Broughton & Singleton, Inc. P.S.

Founder of law firm with an emphasis on municipal law, personal injury, real estate, commercial litigation and business law.

Merkel, Caine, & Donohue

Partner in law firm of Merkel, Caine & Donohue, which firm later merged into Hiscock & Barclay, a national business firm. Relevant work experience in private practice has included successfully representing both public and private clients in commercial litigation matters as well as successful representation of injured persons seeking compensation from insurance companies and other entities. Many of these matters were carried through to trial, mediation and/or arbitration. Further experience included representation of Kitsap Public Utility District, Kitsap Mental Health Services on construction and personnel related issues, labor negotiations representing both employers and unions, representation of property owners challenging L.U.D.'s and L.I.D.'s, and rate payers opposing utility charges.

Bremerton City Attorney

Served as Bremerton City Attorney. Supervised a staff of four attorneys and three support staff personnel. Responsible for representing the City of Bremerton in all legal matters. Worked with City Engineers to redraft construction specifications for public works projects. Represented the City in lawsuits on various construction claims. Participated in other phases of public works constructions as well as construction insurance related issues. General civil representation included such issues as constructions and municipal contracting, public works requirements, personnel, capital financing, land use, risk management and insurance procurement, L.I.D. formation, public works procurement and code enforcement. Represented the City in various litigation matters including numerous constructions cases, personnel disputes, and numerous land use challenges.

Shiers, Kamps, Love & Chrey

Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Worked as a criminal and civil attorney for Kitsap County. Advised both Kitsap County and the Kitsap County Civil Service Commission on personnel and civil service related matters. Also worked on general municipal law issues.

Educational Background

University of Miami, School of Law, Miami, Florida.
1978, Juris Doctor

College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia.
1974, B.A., Graduated Magna Cum Laude.