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G. Paul Mabrey

G. PAUL MABREY, DVM, JD

7512 Stanich Lane  Suite Two

Gig Harbor, WA  98335

(253) 853-2606

EDUCATION        

Seattle University School of Law,  Tacoma, WA

                                    (formerly University of Puget Sound School of Law)

                                    J.D. December 1996, cum laude

University of California School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA

DVM June 1976

University of California, Davis, CA

BS in Animal Physiology 1972, cum laude

EXPERIENCE    

Dialogue d.b.a The Law Office of G. Paul Mabrey

Animal Law; Civil Litigation; Facilitated Mediation – Sole Proprietor

Represent and counsel in the areas of animal law, contract law and tort law.  Review contracts and make recommendations as well as draft contracts.  Advise clients regarding risk management for their business with emphasis on animal-related businesses  Represent clients in tort actions dealing primarily with animal related issues. Represent professionals in administrative hearings.  April 1998 – Present

Pierce County Center For Dispute Resolution – Tacoma, Washington

Mediator, Facilitator – Volunteer

Mediate small claims disputes at Pierce County District Courts I and II.    Mediate personal injury settlement conferences in Pierce County District Court II.  Facilitate dissolution settlement conferences and prepare written agreement when settlement reached. May 1998 – November 2006.

Washington State Senate

Session attorney/analyst

Assigned to the Senate Committee for Agriculture and Environment and to the Senate Committee for Natural Resources and Parks.  Analyzed proposed legislation and prepared bill summaries during the 1997-98 legislative session.  Prepared memoranda regarding legal issues that ensued from proposed legislation.  Drafted legislation and amendments to bills.  Attended hearings, presented brief oral summaries to the committees, and documented testimony that was given at hearings.  Revised and updated bill reports and tracked bill status of assigned legislation.  December 1997 – March 1998.

Da Vet Inc. P.S.

Veterinarian and Corporate President

Established an ambulatory equine veterinary practice in Bremerton, Washington.   Performed all aspects of equine veterinary medical care as well as all surgical responsibilities.  Managed day-to-day business operations including inventory control, payables, and receivables.  April 1985- December 1997.

Evergreen Animal Hospital Inc. P.S.

Veterinarian and Corporate President

Established a veterinary medical practice in Gig Harbor, WA. Operated the small animal hospital and concurrently developed an equine ambulatory veterinary medical practice.  Performed all aspects of veterinary medical care and surgical procedures.  Managed day-to-day business operations including personnel supervision, inventory control, payables, and receivables.  Marketed and sold the small animal hospital in Gig Harbor and moved the equine ambulatory practice to Kitsap County in order to further enlarge and develop the equine business.  November 1979-May 1985.

Lakeside Veterinary Clinic, Eagle, Idaho

Staff Veterinarian

Practiced veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry in a mixed species veterinary practice with emphasis on equine.  Performed numerous surgical procedures including abdominal, orthopedic, soft tissue and ophthalmic surgery.  Diagnosed and treated medical veterinary cases as well as managed hospitalized patients.  June 1976 - November 1978.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) - 1975 - 2003

Washington State Veterinary Medical Association – 1980 - Present

Washington State Bar Association – 1997 – Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association – 1999 – 2002

Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association – 2000- Present

LEGAL CREDENTIAL

Passed the Washington State Bar Exam in February, 1997

Admitted WSBA 6/10/97 - # 26809

VETERINARY CREDENTIAL

Licensed in Washington 1978 – Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry

Current License Status – Active-Retired