Brenna Quinlan
Brenna Quinlan joined Balsam Quinlan P.S. in 2020. She regularly handles guardianship and vulnerable adult matters, probates, and trust and estate litigation. Brenna graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2020.
In addition to her practice, Brenna is active in the local legal community, including serving as a board member of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association New & Young Lawyers Section and as Co-Chair of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship Committee. Brenna is a member of the Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court.
In law school, Brenna was an intern for the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where she drafted response briefs in criminal appeals to the Washington State Court of Appeals, presented oral arguments in Pierce County Superior Court, and assisted in pretrial hearings in Pierce County District Court. Brenna was also an intern at the United States District Court in Tacoma for the Honorable Mary Jo Heston, where she assisted in complex bankruptcy cases.
Before entering law school, Brenna spent several years working in early childhood education at a local family-owned daycare center. She gained knowledge of the special needs of individuals with disabilities through her experiences growing up with family members with disabilities. These experiences led to her interest in joining Balsam Quinlan, P.S. to assist clients and their families with guardianship, trust, and probate matters and represent families with special needs.
In her free time, Brenna enjoys camping, boating, taking advantage of Tacoma’s various parks and attractions, and spending time with friends and family.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Washington, 2017
- Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2020
Admissions and Licenses
- Washington State Bar Association: 2020
Current Affiliations/Memberships
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship Committee, 2021-present
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association New & Young Lawyers Section, 2023-present
- Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court, 2024-present
Bar/Professional Activity
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Annual Guardianship Seminar, Speaker – Caselaw Update, 2022
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship Committee, Co-Chair, 2023
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Annual Guardianship Seminar, Host & Speaker – Caselaw Update, 2023
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association New & Young Lawyers Section, Secretary, 2023
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Guardianship Committee, Co-Chair, 2024
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association New & Young Lawyers Section, Vice President, 2024
