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David Jacobson is a Partner in Dorsey's Trial, Regulatory and Technology group and a member of the Seattle Trial practice. He has concentrated his practice on a broad range of complex civil cases in state and federal court, with an emphasis on securities, class actions, unfair and anti-competitive business practices, energy, real estate and tax litigation. Mr. Jacobson advises and represents national and international clients in trials, appeals and administrative proceedings.

David is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience prosecuting and defending cases involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, technology transfers and licenses, software development and publishing agreements, royalty disputes, and employee covenants not to compete. David has enjoyed numerous successes in first-chair and strong second-chair positions in high-stakes intellectual property litigations. David also counsels clients on myriad legal issues relating to consumer data privacy and cyber security law.. Beyond the IP and data privacy realms, David has significant  experience in the areas of insurance coverage claims, contract disputes, tax litigation, executive compensation, and ERISA fiduciary liability. He has argued multiple cases before a variety of state and federal courts of appeals and was the lead drafter on many appellate briefs.

David concentrates his practice on litigating, resolving disputes, and counseling startups involving intellectual property, technology, construction and engineering, professional liability, financial institutions, and corporate and partnership duties. He has a Yellow Belt certification in Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management.

Daniel Syhre is an attorney with Betts Patterson Mines and practices insurance law, primarily representing insurance carriers in coverage and bad faith matters and advising insurers on coverage issues and claim resolution. Mr. Syhre also represents business clients in tort and intellectual property disputes.  His previous experience includes practicing as a public defender in Pierce County, Washington.

Cynthia is an experienced trial attorney, having successfully tried scores of cases to jury verdict.  Her practice focuses on commercial disputes in a wide range of industries ranging from high technology to manufacturing to professional services, as well as representation of a broad variety of entities and their principals, including property owners, lenders and developers, and limited liability company members and partners, in real estate and entity disputes.. Cynthia keeps an eye on both the big picture of a dispute and the people involved.  She is adept at developing creative approaches to solving problems, whether that means finding the crucial few documents in a hay barn, getting an emergency preliminary injunction in federal court, or conducting complex discovery.. Before joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Cynthia served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County, where she prosecuted felony domestic violence, juvenile and drug cases.  She is a graduate, cum laude, of Cornell University Law School.

Curtis J. Chambers is an attorney with Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S., where he focuses his practice primarily on insurance defense litigation. Mr. Chambers has experience with auto, commercial, premises liability, and first party insurance defense. He is experienced in conducting negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations. Prior to joining Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S., Chambers practiced at a Washington insurance defense firm, where he independently managed automotive defense cases for a national carrier. He received his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law.

Crystal M. Ellis is an attorney with Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. Ms. Ellis focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, including the defense of businesses and individuals against a variety of personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Specifically, Ms. Ellis handles insurance litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, product liability and transportation liability actions. Ms. Ellis is admitted to practice in Washington and Florida.. Ms. Ellis received her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2010, where she was an editor of the Stetson Law Review, a Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society member and an award winner for excellence in Trial Advocacy.

Commercial litigation, physician employment and business matters, creditor bankruptcy representation. Licensed to practice since 1980, in five jurisdictions.. Tom practices in the areas of creditors' rights, business litigation, employment law, and physician representation in business matters.. Tom leads our creditors’ rights practice, including loan documentation and enforcement of promissory notes and guarantees, foreclosures, receiverships, and workout negotiations and restructurings. He also has an in-depth experience in the areas of business litigation, employment law, and physician representation in business and employment matters. Tom often works with closely held businesses advising on business and employment matters, contract matters, and litigation risk analysis.

Christine E. Dinsdale is a 1982 honors graduate of the University of Arizona Law School. She served as Executive Editor of the law review and was awarded the prize for best brief in moot court competition. Since 1982, she has practiced law in Seattle, serving local, national and international clients in a wide variety of business and litigation matters. Ms. Dinsdale is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon.. Her current practice focuses on advising clients and litigating claims including defense of complex tort disputes, product liability actions, commercial disputes and class actions. She represents numerous manufacturers, retailers and premises owners in defending and resolving claims of exposure to asbestos, benzene and other substances. Recent cases litigated have involved toxic exposures, contamination of consumer food products, product liability, trademark violations, farmworker rights and employer obligations, privacy, and technology issues. She also enjoys appellate work, and has represented clients in numerous appeals in state and federal appellate courts. Chris has furthered her long-term interest in European history and culture by living in Italy and Austria while conducting research and publishing in the areas of international trade in forest products. She was a founding principal of a consulting firm providing legal risk assessment and loss control services to technology-oriented companies, and also has published articles in the areas of risk prevention and technology.

Caitlin has a broad range of experience in complex business litigation, intellectual property litigation, and bankruptcy disputes.  Prior to joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Caitlin practiced in the Los Angeles office of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, where she represented Fortune 100 companies in both state and federal courts.. Caitlin received her law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she served as an editor for the Journal of International Law and Foreign Affairs.  She is a member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and is actively involved with a number of local and national animal protection organizations.  Caitlin also serves on the Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest Board of Directors, the Poston Community Alliance Board of Directors and the UCLA Animal Law Program Alumni Advisory Board.. Outside of the office, Caitlin spends her free time cooking, sea kayaking, and attending as many Mariners games as she can.  She and her partner can often be found exploring local parks with their two dogs.

