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I maintain a general litigation and employment law practice.

I have substantial public and private sector labor and employment law practice.. I have been involved in all aspects of employer representation in labor and employment law for over thirty years. I work with employers of all sizes, helping them understand their legal rights and responsibilities. I have substantial experience in both federal and state court litigation, particularly in employment law cases. I regularly take the lead in bargaining negotiations for many public and private sector clients, and I have represented numerous employers in both grievance and interest arbitration. I have also worked extensively on executive compensation matters, representing both executives and companies. In addition, I frequently speak on developments in labor and employment law.

I focus my practice on working with and representing general contractors, subcontractors, developers, design professionals, and suppliers in navigating the legal aspects of the construction industry, including resolving contract disputes, bid protests, CPARS disputes and appeals, lien and bond claims, L&I appeals, and contract drafting and review. I have also assisted minority and disadvantaged business enterprise (M/W/DBE) obtain certification in connection with state and federal small, minority, and women-owned business programs.. In addition to my legal practice, I am an avid runner, enjoy spending time outdoors with my dog, Dakota, and attempt downhill skiing. Although originally from the Gulf Coast of Florida, I love the Pacific Northwest and happily call it home.

I enjoy trying cases for my clients in the commercial construction and real-estate industries. If you are interested in learning about how I may help you with a trial or arbitration, then please call me.

I believe in consistently providing superior, personal, and responsive service. My desire is to work closely with clients in order to thoroughly understand their objectives and goals so that I can help develop creative strategies to efficiently solve their problems and prevent additional problems from arising in the future.. My role is to alleviate the burden and stress that comes with litigation or other business issues in order to make it easier for my clients to focus on what is important to them. My practice centers on commercial litigation, as well as assisting companies with their day to day challenges.

I am a Washington litigation attorney with over a decade of experience in the legal industry. I represent clients in state and federal courts throughout the Pacific Northwest in a variety of legal matters, resolving complex cases through a strategic balance of litigation and alternative dispute resolution techniques.

I am a litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation - including insurance coverage, contract, fraud, construction defect, and intellectual property cases - and media litigation - including defamation, privacy, access, prior restraint, reporters' shield laws, public records, and newsgathering torts.. I represent clients in diverse commercial litigation, with extensive experience representing insurers in coverage disputes. I also represent newspapers, Internet service providers, Internet content providers, and book publishers. In addition to media litigation, I provide prepublication content advice to media companies and Internet content providers.

I am a client focused business litigation attorney.  When business owners are in tough situations, I excel at helping them achieve an outcome they can live with.

I am a bi-coastal litigator, licensed in New Jersey and Washington State.  I represent a diverse set of individual and business clients in a broad range of civil and complex commercial disputes.

