Focus of Practice

Fair housing and accessibility compliance, mediation

Legal Experience

Trial Attorney (2004-2016) and Special Litigation Counsel (2016-2024) U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division Housing and Civil Enforcement Section Investigated and litigated federal civil rights cases in federal district court across the country. My primary experience is cases involving the Fair Housing Act, with additional experience in Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, RLUIPA, the ADA, Title VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Title III of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Experienced with all aspects of discovery and federal court litigation. Equiveras Legal Consulting, PLLC Owner and Attorney, Feb. 2025-present Provide consulting on federal fair housing and accessibility requirements, mediation services

Court Admissions

Western District of Washington I have practiced in many district courts as an attorney for the United States.

Education

J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University J.D. cum laude, April 2004 Brigham Young University B.A. in English, April 2000

Professional Associations

M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association Civil Rights and Solo and Small Practice Sections, Washington State Bar Association

ADR Training

Mediating the Litigated Case, Pepperdine Caruso School of Law: 40 hours, November 17-21, 2025 Center for Dialog & Resolution (Pierce County): 3.5 hours, upcoming December 10, 2025

ADR Experience

Just starting to gain experience as a mediator, but I have participated in many mediations and settlement conferences in federal court cases as a party.

ADR Practice Areas

Civil Rights, Constitutional, Employment, Land Use, Torts