Our Team
BEVERLY ALLEN
Beverly Allen is a legal powerhouse with a passion for family law. Armed with a bachelor's degree in law and diversity from Fairhaven College at Western Washington University, she honed her skills at the Whatcom Civil Rights Project, where she discovered the transformative power of advocacy and how legal services can make a world of difference for families.
A proud member of the National Guard, Beverly served hundreds of soldiers and their families with distinction. She went above and beyond in helping them prepare wills, separation agreements, and even counseling them on how to represent themselves in divorce cases. Her unwavering commitment earned her the prestigious Army Commendation Medal in 2019. With the rank of captain, she completed her 8-year term of service, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and dedication.
Beverly's military experience gave her a unique perspective and the necessary skills to help service members and their families navigate the complexities of family law. In her current practice, she is a creative and passionate attorney who is always on the lookout for the best possible outcome for her clients. Whether it's through settlement or trial, Beverly is committed to fighting for the rights of her clients and helping them achieve the outcome they deserve. With her vast experience and proven track record of success, Beverly Allen is the go-to attorney for all your family law needs.
Stephen Willis
Licensed for five years, Stephen Willis brings a wealth of insight and compassion to his practice. His educational background is impressive, with a double major in English and Philosophy from the University of Utah. His respect and admiration for the development of law and societal foundations are evident in his practice. Before his legal career, Stephen served as a Cavalry Scout in the U.S. Army from 2001-2004. This military background gives him unique insight and experience, particularly in handling military family law cases. Prior to joining Nexus Counsel, Stephen was partner at Sung & Willis before branching out into his solo practice, where he dedicated his time defending at risk families. Stephen is a strong and empathetic attorney who will make sure your voice is heard.
LAUREN ROMERO
Lauren Romero is a Washington-based Veterans law and tenants’ attorney. Prior to seeking a law degree, Lauren graduated from The Ohio State University and commissioned as an active-duty artillery officer in the United States Army. Lauren graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2022. Lauren has primarily focused her law practice on civil legal aid. She has worked at various non-profits and legal aid organizations both as a law student and as a barred attorney. Her first job out of law school was in eviction defense. She fought to keep low-income tenants housed and worked diligently to minimize the poor outcomes individuals experience when going through the eviction process. Both during and after law school,
Lauren has been advocating for Veterans issues and quickly found herself drawn to Veterans law. Lauren began working in Veterans law during her second year of law school. Her passion for Veterans law began during military service. She saw firsthand that a powerful advocate could make the difference between success following military service and potentially a lifetime of struggles. Ever since working in a position to assist veterans, Lauren has sought to establish herself as an advocate to aid veterans in the transition process and ensure they are able to access all the benefits they are entitled to. Lauren has continuously practiced Veterans law throughout her law career in various capacities handling everything from discharge upgrades, individual unemployability applications, disability benefit applications, increasing disability benefits, education benefits, healthcare benefits, and military records correction. Lauren is ready and willing to take on any fight for benefits that a veteran or their family may face when dealing with the Veterans Administration or Department of Defense.