Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman

  • Established in 1882
  • Firm Size 5

  • Peer Reviews

    4.5/5.0 (34)
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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Gold Client Champion
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About this firm

The lawyers at Vander Stoep, Blinks & Unzelman proudly continue a one hundred forty year tradition of serving the legal needs of the people and businesses of Lewis County. The attorneys: J. Vander Stoep, Scott E. Blinks, and Allen Unzelman invite you to visit them on the second floor of the Lewis County Public Utilities District (PUD) building at 345 N.W. Pacific Avenue in Chehalis. The law firm has a general civil law practice emphasizing probate and estate planning, elder law, guardianship, conservatorhsip. real property, insurance, personal injury and wrongful death, municipal and utility law, business and corporation law, and mediation and arbitration.

Areas of Practice (46)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Insurance Defense
  • Guardianship
  • Wills
  • Corporate Law
  • General Business
  • Probate
  • Real Estate
  • Trust Law
  • Elder Law
  • Administration Law
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Business Law
  • Utility Law
  • Municipal Utility Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Property
  • Contested Wills
  • Living Wills
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Contracts
  • Real Estate Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Leasing
  • Real Estate Sales
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Timber and Logging Law
  • Easements
  • Land Use
  • Business Formation
  • Business Dissolutions
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Sole Proprietorships
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Estate Administration
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Business Transactions
  • Business Development
  • Probate Administration
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
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People (5)

James Vander Stoep, Jr: Attorney with Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman
James Vander Stoep, Jr
Partner
4.7
14 Reviews
Chehalis, WA

Civil Litigation, Property Law, Communications and Media, Government, Eminent Domain View More

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Scott E. Blinks: Attorney with Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman
Scott E. Blinks
Partner
4.5
22 Reviews
Chehalis, WA

Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Real Estate, Trust and Estates, Municipal Law, Guardianship, Elder Law View More

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Allen Unzelman: Attorney with Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman
Allen Unzelman
Partner
No Reviews
Chehalis, WA

Business Litigation, Eminent Domain, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Government, Landlord and Tenant Law, Property Law, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, Wills and Probate View More

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Rene J. Remund: Attorney with Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman
Rene J. Remund
Retired Partner
4.6
8 Reviews
Chehalis, WA

Municipal Law, Business Law, Trust and Estates, Elder Law, Corporate Law, Utility Law View More

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David A. Jones: Attorney with Vander Stoep, Blinks, & Unzelman
David A. Jones
Retired Partner
3.7
3 Reviews
Chehalis, WA

Guardianship, Insurance Defense, Construction Law, Personal Injury, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Elder Law View More

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Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (34 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Judge on 01/11/12 in Guardianship and Conservatorship

    When requested, assists pro ses with guardianship matters very willingly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James Vander Stoep Jr by a Senior Associate on 01/11/12 in Civil Practice

    J. is an outstanding litigator. His personal integrity and ethics are exemplary.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James Vander Stoep Jr by a Government Counsel on 01/10/12 in Commercial Litigation

    J. is one of the smartest people I know. I would want him on my side no matter what the issue.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Senior Associate on 01/10/12 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James Vander Stoep Jr by a Of Counsel on 01/09/12 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Member on 12/30/11 in Products Liability Defense

    Scott is a skilled litigator and trial attorney. He is very responsive to client needs and demands.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Government Counsel on 12/29/11 in Defense Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Government Counsel on 12/29/11 in General Practice

    Mr. Blinks handled a probate matter that resulted in a very positive conclusion.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for James Vander Stoep Jr by a Associate on 12/27/11 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Scott E. Blinks by a Partner on 12/22/11 in Guardianship

    Scott is an excellent lawyer. He is skilled in his areas of practice, specifically in guardianships. I have worked both WITH as well as AGAINST Scott in litigation and administrative matters involving adult guardianship cases. He has the experienc... Read more

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