Bryan is a litigator with strong advocacy, analytical and legal writing skills. His ability to analyze and apply applicable law to the facts of any case derives from his attention to detail and ability to understand client needs. Bryan consistently offers informed, practical advice to his clients and acts as the advocate that they deserve.. Bryan has diverse litigation experience, which has included insurance coverage and regulatory matters, class action and intellectual property cases, as well as construction defect, landlord/tenant, and various other business disputes.

Britenae is a full-time litigator in the firm's Litigation and Employment groups. She handles a wide range of general litigation matters from inception through arbitration, trial, and any state or federal appeal process. Britenae litigates general contract disputes, complex commercial disputes, and title insurance matters. She also works on a variety of real estate cases, intellectual property matters, and banking litigation. As part of her employment law expertise, Britenae has worked on matters regarding discrimination, harassment, termination issues, responding to agency complaints, and advising clients on handbooks and policies. Britenae enjoys being a "counselor" and not simply a litigator, and advising clients on how to handle the many issues confronting their businesses.

Brett's practice focuses on a number of complex insurance coverage and extra contractual liability matters, with an emphasis on cases involving liability for environmental remediation of contaminated properties, disputes implicating professional errors and omissions coverage, shareholder actions against corporate directors and officers, and construction defect claims.

Brandi has wide-ranging experience successfully litigating large, complex cases, from defending a state university against a data-breach class action to prosecuting fraud, contract, and fiduciary-duty claims related to the financing of major real estate development projects. She is a passionate advocate, driven to achieve outstanding results for her clients through creative problem solving and collaboration. Brandi has resolved disputes in many different forums, – including federal and state trial and appellate courts, administrative agencies, and in arbitration.. Prior to joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Brandi practiced law in Hawaii at Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher. Brandi graduated from Boston College Law School where she was a member of the 2009 European Law Moot Court team. At the European Law Moot Court Competition in Naples, Italy, she argued in English and French to advance with her team as regional semi-finalists.. Outside the office, Brandi enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband and their Samoyed. From hiking and backpacking to snowboarding to canoeing, she is inspired by Tolkien’s words, “Not all those who wander are lost” – although she now also carries a compass.

Bob Manlowe is a member in Williams Kastner’s Seattle office. His practice involves Complex Litigation Management, ESI/e-Discovery consultation services, Crisis Management and Media Relations.. Mr. Manlowe serves as National Coordinating Counsel for clients involved in mass tort cases. In addition, Mr. Manlowe provides consultation services to numerous companies in the areas of complex litigation management and ESI/e-Discovery. Mr. Manlowe's experience in Crisis Management ranges from catastrophic incident response to high profile sports figure firing, to software piracy, as well as the resulting governmental and media investigations of these and many other matters. He currently serves on the Crisis Management Teams for several companies in the product manufacturing, construction and industrial sectors. Mr. Manlowe collaborates with his clients as their trusted advisor to set up high performance teams and is a leader in the use of technology systems to ensure the cost effective management of their claims.. Mr. Manlowe is the immediate past chair of Williams Kastner's Product Litigation and Mass Torts Practice Group and chairs the ESI/e-Discovery Consulting Services Team. He served on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Defense Counsel ("IADC") from 2005- 2008. Mr. Manlowe founded the IADC's ESI/e-Discovery Task Force and designed the IADC's ESI/e-Discovery strategic initiative. In addition, Mr. Manlowe serves on the Lawyers for Civil Justice ("LCJ") E-discovery Committee. As further demonstration of his leadership, Mr. Manlowe, as the co-chair of the Washington Construction Safety Task Force, brought labor, management and government leaders together to develop the "Safety Plus" pilot program for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and OSHA. He also co-authored the nationally recognized training video, “Safety on Trial.” As a result of his achievements, Mr. Manlowe received the President's Award from the Associated General Contractors of Washington and the Washington State Governor's Construction Safety Award.. Mr. Manlowe’s expertise also extends to the design and development of custom extranets and e-document repositories for cost effective national case management and document management. In addition, he has created numerous “cutting edge” demonstrative exhibits through the use of state-of-the-art computer technologies.

As a member of the firm’s Business Litigation practice group, I am involved in representing individuals and small companies throughout various stages of litigation and dispute resolution. I also handle a wide variety of complex litigation matters including breach of contract, real property disputes, business dissolutions, shareholder actions, and evictions (both commercial and residential).. As a native Seattleite, I enjoy travelling, reading and watching Gonzaga basketball.

