Protecting You Is Our Mission
Navigate attorneys are strong legal advocates and wise counselors. We have knowledgeable and skilled attorneys who practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, civil litigation, employment, business, bankruptcy, hospitality law, and more. Whatever your needs are, we try to make sure you understand every step of the legal process. Our attorneys work with you to chart the best course forward for your unique situation.
Our Recent Awards & Recognition:
Washington State Bar Association 2024 APEX Award Recipient LEARN MORE >>
Our Practice Areas
Navigate Law Group has attorneys that practice a broad range of legal areas. Our clients receive holistic legal care from our attorneys.
Washington Family Law
Our experienced family law attorneys are skilled in divorce, adoption, child custody, child support, paternity and all other legal issues pertaining to your family or personal relationships. We serve as strong and zealous advocates for our family law clients in the courtroom. We also serve as confidants and counselors to provide guidance to each of our clients throughout the legal process and in delicate situations. For example, it is very common for a person to seek the services of a family law attorney if they are thinking about separating from their spouse or significant other to discuss legal rights to property, debts, children, spousal support, etc.
Oregon Family Law
Estate Planning
With our extensive knowledge, we can effectively create a tailored estate plan to match our clients’ estate planning goals. Estate planning often involves a delicate balancing of interests of family members. We assist clients in achieving fairness among all those interested in an estate. Identifying who will make important decisions regarding healthcare and finances during incapacity and after death is essential to planning an estate. We can guide clients through this process. Additionally, we help clients in safeguarding assets and creating tax efficient plans to help minimize various taxes to which estates are subject.
Estate & Trust Administration
Our attorneys have the special knowledge and skill required to represent a personal representative in the probate of an estate or a trustee in the administration of a living trust. Estate and trust administration often involve several complex areas of law and we can navigate our clients through this multi-step process. There are often opportunities for estate and income tax savings during the administration of an estate, and we help our clients capitalize on these opportunities.
Personal Injury Law
Navigate Law Group is an experienced plaintiff-side personal injury attorney in Southwest Washington. If you or someone you know has been injured in car accidents, products liability, premises liability, and other personal injuries, reach out to us today! We can help formalize a plan to help you recover and deal with your healthcare providers, the insurance companies, and the third party.
Employment Law
Here at Navigate, we are unique in that we practice employment law as both employment defense attorneys and employment plaintiff attorneys. We represent both employees and employers regarding matters such as severance negotiations, non-compete agreements, employee handbooks, contracts, unlawful terminations and more.
Business & Commercial
We cater to a wide variety of business clients of all sizes to help with business-to-business contracts, company formation, mergers and acquisitions, leases, administrative compliance, and more. Our business and commercial attorneys know how to provide the professional legal guidance and representation your business needs.
Oregon Cannabis Law
Recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, and hemp are subject to a number of local, state, and federal rules, some of which are in direct conflict with one another. Our cannabis attorneys can explain these conflicts and help you structure your business to comply with applicable regulations.
Real Estate Law
Real Estate law is a branch of civil law that covers the rights to occupy, possess, use, and enjoy land and the buildings upon it. Our team has successfully helped numerous clients buy or sell a home, lease or purchase commercial property, secure financing, and develop a property. We are also ready to help when things don’t happen as expected. We have litigated boundary issues, Homeowners Association/HOA disputes, nuisances, and helped landlords recover their rental units.
Tax Law
Taxes can be confusing; however, Navigate tax attorneys work on tax matters for any size income or revenue, for personal or business. Our tax lawyers have the knowledge to assist you with tax returns, audits, collections, tax planning, real estate transactions, estate transfers and more. Let us help you keep what is yours.
Alcohol Law
The production, distribution, and sale of alcohol
Entertainment Law
Have you been accused of a copyright violation? Are you interested in selling the rights to your song in exchange for royalties? Has a promoter, manager, or record label sent you a contract to sign? Call us today. The entertainment world is fast-paced and loaded with legal landmines. Let the attorneys at Navigate Law Group clear the path so you can focus on what you do best.
Consumer Bankruptcy
Feeling overwhelmed by debt? Unable to concentrate on work and your family obligations? Are you in need of a fresh start in your financial life? Bankruptcy may be an option to help you regain control over your day-to-day finances. If you fee like you are drowning in debt and do not see a light at the end of the tunnel, reach out to us and see if bankruptcy is an option for you.
Civil Litigation
Life happens and things don’t always go according to plan, which is why hiring a civil litigation attorney is your best plan of action to settle disputes between you and another party. Whether you have a product liability lawsuit, landlord/tenant dispute, or any type of civil litigation, our attorneys can help you settle peacefully.
