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Brian C. Zuanich

I am the managing partner of Zuanich Law.

I was born and raised in the Seattle area, graduating from Shorewood High School.  I spent over a decade living and working on the east coast, including Boston and Washington, D.C.  Today I live in the Ballard neighborhood with my wife and young son.  

Legal Experience

  • Zuanich Law PLLC, Managing partner, February 2018 to present

My practice emphasizes criminal and civil appeals, post-conviction relief, personal injury law, business law, and general civil litigation.  

  • Purse Seine Vessel Owners' Association, General Counsel, July 2014 to February 2018

PSVOA is one of the largest commercial fishing organizations in the United States. As in-house counsel, I focused on maritime insurance defense, where I represented vessel owners in personal injury claims filed by injured crew members in state and federal courts in Washington and Alaska.

  • Moberly & Roberts, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kirkland, WA, September 2011 to July 2014

I prosecuted primarily DUI and domestic violence cases in Kirkland and Mercer Island. I handled dozens of jury trials and bench trials, and hundreds of criminal and civil motions.

  • Bristol County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney, Fall River, MA, January 2007 to June 2011

I prosecuted serious felony and misdemeanor cases in juvenile, district, and superior courts, from motor vehicle homicides and firearms offenses to DUI's, domestic violence, and drug charges. I tried over 200 cases, including over 125 jury trials. By the end of my tenure, I was responsible for prosecuting the majority of all non-fatal firearms cases throughout the entire county. 

Judicial Experience

  • Pro Tem Judge, King & Kitsap & Pierce & Snohomish County, July 2014 to present

As a pro tem judge, I have presided over thousands of cases, including criminal jury trials, criminal and civil motions, protection order cases, personal injury cases, and a wide range of other civil cases in district and municipal courts.  

A pro tem judge is a substitute judge who fills in when a regularly elected judge is sick, on vacation, or attending conferences.

Military Experience (select)

  • Brigade Judge Advocate, 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2019 to present

I serve as the primary legal advisor to the Brigade Commander (colonel) and the command staff. I advise the command on administrative separation actions and legal investigations. I also draft legal and ethical opinions and train soldiers and staff on relevant operational and administrative legal issues. 

The mission of a MEB unit is to provide critical mission support to the main operational force during combat or civil affairs operations. 

  • Deputy Brigade Judge Advocate, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA, December 2018 to September 2019

I served as the deputy legal advisor, advising the command on administrative separation actions and providing guidance during legal investigations. 

  • Trial Counsel, 104th Training Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, July 2016 to December 2018

I represented the government during administrative separation proceedings and served as the primary legal advisor to the Division Commander, who is typically a brigadier general.  

Bar Admissions

  • Washington State, 2011
  • Alaska, 2015
  • Massachusetts, 2006 (inactive)  
  • United States District Court, Western District of Washington, 2014
  • United States District Court, District of Alaska, 2017

Legal Associations

  • Washington State Bar Association

I serve on two committees: the Rules and Procedures Committee and the Adjunct Disciplinary Counsel. The Rules Committee studies and provides suggested amendments to the state's court rules. Members of the Disciplinary Counsel assist in the investigation and prosecution of attorney discipline cases.

  • Alaska Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association
  • Snohomish County Bar Association

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA, J.D. 2006
  • Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, B.S. International Politics, 2002
  • Shorewood High School, Shoreline, WA, 1998

Recent Blog Posts

Recommendations

  • Thank You

    Not only is Brian extremely effective, knowledgeable and understanding, but he is patient enough to walk me through the entire process and explain everything in great detail. Having an understanding of the process and an advocate so experienced with that process was of great comfort. If another i...
  • Brian got me paid

    Before meeting with Brian, I had a different attorney. I am a general contractor and had a client who was refusing to pay me a substantial amount of money. My previous attorney had told me that pursuing the debt would be very expensive, and risky. For over a year I sat on the debt and tried to ge...
  • Great service, speed, and guidance

    Brian and Zuanich Law exceeded my expectations. He was very responsive, candid, and super helpful in getting to a final outcome. Best of all, Brian estimated hours and hit that time on the spot. He actually threw in a bit of extra time beyond the initial complimentary consultation. I would consid...
  • Jacob Sateren Recommends Brian C. Zuanich

    Brian was a great help in the gun rights restoration process. Things were taken care of efficiently with no unexpected expenses. I would highly recommend Brian. Attorney Note:  I restored client's right to possess firearms.  King County Superior Court.  
  • Jacob Sateren Recommends Brian C. Zuanich

    Great communication throughout process. No surprises. I am very happy with the customer service
  • Highly Recommended

    From the first consultation Brian was honest and straight forward. At every bend and point of my legal journey, no matter how small my question was answered within 24hrs. Pre to Post trial procedures were clearly communicated to myself WITH COVID-19 happening. I highly recommend Brian for anyone ...
  • Quick, Easy, effortless.

    I am the career skeptic and Brian was not spared a moment of my scrutiny. He handled everything in stride, including secure payment and updates on the case. I recommend this guy to pick up the sword to fight for you on any case, not just gun rights. Attorney Note:  I restored client's right to o...
  • Firearms restoration

    Brian is awesome. I'm not gonna mince words. My particular case had felonies in several different counties spreading across 20+ years ago. He handled my case with ease, kept me in the loop of proceedings and ultimately was successful in my restoration. The price was reasonable and he was very tim...
  • Wayne B. Recommends Brian C. Zuanich

    I used Mr. Zuanich to get my gun rights restored, He was very upfront about the possibility of being denied but after over 20 years, in just a few short months I now have my rights back. Attorney Note:  I restored client's firearms rights in King County Superior Court in August 2020
  • Amazing job

    Brian did amazing. We all know how the courts work. They're trash. He handled my case with ease and was persistent and proficient at getting the job done. Thank you. Attorney Note: Restored Client's firearm rights in Mason County Superior Court.  Aug. 2020.  
  • Great Communication and Quicker Than Expected Outcome

    I am thankful to have reached out to Brian to handle a recent legal matter. Brian was quick to return my call and was willing to listen to my issue. I felt the price he charged for the work he did was very reasonable and the easy payment option right from his website made that part go smooth. I w...

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