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With over 27 years of personal injury trial law experience , Daniel has handled hundreds of personal injury cases through trial and on appeal to the highest court in the state and in the country. With personal injury trial experience in multiple states,whether in federal or state court, Daniel has the background and knowledge to evaluate a case from the initial interview and advise you on the professional, personal and practical aspects of your concerns. Don't take what the insurance company tells you is "fair," call and make an appointment for a complimentary, confidential consultation.

Will is an associate at Forsberg & Umlauf, his practice focuses on insurance coverage litigation and providing insurance coverage analysis and advice.. Before joining Forsberg & Umlauf, Will practiced in California where he represented domestic insurers and insurers in the London market in evaluating coverage for claims made under technology, media, cyber, commercial general liability, and miscellaneous professional services errors and omissions insurance policies. Over the span of his career, Will has drafted hundreds of coverage opinions and position letters, and has also assisted underwriters on numerous wording projects.

Westin McLean was born in Seattle and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor of Science, with honors, in Business Administration. He then returned to the University of Oregon for law school, where he graduated with Order of the Coif honors. Westin is a seasoned litigator who has developed a reputation for his knowledge of the law and his ability to resolve contentious claims. He has been advising and representing insurance companies, individuals, and businesses in complex matters and litigation since 2009. He has extensive experience providing coverage opinions, claims handling advice and litigating coverage matters for national and regional insurance carriers regarding all types of property, casualty, automobile and liability policies. He has also handled a wide range of litigated actions involving first-party coverage, declaratory judgments, bad faith claims and personal injury claims in both state and federal courts. Westin has prepared and successfully argued dozens of dispositive trial motions as well as handled several appeals from beginning to end. He also achieved favorable resolutions for hundreds of claims and filed actions through litigation, direct negotiation and all forms of alternative dispute resolution. He is admitted to practice law in both Oregon and Washington.

Toni Anders is a trial attorney with experience in insurance coverage, commercial litigation, employment counseling and litigation, and intellectual property.  Her insurance and litigation practices include first and third party insurance coverage and defense – including bad faith litigation and SIU/fraud counseling and advice – and litigating tort liability and contract disputes.  Ms. Anders defends clients in employment disputes and represents writers and musicians in contract negotiations and general business affairs.  She has defended commercial clients in matters ranging from product liability to workplace discrimination.. Before practicing law, Ms. Anders worked as a claims representative for State Farm Insurance Company.

The focus of my practice is insurance coverage and bad faith defense litigation.  Prior to practicing law, I worked as a claims adjuster, supervisor, and manager for several major insurance carriers.   In 2005, I received my J.D., summa cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law, where I served as Lead Articles Editor for the law review. I earned my CPCU designation in 2008, and am currently President-Elect of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the CPCU Society. I am also  Co-chair of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance for Washington State. I was named a 2010 Rising Star in the area of Insurance Coverage by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. I am licensed to practice in both Washington and Oregon.. My prior claims experience and legal knowledge help me to effectively evaluate, synthesize, and resolve complex insurance coverage issues ranging from first party property, bodily injury liability, construction defect, professional liability, to errors and omissions.. I am a frequent author and lecturer on insurance coverage and bad faith issues including chapter co-author for the Washington Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Deskbook 2008 supplement, and co-author of the Oregon and Washington chapters of Insurance Bad Faith-2010, published by DRI. My lectures include presentations to attorneys and insurance professional organizations. I regularly contributes to the Soha & Lang Coverage Blog, which can be found at .. When not practicing law or blogging, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, hiking, camping, and mountain biking.

Terry’s practice focuses on defense litigation, with primary concentration on professional liability.