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Our Attorneys
Trevor J. Cartales
Attorney/Co-Owner
Dino Gojak
Senior Attorney
Minor Guardianship | Dependency | Civil Protection Orders | Firearm Restorations | Vacating Expungement
Dainen N. Penta
Senior Attorney
Real Estate Law | Landlord Tenant Law | Bankruptcy Law | Debtor-Creditor | Estate Planning | Estate & Trust Administration
Colt J. Warrington
Senior Attorney
Business Law | Civil Litigation | Entertainment Law | Personal Injury | Employment Law | Expungements
Why Choose Us
Great Communication
Efficient communication is key to Navigate Law Group. We take pride in making sure everyone is on the same page, so you can make informed and educated decisions about your legal matters. After all, we’re not just your lawyers; we’re your teammates.
Knowledgeable
We have knowledgeable and skilled attorneys who practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, civil litigation, employment law, business law, personal injury, hospitality law, and more. Whatever your needs are, we want to make sure you understand every step of the legal process.
Diligent Representation
We are zealous advocates for our clients’ position, in and out of the courtrooms. We make sure our clients understand their legal rights, obligations, and practical implications. Our attorneys are competent, prompt, diligent, and handle all legal matters with sensitivity and confidence.
Strong Advocacy
Our team has a client-centered approach to advocacy. We really listen to what the client wants and what a desired outcome looks like. We look at the legal matter and all contingencies, evaluate sensitive issues in and around the legal problems, and proceed with advocating zealously for the best outcome in our client’s matter.
Reasonable Costs
Navigate focuses on bringing value to our clients. We take a practical approach to the practice of law and solving legal issues. We have reasonable fees, and work with our clients to provide the scope of legal help they actually need and want. We listen and come up with creative and cost-effective solutions.
Navigate Law Group is great! Definitely would recommend for many different needs in the legal realm. Colin especially has helped us many times navigate through contracts, employment law, etc. They are quick, affordable, and have provided great services to our company!
– The Crystal Creative
Combined Years Experience
5-star Google Reviews
Lawyers
– Maya E.
It was very hard and painful going through the court process. Feeling lost and defeated before the process even began. The peace of mind and confidence I gain after meeting with Amber Rush and the Navigate Law Group can’t be put into words. They mean business and they will fight for you.
I hope that if you’re going through the court process you give yourself a chance to gain the peace of mind I gain with Navigate Law Group.
– Aaron w.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal issues are stressful. Our attorneys are here to help!
General Questions
How much is a consultation?
The cost of consultations vary depending on your issue and the attorney that you are meeting with.
How do I prepare for my consultation?
Depends on your matter, however generally you will want to do the following:
(1) make an outline of all the questions you have for the attorney,
(2) create bullet points on the most significant issues/facts that you want to make sure to tell the attorney about, and
(3) bring in any documentation that is related to your matter (i.e. completed questionnaire, timeline of events, list of witnesses, any written correspondence, etc.).
What are your hours?
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
excluding holidays
We can sometimes accommodate other times upon request.
Is there parking?
Yes, there are coin-operated meters for parking right out front. They are usually available for easy parking.
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Knowledge & Resources
Honored to Be Named a Finalist in Best of Clark County 2026 — Thank You!
The official results for the Best of Clark County Awards are in, and while we didn't take home the top spot, we are deeply humbled and honored to be officially recognized as a finalist for the “Best Law Firm” category! Navigate Law Group is incredibly deserving of the...
Serving a Biological Parent in a Washington State Adoption Matter
Providing proper notice to a biological parent is one of the most important procedural requirements in a Washington adoption proceeding involving a minor child. Service errors can create significant delays and may expose an adoption decree to future challenges....
What Does Washington’s New Probate Law (HB 2445) Mean for Your Family?
As of June 11, 2026, Washington probate practitioners will need to adjust to sweeping changes in the administration of intestate estates. House Bill 2445, known as the “Ending Probate for Profit” legislation, was enacted in response to highly publicized cases in which...
Types of Minor Guardianships in Washington
This is part two in our series on Minor Guardianships with the focus on the types of Minor Guardianships in Washington State. Part one focused on what is (and what isn’t) a Minor Guardianship, and alternatives to Minor Guardianships. In this section we focus on the...
Minor Guardianship in Washington: What It Is and the Alternatives
Consider these scenarios with me: CPS contacted you about your grandchild’s welfare and you’re worried that they may end up in foster care. Your child’s best friend shared with you that their parent(s) are abusing drugs, neglecting their medical needs, and that...
Understanding Protection Orders in Clark County, Washington
What Is a Protection Order?A protection order (sometimes called a restraining order) is a civil court order that legally prevents another person from contacting or harming you. The purpose is to protect someone from abuse, harassment, stalking, sexual assault, or...
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