Lynnwood Lawyers
Since 1959, Riach Gese has helped our clients in a wide variety of practice areas, including family law, estate planning, business law and much more. Our firm's talent spans 132 cumulative years in law.
Our firm is led by attorneys Vern Seather and Michael P. Jacobs, with support from the staff members profiled below.
Sue Collier, Paralegal
Sue has been a paralegal for 23 years and has worked at Riach Gese since 1993. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Washington and her paralegal certificate from Edmonds Community College. Sue specializes in family law and personal injury.
R. Reneé Hollinshed, Paralegal
Reneé has been in the legal industry for 30 years and has a broad range of experience, specifically in civil and complex litigation, personal injury, insurance defense, family law, real estate, and estate planning. She has a bachelor's degree in business management and an advanced paralegal baccalaureate certificate.
Reneé is very active in her community. She serves as a volunteer mentor for juvenile delinquents, works closely with city mission programs and prison ministry, coordinates and plans community events for her church, and works closely with senior programs (i.e., quilting). Reneé enjoys traveling, karaoke, poetry, camping, cooking, knitting, crocheting and reading.
Janet Russell, Paralegal
Janet began her career in the legal field in 1983 and she has been a paralegal since 1992. She joined Riach Gese in 2002 where she is focused on probate, estate planning, guardianship, real estate, and collections. Janet has a solid base of real world experience and knowledge that compliments her paralegal skills and will help you in your case.
Louise Williams, Paralegal
Louise has been a paralegal with our firm since 2006, with experience in personal injury, probate and civil litigation. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and completed her advanced paralegal certificate at Edmonds Community College.
Louise is an active volunteer at her local food bank and enjoys kayaking and hiking with her family.
