About Us

Nathan H. Petersen

Nathan Petersen’s practice focuses primarily on family law, including dissolutions, custody issues, child support, modifications of parenting plans, and adoptions. He also works on dependency matters representing children who have been placed into state care by CPS, CAPTA proceedings representing individuals accused of negligent or maltreatment of a child, and guardianship proceedings. Nathan is licensed in Washington State and Texas (inactive), and previously worked defending doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases. Nathan believes an attorney's role is to provide diligent representation while imparting practical counsel to his clients.

Admitted to Practice

State of Washington

State of Texas (inactive)

Education

University of Houston Law Center

Juris Doctorate

BYU

Bachelor's Degree

BYU - Idaho

Associates Degree

Affiliations, Memberships, & Leadership

Clark College Paralegal Program

Adjunct Professor - Real Estate and Property Law, Estate Planning and Probate, and Legal Research and Writing

Washington State Bar Association

Family Law Section

Clark County Bar Association - Family Law

Vice President - 2013 to 2014

Clark County Bar Association

Young Lawyer's Section

General Member

Hearsay Committee Member

Family Law Section Member

American Inns of Court

Membership Chair - 2013 to 2014

George & Donald Simpson American Inn of Court

Member

2024 Family Attorney of the Year

Ryan Rothermel

Ryan Rothermel’s role with Petersen Rothermel Law Firm is representing clients in family law matters including dissolutions, custody issues, child support, modifications of parenting plans, and adoptions. Ryan believes his role as an attorney is to provide his clients with all the information necessary to understand their legal rights in family law. Ryan focuses on providing both fair representation and open communication with his clients to keep them informed about their case at all times. Ryan’s goal is to keep the often emotional and complicated family law matters as stress free as possible while still providing zealous advocacy when necessary.

Admitted to Practice

State of Washington 

Education

Valparaiso University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Defiance College

Bachelor's Degree

Affiliations, Memberships, & Leadership

Washington State Bar Association

Family Law Section

Clark County Bar Association

Family Law Section

Leaa Petersen

Leaa supports the firm administratively in accounting, billing and invoicing. Prior to working with Petersen Rothermel Law Firm, Leaa worked at Breathing Systems International in Houston, Texas as the Quality Assurance and Accounting manager. Leaa Graduated from BYU in Provo, Utah with an emphasis in public relations and communication. Leaa is also currently participating in the Washington State Admission and Practice Rule 6 Law Clerk Program as an alternative to attending law school.  Rule 9 Legal Intern limited license.

Education

BYU

Bachelor's Degree

Highline Community College

Associates Degree

Affiliations, Memberships, & Leadership

National Notary Association

Samantha King

Samantha joined Petersen Rothermel as a Paralegal in 2021, and is a diligent and supportive member of the team. She initially found an interest in family law while helping someone close to her navigate the system, prompting her to pursue and achieve an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Prior to discovering her passion in family law, she worked in customer service for ten years, and brings her experience and professionalism to the job every day. 

Education

Portland Community College

AAS, Paralegal (ABA approved paralegal program)

Affiliations, Memberships, & Leadership

Washington State Notary

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