Michelle D. Mendoza
Attorney | Yakima
Areas of Practice
Overview
Education & Admissions
Recognition & Honors
Publications & Presentations
Background & Interests
Professional & Community Activity
Michelle is an associate in the Yakima Business Group where she assists closely held businesses with their structuring, operations, and real estate needs. She assists businesses, including the unique needs of agricultural businesses, during all stages, from formation, to operations and management, and disposition.
Admissions
- Washington
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D. (2019)
- Eastern Washington University, B.A., Business Administration (2014)
Recognition & Honors
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2024 - 2025) - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Publications & Presentations
- "USDA Amends Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rules to Expand Eligibility for Apple Producers" co-author with Charissa Johnston, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (August 2020)
- "Health Care Directives," presenter, webinar for Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services (June 2020)
- “USDA Begins Accepting Applications for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Relief Funding May 26, 2020,” co-author with Charissa Johnston, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (May 2020)
- “Agricultural Employers Are Now Eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants,” author, blog post, StokesLaw Briefs (April 2020)
Background & Interests
While in law school, Michelle served as a summer associate for Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, tennis, and spending time with family and friends.Professional & Community Activity
- Washington Women Lawyers, Member
- Washington State Bar Association Real Property Probate and Trust Section, Executive Committee
- Yakima County Bar Association, Secretary (2024-2025)
