Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in Olympia, WA
Since 1974, our firm has provided exceptional legal services to businesses and individuals across the South Puget Sound region. Our attorneys bring personal attention to complex legal matters, with nationally recognized expertise in labor and employment law. We diligently represent client interests while maintaining the highest ethical standards, earning respect from local and statewide legal communities. All attorneys are admitted to the Washington Supreme Court and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Our commitment to professional excellence is reflected in memberships with the Washington State and American Bar Associations, American Trial Lawyers Associations, and Thurston County Bar Association.We actively participate in community service through charitable, civic, educational, and cultural organizations. Our practice emphasizes transparent communication about case costs and risks, guiding clients through legal processes with honesty and empathy. With over five decades of experience, we deliver efficient, high-quality legal solutions for diverse and complex matters.
Services
Administrative Law
Civil Litigation
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship
Labor Law
Personal Injury
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving South Puget Sound legal needs
- Nationally recognized expertise in labor and employment law
- Attorneys admitted to Washington Supreme Court and multiple federal courts
- Active community involvement through charitable and civic organizations
- Transparent communication about case costs and risks from the outset
Services
Employment Law
Our nationally recognized employment law practice protects workers' rights and advises businesses on compliance. We handle discrimination, wage disputes, and workplace safety issues with decades of experience. Our attorneys represent clients in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and litigation across South Puget Sound.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters including contract disputes, property conflicts, and tort claims. Our experienced trial attorneys develop strategic solutions for complex legal disputes. With decades of courtroom experience, we advocate for favorable settlements or verdicts while maintaining cost-effective representation.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive strategies for asset protection and legacy preservation. We draft wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual needs. The practice includes probate administration and guardianship proceedings, ensuring clients' wishes are honored through proper legal frameworks.
Criminal Law
We defend individuals facing criminal charges at state and federal levels. Our approach combines thorough case investigation with aggressive advocacy. Attorneys with decades of experience handle DUI, drug offenses, and other criminal matters, protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice represents clients in auto accidents, workplace injuries, and other negligence cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With proven trial experience, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to maximize client recovery.
People
Edward Earl Younglove III
Senior Partner
Senior partner with decades of legal experience, admitted to Washington Supreme Court and multiple federal courts. Active in community service and professional associations, focusing on complex legal matters and client advocacy.
Christopher John Coker
Senior Partner
Senior partner specializing in labor and employment law, with national recognition. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits. Committed to ethical representation and community involvement through legal associations.
Gregory M. Rhodes
Partner
Partner with extensive trial experience, admitted to Washington courts and federal jurisdictions. Active in professional organizations, focusing on efficient legal solutions while maintaining high ethical standards in client representation.
Lisa M. Wood
Attorney at Law
Experienced attorney handling diverse legal matters, admitted to state and federal courts. Participates in community organizations while providing dedicated client service across multiple practice areas.
Madison A. Pleasant
Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern
Rule 9 licensed legal intern supporting firm operations while gaining practical experience. Works under attorney supervision to assist clients with various legal needs across the firm's practice areas.
Questions
What practice areas does Younglove Coker & Rhodes handle?
We handle administrative law, civil litigation, criminal law, employment law, estate planning, probate, guardianship, labor law, and personal injury cases across South Puget Sound.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our attorneys have provided legal services since 1974, with over five decades of combined experience serving Olympia and the South Puget Sound region.
Are your attorneys admitted to federal courts?
All attorneys are admitted to the Washington Supreme Court and multiple federal courts including the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal circuits.
Do you serve areas outside Olympia?
While based in Olympia, we serve the entire South Puget Sound region, providing legal representation to clients throughout this Washington state area.
How do you communicate case costs and risks?
We provide transparent communication about potential costs and risks during initial consultations, ensuring clients understand their legal options and possible outcomes.
