ATTORNEYS
Craig Walker
Partner
Background
Craig Walker is a Tri-City native and founding partner of Walker Heye, PLLC. Mr. Walker enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating through LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. His law degree was awarded at the University of Washington Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. His practice consists of transactional real estate, related litigation, small business operation, formation and guidance, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Walker also assists with sales and acquisitions of small businesses, provides counsel to multiple homeowners associations, and enjoys a significant estate planning practice. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Washington State University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, snow and water skiing, reading, and travel.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1978
Education
- Washington State University (B.A. with distinction, 1973)
- University of Washington (J.D., 1976) (Order of Coif)
Community Involvement
- General counsel to the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) (since 2004)
- Served 5 years on the Richland School Board
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Bar Association
Craig Walker
Member
Background
Craig Walker is a Tri-City native and founding partner of Walker Heye, PLLC. Mr. Walker enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating through LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. His law degree was awarded at University of Washington Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. His practice consists of transactional real estate, related litigation, small business operation, formation and guidance, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Walker also assists with sales and acquisitions of small businesses, provides counsel to multiple homeowners associations, and enjoys a significant estate planning practice. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Washington State University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, snow and water skiing, reading and travel.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1978
Education
- Washington State University (B.A. with distinction, 1973)
- University of Washington (J.D., 1976) (Order of Coif)
Community Involvement
- General counsel to the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) (since 2004)
- Served 5 years on the Richland School Board
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Bar Association
Craig Walker
Partner
Background
Craig Walker is a Tri-City native and founding partner of Walker Heye, PLLC. Mr. Walker enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating through LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. His law degree was awarded at the University of Washington Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. His practice consists of transactional real estate, related litigation, small business operation, formation and guidance, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Walker also assists with sales and acquisitions of small businesses, provides counsel to multiple homeowners associations, and enjoys a significant estate planning practice. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Washington State University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, snow and water skiing, reading, and travel.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1978
Education
- Washington State University (B.A. with distinction, 1973)
- University of Washington (J.D., 1976) (Order of Coif)
Community Involvement
- General counsel to the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) (since 2004)
- Served 5 years on the Richland School Board
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Bar Association
Craig Walker
Member
Background
Craig Walker is a Tri-City native and founding partner of Walker Heye, PLLC. Mr. Walker enjoys an AV Peer Review Rating through LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell. His law degree was awarded at University of Washington Law School where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. His practice consists of transactional real estate, related litigation, small business operation, formation and guidance, and commercial litigation.
Mr. Walker also assists with sales and acquisitions of small businesses, provides counsel to multiple homeowners associations, and enjoys a significant estate planning practice. He graduated from Richland High School and attended Washington State University where he obtained a degree in Business Administration. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, snow and water skiing, reading and travel.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1976
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1978
Education
- Washington State University (B.A. with distinction, 1973)
- University of Washington (J.D., 1976) (Order of Coif)
Community Involvement
- General counsel to the Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC) (since 2004)
- Served 5 years on the Richland School Board
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Bar Association
Thomas J. Heye
Partner
Background
Tom Heye is well known in the Tri-Cities for his work in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trusts, probate, and guardianships.
He has worked with many families in guiding them through the trauma of dealing with parents faced with Alzheimer’s and other problems brought on by aging. He has assisted many families in applying for Medicaid and avoiding the pitfalls involved in the process.
Mr. Heye has prepared thousands of wills, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, and trusts including revocable and irrevocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts. He works with clients to ensure that their estates pass to their heirs at the least expense possible and in the most expeditious manner. Mr. Heye handles probates and litigation among heirs on a regular basis, aiming to accelerate the probate process so that heirs do not have to wait years before receiving their inheritances.
When family members are no longer able to care for themselves personally or manage their financial affairs, Mr. Heye has helped many families set up guardianships for loved ones in need of special assistance.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1966
Education
- Catholic University of America (B.A., 1962)
- Cornell University (LL.B., 1966)
- Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court Justices Ott and Neil (1966-1967)
Thomas J. Heye
Member
Background
Tom Heye is well known in the Tri-Cities for his work in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trusts, probate, and guardianships.
He has worked with many families in guiding them through the trauma of dealing with parents faced with Alzheimer’s and other problems brought on by aging. He has assisted many families in applying for Medicaid and avoiding the pitfalls involved in the process.
