Petersen Rothermel Law Firm provides legal services in Clark County, Washington in the areas of Family Law. Our philosophy is that providing superior legal representation requires an attorney to have both a strong grasp of the law and be fully committed to representing the client's needs and wishes.
Divorce is often a very emotional and difficult trial in an individual’s life and there are many issues faced by an individual during the divorce proceedings including property division, maintenance, child support and child custody. A compassionate, diligent attorney can provide peace of mind that the proper steps are being taken during the divorce proceedings. Petersen Rothermel Law Firm serves as a loyal advocate for his clients, ensuring they are properly represented before the court.
Child custody and support is often the most important issue for a parent during the divorce process. It is important to secure competent and diligent legal counsel to ensure the most appropriate parent serves as the residential parent, that visitation time with the non-residential parent is appropriate and that child support will be sufficient and provided.
It often becomes necessary for a parent to request the court to make a modification to the established parenting plan because of a substantial change in circumstances. It is important for both the parent requesting the modification and the parent responding to the modification to obtain counsel in these matters.
Nathan Petersen’s practice focuses primarily on family law, including dissolutions, custody issues, child support, modifications of parenting plans, and adoptions. He also works on dependency matters representing children who have been placed into state care by CPS, CAPTA proceedings representing individuals accused of negligent or maltreatment of a child, and guardianship proceedings. Nathan is licensed in Washington State and Texas (inactive), and previously worked defending doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases. Nathan believes an attorney's role is to provide diligent representation while imparting practical counsel to his clients.
Ryan Rothermel’s role with Petersen Rothermel Law Firm is representing clients in family law matters including dissolutions, custody issues, child support, modifications of parenting plans, and adoptions. Ryan believes his role as an attorney is to provide his clients with all the information necessary to understand their legal rights in family law. Ryan focuses on providing both fair representation and open communication with his clients to keep them informed about their case at all times. Ryan’s goal is to keep the often emotional and complicated family law matters as stress free as possible while still providing zealous advocacy when necessary.
Leaa supports the firm administratively in accounting, billing and invoicing. Prior to working with Petersen Rothermel Law Firm, Leaa worked at Breathing Systems International in Houston, Texas as the Quality Assurance and Accounting manager. Leaa graduated from BYU in Provo, Utah with an emphasis in public relations and communication.
Before joining the Petersen Rothermel Law Firm in February 2019, Brittany found herself in occupations that encouraged productivity, compassion, and reliability. With just over 8 years prior experience in customer service, she has learned how to accommodate others while adapting to her surroundings. She has also spent several years volunteering at various share houses, food banks and attending multiple fundraisers. Brittany most recently serves as a Legal Assistant specializing in Family Law. She is determined to provide the best service possible to both the firm and the clients. She understands the lasting impact that a family law proceeding will have on each client’s life and is dedicated to handling each case in a respectful and supportive manner. Brittany presents a calm, professional, and supportive demeanor as she handles client’s immediate needs. While our clients experience open and frequent communication with their attorney, she is an additional liaison between the clients and the firm. Brittany is relied upon by the attorneys for drafting necessary documents, meeting directly with the clients, scheduling appointments, and court appearances, as well as keeping the client files organized. While being a full-time mom to two energetic daughters is one of her greatest accomplishments, she is excited to see where her career in the legal field will go!
1610 Columbia Street
Vancouver, Washington 98660
Phone: 360.326.4577
Fax: 360.326.1549