Soccer is a very important part of my life.  I hold a Soccer Players' Agent License issued by the United States Soccer Federation in accordance with licensing requirements of FIFA, the governing body for global soccer.  This license enables me to represent soccer players and teams worldwide.. I play on two "old boys" teams:  Red Zingers (over 50) and Bainbridge island United (over 55) in the Greater Seattle Soccer League.  It's a lot of fun and we get to play against some former pros from the old North American Soccer League, guys I used to pay to watch play.. I got into soccer in Denmark in the early 1970s thanks to my wife's brother, sister and father all of whom were heavily into the Danish national team.  I've followed Denmark and its club teams including FC Copenhagen and Odense Boldklub since then and was lucky enough to have been in Copenhagen when Denmark won the European Championship in 1992.  I have several friends in Denmark who played professionally and for the Danish national team.  Some of them are now coaches.. In 2009 I attended a Copa Libertadores match at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires, and Boca Juniors became another favorite of mine.  Unfortunately for Boca, their performance has declined steadily since then!  I also follow Estudiantes and Independiente.. A Seattle Sounders FC inaugural season ticketholder, I look forward to great success for the team, and to Portland and Vancouver joining the fray in 2011!

Since being admitted to the bar in 1995, I have limited my practice to complex civil litigation.  My primary area of practice is defending employers against claims by job applicants and employees of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under federal and state law before courts and administrative agencies.  I also speak and write regularly on employment related issues and have a blog for managers entitled The Washington Job Law Blog.  I also litigate other types of complex commercial claims, including environmental claims and professional liability claims.

Senior Trial Attorney at Seattle's Staff Counsel Office. The office provides defense of USAA and its members in lawsuits arising out of occurrences which are covered under the USAA insurance policies. Tried over three hundred civil cases to arbitration and twenty-five civil cases to jury.

Seattle attorney providing zealous representation for businesses and individuals for cases involving commercial litigation, insurance bad faith, personal injury, products liabilty, and employment.

Russell C. Love is of counsel with Betts Patterson & Mines where his practice focuses principally on insurance coverage and appellate matters. Prior to joining BPM, Russell was a Shareholder at Thorsrud Cane & Paulich. He frequently advises insurers on coverage issues involving pollution claims, construction defect claims, and fidelity coverage claims. Russell has argued numerous appeals, both on behalf of defendants and as amicus on behalf of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. Russell is rated “AV Preeminent,” the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has been named a Washington State “Super Lawyer” for 2007-2015 by Super Lawyers Magazine.  Russell earned his B.A. from Pomona College in 1970 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1978.

Robert Christie and his firm provide litigation services to individuals, professionals, and businesses throughout Washington. In his twenty-seventh year of practice, Mr. Christie handles cases involving serious injury claims, commercial disputes, civil rights, malpractice, contract disputes, products and premise liability, employment, and intellectual property. AV Rated in Martindale Hubbell and Law & Politics “Super lawyer”, Mr. Christie has tried scores of cases is State and Federal Courts.

Representing Small Businesses, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Artists. Gary Marshall enjoys working with creative people including entrepreneurs, small business owners, people who create new technology, and artists. He brings over twenty-five years of experience in business and technology law and litigation, including computer law, Internet law, and art law together in one practice. By being a  small law firm, he can be very responsive to his clients with a personal touch.

Representing clients in jury trials, arbitrations and mediations. Primary focus is personal injury.

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.

Paul’s practice focuses on insurance defense litigation, insurance coverage, construction defect, Jones Act cases, maritime personal injury defense, and other admiralty defense litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced locally for several years, handling admiralty and maritime matters, including marine insurance defense litigation and marine insurance coverage cases.. Prior to his career as an attorney, Paul worked for many years as a property and casualty claims adjuster and maritime claims adjuster. He began his insurance career at Farmers Insurance and later worked for Great American Insurance Company and Royal Insurance.

Paul Fogarty has been a trial lawyer since 1990. He has tried jury and non-jury cases in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon and Texas. Mr. Fogarty's practice focuses on commercial litigation, insurance coverage, employment litigation, professional negligence and substantial personal injury cases, including wrongful death and sexual abuse cases. Mr. Fogarty also assists clients located in Australia, Canada, China, Germany and Singapore who do business in the United States and assists clients located in the United States with their business relationships in Australia, which is where Mr. Fogarty grew up.. Before founding Fogarty Law Group PLLC, Mr. Fogarty's prior law firm affiliations include practicing in the Seattle offices of Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP (now K&L Gates) and Williams, Kastner & Gibbs LLP and in the Houston office of the international law firm, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.

