About Us

Thomas is a legal strategist and advisor to families and business owners. Thomas founded NW Legacy Law, P.S. to provide estate planning and business planning legal services in a friendlier way. The response has been incredible:

• 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Best in Business for Law Firms by the Vancouver Business Journal,
• 2015 Best of Clark County for Lawyers by The Columbian, and
• 2014 Start-Up Business of the Year in the Business Growth Awards.

What is Thomas’s approach? Keeping it simple. Thomas likes helping people. Fancy legal words aren’t helpful and neither are explanations that are more complicated than the question.

Thomas and his wife, Tara, are the proud parents of two energetic children. Thomas’s family enjoys skiing at Mt. Hood, watching Tara brave the cold Oregon coast to surf, and spending time in Hood River as Thomas kiteboards.

Jakob is an attorney focused on probate and trust administration with an emphasis on court proceedings. He believes in providing effective advocacy through clear explanations, thorough research, and strong attorney-client relationships. Outside of the firm, Jakob volunteers at the Hollywood Senior Center legal clinic and serves on the Multnomah Bar Association Membership Committee for the Young Lawyers Section.

Since 2018, Jakob and his wife, Alexandra, have lived in Portland’s historic St. Johns neighborhood. You can catch them at the movies at the Twin Cinema, shopping at the farmer’s market, or scuba diving on vacation in warmer waters. He also conquers monsters in a weekly game of Dungeons & Dragons with his friends.

Kayleigh is an attorney who uses her diverse background of legal experience to find solutions for families. Her legal career began in her hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing estate planning and administration, business formation and succession planning, and commercial real estate.

She moved back to the Pacific Northwest in 2019 to enjoy this beautiful, cool, and green landscape. Since then, Kayleigh has focused her practice on estate planning and administration. For Kayleigh, the highlight of her practice is helping families and individuals feel comfort and support where there is often too much stress or anxiety about planning for the future or how to address the loss of a loved one. Kayleigh enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and appreciating the gifts life has to offer.