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Representation of clients in the prosecution and defense of civil cases in the following areas: products liability, toxic torts, general negligence, construction defect, construction safety, professional liability (lawyer and accountant malpractice), underinsured motorist, insurance coverage, environmental contamination, admiralty law, commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration AV rated Martindale-Hubbell.

Rachel Scott is a homegrown Seattle attorney and founding partner of Scott & Scott, PLLC. She earned her J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2001, where she was a member of the national moot court team.. For over 20 years, Rachel has focused her practice on personal injury and workers’ compensation law, helping individuals and families navigate the aftermath of serious injuries. Her approach is clear, direct, and client focused, offering guidance without pressure and advocacy without drama.. Earlier in her career, Rachel also handled long-term disability insurance claims. While she no longer accepts new LTD cases, she continues to offer consultations to help people understand their options or find trusted referrals.. Rachel has been recognized as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics Magazine in both 2006 and 2014. Clients appreciate her ability to make complex legal issues feel manageable and her commitment to helping them regain control during stressful times.

R. Glenn Phillips believes in fighting for justice for real people. He has been practicing since 1984 and has tried more than 100 civil jury trials. In addition, he has settled numerous million and multi-million dollar cases. Glenn understands that corporate America and the insurance companies have tried, and continued to try to deny real people access to justice. He believes strongly in the principle that all citizens have the right of access to the courts. Mr. Phillips owns Phillips Law Firm which operates in Washington, California and nationally handling serious personal injury, product liability, workman's compensation, social security disability, medical malpractice, defective drug/device, and employee rights. Mr. Phillips has received the highest rating from Martindale Hubbel (5.0 out of 5.0) and is an AV rated attorney.. Mr. Phillips is actively involved in his firm's defective drug and devices practice. Our mass tort practice has an inventory of over 4,000 cases, covering such products as Accutane, Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella, Fosamax, Avandia, Medtronic Infuse, GranuFlo, Mirena, Risperdal and defective devices such as shoulder pain pumps and DePuy hip implants.. Mr. Phillips and his firm are recognized as leaders in pharmaceutical litigation and have been appointed to positions of leadership on various steering committees, science/ discovery committees and JCCP's.. Glenn is a member of the Washington state bar. He is also a member of the American Association of Justice, and a Eagle member of the Washington Associate for Justice,and the non-profit organization of Public Justice.. Glenn is a frequent speaker before such national groups as the National Trial Lawyers, Ammerican Association for Justice, Mass Torts Made Perfect, as well as various state trial lawyer groups.. Glenn is also an invited member of the TAOS group which is comprised of outstanding trial lawyers from across America.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY. A dedicated and fierce advocate, Jason pursues justice for his clients despite opposition, obstruction or personal inconvenience, taking whatever lawful and ethical measures are required to vindicate his client's cause.  Jason began his career in corporate finance, including spending a decade at Warner Bros. Studios where he served as a director of finance.  Jason’s work in Hollywood left him yearning for a more meaningful career helping others, so he returned home to the Pacific Northwest and began working as a Plaintiff’s lawyer.. After attending Willamette University College of Law, Jason worked to help those injured by pharmaceutical companies.  He then expanded his practice to include employment law, where he served as a dedicated advocate for employees who were injured by large corporate employers. Fully understanding the sudden impact of the loss of income and livlihood on a family allowed Jason to use his empathy, along with tenacity, skill and perseverance, to diligently represent his clients, resulting in a proven record of success.. Jason found the answer in his quest to help others at Seattle Truck Law, where he passionately works to help indivdiuals who have suffered serious injuries through the negligence and recklessness of others.  As a former Plaintiff himself, Jason endured extended litigation against a powerful corporation. That experience informs Jason’s client relationships with an additional layer of empathy and connection, which enhances his understanding of the importance of timely communication in keeping the client informed and comfortable throughout the litigation process.

Patricia specializes in representing plaintiffs in wrongful death, brain and other major injury cases arising from bicycle collisions, car collisions, work site negligence, and other wrongful acts.  Recent case results include $38.2M jury verdict in a bicycle-valet driver collision case tried in King County Superior Court (12/2016); $12M arbitration award on behalf of brain injured wife and deceased husband from car collision (8/2016); and $6M settlement of work place electrocution and electrical brain injury case (4/2016).. She is active in the Washington State Association for Justice and Spence Trial Lawyers College.

