications of family law decisions while prioritizing client interests throughout the legal process.
Business Formation
Buzzard O'Rourke Attorney's At Law assists with business entity selection and formation. We guide clients through choosing between sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations while addressing tax implications. Our services include document preparation, contract drafting, and ongoing business compliance support.
People
Steven R. Buzzard
Attorney
Experienced legal practitioner focusing on estate planning and business law. Provides strategic counsel for clients navigating complex legal matters.
James M.B. Buzzard
Attorney
Skilled litigator handling personal injury and criminal defense cases. Advocates for client rights through trial preparation and courtroom representation.
Eric J. Lanza
Attorney
Legal professional managing real estate transactions and contract disputes. Focuses on property law and business entity formation.
Dana L. Williams
Criminal Defense Attorney
Specializes in criminal defense with experience handling DUIs, domestic violence, and felony charges. Provides aggressive representation for accused individuals.
Marissa Y. Jay
Attorney
Legal practitioner supporting family law and estate administration matters. Assists clients with custody arrangements and probate proceedings.
Questions
What practice areas does Buzzard Law Group handle?
We provide legal services in estate planning, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and business matters.
How does Buzzard Law Group approach client communication?
We prioritize direct attorney-client communication to ensure informed decision-making throughout all legal proceedings.
Do you handle cases outside Centralia?
Our Centralia office serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest, with strategic proximity to Seattle and Portland.
What experience does your team have?
Our attorneys collectively bring decades of legal experience since the firm's founding in 1978.
Can you handle complex litigation?
Yes, our attorneys regularly prepare for trial while seeking optimal resolutions through negotiation when appropriate.
