Our Team
Craig Blackmon
Craig is a lawyer and co-owner of WaLaw Realty LLC
I earned a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Columbia University. After working as a public high school teacher for four years, I enrolled in law school and graduated from the University of Washington in 1999.
In 2005, my wife and I sold our house. In the process, I came to appreciate the complicated nature of selling a home and the potential benefit of having legal counsel. At the same time, I was looking for a new direction in my legal career. Soon after I launched the Law Office of Craig Blackmon PLLC, a law practice focused on assisting people with the purchase and sale of residential real estate. In 2006, I was fortunate to meet Marc Holmes, a recent law school graduate looking for a job. I hired Marc as an associate attorney, and things went so well that in 2009 he became my partner in the firm, now called Blackmon Holmes PLLC. That same year, we launched WaLaw Realty.
In addition to building a law practice and WaLaw Realty, I volunteer with the King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic, where I provide free legal consultations to residents of King County. As a means of educating the public while also promoting my practice, I contribute regularly to Rain City Guide, a Seattle-area real estate blog. Like most everyone else in this beautiful corner of the country, I enjoy the great outdoors, including snowboarding, biking, and hiking, often followed by savoring a delicious microbrew in a charming mountain tavern.
Marc Holmes
Marc is a lawyer and the designated broker and co-owner of WaLaw Realty LLC
I was born and raised in Oklahoma and started my first business at the age of 10 diving for golf balls in ponds on a public course. We sold’em for a quarter a piece and made good money doing it.
I came to Seattle in 1992 to attend the University of Washington and graduated four years later with a B.A. in Economics and a healthy appreciation of all things Seattle: grunge, flannel, coffee, and microbrews. My first job out of college was as a beer rep for one of Seattle’s fine microbreweries, the Pyramid Brewery just across from what is now Safeco Field. It was a true dream job for a 22 year old guy: expense account, tickets to every sport and show in town, and all the beer my friends and I could drink.
That job led to a promotion and move to Texas and ultimately a career in sales, land/home development, and mortgage lending.
Ultimately, however, I wanted something different and law school seemed like a good idea. I returned to Seattle to finish my law degree and graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 2006.
I joined Craig’s law firm shortly thereafter and became a partner in January, 2009. I’ve handled hundreds of residential transactions, drafted countless legal documents affecting real estate, and litigated real estate disputes and have had a blast doing it.
I married my high school dream girl and we have a spectacular son named Spencer. We, and a small family of raccoons, live in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle. It’s our own little Mayberry and we love it.
Robyn Armani
Robyn is a legal assistant for WaLaw Realty LLC
I am delighted to be a part of the team at Blackmon Holmes and WaLaw Realty. I enjoy working with people and making a difference in their lives. After serving 4 years with the U.S Army as an Airborne Medic, I began working at a local criminal law firm in 2002 while starting my own small business as a Professional Organizer and Licensed Massage Therapist. In 2007, I became the President of my homeowners association and as a result I have gained knowledge and a strong interest in real estate and litigation. After 8 fabulous years in the criminal law industry and with my fascination growing in the real estate industry, this led me to apply for the job opening at BH and WaLaw. I am excited to be here and look forward to working with our clients.
I enjoy spending time with my two dachshunds, Kleo and Lucy Lu (who is the 3x wiener dog champion).
Jordan Swanson
Jordan is a real estate agent for WaLaw Realty LLC
I have lived here in the Northwest all of my life. In 2002, I earned a BA in Philosophy from Central Washington University located in Ellensburg, WA. Instead of entering the work force right away, I married my husband in 2002 and soon after; gave birth to my Son and two years later, my Daughter. It was a wonderful experience staying home with my children for a few years, and I consider myself lucky to have been able to do so. When my daughter was just a few months old, we decided to try to buy a house. I became completely enthralled with finding our home. That led me to pursue a career in real estate, and in 2006 I became a licensed Real Estate Agent. I have a passion for everything real estate, and I ultimately enjoy helping people through the complex process of buying or selling a home. I enjoy hiking, cycling, yoga, snowboarding, knitting, and most importantly, playing with my family and dogs. I am so excited to be a part of the WaLaw team, and the amazing things that we have to offer our clients in their real estate endeavors.