Over 26 years trial and appeal experience.

Other than practicing law, I enjoy snow skiing, golfing, working on my home, cheering on the W.S.U. Cougars and spending time with my family.  I am the proud father of two girls who were fortunate to inherit my wife's beautiful looks and her intelligence.

Nick was born in Richmond, VA, where his father practiced law. He now resides in Tacoma, where he has lived and worked since May of 2006 after completing his first year of law school. Nick graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Policy Studies in 2003 from Indiana University. He then attended Seattle University School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2008, and was admitted to the State Bar in October of that year.. Nick is known for his compassionate touch, professionalism, integrity, diligence, and zealous advocacy on behalf of clients. He has significant experience with clients struggling with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Nick was a presenter at the 2017 “Defending Drug Cases” Continuing Legal Education seminar addressing treatment issues, Drug Court & DOSA.. For just over two years, Nick has been handling complex Medical Negligence, MVC, School Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and General Personal Injury matters as a Plaintiff's attorney. In those 24 months, Nick has recovered over $7,000,000 for his clients.. Nick is actively involved in the local Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association and Tacoma Pro Bono legal services. His experience includes:. Nick currently lives in the Tacoma area with his wife Kriston, and their three boys that the two share between them. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, visiting with friends, watching collegiate sporting events with his two brothers, traveling, backpacking, hiking, fishing, target shooting, and hunting.

Nate Bingham represents victims of aviation accidents, civil rights violations, and other catastrophic accidents. He has been involved in numerous high-profile trials, but takes pride in aggressively pursuing each and every one of his cases. Several of Nate’s cases have attracted considerable media attention and have been profiled by the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, NBC, CBS, and dozens of other news outlets.. Nate has successfully litigated airplane and helicopter crash cases against airlines, government entities, product manufacturers, and aerospace companies both large and small. Due to his expertise, other plaintiffs’ attorneys frequently engage Nate as co-counsel, to help them navigate the complexities of aviation accident litigation in their own cases. Nate is also regularly invited to give presentations to other attorneys and students on legal issues relevant to aviation, such as international treaties related to commercial air travel, and the ever-changing case law on personal jurisdiction.. In his civil rights practice, Nate represents individuals in lawsuits against police, jails, prisons, and government contactors that violate the rights of individuals. Nate has experience as lead counsel representing the families of individuals who died as a result of police shootings, medical neglect by jail medical providers, and poor monitoring by corrections officers that led to in-custody suicides and fatal drug overdoses.. Prior to joining Krutch Lindell, Nate worked for a national insurance defense firm, where he defended personal injury lawsuits on behalf of insurers and corporations. This experience provided Nate with a unique understanding of the defense’s perspective that now helps him effectively litigate and negotiate cases on behalf of plaintiffs. Nate also worked as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Seattle, which gives him an insider’s perspective of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.. Nate is licensed to practice law in Washington state and Alaska, but regularly litigates cases in other states and Canadian provinces on a pro hac vice basis.. Nate is a past chair of the King County Bar Association’s Aviation Law Section, a member of AAJ’s Aviation Law Section, and an EAGLE member of the Washington State Association for Justice.. Highly regarded by clients and peers alike, Nate has been selected to the Washington Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, an honor limited to just 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state.. Nate graduated in 2013 from the University of Washington School of Law, where he was selected to The Order of the Barristers, a national honor society recognizing outstanding oral and written advocacy.. Before attending law school, Nate earned his B.A. in anthropology from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. At Bowdoin, Nate played football and was a co-captain of the track and field team, receiving both all-conference academic honors and all-New England athletic honors.

My son and I have a law practice in Seattle, Washington.  We help our clients with Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills and Estate Planning and Administration.

My practices focuses on the defense of health care providers, hospitals, and long term care facilities.  I also defend individual health care providers related to licensing and board complaints.

