Introducing our law firm

Richmond | Hill PLLC

Introducing Our Law Firm

Richmond | Hill PLLC is dedicated to the mission of equality: bringing the highest quality legal representation to all clients in an affordable and accessible manner. The mission of giving you, the client, education on the process and ownership of your case, empowering you in your strategic decisions to accomplish your best results. At the end of the day, we want each client to feel that we are the ideal holistic legal services provider, providing you with everything they need to represent your case in court so you can rest well at night.

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Our Practice Areas

Bankruptcy

In 2022, 370,685 cases of personal bankruptcy were filed nationwide in the United States. Filing for bankruptcy can provide immediate financial relief, but what type of bankruptcy should you choose? Can I keep my car and file for bankruptcy? How much does bankruptcy cost? We can answer every question you have regarding bankruptcy with over 35 years of experience helping clients just like you!

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Elder Law

You could simply be looking to set up a will, or maybe you know a vulnerable adult who needs a guardian to assist them. At Richmond | Hill PLLC, we can help you and your family stay up to date on your rights and responsibilities. It is key that we help our seniors to maintain their equality and dignity as well as empower their families and caregivers with the best support possible.

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General Civil Practice

If you have a business, you know there is a lot to do and a lot that can go wrong. Having an attorney can make a large difference and keep you up to speed with current laws and regulations. But we don't stop at business, from judgments to protection orders, we have you covered there too! If you need assistance with creating your business, negotiating contracts, hiring/firing employees, or other business needs not listed, we can help.

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Real Estate

For many people, their home is their single largest investment and only real estate holding. Others enjoy the challenge and rewards of real estate investment. Whichever one you are, you need the security of knowing your investment is protected and accurate, up-to-date guidance on your rights and responsibilities. Richmond | Hill PLLC can help

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Our Attorneys

Karen Richmond

Karen brings clarity and simplicity to complex scenarios, and has great skill in finding a way to bridge the gap that can arise between the right solution and the standard legal interpretation. Her practice focuses on estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, real estate and landlord-tenant law, business law, and bankruptcy.

Karen brings to the table an incredible skill set in legal research and analysis. In addition to her main practice areas, she has also been a valuable consultant on matters including environmental cleanup, insurance coverage, public policy, and complex civil litigation.

A Kitsap County native, Karen grew up on a family farm in Olalla. She graduated from law school magna cum laude in 2000, and was admitted to practice in Washington in 2001.

Initially, Karen worked in public policy research, focusing on education, labor law, and public understanding of law. She also designed a study course for Constitutional Law, and spent a year teaching high school. After taking some time off to start a family, and then freelancing for a few years, Karen founded Richmond Law, PS, in 2012. She expanded the firm with her husband Ron to create Richmond & Richmond from 2015-2020, before going solo again during the pandemic. In 2023, Karen and David Hill, along with Ron, formed Richmond Hill PLLC.

Karen lives in Port Orchard with Ron and their four children, where they share enjoyment of science fiction, fantasy tales, and gaming. Karen also enjoys trails, forests, and lakes, enjoying hikes either solitary or with family. It is also important to know that Karen was a Tolkien fan long before the movies were even an idea.

David Hill

David graduated from Brigham Young University and continued his education at J. Reuben Clark Law School J.D. and graduated from there in 1979. David was admitted to the Washington State Bar and the Federal Bar for the Western District of Washington in 1979. Later on, David was admitted to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Bar in 1997, and then was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2016.

David’s practice focuses on bankruptcy and estate planning. Over the course of his career, he has handled over 4700 bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7,11, and 13. As well as other numerous adversary matters. David also prepared approximately 1200 trusts and at least twice that many wills. He has a high rating for ethical standards and professionalism with Martindale Hubbell, the premier attorney rating company.

Ron Richmond

Ron’s practice has always had a client-centered focus, pursuing a flexible approach to help clients find solutions to their individual challenges. His practice focuses almost exclusively on litigation, involving disputes regarding real estate, business, protection orders, insurance claims, consumer protection, and general claims. He brings great passion and skill in analyzing a client’s case and finding workable solutions, conveying it to clients and opposing parties in accessible terms – whether navigating discovery, negotiating a settlement, or going to trial.

Ron has represented numerous individuals and businesses with disputes over property, personal injury, consumer issues, contracts, and estates. He has worked extensively with vulnerable adults and their family members, and served on the Title 11 GAL Registry for Kitsap County from 2013 through 2020. He has been a requested speaker, and has presented at numerous seminars in the areas of estate litigation, guardianship, probate, estates, and estate and trust planning.

Originally from Southwest Ohio, Ron earned his law degree in 2002. Prior to entering the practice of law, he worked for over a decade in the fields of insurance and financial management, specializing in plan design and implementation. After moving to Washington, Ron transitioned to the practice of law. He was an associate with GSJones Law Group in Port Orchard from 2010 through 2014, joining Richmond Law in January 2015 to form Richmond & Richmond. After three years of medical leave due to injuries from a car wreck, Ron returned to Richmond Law and helped launch Richmond Hill in January 2023.

Ron is also active in his community, serving persons in need through legal aid and pro bono cases. He is an active member of Bremerton 63 Toastmasters. He is a member and officer of Brewin Biz in Bremerton, and past president of Kitsap Business Leaders BNI and Olympic Business Exchange BNI. He served as a Kitsap Bar Association Trustee from 2016 through 2020. He was active in revitalizing the Kitsap Young Lawyers Division, serving as their president in 2011. He also is a former member and former board member of the Port Orchard Rotary from 2010 through 2014.

Ron lives in Port Orchard with his wife, Karen, and their four children. He is an avid swimmer. In his few moments of spare time, he enjoys gaming (including chess), collecting Hot Wheels, or watching baseball, sci-fi, and fantasy – an unusual combination, to be sure. His all-time favorite show is Revolution.

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