Berner Law Office, PLLC is a distinguished law firm based in Shelton, Washington, specializing in business, construction, and real estate law. Recognized as the #1 Best Lawyer for 2022 in Shelton and Mason County, the firm stands out for its deep community roots, client-centered approach, and comprehensive legal expertise tailored to both individuals and businesses throughout Mason and Thurston Counties.
The firm adopts a personalized, solution-oriented approach, treating clients as neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Led by attorney Daniel Berner, a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2021-2023) and South Sound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 honoree, the team brings extensive experience in litigation, transactional matters, and dispute resolution. They serve a diverse clientele including closely held businesses, family-owned enterprises, contractors, developers, property owners, and individuals seeking estate planning services.
Services Offered
- Business formation, planning, and governance
- Business funding, operating agreements, and employment matters
- Business dissolution, litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Commercial and residential real estate transactions
- Real property litigation, purchase and sales agreements, and leases
- Land use, shoreline, and boundary disputes
- Permitting, easements, licenses, and restrictive covenants
- Real estate financing and foreclosures
- Natural resource and environmental law issues
- Construction contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Lien foreclosure actions
- Construction defect litigation
- Estate planning, including durable powers of attorney and living trusts
- Estate management and post-death asset and liability administration
- Asset protection and wealth preservation strategies
- Non-judicial foreclosures
- Civil litigation representation
Admitted to practice in Washington State, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the firm is deeply engaged in the local community through affiliations with the Mason and Thurston County Bar Associations, Mason County Chamber of Commerce, and Olympia Master Builders. Daniel Berner, a Shelton High School and Seattle University School of Law graduate, along with paralegal Danielle May, bring over two decades of combined legal experience to serve clients with dedication and local insight.