My practice is limited to complex high stakes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases.  I achieved a  $123M verdict against Ride the Ducks in 2019 and a $43M verdict in a motorcycle v. vehicle case in 2022. In 2024, the City of Seattle paid $10M to settle the Black Lives Matter peaceful protester case that I led.   I have obtained numerous 7 and 8 figure results for clients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, and for survivors of those who have been killed.  The types of cases range from product liability and medical negligence to highway design, motor vehicle crashes, civil rights and in 2022 I achieved a $3.5M verdict in a civil murder case.  I have  a strong reputation in the legal community and speak around the country for trial lawyer organizations.  I have lived in Seattle since the age of 4, and have 3 children and grandchildren.  The Velvet Hammer Podcast has been in production since 2020 and is now a video podcast.

My practice is focused on all aspects of real estate and business transactions.  I draft and negotiate commercial leases, ground leases, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, merger or redemption agreements, loan and financing documents, entity and formation documents, and corporate documents, as well as most other documents involved in a typical M&A transaction or real estate venture, project or transaction.  I also assist contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and design professionals with negotiating construction contracts, design contracts and related agreements.

My practice focuses on helping injured cyclists, motorcyclists and scooter riders obtain just compensation for their injuries. I provide superior legal representation through compassionate counseling and tenacious advocacy for all of my bike-accident clients. Once I take your case, I take care of all the paperwork, phone calls and negotiations so you can stop worrying about dealing with insurance companies and focus on recovering from your injuries.  As a daily bike commuter, former competitive cyclist, veteran bike messenger and advocate for bicyclists’ rights, I am uniquely suited to work with you on your bike accident case.  I can advise you, at no charge, on how to evaluate your claim and whether you would benefit from hiring a lawyer.

Ms. Machler represents injured people in auto accident, products liability, medical malpractice, and premises liability cases. In 2010, King County paid Osborn Machler a record 10,000,000 for an excessive force case that Ms. Machler worked on. She has significant appellate experience, including Armantrout v. Cascade Orthopaedics, affecting wrongful death claims in Washington. In addition to her other work, Ms. Machler performs pro bono work in the areas of family and administrative law, serves as an MAR arbitrator, and is a settlement guardian at litem in King County. Ms. Machler is governor-elect from the Ninth District for the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors and also served on the Washington State Association for Justice Board of Governors for several years. Ms. Machler is a member of the King County Bar Association, the State Bar of Montana, and Montana Trial Lawyers Association. She currently serves as a City of Kent arts commissioner and is an oblate at St. Placid Priory in Lacey.

Ms. Dunlap is a 1981 graduate of the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work. She obtained her J.D. from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University), graduating in December 1984. Ms. Dunlap is a past officer of the King County Young Lawyers Association and a committee member and co-chair of its Trial Practice Group. Ms. Dunlap's practice is in personal injury losses with a focus on motor vehicle collisions involving minor to catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death.  She also handles other injury losses, insurance coverage and bad faith, and private defense. Ms. Dunlap is AV rated in the Martindale-Hubbell Attorneys Directory and has litigated in both state and federal courts throughout western  and eastern Washington and has appeared before appellate courts, including Division I and II of the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Washington.

Mr. Osborn’s practice focuses on plaintiffs’ personal injury, auto accidents, products liability, medical malpractice, and professional negligence, with recent settlements over $13.5 million. In 2010, King County paid Mr. Osborn a record 10,000,000 for an excessive force case. In 2009, the Washington Supreme Court upheld the $1.35 million jury verdict Mr. Osborn and his firm obtained in Armantrout v. Cascade Orthopaedics, affecting wrongful death claims in Washington. Mr. Osborn’s representation of children injured by magnet-containing toys brought toy safety to national attention and led to the recall of magnetic toys and the scrutiny and recall of toys with lead paint and other dangers. Mr. Osborn recently represented pro bono Stella Stansfield, a young girl whose life-saving medication was denied by DSHS. As well as being a member, Mr. Osborn also serves on the executive committe of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Osborn is a member of WSAJ, KCBA, and AAJ. He serves on the boards of several area youth programs and coached his Kirkland JV football team to a 10-1 record in the 2009 season.

