Lyle M. Clark, Jr., Attorney
Lyle Clark, a native of Washington, grew up in North Seattle and attended Nathan Hale High School. In 1971, Lyle graduated with distinction from Washington State University, earning a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in psychology. He then attended the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law), obtaining his Juris Doctorate with distinction in 1976. He has been in private practice in Bellevue since 1977 and now focuses primarily on Social Security disability claims. Lyle's other areas of practice presently include:
- Worker's Compensation
- Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
- Probate and Non-Probate Settlement of Estates
Mr. Clark is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. He also belongs to the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington State Association of Justice (formerly Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) and the King County Bar Association.
Layla Hanlon, Paralegal
Layla was born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina. You might remember Sarajevo as the host of the 14th Winter Olympic Games or, historically, as the site of the assassination in 1914 of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria that sparked World War I. Layla earned a Law Degree from The University of Sarajevo's School of Law in 1994.
Layla's family started calling Bellevue, Washington, their new home in 1995. While learning English, Layla served in the National Service Corporation, also known as Americorps. Through Americorps she worked in government-funded programs that provide social and legal services to refugees, immigrants, and low-income individuals. After two years of service, Layla was hired by the same agency as a Case Manager.
In 2002 Layla left that position, became a mother, and stayed home with her newborn son for a short time. She then returned to school. In 2004 she received an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies from Crown College in Tacoma, Washington. After graduation she held a couple of research and legal case management positions before becoming Lyle's paralegal in June of 2007.
Christine Albertson, Legal Secretary
Christy is a California native who moved to Washington in 1993. She has a diverse background, but, after becoming a mother, decided to pursue her interest in the law. She obtained training as a legal secretary at Lake Washington Technical College and later worked in the legal department of Microsoft. Christy has been employed as Lyle's secretary and office manager since August of 2007. She is married and has one daughter.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail to discuss your case or to arrange a free initial consultation. At the law office of Lyle M. Clark, Jr., we are dedicated to integrity, justice, and the aggressive pursuit of our clients' rights.
Lyle M. Clark, Jr.
Attorney at Law
1800 112th Ave NE, Suite 306E
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 452-3092
Fax: (425) 452-6037
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The law office of Lyle M. Clark, Jr., represents clients throughout western Washington State, including Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Sammamish, Renton, Maple Valley, North Bend, Seattle, Issaquah, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Edmonds, Kent, Auburn, SeaTac, Federal Way, Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, Monroe, Duvall, and surrounding vicinities.
King County • Pierce County • Snohomish County
