Gig Harbor Law,
Law Office of Nathan Sukhia, PLLP
"Advocacy for people in need."
Practice Philosophy
I have defended and prosecuted cases at the Superior Court trial level in Pierce, King, Mason and Kitsap counties and at the Court of Appeals. I have been particularly successful in winning all or substantial portions of cases by pre-trial motions, thereby allowing my client to avoid all or a portion of the risks and costs associated with going to trial. This success is due in large part to my insisting on giving clients straight answers about the risks and likelihood of success in litigation. I refuse to encourage clients to proceed with litigation if the likelihood of success is poor. My clients' success is more than simply obtaining an order or judgment in their favor; it's also the ability to recover payment on a judgment whether it be for attorney fees, costs or damages. Winning a case but failing to recover payment is considered a loss by most clients. So, while I aggressively prosecute claims on behalf of my clients, I do not encourage my clients to throw good money after bad.
Practice Areas:
Family Law:
Any proceeding involving family relationships requires compassionate counsel on the legal and emotional issues that arise. Our objective is to enable clients to make the best possible decisions for themselves and their families.
Bankruptcy:
Many people today are struggling with financial problems. Sometimes this is due to poor planning, but often the cause is unexpected and unpreventable, like a medical emergency or job loss. Whatever the reason, if you are behind on your debts or being harassed by creditors, bankruptcy may be a viable option for dealing with the problem and getting a fresh start.
Real Estate Disputes:
Boundary line, Easements, Covenants and Survey disputes; Private condemnation; Title clearing; Evictions; Landlord/Tenant disputes; Partition actions; Homeowner association litigation.
Real Estate Transactions:
Purchase and Sale Agreements; Easements; Maintenance agreements and Covenants; Homeowner association representation; Leases; Tenancies in common.
Creditor Rights:
Account collectability counseling; Asset review; Debt security; Creditor litigation; Foreclosure; Real Estate Contract Forfeiture; Garnishments; Judgment enforcement; Liens.
Construction:
Construction defect claims; Breach of contract claims; Mechanic's liens; Contractor/subcontractor disputes; Public Works bond and retainage claims.
Business:
Limited liability companies; Partnerships; Corporations; Business purchase and sale agreements; Partition actions; Stock transfers; Tenancies in common.
Condominium and Formations:
Condominium conversions; Condominium association litigation; Condominium association management; Condominium construction defect claims; Water intrusion claims.
Estates:
Probate; Administration; Estate Planning; Powers of Attorney; Health Care Directives; Claims under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA).
Personal Injury