Mr. Umlauf is a shareholder with Forsberg & Umlauf. His broad litigation defense practice includes catastrophic damages, construction claims, products and personal injury defense, premises liability, bad faith, legal malpractice, underinsured motorist claims, investigation and preservation of evidence advice.. Personal injury defense litigation (emphasizing catastrophic damages cases), including vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction site claims (including injuries, tender of defense analysis, construction defects and insurance coverage) and product liability.  Litigation and advice regarding CGL, and automobile insurance policies (emphasizing UIM claims).  Professional liability defense of lawyers, pharmacists, and medical providers. Arbitrator (UIM/King County Superior Court) and Mediator.

Mr. McEwan, a director of Betts, Patterson & Mines, has more than 20 years of experience as a defense attorney handling a wide range of litigation for both insured and self-insured clients, including premises liability, breach of warranty, contractor liability, and product claims against manufacturers and retail sellers.

Mr. Lingg has served as the managing shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. since January 1, 2012.  His tort and insurance practice includes a wide range of defense matters including personal injury, construction defect, professional liability, product and premises liability, and commercial claims.. Grant’s practice concentrates on the defense of contractors and design professionals facing both personal injury and building defect/warranty cases.  His work has required him to bring and defend contractual indemnity and contribution/subrogation claims, and has included the defense of home warranty disputes.  He has extensive experience defending clients against premises liability, vehicle accident and product liability actions.  He has also defended banks, credit card companies and lenders in commercial actions.  Grant serves as arbitrator under the King and Pierce County Arbitration systems.  He has served as a Member of the Board of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and is a past editor of the WDTL’s “Defense News.”

Mr. Knigge is a Seattle Prep (1977), Santa Clara University (1981) and University of Washington School of Law (1987) graduate.  Over the course of his career he has recovered millions of dollars for injured people in the state of Washington.  Mr. Knigge has experience in multiple areas of personal injury law including the following: Auto injuries, bicycle cases, pedestrian injuries, burn injuries, dog/animal bite cases, head/brain injuries, insurance claims, malpractice cases, motorcycle cases, product liability claims, trip/fall cases, trucking cases, assault/battery cases, government liability type cases and airline crash cases.  Mr. Knigge also has extensive experience serving as an arbitrator and settlement guardian ad litem in Superior Court proceedings.. Mr. Knigge is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in all state courts and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Mr. Hemmat is the Principal Attorney and founder of The Hemmat Law Group, a preimeir family law, domestic violence, and civil litigation firm in Seattle, Washington.. With over 36 years of legal experience, Steven Hemmat has earned the respect of his adversaries by approaching litigation and negotiations with high ethical standards and with professional integrity.. Whether clients are involved in a hotly contested divorce or emotionally wrenching custody battle, seeking redress for a severe personal injury, or wrangling over a contract, Steven Hemmat’s determination to be reasonable has achieved the best results for client after client.Clients trust Mr. Hemmat’s compassionate and conscientious approach to resolving even the most emotional issues.. Visit his website: hemmatlaw .com.

Mr. Gent has over 27 years’ experience handling claims in the property/casualty and health insurance arenas. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in August 2009, completing a four-year part-time program in just three years while also working remotely as a Case Manager for a Seattle-based personal injury firm.. Mr. Gent is licensed to practice law in federal court and all jurisdictions in the state of Washington. He is a participating member of the American Association of Justice, Washington State Bar Association, Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle status), both King and Snohomish County Bar Associations, and the Brain Injury Association of Washington.. Previously, Mr. Gent was a partner at Adler Giersch, PS, for 10 years where he led the firm’s Everett office representing individuals throughout Washington State, including King, Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and Kitsap counties. He has written numerous articles on insurance and injury-related issues and has lectured on similar subjects to both healthcare providers and fellow attorneys. Mr. Gent has received a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ of AV Preeminent®, the highest level of professional excellence; and the “Client Choice” award on .. Prior to joining Adler Giersch as a Case Manager in 2002, Mr. Gent was a senior negotiator and Litigation Specialist for Farmers Insurance Company. As a claims adjuster, he investigated, evaluated, and resolved first- and third-party injury claims and coverage disputes under personal and commercial auto and general liability policies. Mr. Gent completed the Farmers Insurance Claims Management Training (CMT) Program, served as a backup Claims Supervisor, and was certified as a Liability Claims Specialist by the Insurance Institute of America. Mr. Gent also has experience handling medical, dental, vision and disability claims for Teamster unions.. During law school Mr. Gent was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and participated in mock trials and trial skills workshops. In 2007, he studied international law and constitutional law at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, through the Widener Law School exchange program. During his final year, Mr. Gent worked in the Widener University Civil Law Clinic, providing free legal services to indigent, elderly, and disabled individuals on a wide variety of matters.. Born and raised in central Illinois, Mr. Gent moved to Seattle in 1994 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre-Directing and Production) from Eastern Illinois University. He worked for over a decade as a director, actor, and stage manager throughout the Puget Sound region. Mr. Gent is excited to infuse his practicality, creative energy, and communication skills to his law practice on behalf of his clients both in and outside of the courtroom.

