- SEATTLE: 206-621-1110
- TACOMA: 253-572-1000
Attorney Trevor A. Zandell
Partner
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington. He has earned the confidence and admiration of hundreds of clients who have faced legal challenges ranging from boundary line disputes to business purchases and sales – clients will tell you that “Trevor is the best,” that “his legal work is excellent,” and that “he is always prepared for every step of the process.”
When it comes to helping clients clear up what he calls “often exceedingly contentious and complicated disputes,” Trevor places a high premium on thorough preparation, meticulous attention to detail, thoughtful planning, and an exhaustive knowledge of the ins and outs of each and every case which leads to great success for his clients.
Trevor’s clients frequently come to him under extreme duress that negatively impacting all aspects of their lives. He is delighted when he sees their demeanor and attitudes shift as their legal burden is lifted over the course of their engagement.
While building an impressive litigation practice, Trevor has been active in an array of industry and charitable groups. He is currently a board member and past president of the Thurston County Bar Association, past board president for United Way of Thurston County, and past vice president of the board of directors for SafePlace, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In addition, in 2015 and 2019 he was named a Rising Star® by Super Lawyers®, a research driven, peer influenced rating service recognizing no more than 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 nationwide.
PRACTICE AREAS
- Business
- Land Use
- Environmental
- Real Estate
- Litigation
EDUCATION
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude 2005
- Central Washington University, B.A. 2001
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Washington State
- Oregon State
- S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
IN THE PROFESSION
- Thurston County Bar Association
- Washington Landlord Association
- Thurston County Realtors Association
- Thurston County Multiple Listing Sales Association
IN THE COMMUNITY
- Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
- Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
- Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
- Lacey South Sound Chamber of Commerce
- Gonzaga University School of Law Alumni Association
- Safeplace, Board of Directors 2015-2018
- United Way of Thurston County, Board of Directors 2010-2014
Contact
Phone: 253.572.1000 or 206.621.1110
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
