As we wrap up our 15th anniversary year, we are filled with gratitude and excitement. It's been an incredible journey, and we are proud to celebrate all that we have done together with our team, our clients, and the community. To celebrate this milestone, we are delighted to share a special video that takes you back to the roots of our firm—why Imants Holmquist and Hamilton Gardiner, our founding partners, decided to start the firm in the first place, and how Robert Maxwell, partner, joined the team. This video captures the core values that have shaped us over the years and what sets us apart from other firms.

We pride ourselves on a unique workplace culture where the well-being of our people is a top priority. From the very beginning, we’ve focused on building an environment that fosters work-life balance and encourages professional growth. Our associates are not just employees—they’re an integral part of our mission to provide exceptional service to our clients. Client retention and repeat business have been key drivers of our success, and we’re deeply grateful for the trust our clients have placed in us.

A Year of Connection and Growth

This year, we’ve been fortunate to engage with our community in meaningful ways, including hosting four insightful webinars that sparked important conversations and shared valuable knowledge across a variety of topics:

     1. Corporate Transparency Act How To and CPA 2024 Tax Update

     Speakers: Seth Gemar, CPA at WGN PS and Imants Holmquist, Partner at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC

     Watch recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_TZoqjMTJE

     2. Is Your Estate Plan Outdated? Here's How to Know ​(and Fix It!)​

     Speakers: Kelley Duggan, Estate Planning & Probate Attorney at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC and Imants Holmquist, Partner at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC

     Watch recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptYYt_Gj0jU

     3. Navigating the Eviction Landscape: Questions for Landlords and Property Managers

     Speakers: Phil Neale, Associate at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC and Robert Maxwell, Partner at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC

     See recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY3mlVR12hk

     4. Seattle and Washington State Employment Update

      Speakers: Aaron Rocke at Rocke Law Group, PLLC and Imants Holmquist, Partner at Holmquist + Gardiner, PLLC

      See recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdwSZxEhka0

As we move forward, we are excited about the future and look forward to continuing to serve our clients and community for decades to come. We are deeply thankful for your trust and support throughout these 15 years and are looking forward to what comes next!

Here's to the next chapter!