MEET THE TEAM
When you choose Integrated Law, you’re not just hiring a single attorney, you’re surrounded by a united team working towards your prosperity and wellbeing.
Cynthia Hall, JD, LLM, CPA
Founder and Managing Attorney
Cynthia is an attorney and CPA, specializing in tax, estate, and business planning, with over 30 years’ experience.
Cynthia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Southern California; her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Seattle University School of Law; and her Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Washington School of Law. She is licensed in both Washington and California (inactive).
She counsels small business owners regarding income tax, operational, financial performance, and ownership succession planning (including annual tax return preparation). Cynthia also advises individuals and families on income tax planning (including annual tax return preparation); wills; trusts; durable powers of attorney; gifting strategies; estate tax strategies; estate probate administration; tax matters involving estate, gift, generation skipping, and fiduciary income taxes; retirement planning; and tax and cash flow planning in divorce cases.
Cynthia lives in Bainbridge Island with her four children (two in college), and when time permits, enjoys a good book, reading the newspaper, watching pro football, knitting, and travel.
Michelle Lehmann, JD, LLM
Associate Attorney
Michelle is an attorney specializing in tax reporting and planning.
Michelle received her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Catholic University School of Law and her Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Villanova University School of Law. She is licensed in Washington.
Michelle works with individuals, families, small business owners, and fiduciaries on all matters related to tax reporting and planning, with a focus on complex tax reporting. She also provides services associated with tax reviews and projections, IRS and state tax matters, estate tax reporting for estates and trusts, business transactions, and all matters that touch on tax planning.
Outside of the office, Michelle assists her husband with business and financial planning for his solo medical practice.
Thomas Benjamin, CPA, MST, MBA
Tax Manager
Thomas is a CPA specializing in business and individual tax issues. He enjoys working with business owners to minimize their yearly tax burden at both the entity and personal level, and believes that even a small amount of planning can give difficult situations a successful outcome.
Thomas received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Washington, his Master of Business Administration from Seattle University, and a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University. When away from the office, Thomas enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing tennis, and walking his dog near their Kirkland home.
Michelle Durbin, JD
Associate Attorney
Michelle Durbin is an attorney specializing in estate planning and probate and trust administration.
Michelle received her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Seattle University School of Law. She is licensed in Washington.
Michelle counsels individuals, families, and business owners on all aspects of estate planning including—but not limited to—wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, advance healthcare directives, estate tax mitigation, and real estate matters as they pertain to estates. She also advises trustees and fiduciaries on their responsibilities and annual compliance matters.
Michelle is a lifelong Washingtonian and in her free time you’ll find her taking advantage of our beautiful outdoors by whitewater rafting, camping, or hiking.
Support Team
Everyone in our office—from receptionist to legal assistant to firm administrator—is vested in providing client-focused service and advocating for your interests. Our support team is a direct extension of our attorneys and CPAs, and each of them shares our goal of being the best resource possible for you.
Each practice team is supported by one or more legal assistants. They collaborate with the attorneys and CPAs to fulfill services and provide that important extra support, so our attorneys and CPAs can focus on providing their expert service and counsel.
Everyone at our office is part of your team, and we urge you to reach out to anyone among us for assistance.