Hello, and thanks for reviewing my AVVO profile. If you think I may be of service to you, please contact me -- there is no charge for an initial consultation.  Thanks, Tim. ---. Tim is a founding partner at Mullin, Allen & Steiner, PLLC, and a seasoned trial lawyer with extensive experience in multi-week trials. Although regularly recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer for his defense of healthcare providers, outside the healthcare arena Tim also represents injured individuals in significant personal injury and civil rights cases. His practice ranges from the defense of alleged medical malpractice to representing both plaintiffs and defendants in insurer bad faith, insurance coverage, wrongful death, civil rights, employment, product liability, injunctive relief, and equine law cases, among others. Tim is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon, and represents clients in both state and federal courts.. As a defense attorney, Tim has obtained defense verdicts, dismissals, and favorable settlements for clients including health care providers, hospitals, clinics, employers, universities, product manufacturers, building contractors, insurance brokers, and insurance companies. He has successfully represented healthcare providers from a wide variety of practice areas, including the following specialties:. • Cardiac Surgery. • Cardiology. • Emergency Medicine. • Emergency Medical Services/Transport. • Gastroenterology. • General Surgery. • Hematology. • Internal Medicine. • Interventional Radiology. • Neurology. • Neuroradiology. • Neurosurgery. • Nursing. • Obstetrics/Gynecology. • Oncology. • Orthopedic Surgery. • Pediatrics. • Plastic Surgery. • Pulmonology. • Primary Care. • Psychiatry. • Psychology. • Radiology. • Rehabilitation Medicine. When representing plaintiffs, Tim has helped achieve multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements in product liability and insurance bad faith actions; successfully resolved through trial or settlement cases alleging breach of contract, professional negligence, personal injury and property damage arising from motor vehicle accidents; and obtained forms of non-monetary relief in a wide variety of contexts. As examples, Tim has either served as lead counsel or assisted on the trial team for the following:. • $15.5 million product liability verdict in Federici v. U-Haul et al.. • $12.95 million bad faith settlement in Howard v. Royal Specialty Underwriting, Inc.. • $4.4 million settlement in midst of trial in coverage action against excess insurer. • $1.5 million summary judgment recovery in breach of surety action arising from purchase of hospital facility. • $600,000 verdict in breach of contract action against Port of Tacoma. • $334,000 judgment entered in action regarding ownership of retired racehorse. • $188,500 UIM policy limits recovery without necessity of filing lawsuit. • $100,000 UIM policy limits recovery without necessity of filing lawsuit. • Confidential settlement obtained on behalf of academic institution against insurance broker. • Confidential settlement in accounting malpractice action. • Confidential settlement with professional sports team for personal injury sustained on premises. • Successful action to change ballot measure title resulting in defeat of ballot measure. • Obtained permanent injunction against release by state agency of client’s proprietary trade secrets to unsuccessful contract bidder. • Successful return to rightful owners of property wrongfully taken or detained by others, including patient medical records as well as valuable horses. • Obtained temporary restraining order excluding former patient from premises of healthcare clinic. • Successfully settle claim for contractual and equitable indemnity where hospital sued for actions of contracted physicians. Tim also counsels both insurance carriers and policy-holders as to their rights under insurance policies in both first-party and third-party settings. He has extensive experience in insurance coverage disputes, and brings declaratory judgment and/or bad faith actions where necessary in both state and federal court. Tim is sought after to serve as personal counsel to insureds to help protect their interests where a defense is being provided to the insured under a reservation of rights. Where necessary, Tim can protect his clients in such situations from personal exposure by negotiating a settlement based on a stipulated judgment in exchange for a covenant not to execute and an assignment of his client’s rights.. Tim was named to the Washington Super Lawyers list for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020; named to the Washington Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012; and received the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Outstanding Litigation Associate Award for 2006. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Tim was a professor of political philosophy and argumentation at Western Washington University, as well as the director of the university’s debate program. During law school, Tim served as a Rule 9 Attorney for the Whatcom County Public Defender.. Tim commutes to Seattle from Arlington, where he lives with his wife, three dogs, and two horses. An avid climber for many years before grinding his knees into dust, Tim now focuses on his horses and trail riding, as well as buying and selling antiques with his wife.

Eron Z. Cannon is an owner at FAVROS and is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mr. Cannon is an experienced trial attorney specializing in complex litigation involving matters in several states. A segment of his practice is devoted to fraud-related matters, to include representing corporations and individuals in Federal Civil RICO actions. Mr. Cannon has successfully litigated Federal Civil RICO matters to veridct. In addtion, Mr. Cannon defends physicians and their employers in medical malpractice cases and defends insureds (corporations and individuals) in personal injury related matters.. Mr.Cannon began his legal career in Chicago, Illinois, focusing in the area of insurance defense litigation, first party examinations under oath and fraud investigations. In his years of practice, Mr. Cannon has tried numerous jury trials and has handled hundreds of bench trials, binding arbitrations and mediations. Mr. Cannon joined FAVROS in 2016 as an owner.. Mr. Cannon’s primary community involvement centers around his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters.. Mr. Cannon was a member of the Illinois Army National Guard (1990-2004) where he held the rank of Captain. Mr. Cannon served in the Army for 14 years and was honorably discharged in 2004.

Ellie’s practice focuses on construction law and litigation and employment-related matters. In addition, she represents companies in issues related to Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification.. Ellie is an experienced litigator and has handled numerous high-stakes, complex commercial and construction disputes. She has appeared on behalf of clients in Washington state trial and appellate court, federal court, the Board of Contract Appeals, and private arbitration. In addition, she has successfully negotiated multiple seven-figure settlements.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, Ellie spent six years litigating with a boutique Seattle trial firm and clerked for the Honorable Joel M. Penoyar at the Washington State Court of Appeals.. Ellie has been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law and Politics, an award limited to the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40, in 2014 and 2015.. Ellie is a member of the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court and an active member of the community. She was on the Washington Women Lawyers' Board of Directors; has presented at the WSBA Construction Law Annual Seminar and to numerous industry groups (the National Association of Women in Construction, National Electrical Contractors Association); and she is the co-author of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, Construction Law Chapter.. Ellie is also deeply committed to social justice. As a pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice, she obtained permanent residency for an undocumented Guatemalan child on the basis of neglect and abandonment. Prior to law school, she worked at PATH, an international health organization aimed at improving global health, especially among women and children.

Counsel clients on compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, federal tax exposure and planning, aviation related state and local tax planning issues, FAA and International aircraft registration, ownership trusts, aircraft management, charter agreements and joint ownership arrangements.