Mr. Fuld practices catastrophic personal injury Karr Tuttle Campbell. Before switching sides to represent plaintiffs,  Mr. Fuld represented defendants and was the youngest Shareholder at Reed McClure PLLC, a law firm with a 125 year history in Seattle. After Reed McClure, Mr. Fuld spent 6 years representing injured plaintiffs at Emery Reddy PLLC.. Priot to joining Reed McClure, Mr. Fuld spent three years as staff counsel for the Liberty Mutual Group where he tried cases to defense verdicts in King, Pierce and Kitsap counties. At Reed McClure Mr. Fuld has tried solo cases to defense verdicts in King, and Skagit Counties where exposure was well over six figures. Prior to Liberty Mutual, Mr. Fuld was an associate at Dorsey and Whitney LLP.  Mr. Fuld also spent time working for Judge Ken Kato (ret) of the Washington State Court of Appeals and externing at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's office.. Mr. Fuld is admitted to practice in Washington, Alaska, and the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington.  He is a member of the Washington State Association of Justice, King and Pierce County Bar Associations and is also a board member of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children. Mr. Fuld also assists the Brain Injury Alliance with their annual golf tournament.. *Nearly all of Mr. Fuld's current work is on a contingent fee basis with most fee arrangements set at 33% of total recovery, unless arbitration or trial is involved, then 7% is added.

Mr. Allen was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle where he played on the varsity Baseball and Football teams.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Santa Clara University in 1988, and earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Seattle University School of Law in 1992.  He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1992.. Beginning in 1991, he served as a legal intern for the City of Kent, prosecuting criminal cases.  He had already tried fifteen jury trials bythe time he sat for the Bar Examination.  After passing the Washington State Bar Exam, he was hired as an Assistant City Attorney, and was promoted to the position of Chief Prosecutor in 1994.  In that position, he was responsible for prosecuting all criminal cases initiated by the City of Kent.  He also represented the City of Kent Police Department in several capacities, including civil asset forfeiture proceedings, and various legal advisements. He also represented the South King County Narcotics Task Force, advising them with respect to legal issues surrounding drug investigations, search warrants, and evidence gathering.. In 1995, he accepted a Position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for KingCounty.  He served as a King County Prosecuting Attorney under Mr. Norm Melang for nearly eight years.. During his eleven year career as a prosecuting attorney, Mr. Allen handled nearly all types of criminal cases, including violent crimes, robberies, assaults, thefts, DUI and felony traffic matters, domestic violence cases, and drug offenses.  As a prosecuting attorney, he tried nearly 150 cases to a jury.  Many of those were felonies in King County Superior Court.  The balance were misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, a significant portion of which were DUI cases. He has tried countless cases to the Court, and has extensively litigated virtually every type of legal issue surrounding these cases, including arguing before the Washington State Court of Appeals.  He has worked with the King County Sherriff’s Office in their fingerprint evidence training program, and has instructed at the state police academy regarding courtroom testimony of police officers.. Mr. Allen entered private practice in January 2003.  Since that time he has successfully represented hundreds individuals accused of criminal offenses in various counties across the state and in Federal Court.  He holds an extensive knowledge of the local criminal justice system, and has an outstanding professional repoire with prosecuting attorneys and judges.  Given his extensive experience with local police and criminal investigation techniques, he has been exceptionally effective in his representation of individuals during the investigation process. His years of trial and courtroom experience have gained him significant respect among judges, prosecuting attorneys, and local police departments.. In his free time, Mr. Allen enjoys running, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family.