Patrick M. Paulich is Of Counsel with Betts Patterson & Mines where he practices insurance coverage, environmental law, construction law, product liability and general insurance defense. Prior to joining BPM, Patrick was President and Managing Shareholder at Thorsrud Cane & Paulich in Seattle from 1988 until 2015. From 1980 until 1988, he was an attorney at the Seattle law firm Tewell, Thorpe & Findlay.. Patrick is rated “AV Preeminent,” the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Washington State “Super Lawyer” from 2003 through 2016 by Super Lawyers Magazine. He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Washington in 1976 and his J.D. from the University of Washington in 1980.

Over the last 17 years, my law practice has developed to serve clients active in real estate, hospitality and business. Having worked closely with business owners and general counsel over many years, I understand our clients need to make prompt and well informed business decisions based on trust and confidence in my analysis of the pertinent issues. I use my market knowledge, communication skills and experience working on a variety of high profile, complex projects to advocate for clients, close transactions and achieve fair results.. Real Estate: My primary practice is commercial real estate transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate finance, real estate development, transit-oriented development, design professional services agreements, and construction contracts.. Hospitality/Business: Further, I assist hospitality and business clients with corporate formation and governance, limited liability company operating agreements, management agreements, franchise agreements, master services agreements, vendor contracts, and liquor licensing.. Construction: Over many years, I have represented owners, developers, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in a wide variety of construction claims. This construction litigation experience has assisted in preparing and negotiating comprehensive construction contracts, master subcontractor agreements, architect agreements, engineering contracts and other construction project documents.

Native Washingtonian-born and raised in the Seattle area. While I am proud of my Washington roots and have been licensed to practice in Washington since 2001, I am also licensed in Oregon (2010) and Idaho (2012) and enjoy traveling and practicing in those states.. I am an accomplished litigator and focus my practice on construction, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. I enjoy the challenge of resolving all aspects of contract disputes adn have gained significant experience resolving issues for property owners, builders, financial institutions, and title and escrow companies.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, I worked in private practice and as in-house counsel. I also served for two years as a law clerk to United States District Judge Franklin D. Burgess in the Western District of Washington. My practice experience includes working with a prominent Seattle trial lawyer who handled only a select number of high-value cases.  Additionally, I have practiced in a mid-sized Seattle litigation firm where I primarily represented banks and title insurance companies in a wide variety of matters.. Most recently, I spent five years honing my dispute resolution skills while working as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 title insurance company by representing the company, its brands and insureds in hundreds of litigated matters throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.. I serve on the board of the Sammamish Homeowners (SHO), a non-profit organization committed to protecting the rights of lakefront property owners. I volunteer as a Destination Imagination Team Manager and a race starter for Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC). Erin has lived and studied in England and Japan but is a lifelong Puget Sound resident.

Nate’s practice focuses on insurance defense, general liability, and coverage matters.  Prior to beginning his law practice, Nate was a judicial law clerk to The Honorable C.C. Bridgewater of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.

Natalie Moore is an attorney in Betts, Patterson, & Mines’s commercial litigation practice group.  Natalie represents individuals and businesses involved in a wide range of disputes, including contractual, intellectual property, and securities litigation. After law school, Natalie served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Marywave Van Deren and the Honorable Bradley Maxa at Division Two of the Washington State Court of Appeals.  Before joining Betts Patterson Mines, Natalie defended individuals and businesses in premises liability, product liability, worksite negligence, nursing home liability, and professional liability matters.

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 focused on civil litigation.  I defend my clients in lawsuits arising from construction defect and work-site injuries, premises liability, product liability, trucking and automobile accidents and injuries.. I  have experience in construction contract review and drafting.  I handle all manner of property problems such as boundary disputes, timber trespass and surface water damage.. My goal is to handle the defense in an efficient and reasonable manner while advocating for my clients consistent with the Washington State Bar's Creed of Professionalism and my firm's compass point values.  I enjoy what I do.