Click to edit summaryI am an attorney with a civil litigation practice emphasizing in the defense of medical negligence claims, general civil liability defense, health care law and licensing of health care practitioners. I am licensed to practice in Washington State and United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Chris is a litigator and trial lawyer with experience in a broad range of areas, including complex breach of contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder disputes, trade secret misappropriation, non-competes, securities, and design and construction defect. He handles all aspects of dispute resolution, from initial investigation, into trial and through the appellate process. He also has a long history of advising boards of directors on diverse strategic planning and business matters as outside general corporate counsel.  In his "free time" he enjoys cycling, hiking, skiing, triathlon, and carpentry.

Brian’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on representation of financial institutions, securities firms, and commercial landlords. He has extensive experience with all aspects of bankruptcy, receiverships, and debtor-creditor work. Brian has successfully advocated for clients in state and federal court as well as multiple arbitration forums.

Before law school, Steve spent six years as a media and account executive for advertising agencies in Seattle and San Francisco.  He is married and has two daughters.

Austin has defended clients in a wide range of cases and has a national litigation background that includes claims related to employment, securities, aviation, transportation, construction equipment and food and alcohol products. Austin also has experience advising clients on issues including regulatory compliance, employment-related disputes, product branding and distribution agreements, and insurance coverage disputes.

An experienced trial lawyer valued for his judgment and persuastive advocacy, primarily representing corporate and individual clients in a broad range of complex civil cases involving products liability, securities litigation, professional liability, personal injury, disability, aircraft accidents, eminent domain, real property disputes and employment discrimination. Also serves as Disciplinary Counsel for the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct.. Prior to joining private practice, Bill served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney and Air Force Judge Advocate, prosecuting civilian and military criminal matters as well as defending the federal government in employment discrimination cases.

An accomplished and practical litigator, Jason works to resolve clients’ legal problems from beginning to end. He applies creative problem-solving and real world analysis to identify and maximize cost-effective and favorable resolutions.  Litigation for Jason includes advising clients on how to avoid litigation, and he counsels clients on pre-litigation strategies and dispute resolution, and helps them identify issues and analyze the risk of alternative courses of action.

Amit’s practice focuses on litigation and bankruptcy. He represents clients in a broad range of litigation matters including commercial contracts, real estate, lending, employment, civil rights and liberties, environmental and land use, and construction. Amit has worked with a wide variety of clients including local municipalities, large and small private entities, and individual developers.

Allen Yu was born and raised in Eastern Washington, where he learned the true meaning of hard work while growing up in a small town. He then relocated to Seattle, where he graduated early from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Law, Societies, and Justice. This education allowed him to see the benefits and hardships created by the laws we live by. Thus, it was through this education that he started learning how to passionately build arguments and aggressively debate key points, while at the same time developing compassion for those in difficult situations.. While attending the University of Washington, he was a Legislative Intern in Congress. It was in this role that he was able to sharpen his abilities to craft arguments and defend positions on major topics of national impact.. Allen then went on to earn his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in Minneapolis, where he served as a Note and Comment Editor for the Minnesota Journal of International Law. His training in law school focused largely on civil litigation. In his second year of law school, he was named a Student Attorney in the Robins, Kaplan Civil Practice Clinic, where he litigated in court on behalf of clients in various complex cases. Due to his stellar work, he was promoted and appointed by the clinical faculty in his third year of law school to be a Student Director in the University of Minnesota Law School’s Clinical Program, where he assisted in managing, supervising, and training multiple Student Attorneys to litigate cases. During his time in law school, he also served as a Judicial Intern in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, where he carefully drafted orders and gave his legal argument for how the court should rule.. Prior to joining Davis Rothwell, Allen worked as an associate attorney at a civil litigation firm where he was second-in-command of a team of attorneys and paralegals litigating many emotional and complex cases. He advocated on behalf of his clients at numerous court hearings and mediations while in that role.. Allen’s experience and education has taught him to seamlessly create and blend compelling legal arguments, meticulous research and legal writing, efficient and effective action to zealously protect a client’s rights, prompt responses to client inquiries, compassion for his clients in times of need, and integrity in advocacy.

A founding member of the Cannabis Defense Coalition Legal Committee and a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee.  Aaron has been a tireless advocate in the War on Drugs and the legalization movement. In addition to representing cannabis clients and their business strategies, Aaron has also earned a reputation for effectively handling high profile litigation, defending both individual and corporate clients. Aaron’s representative cases convey his capacity to handle a diversity of complex and serious legal matters. Aaron has been repeatedly named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers and Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers.  He has been invited to speak on Legal Education Seminars and Cannabis Conferences throughout the United States.