Amanda Aragon is an accomplished attorney with experience representing clients in civil litigation, family law, contracts, employment, and fiscal matters. She also has extensive governmental experience and significant achievements participating in regulatory proceedings, analyzing legislative and policy directives, together with a solid understanding of legal, regulatory, and policy dimensionsAmanda has been responsible for creating and running a successful law practice; supervising legal staff, developing business, and handling operational and administrative issues. She is able to thrive in fast-paced environments while handling increasing levels of responsibility and working both independently and collaboratively. Amanda possesses extensive experience handling all facets of the litigation process in in federal and state court, including settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and appellate experience. She has also handled a wide range of legal, regulatory, administrative and policy matters on behalf of the military, a background that has made her proficient in evaluating a wide variety of legal issues and providing effective solutions to the same. She is also an expert in interpreting legislation, regulations, and directives, and in developing effective analyses.She earned her J.D. from The University of New Mexico School of Law (2008), and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from The University of New Mexico (2003). She is admitted to practice in the State of New Mexico and pending admission to the State of Washington. Amanda earned several U.S. Army Commendation and Achievement Medals for her exceptional service.Specialties: Government, Family Law, Litigation, Contracts, Fiscal Law, Military Law, Regulatory Policy & Advocacy, Legislative Analysis & Interpretation, Legal Consulting & Advising