Mr. Heye has prepared thousands of wills, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, and trusts including revocable and irrevocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts. He works with clients to ensure that their estates pass to their heirs at the least expense possible and in the most expeditious manner. Mr. Heye handles probates and litigation among heirs on a regular basis, aiming to accelerate the probate process so that heirs do not have to wait years before receiving their inheritances.
When family members are no longer able to care for themselves personally or manage their financial affairs, Mr. Heye has helped many families set up guardianships for loved ones in need of special assistance.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1966
Education
- Catholic University of America (B.A., 1962)
- Cornell University (LL.B., 1966)
- Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court Justices Ott and Neil (1966-1967)
Thomas J. Heye
Partner
Background
Tom Heye is well known in the Tri-Cities for his work in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trusts, probate, and guardianships.
He has worked with many families in guiding them through the trauma of dealing with parents faced with Alzheimer’s and other problems brought on by aging. He has assisted many families in applying for Medicaid and avoiding the pitfalls involved in the process.
Mr. Heye has prepared thousands of wills, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, and trusts including revocable and irrevocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts. He works with clients to ensure that their estates pass to their heirs at the least expense possible and in the most expeditious manner. Mr. Heye handles probates and litigation among heirs on a regular basis, aiming to accelerate the probate process so that heirs do not have to wait years before receiving their inheritances.
When family members are no longer able to care for themselves personally or manage their financial affairs, Mr. Heye has helped many families set up guardianships for loved ones in need of special assistance.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1966
Education
- Catholic University of America (B.A., 1962)
- Cornell University (LL.B., 1966)
- Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court Justices Ott and Neil (1966-1967)
Thomas J. Heye
Member
Background
Tom Heye is well known in the Tri-Cities for his work in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trusts, probate, and guardianships.
He has worked with many families in guiding them through the trauma of dealing with parents faced with Alzheimer’s and other problems brought on by aging. He has assisted many families in applying for Medicaid and avoiding the pitfalls involved in the process.
Mr. Heye has prepared thousands of wills, community property agreements, durable powers of attorney, and trusts including revocable and irrevocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and testamentary trusts. He works with clients to ensure that their estates pass to their heirs at the least expense possible and in the most expeditious manner. Mr. Heye handles probates and litigation among heirs on a regular basis, aiming to accelerate the probate process so that heirs do not have to wait years before receiving their inheritances.
When family members are no longer able to care for themselves personally or manage their financial affairs, Mr. Heye has helped many families set up guardianships for loved ones in need of special assistance.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 1966
Education
- Catholic University of America (B.A., 1962)
- Cornell University (LL.B., 1966)
- Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court Justices Ott and Neil (1966-1967)
Bret Uhrich
Partner
Background
Bret Uhrich began working at Walker Heye, PLLC in 2013, joining the firm as a partner in 2016. Bret has a commercial and real estate litigation focused practice along with a civil appellate practice. Bret has represented clients in administrative hearings, in arbitration, and at trial.
Bret has personal experience guiding clients through a variety of litigation and pre-litigation actions including agricultural lien filings and enforcement, judicial foreclosures, easement litigation and contract disputes. Additionally, Bret advises businesses, entrepreneurs and other clients in transactional matters in order to put the client in the best position going forward.
Prior to joining Walker Heye, PLLC, Bret served as a law clerk for Washington State Attorneys’ General Office – Antitrust Division representing Washington in complex civil litigation. At the King County Prosecutor’s Office, Bret worked in the civil department defending the County in employment discrimination litigation and assisted with employment termination arbitrations.
Bret attended Gonzaga University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Gonzaga, Bret was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review and externed as a clerk for the court commissioners of the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III. As an undergraduate, Bret attended the University of Idaho where he received a Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Management & Human Resources. At the University of Idaho, Bret met his wife Kara who currently works as an elementary school teacher in Richland. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, raising their daughter Elizabeth, and visiting friends and family.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2013
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- University of Idaho (B.S. in Business Economics, B.S. in Management & Human Resources, 2009)
Community Involvement
- Ninth Circuit Representative to the Eastern District of Washington
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association
Bret Uhrich
Member
Background
Bret Uhrich began working at Walker Heye, PLLC in 2013, joining the firm as a partner in 2016. Bret has a commercial and real estate litigation focused practice along with a civil appellate practice. Bret has represented clients in administrative hearings, in arbitration and at trial.
Bret has personal experience guiding clients through a variety of litigation and pre-litigation actions including agricultural lien filings and enforcement, judicial foreclosures, easement litigation and contract disputes. Additionally, Bret advises businesses, entrepreneurs and other clients in transactional matters in order to put the client in the best position going forward.
