Firm Overview

Results-Oriented Advice and Services

Miller Malone & Tellefson is a small law firm with an advanced outlook and sophisticated capabilities.

Practicing in the areas of gaming law, liquor law, government relations and lobbying and administrative law, we resolve complex problems for corporate clients in Washington State, across the nation and around the world. We are knowledgeable, responsive and always focused on the end result.

Working with Government Agencies

People inside government respond as professionals, but also in accordance with the internal structure and dynamics of their organizations. To work successfully with them, an attorney must think as they do and understand the world from their perspective.

The attorneys at Miller Malone & Tellefson all have extensive regulatory and governmental experience having served in Washington State government. We understand how to work with government agencies at the national, state and local levels.

Frank Miller began his legal career in the Washington Attorney General's office before being assigned to the Gambling Commission. He eventually rose to become Director of the Washington State Gambling Commission where, among other accomplishments, he negotiated 19 tribal-state Class III gambling compacts. In these roles and in private practice, he has over 24 years experience in gaming law and the gaming industry.

David Malone served at the Washington Attorney General's office for five years where he focused on environmental issues. He represented the Department of Natural Resources and the State Parks and Recreation Commission in numerous legal and regulatory matters. He practices in the areas of gaming law, administrative law and government relations.

Carrie Tellefson spent 14 years in various roles in state government. These included service as Senior Counsel to the Washington State House of Representatives, Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, Deputy Commissioner in the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, Assistant Director with the Department of Information Services, and the Director of Policy and Planning with the Washington State Gambling Commission. She focuses on government relations for the firm's corporate and trade association clients.

At Miller Malone & Tellefson, our goal is to achieve your goals — efficiently, affordably and effectively.

For a free initial consultation with Miller Malone & Tellefson, call 253-759-9595 or contact us online. Located in Tacoma, we serve clients throughout Washington State, across the country and around the world.