Anne Bremner is a graduate of Stanford University (B.A. with honors, 1980) and University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1982) (accelerated program) (Moot Court Honor Board).. Among other professional activities, Anne Bremner is a member of the American, Washington State, and Seattle-King County Bar Associations, and is past Membership Chair and Trustee for the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association as well as the King County Councils of Law.  Ms. Bremner is a local and national faculty member for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy through the University of Notre Dame Law School since 1988.. Anne Bremner is the former Director of Media and Public Relations for Washington Women Lawyers.  She is a graduate of the National College of District Attorneys and the Jerry Spence Western Trial Advocacy College, Laramie, Wyoming.  She was a semi-finalist to be the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington.  Ms. Bremner is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (the top 1% of trial lawyers in North America) and was chosen to deliver the Inductee Response nationally in March, 2003.  In 2008 Ms. Bremner was inducted as a fellow the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.  Academy membership, limited to 500 Fellows from the U.S., is by invitation only.  A comprehensive screening process identifies the most distinguished members of the trial bar by means of both peer and their trial courts' judicial review.  Ms. Bremner, the only female lawyer from Washington State to be inducted, is one of only 14 Washington Lawyers to be honored with fellowship.

Alison is an experienced trust and estate attorney who focuses her practice in trust and estate litigation. With a legal career spanning over 20 years and a background in tax, Alison brings a unique perspective to her practice that enables her to navigate the complexities that arise in matters where personal and financial issues are deeply intertwined.. Alison is known for her strategic, compassionate advocacy, and she has successfully represented clients in a wide range of trust and estate disputes, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, financial exploitation, and other matters brought under the Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA) and the Vulnerable Adult Protection Act. Her dedicated approach to her client’s needs is matched by her fierce representation in court, ensuring that her client’s interests are fully protected. Alison also appreciates the value of avoiding litigation where appropriate. A key component of her practice is to advise and represent clients who seek alternatives to litigation, such as mediation, and she strives to find creative solutions to help her clients achieve their goals while minimizing the emotional and financial toll of the legal process.. Alison received her Juris Doctorate degree in 2002 from American University, where she graduated magna cum laude. After spending the first decade of her legal career practicing criminal defense at Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons in Seattle, Washington, she earned her LL.M. in taxation from the University of Washington School of Law. Since 2013, Alison has focused her work solely in the area of trusts and estates.. Outside of her legal practice, Alison is an active member of the Seattle community. She is a past president and past board member of the QLAW Association and is a contributing editor to the Real Property Probate and Trust Newsletter published by WSBA. She also speaks regularly on trust and estate topics at legal conferences and continuing legal education seminars.Alison was born and raised in Oklahoma and is proud to be an enrolled member of the Osage Nation.

After spending the first part of my career as a deputy prosecutor, I made the difficult decision to leave State work behind and to  switch over to civil litigation.  I did this in order to be able to work with and to serve individual clients.  As an attorney engaged primarily in employment and contract law, I have been able to gain a true sense of fulfillment in my work helping businesses as well as individuals to deal with what can often be confusing and challenging circumstances.. Whether the audience is a jury in a courtroom, or a client in an initial consultation, an attorney's primary job is to communicate effectively.  Native ability, drive, and practical experience combine to create the foundation for effective communication and advocacy in any good attorney.  My abilities and my energy have combined with a wealth of trial experience to allow me to become a strong advocate for the interests of my clients.  At the same time, I pride myself in ensuring that my clients are always well-informed on the status of their cases, and that I am always easily accessible to them.

Adam is currently representing clients in real estate litigation and advising small and medium-sized companies involved in business disputes. Before joining Socius, Adam’s practice included representing clients involved in litigation in the areas of complex construction defect, products liability, real estate, and breach of contract actions. His courtroom experience includes both trials and motions practice

Across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, Brett provides counsel and advice to clients on a wide variety of aviation-related claims and insurance issues. In his practice, Brett helps commercial airlines, helicopter and floatplane operators, Part 91 and Part 135 operators, municipalities and airport operators navigate complex disputes, including civil litigation and investigations. Brett’s experience ranges from helping airline clients resolve passenger claims involving in-flight injuries, discrimination and accommodation claims, and other tort claims related to operations above and below the wing, to defending aircraft and helicopter operators and owners after accidents. Brett frequently litigates cases involving federal preemption issues, the Airline Deregulation Act, Air Carrier Access Act, Montreal Convention, and other Federal Aviation Regulations.. In addition to Brett’s aviation practice, he works closely with small businesses and individuals to help resolve contract disputes and provide advice on non-disclosure and non-compete agreements. He also represents his clients in litigating insurance coverage involving liability coverage, property damage, business interruption, and insurance bad faith. He also defends product manufacturers against design defect, manufacturing defect, and other product liability claims.. Prior to going into private practice, Brett served two and a half years at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. As an Assistant Attorney General, he represented the State of Washington in trial and appellate proceedings involving abused and neglected children.

A lifetime resident of Washington State, I grew up on a farm in Tonasket, Washington and moved to Seattle in 2003 to obtain my BFA cumme laude from Cornish College of the Arts. I received a Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law where I participated in the Social Justice Coalition and Moot Court. While attending Seattle University, I was a Research Assistant, a Rule 9 Intern, and a participant in the Community Development and Entrepreneurship Clinic. Prior to law school, I worked at Kroontje Law Office as a paralegal. After passing the July, 2011 Washington Bar Examination, I joined Kroontje Law Office as an Associate Attorney.  In March 2016, I founded the civil litigation firm, Ember Law PLLC.