Prior to joining Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger, Bret served as a law clerk for Washington State Attorneys’ General Office – Antitrust Division representing Washington in complex civil litigation. At the King County Prosecutor’s Office, Bret worked in the civil department defending the County in employment discrimination litigation and assisted with employment termination arbitrations.
Bret attended Gonzaga University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Gonzaga, Bret was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review and externed as a clerk for the court commissioners of the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III. As an undergraduate, Bret attended the University of Idaho where he received Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Management & Human Resources. At the University of Idaho, Bret met his wife Kara who currently works as an elementary school teacher in Richland. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, raising their daughter Elizabeth, and visiting friends and family.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2013
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- University of Idaho (B.S. in Business Economics, B.S. in Management & Human Resources, 2009)
Community Involvement
- Ninth Circuit Representative to the Eastern District of Washington
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association
Bret Uhrich
Partner
Background
Bret Uhrich began working at Walker Heye, PLLC in 2013, joining the firm as a partner in 2016. Bret has a commercial and real estate litigation focused practice along with a civil appellate practice. Bret has represented clients in administrative hearings, in arbitration, and at trial.
Bret has personal experience guiding clients through a variety of litigation and pre-litigation actions including agricultural lien filings and enforcement, judicial foreclosures, easement litigation and contract disputes. Additionally, Bret advises businesses, entrepreneurs and other clients in transactional matters in order to put the client in the best position going forward.
Prior to joining Walker Heye, PLLC, Bret served as a law clerk for Washington State Attorneys’ General Office – Antitrust Division representing Washington in complex civil litigation. At the King County Prosecutor’s Office, Bret worked in the civil department defending the County in employment discrimination litigation and assisted with employment termination arbitrations.
Bret attended Gonzaga University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Gonzaga, Bret was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review and externed as a clerk for the court commissioners of the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III. As an undergraduate, Bret attended the University of Idaho where he received a Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Management & Human Resources. At the University of Idaho, Bret met his wife Kara who currently works as an elementary school teacher in Richland. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, raising their daughter Elizabeth, and visiting friends and family.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2013
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- University of Idaho (B.S. in Business Economics, B.S. in Management & Human Resources, 2009)
Community Involvement
- Ninth Circuit Representative to the Eastern District of Washington
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association
Bret Uhrich
Member
Background
Bret Uhrich began working at Walker Heye, PLLC in 2013, joining the firm as a partner in 2016. Bret has a commercial and real estate litigation focused practice along with a civil appellate practice. Bret has represented clients in administrative hearings, in arbitration and at trial.
Bret has personal experience guiding clients through a variety of litigation and pre-litigation actions including agricultural lien filings and enforcement, judicial foreclosures, easement litigation and contract disputes. Additionally, Bret advises businesses, entrepreneurs and other clients in transactional matters in order to put the client in the best position going forward.
Prior to joining Walker Heye Meehan & Eisinger, Bret served as a law clerk for Washington State Attorneys’ General Office – Antitrust Division representing Washington in complex civil litigation. At the King County Prosecutor’s Office, Bret worked in the civil department defending the County in employment discrimination litigation and assisted with employment termination arbitrations.
Bret attended Gonzaga University School of Law where he graduated cum laude. While at Gonzaga, Bret was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review and externed as a clerk for the court commissioners of the Washington State Court of Appeals – Division III. As an undergraduate, Bret attended the University of Idaho where he received Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Management & Human Resources. At the University of Idaho, Bret met his wife Kara who currently works as an elementary school teacher in Richland. Together, they enjoy the outdoors, raising their daughter Elizabeth, and visiting friends and family.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2012
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2013
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2012)
- University of Idaho (B.S. in Business Economics, B.S. in Management & Human Resources, 2009)
Community Involvement
- Ninth Circuit Representative to the Eastern District of Washington
- Past President of the Benton-Franklin Counties Bar Association
Jillian Harlington
Partner
Background
Jillian Harlington joined Walker Heye, PLLC in 2017. Jillian’s practice focuses on federal and state court litigation, including contract, construction, and real property disputes, as well as the vindication of personal rights. She also assists businesses with formation and compliance with WLCB regulations.
Jillian takes pride in helping her clients understand the intricacies of their legal dilemmas and formulating a plan that best fits their unique needs. She is dedicated to giving her clients peace of mind knowing that their legal troubles are in the hands of attentive counsel who will give them the tenacious advocacy they deserve in the midst of trying times.
