Kristen K. Waggoner
As a partner at ELM, Kristen's practice focuses on civil and appellate litigation, employment, family and constitutional law. Much of her practice involves representation of private schools and colleges, churches and other non-profit organizations as well as individuals needing assistance in resolving family disputes. Kristen was named a "Rising Star" from 2005-09 by Washington Law & Politics. She frequently speaks at seminars and events on legal and cultural issues.
Prior to joining ELM, Kristen clerked for Justice Richard B. Sanders of the Washington Supreme Court. She is an adjunct faculty member of Northwest University.
Areas of Practice
Education
BA,Northwest University (1994) with honors.
JD, Regent University (1997) with honors.
-Regent University Law Review, Internal Managing Editor
National Institute of Trial Advocacy (2000)
Reported Cases
Stormans v. Selecky, 524 F.Supp.2d 1245 (2007) (court enjoined enforcement of regulations that prohibited pharmacies and pharmacists from referring patients due to religious objections).
Christianson, et al. v. Levitt, et al. 482 F. Supp. 2d 1237 (W.D. Wash. 2007) (court upheld constitutionality of federal grants to faith-based organizations who serve low-income persons).
Andersen, et al. v. King County, et al., 138 P.3d 938 (Wash. 2006) (court upheld Washington’s Defense of Marriage Act).
In re Marriage of Taddeo-Smith, 110 P.3d 1192 (Wn. Ct. App. 2005) (court reversed child custody decision).
State ex rel. Washington Convention Center v. Allerdice, 1 P.3d 595 (Wn. Ct. App. 2000) (court held condemnees preserved right to collect attorney and expert witness fees).
