MEDIATION SERVICES

I have a strong belief in the value of the resolution of disputes by way of mediation.  The mediation process allows both parties to a dispute the opportunity to find a solution that can in some ways be agreeable to both sides.  I have a facilitative style of mediation which encourages both sides to gravitate towards a common ground.  Most mediations take place in our offices here in Cashmere, but I am most willing to travel to accomodate the needs of the participants.

I am presently chair of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Section of the Washington State Bar Association.  I have also been a panel mediatior for the Alternate Dispute Resolution System Agriculture Employment Mediation Panel.

“I took part in the mediation that you presided over on…  I wanted to thank you for your great work in our mediation.  It was a pleasure to work with you”

I look forward to assisting you in your mediation needs.

• Find a solution that in someways can be agreeable to both sides
• a effective and satisfactory way to resolve disputes
• most mediations can take place in our office setting, but I am willing to accomodate the parties by meeting in other locations.

CONTACT US

How can we help you?

By Phone: 509-782-4418

By Fax: 509-782-4298

By Email: steve@crosslandlaw.net

By Mail: Crossland Law Office, PO Box 566, Cashmere, WA 98815

Address: Crossland Law Office, 305 Aplets Way, Cashmere, WA 98815

WELCOME

I have been practicing law in Cashmere for thirty five years.  It is my endeavor to provide quality legal services in the practice areas of my expertise,  real estate, estate planning, business and mediations.  My assistant, Carol, and I take pride in providing you with ethical, professional services with a caring, senstive, personal touch.

How can we help you?

• Services. An overview of services we offer.
• Mediation. Information about mediation and arbitration services.
• Estate Planning. A personal, caring approach to helping you plan your estate.
• Real Estate. Professional legal services for all aspects of real estate… from development to sales.
• Business. Crossland Law’s expert services for your business.
• About. More about Steve Crossland, Attorney at Law.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Crossland Law Office is pleased to assist you in planning, creating and managing your business entity whether a partnership, corporation or limited liablity company.  We assist in helping you maintain your corporate license and keeping your minute book updated.

• Corporations
• LLCs
• Partnerships

SERVICES

Crossland Law Office provides a number of legal services.   Over the years I have chosen to limit my practice to areas of practice which I enjoy and in which I have expertise.  I have limited my practice to estate planning, business, real estate and mediation.  I also do guardianships and adoptions. 

ESTATE PLANNING

One of the main focuses of my practice is estate planning.  The scope of these services includes advice and drafting of wills, powers of attorney, trusts and other essential estate planning documents.  Probates and other estate settlement procedures are a part of our practice as well.  We have also developed expertise with TEDRA litigation and TEDRA settlement processes. 

• Wills
• Trusts
• Powers of Attorney
• Directives to Physician
• Guardianships
• Probates
• TEDRA (Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act) processes

ABOUT STEVE CROSSLAND

I am a sole practitioner living and practicing in Cashmere, Washington. In 2002 I received the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Award of Merit, the WSBA’s highest honor given for long term service to the bar and/or public. In 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and 2008 I was named Washington Law and Politics Super Lawyer. I am a former member of the WSBA Board of Governors. Evolving over 35 years, my practice now focuses on real estate, estate planning, business and mediations. Over the past 17 years, I have served on a variety of committees and task forces dealing with the unauthorized practice of law, access to justice and related subjects. I presently chair the Practice of Law Board, a Board appointed by the Washington State Supreme Court. I am the immediate past chair of the Real Property Probate and Trust Section of WSBA and  presently chair of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Section of the WSBA. I am a graduate of Stanford and Lewis and Clark Law School. I enjoy spending time with my four grown children and four young grandchildren. Running, biking, hiking and gardening are pastimes that take some of my free time.

Education:

• Stanford University ‑ B. A. Political Science 1969
• Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark ‑ J. D. 1973

Employment:

• Sole Practitioner ‑ Cashmere ‑ 1973‑1974
• Chelan County Prosecuting Attorney Deputy ‑ 1974‑1975
• Anderson, McCauley and Crossland ‑ 1974‑1980
• McCauley and Crossland ‑ 1980‑1982
• Stephen R. Crossland, P.S. ‑ 1982‑1992
• Johnson, Gaukroger & Crossland - 1992-2001
• Crossland Law Office – 2001 - present 

Professional Activities:

• Martindale-Hubbell rated AV for over 10 years
• Washington Law and Politics Super Lawyer, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008
• Washington State Bar Association
•       WSBA Board of Governors 1995 - 1998
•       Special District Counsel 1986‑1995
•       Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
•            Executive Committee - 1986-1988, 2000 - 2006
•            Director Real Property Council 2003 – 2006
•            Chairman – 2006-2007
•            Speaker at Midyear – 2005, 2006
•       Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee ‑ 1987‑1990
•             Chairman 1989-1990
•        General Practice Section
•              Executive Committee 1989‑1995
•              Chairman 1989‑90
•        Computerization of Law Division
•              Executive Committee 1990‑1994
•              Chairman 1990‑1993
•        Task Force on Non Lawyer Practice 1994-1995
•        Hanging Out Your Shingle Seminar
•              Chairman/Speaker 1994
•              Speaker 1995
•        Skills Training Course
•              Program Co-Chair 1995
•        Winning Strategies Seminar
•              Program Co-Chair and Speaker 1999-2006
•        Committee to Define the Practice of Law
•              Chairman 1998-2001
•        Practice of Law Board 2002 – present
•               Chairman 2002 – present
•        Law Fund 2005 – 2007
•        Alternate Dispute Resolution System-Agriculture Employment Mediation Panel 2005 – present
•        “Can You Hear Me Now” ADR seminar Speaker 2006
•        Solo and Small Practice Section
•              Executive Committee 2006 – present
•              Chair Elect for 2009-10
•        Solo and Small Practice Conference
•              Steering Committee - 2006, 2007, 2008
•              Speaker – 2006, 2007, 2008
•        Dispute Resolution Section
•              Executive Committee 2007 – present
•              Chairman 2007 – present
•        Planning Ahead Handbook Editor
•        Real Property Probate and Trust Desk Book Editor
• Community Activities
•        Cashmere Rotary Club 1973 to present
•               President 1982
•        Cashmere School Board 1988 to 1996
•        Cashmere Community Foundation 1982 to present
•        Cashmere Tree  Committee Chair 1975 to present
•        Wenatchee Valley College Foundation Board
•        Cashmere Schools Foundation

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Crossland Law Office provides a complete array of legal services for real estate advice and consultation.  We are always ready and willing to assist in drafting and completing your real estate transactions.  I am former chair of the Real Property Probate and Trust Section of the Washington State Bar Association and Director of the Real Property Council of that Executive Committee.

• Real Estate Transactions
• Boundary Disputes
• Adverse Possession
• Consultation and advice