Jillian grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Psychology, and a focus on trauma and crisis intervention. After leaving her home state to pursue her legal career, Jillian graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. Jillian served as the Membership Committee Chair and an Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. While at Gonzaga, Jillian assisted clients in the Consumer Protection Law Clinic and interned with local firms representing clients in both civil litigation matters and federal criminal cases.
Jillian is admitted to practice in the courts of the State of Washington, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Jillian joined the Tri-Cities community in 2015 with her husband Tyler, a local winemaker. In their spare time, Jillian and Tyler are avid outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy backpacking, camping, and snowboarding.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2015
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2016
Education
- University of Oregon, (B.S., 2011)
- Gonzaga University School of Law, (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Jillian Harlington
Partner
Background
Jillian Harlington joined Walker Heye, PLLC in 2017. Jillian’s practice focuses on federal and state court litigation, including contract, construction, and real property disputes, as well as the vindication of personal rights. She also assists businesses with formation and compliance with WLCB regulations.
Jillian takes pride in helping her clients understand the intricacies of their legal dilemmas and formulating a plan that best fits their unique needs. She is dedicated to giving her clients peace of mind knowing that their legal troubles are in the hands of attentive counsel who will give them the tenacious advocacy they deserve in the midst of trying times.
Jillian grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Psychology, and a focus on trauma and crisis intervention. After leaving her home state to pursue her legal career, Jillian graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. Jillian served as the Membership Committee Chair and an Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. While at Gonzaga, Jillian assisted clients in the Consumer Protection Law Clinic and interned with local firms representing clients in both civil litigation matters and federal criminal cases.
Jillian is admitted to practice in the courts of the State of Washington, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Jillian joined the Tri-Cities community in 2015 with her husband Tyler, a local winemaker. In their spare time, Jillian and Tyler are avid outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy backpacking, camping, and snowboarding.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2015
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2016
Education
- University of Oregon, (B.S., 2011)
- Gonzaga University School of Law, (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Jillian Harlington
Partner
Background
Jillian Harlington joined Walker Heye, PLLC in 2017. Jillian’s practice focuses on federal and state court litigation, including contract, construction, and real property disputes, as well as the vindication of personal rights. She also assists businesses with formation and compliance with WLCB regulations.
Jillian takes pride in helping her clients understand the intricacies of their legal dilemmas and formulating a plan that best fits their unique needs. She is dedicated to giving her clients peace of mind knowing that their legal troubles are in the hands of attentive counsel who will give them the tenacious advocacy they deserve in the midst of trying times.
Jillian grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Psychology, and a focus on trauma and crisis intervention. After leaving her home state to pursue her legal career, Jillian graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. Jillian served as the Membership Committee Chair and an Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. While at Gonzaga, Jillian assisted clients in the Consumer Protection Law Clinic and interned with local firms representing clients in both civil litigation matters and federal criminal cases.
Jillian is admitted to practice in the courts of the State of Washington, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Jillian joined the Tri-Cities community in 2015 with her husband Tyler, a local winemaker. In their spare time, Jillian and Tyler are avid outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy backpacking, camping, and snowboarding.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2015
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2016
Education
- University of Oregon, (B.S., 2011)
- Gonzaga University School of Law, (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Jillian Harlington
Partner
Background
Jillian Harlington joined Walker Heye, PLLC in 2017. Jillian’s practice focuses on federal and state court litigation, including contract, construction, and real property disputes, as well as the vindication of personal rights. She also assists businesses with formation and compliance with WLCB regulations.
Jillian takes pride in helping her clients understand the intricacies of their legal dilemmas and formulating a plan that best fits their unique needs. She is dedicated to giving her clients peace of mind knowing that their legal troubles are in the hands of attentive counsel who will give them the tenacious advocacy they deserve in the midst of trying times.
Jillian grew up in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Psychology, and a focus on trauma and crisis intervention. After leaving her home state to pursue her legal career, Jillian graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2014. Jillian served as the Membership Committee Chair and an Editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. While at Gonzaga, Jillian assisted clients in the Consumer Protection Law Clinic and interned with local firms representing clients in both civil litigation matters and federal criminal cases.
