Areas of Practice

 

General Civil Litigation

Our firm offers comprehensive representation in litigation matters. Our skillful attorneys resolve matters aggressively, efficiently, and effectively. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants, and practice in all Washington trial courts and local federal courts. Our attorneys also have experience in all forms of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. In the event that matters are not resolved prior to trial, we can obtain a resolution favorable to our clients at trial.

 

Real Estate Law

We have an honorable reputation throughout Washington as a firm proficient in complex real estate matters both residential and commercial. The firm is often retained to provide representation in the creation of easements and covenants, and in matters involving transactional sales, and zoning. We also provide a wide array of services regarding boundary disputes and litigation involving any other aspect of real property.

 

Probate and Estate Planning

We provide complete will and estate planning services for large and small estates, and the administration of trusts and probate of estates. We represent individuals and corporate entities, and provide services to executors and trustees in relation to their administration and fiduciary duties. Our attorneys can help prepare gift and estate tax returns, and provide representation in litigation that could arise from the administration of trusts and estates. With over 30 years of experience creating estate plans as well as settling estates, Roger D. Sherrard is considered one of the most experienced and well-respected authorities in this field.

 

Maritime Law

Maritime Law (also known as Admiralty Law) is a separate body of law governing a variety of marine-related disputes. Sherrard & McGonagle is one of the few law firms in Kitsap County that provides representation and advice on a variety of maritime matters including vessel documentation, maritime liens, towage, and salvage.

Business Planning

We provide representation and advice to variety of businesses, both large and small. Our services are tailored to the needs of our clients and range from transactional work to complex litigation. We are highly experienced in the formation, organization, and structuring of new business ventures, the preparation of shareholder and operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, corporate planning, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. We are also adept at the preparation of essential corporate documents, such as employment agreements, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements.

 

Personal Injury

Personal injury lawsuits are filed when an individual suffers a bodily injury as the result of the action, or lack of action, of another. Sherrard & McGonagle will seek justice for our personal injury clients, regardless of the size, reputation, or representation of the party responsible for the injury. William S. McGonagle, a former Kitsap County prosecutor, has over 30 years of experience as a successful personal injury attorney, and maintains his practice in our Bainbridge Island office.

 

Medical Malpractice

A lawsuit based on medical malpractice results when an individual is injured because of the actions of a doctor or other medical entity. Sherrard & McGonagle represents individuals and their families who have been injured by a breach of the standard of care by a medical provider in the diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition. With more than 30 years of experience with medical malpractice cases, William S. McGonagle is considered a well-respected authority in this field and a dedicated advocate for his clients.