Celebrating 80 Years: 1946-2026

When I walk into our office each morning in downtown Centralia, I am reminded that I am not just going to work, I am stepping into a legacy that began in 1946. That was the year Dale Nordquist and D.D. Schnatterly opened their law practice in historic downtown Centralia, building what would become one of the longest-standing law firms in Southwest Washington.

What started as Nordquist & Schnatterly has, over generations of dedicated attorneys, grown into Althauser Rayan Abbarno. That history is not just something we celebrate, it is something we carry forward every day.

Abbarno & Rayan named "Super Lawyers"!

Althauser Rayan Abbarno has announced that attorneys Todd Rayan and Peter Abbarno have been selected as Washington Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in each state based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Rayan and Abbarno were recognized for work in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation and are the only attorneys in Lewis County on the 2026 Super Lawyers list.

Important Changes to Workers' Comp

At Althauser Rayan Abbarno, we help injured workers across Washington State to navigate the complex workers' compensation system. A new law, SB 5847 brings important changes that improve access to care, strengthen worker rights, and increase accountability in the system.

SB 5847 updates Washington’s workers’ compensation laws under the Industrial Insurance Act. The law focuses on:

• Protecting your right to choose your doctor
• Expanding access to medical treatment
• Reducing delays in care approvals
• Improving claims management efficiency
• Strengthening enforcement against employer misconduct

These changes are designed to put injured workers first.

Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP law partner Todd Rayan and Peter Abbarno attended the Washington State Association for Justice workers' compensation and insurance conference in Seattle.

Abbarno joined State Rep. Liz Berry to give a legislative update. WSAJ's mission is to stand up in the courtroom and the halls of government for real people. "We defend your Constitutional rights, including the right to have your day in court. We hold corporate and other powerful interests accountable. We are a community creating and sharing resources for our members to secure justice."