Jillian is admitted to practice in the courts of the State of Washington, the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Jillian joined the Tri-Cities community in 2015 with her husband Tyler, a local winemaker. In their spare time, Jillian and Tyler are avid outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy backpacking, camping, and snowboarding.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2015
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2016
Education
- University of Oregon, (B.S., 2011)
- Gonzaga University School of Law, (J.D., cum laude, 2014)
Justine Koehle
Partner
Background
Justine grew up in Northern California and graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduation, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship and graduated in the top 5% of her class. At the University of Kansas, Justine served as a judicial extern for the Honorable James P. O’Hara for the United States District Court, District of Kansas, a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy, and a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy.
Justine’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including contract, construction, real estate, and landlord tenant disputes. Justine has experience in handling all stages of complex litigation. She regularly represents clients in quiet title actions, residential and commercial evictions, adverse possession matters, construction disputes, and TEDRA litigation. Justine guides clients through business and real estate transactions with a focus on protecting assets from potential creditors. She also assists clients with estate planning and probate litigation. Justine has successfully represented clients in arbitration, at trial, and in front of the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Justine is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, State of Oregon, the United States District Court of Eastern Washington, and the United States District Court of Oregon. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Justine moved to the Tri-Cities community with her husband Tom in 2017. In their spare time, Justine and Tom enjoy traveling and visiting local breweries.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2017
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2018
- Oregon, 2018
- District Court, District of Oregon, 2019
Education
- University of California, Davis (B.A. 2013)
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., Order of the Coif, 2017)
Justine Koehle
Partner
Background
Justine grew up in Northern California and graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduation, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship and graduated in the top 5% of her class. At the University of Kansas, Justine served as a judicial extern for the Honorable James P. O’Hara for the United States District Court, District of Kansas, a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy, and a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy.
Justine’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including contract, construction, real estate, and landlord tenant disputes. Justine has experience in handling all stages of complex litigation. She regularly represents clients in quiet title actions, residential and commercial evictions, adverse possession matters, construction disputes, and TEDRA litigation. Justine guides clients through business and real estate transactions with a focus on protecting assets from potential creditors. She also assists clients with estate planning and probate litigation. Justine has successfully represented clients in arbitration, at trial, and in front of the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Justine is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, State of Oregon, the United States District Court of Eastern Washington, and the United States District Court of Oregon. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Justine moved to the Tri-Cities community with her husband Tom in 2017. In their spare time, Justine and Tom enjoy traveling and visiting local breweries.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2017
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2018
- Oregon, 2018
- District Court, District of Oregon, 2019
Education
- University of California, Davis (B.A. 2013)
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., Order of the Coif, 2017)
Justine Koehle
Partner
Background
Justine grew up in Northern California and graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduation, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship and graduated in the top 5% of her class. At the University of Kansas, Justine served as a judicial extern for the Honorable James P. O’Hara for the United States District Court, District of Kansas, a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy, and a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy.
Justine’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including contract, construction, real estate, and landlord tenant disputes. Justine has experience in handling all stages of complex litigation. She regularly represents clients in quiet title actions, residential and commercial evictions, adverse possession matters, construction disputes, and TEDRA litigation. Justine guides clients through business and real estate transactions with a focus on protecting assets from potential creditors. She also assists clients with estate planning and probate litigation. Justine has successfully represented clients in arbitration, at trial, and in front of the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Justine is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, State of Oregon, the United States District Court of Eastern Washington, and the United States District Court of Oregon. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Justine moved to the Tri-Cities community with her husband Tom in 2017. In their spare time, Justine and Tom enjoy traveling and visiting local breweries.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2017
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2018
- Oregon, 2018
- District Court, District of Oregon, 2019
Education
- University of California, Davis (B.A. 2013)
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., Order of the Coif, 2017)
Justine Koehle
Partner
Background
Justine grew up in Northern California and graduated from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology. After graduation, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship and graduated in the top 5% of her class. At the University of Kansas, Justine served as a judicial extern for the Honorable James P. O’Hara for the United States District Court, District of Kansas, a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy, and a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy.
Justine’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including contract, construction, real estate, and landlord tenant disputes. Justine has experience in handling all stages of complex litigation. She regularly represents clients in quiet title actions, residential and commercial evictions, adverse possession matters, construction disputes, and TEDRA litigation. Justine guides clients through business and real estate transactions with a focus on protecting assets from potential creditors. She also assists clients with estate planning and probate litigation. Justine has successfully represented clients in arbitration, at trial, and in front of the Washington State Court of Appeals.
Justine is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, State of Oregon, the United States District Court of Eastern Washington, and the United States District Court of Oregon. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, and the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association.
