Austin Theis

Raised in Vancouver, WA, Austin Theis is an Associate Family Law Attorney who entered the legal industry with a desire to help people through difficult periods of life while still challenging herself. She chose family law specifically because individuals facing family law matters are experiencing some of the most stressful situations they will encounter, and…

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Christopher J. Mercado

Raised in Richland, Christopher Mercado is an accomplished Of Counsel with 18 years of experience and a vast knowledge in business, estate planning, bankruptcy, and real estate. Chris has a deep-rooted passion for justice and is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities.  Currently, he is a Commissioner pro…

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Bil Childress

Bil Childress attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he studied engineering and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. While at Vanderbilt, Bil was the Associate Editor of Vanderbilt’s student newspaper, he also performed in, wrote, and directed several plays and short films. After Bil graduated from Vanderbilt, he spent the summer in Israel…

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Benjamin Goodey

Raised in the Tri-Cities, Benjamin Goodey is a skilled attorney known for his expertise in estate planning, personal injury, and taxation. When it comes to achieving remarkable outcomes for his clients, Ben is not just optimistic; he is a relentless advocate for their best interests. He believes that through strategic planning and by elevating their…

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Carmen Blanco

Carmen Blanco is one of our outstanding Bankruptcy Law paralegals. Carmen has been a paralegal in Bankruptcy Law since 2015, working at the Kennewick based Hames, Anderson, Whitlow, & O’Leary (HAWO) law firm. In 2020, Carmen joined the Gravis team with the rest of HAWO law. A native of Pasco, WA, Carmen has a background…

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John W. O’Leary

John O'Leary

Raised in Seattle, John O’Leary is an accomplished Principal/Senior Attorney with a background in litigation who uses his integrity and years of experience to help others navigate complex legal matters. His main passions at Gravis Law are consumer and business bankruptcy protection, estate planning and probate, and serving as general counsel for businesses.  He has…

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Richard Forman

Rick Forman is Corporate Counsel for Gravis Law. He joined Gravis with more than 30 years’ experience in law and business. Rick earned his law degree from NYU School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar. After law school, Rick worked for a Wall…

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Dalton Cannon

Raised in Benton City, Dalton Cannon is a driven Associate Attorney who strives to help good people get back on their feet and remove the barriers to success for those in business. As one of the first employees of Gravis Law, Dalton has worked with us as an intern, legal assistant, paralegal, law clerk, and…

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