Justine moved to the Tri-Cities community with her husband Tom in 2017. In their spare time, Justine and Tom enjoy traveling and visiting local breweries.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2017
- District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2018
- Oregon, 2018
- District Court, District of Oregon, 2019
Education
- University of California, Davis (B.A. 2013)
- University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., Order of the Coif, 2017)
Jessica Ramirez
Associate
Background
Jessica Ramirez is a Tri-Cities native, born and raised in Pasco where she grew up in the agriculture industry. She graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Political Science where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and earned the Rev. Claude Pomerleau Award of Leadership. After graduation, she earned a law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School. With a desire to raise her family in her hometown, she moved back to the Tri-Cities shortly after graduation. Jessica’s practice at Walker Heye is primarily focused on the needs of the business client both in and out of the courtroom.
While in law school, Jessica earned the Pro Bono Honors Award twice working at a non-profit family law firm, representing low-income clients. After graduation, and prior to joining Walker Heye, Jessica’s career was in civil legal aid. She represented victims of domestic violence and witnessed firsthand the importance of legal counsel in supporting families during crisis. Jessica learned a unique set of skills practicing public interest law that she now utilizes as an attorney at Walker Heye.
Jessica is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton Franklin Bar Association. She is also an active board member of the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, wine tasting and traveling.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2019
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, 2014
- University of Portland, 2010
Jessica Ramirez
Associate
Background
Jessica Ramirez is a Tri-Cities native, born and raised in Pasco where she grew up in the agriculture industry. She graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Political Science where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and earned the Rev. Claude Pomerleau Award of Leadership. After graduation, she earned a law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School. With a desire to raise her family in her hometown, she moved back to the Tri-Cities shortly after graduation. Jessica’s practice at Walker Heye is primarily focused on the needs of the business client both in and out of the courtroom.
While in law school, Jessica earned the Pro Bono Honors Award twice working at a non-profit family law firm, representing low-income clients. After graduation, and prior to joining Walker Heye, Jessica’s career was in civil legal aid. She represented victims of domestic violence and witnessed firsthand the importance of legal counsel in supporting families during crisis. Jessica learned a unique set of skills practicing public interest law that she now utilizes as an attorney at Walker Heye.
Jessica is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton Franklin Bar Association. She is also an active board member of the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, wine tasting and traveling.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2019
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, 2014
- University of Portland, 2010
Jessica Ramirez
Associate
Background
Jessica Ramirez is a Tri-Cities native, born and raised in Pasco where she grew up in the agriculture industry. She graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Political Science where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and earned the Rev. Claude Pomerleau Award of Leadership. After graduation, she earned a law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School. With a desire to raise her family in her hometown, she moved back to the Tri-Cities shortly after graduation. Jessica’s practice at Walker Heye is primarily focused on the needs of the business client both in and out of the courtroom.
While in law school, Jessica earned the Pro Bono Honors Award twice working at a non-profit family law firm, representing low-income clients. After graduation, and prior to joining Walker Heye, Jessica’s career was in civil legal aid. She represented victims of domestic violence and witnessed firsthand the importance of legal counsel in supporting families during crisis. Jessica learned a unique set of skills practicing public interest law that she now utilizes as an attorney at Walker Heye.
Jessica is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton Franklin Bar Association. She is also an active board member of the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, wine tasting and traveling.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2019
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, 2014
- University of Portland, 2010
Jessica Ramirez
Associate
Background
Jessica Ramirez is a Tri-Cities native, born and raised in Pasco where she grew up in the agriculture industry. She graduated from the University of Portland with a B.A. in Political Science where she was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society and earned the Rev. Claude Pomerleau Award of Leadership. After graduation, she earned a law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School. With a desire to raise her family in her hometown, she moved back to the Tri-Cities shortly after graduation. Jessica’s practice at Walker Heye is primarily focused on the needs of the business client both in and out of the courtroom.
While in law school, Jessica earned the Pro Bono Honors Award twice working at a non-profit family law firm, representing low-income clients. After graduation, and prior to joining Walker Heye, Jessica’s career was in civil legal aid. She represented victims of domestic violence and witnessed firsthand the importance of legal counsel in supporting families during crisis. Jessica learned a unique set of skills practicing public interest law that she now utilizes as an attorney at Walker Heye.
Jessica is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Benton Franklin Bar Association. She is also an active board member of the Support, Advocacy and Resource Center.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband, wine tasting and traveling.
Bar Admissions
- Washington, 2014
- S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2019
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School, 2014
- University of Portland, 2010