Top best Litigation Lawyers Near me in ZIP 98122

With over thirteen years of dedicated experience as a trial lawyer, Ben focuses on advocating for individuals who have suffered harm due to various forms of injustice, including medical malpractice; civil rights violations; serious personal injury; wrongful death; and crimes like sexual assault, harassment, and human trafficking.. Ben earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for victims and survivors during his tenure at the King County Prosecutor’s Office. As a senior deputy prosecutor, Ben worked tirelessly alongside hundreds of diverse crime survivors and their families, specializing in high-profile cases involving child sexual abuse, medical child abuse, adult sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.. Ben’s reputation as a strategic trial attorney is founded on his ability to craft compelling case narratives, establish rapport with marginalized and vulnerable victims, earn the trust of juries, and master the facts and law through meticulous preparation. He is steadfast in his mission to be a voice for those who have been silenced by harm. With a particular passion for cases involving the abuse of power, Ben finds fulfillment in effecting systemic change through legal action. Ben has successfully tried over 60 cases to verdict.

William Kincaid practices civil and commercial litigation with a focus on client goals and positive outcomes.

Will specializes in the defense of civil litigation matters, including wrongful death, serious injury, products liability, municipal liability, and motor vehicle accidents.. William graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California, and he attended law school at Loyola Law School (Los Angeles). While in law school, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable S. James Otero of the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California. William graduated from Loyola Law School in 2013 and was admitted to the State Bar of California the same year.  In 2017, William returned to Washington and joined Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. His practice currently focuses on wrongful death and serious injury cases.

Vincent is a passionate and determined litigator.   In his law practice, he primarily represents survivors of childhood sexual abuse against the individuals and powerful corporations responsible for the abuse.  In doing so, he often faces large corporations like the Boy Scouts of America, the Catholic Church, and the State of Washington.   He also practices in other areas of complex litigation, including civil rights, government liability, medical malpractice, and products liability, all from PCVA’s Seattle offices.. In 2011, Vincent obtained his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law and began his legal career at PCVA.  Prior to relocating to Washington in 2008, Vincent attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he graduated summa cum laude and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors fraternity.   As an undergraduate student, he advocated for environmental justice on behalf of underprivileged and underrepresented communities.   Today, he continues to fight for those who have been wronged by the greed, negligence, and careless acts of others.. Outside of the office Vincent is involved in a number of community and pro bono activities.   He is a Guardian Ad Litem on behalf of abused and neglected children involved in dependency actions in King County.  He also works with the Northwest Immigrants’ Rights Project on behalf of undocumented victims of domestic violence, and dedicates time each month at the North King County Neighborhood Legal Clinic.. During his free time, Vincent can be found hiking, snowboarding, camping, and enjoying live music.

Vicky maintains a broad insurance defense practice.  Her experience includes representing construction contractors in contract, defect, and worksite accident matters, representing clients in product and premises liability cases, handling various types of personal injury matters, and defending clients against professional liability claims.

Vasu Addanki is a director with Betts Patterson Mines where he represents insurers in first- and third-party coverage and bad faith matters. His experience includes counseling clients on such issues as triggers of coverage, contribution and allocation, contractual risk-shifting, and tenders of defense as well as defending insurers against claims of statutory and regulatory bad faith and violation of the Consumer Protection Act.  In addition to representing insurers, Mr. Addanki represents non-profit corporations and their directors and officers in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, discrimination, and business tort matters. Mr. Addanki also has experience handling complex litigation, commercial litigation, and product liability matters. Prior to joining Betts Patterson, Mr. Addanki practiced in Chicago with a boutique litigation firm as well as with a large, multi-service firm. Mr. Addanki was also an Assistant Defender with the Defender Association of Philadelphia where he successfully tried numerous felony cases to verdict

Tom represents individuals and corporations embroiled in business disputes and corporations responding to government investigations or state or federal regulatory agencies. Representation includes litigation of business disputes ranging from contract claims to complex international business transactions, typically on behalf of clients involved in a wide variety of real estate, contractor, and vendor breach of contract claims. Tom recently was engaged by a client to successfully prosecute a multimillion dollar fraud claim related to its effort to buy a company in China. Having also worked in the federal government, Tom assists clients when responding to federal and state agencies. Whether it is compliance issues or the prospect of civil monetary penalties, Tom is uniquely qualified to represent clients interacting with the government. Threatened with a shutdown of operations, Tom recently represented a business forced to explain its manufacturing processes to a federal oversight agency. As well, Tom recently wrapped up work as counsel with the court-appointed Receiver (Michael D. McKay) on the largest Ponzi investment fraud committed in Washington State (S.E.C. v. Zidar, et al., U.S. Dist. Ct., W.D. WA., C00-823). John Wayne Zidar and his co-conspirators bilked $75 million from 6,000 individuals. Tom helped manage the receivership that liquidated and distributed $25,444, in assets back to the investor victims.

Toby J. Marshall is a member of Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC, where he concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation, consumer protection, and employment law. Toby has represented workers and consumers in a variety of class actions, including wage and hour, product defect, and consumer fraud cases. He has tried and won lawsuits in state and federal courts and has also successfully briefed and argued cases before the Washington Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Among his recent achievements, Toby obtained a $4.17 million judgment on behalf of 325 Washington employees who had been deprived of overtime pay. Toby graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, where he served on the Moot Court Honor Board and was selected to the Order of Barristers. He has been named five times to the annual Rising Stars list in Washington Law & Politics (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010).

Tim has handled major civil and criminal trials and appeals, in courts in Washington and around the country, for over thirty years.  Tim’s criminal trial experience ranges from misdemeanors to capital murder cases.  He sits on the Washington Supreme Court’s Capital Defense Qualification Committee, and is himself one of a handful of Washington lawyers qualified to handle capital murder cases at all three levels:  trial, appeal, and post conviction proceedings.  He has argued several landmark criminal appeals in Washington and several other states, in the federal courts, and in the Supreme Court of the United States.  He is a nationally recognized authority on capital punishment and habeas corpus law, and has been recognized by the federal courts as an expert on standards for effective assistance of counsel in criminal trials. Tim’s civil practice ranges from major civil rights cases to claims of legal and medical malpractice, negligence and products liability to highway design and car truck accidents.  At the trial level, he has won clients in those areas millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.  In the appellate courts, his cases have repeatedly made law expanding the legal rights of patients, workers, criminal suspects, and prisoners.  He has been called by one authority “the preeminent civil rights litigator in this region.”

Tim Fitzgerald is a business litigator and commercial litigator who practices in the Litigation and Trial group at McNaul Ebel. He has represented businesses and individuals in connection with a wide range of commercial disputes in state courts, in federal courts, and in arbitration, and has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Seattle and around the country.. Tim’s diverse litigation, trial, and counseling experience includes disputes involving corporate governance, securities, insurance, commercial real estate, intellectual property, licensing, professional liability, and fiduciary duty issues. Tim has represented and advised numerous clients in trademark proceedings before the TTAB. He has litigated numerous complex corporate dissolutions, and represents cryptocurrency funds and professionals regarding a range of litigation and non-litigation matters.. Prior to joining McNaul Ebel, Tim was associated with the New York law firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP. He served as general counsel to Gordon Group Holdings, and he has served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington and the Honorable Paul E. Davison of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. In law school, Tim served as Senior Articles Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review.

Theresa has spent her career helping companies protect their intellectual property across the country and around the world. She excels at building strong, transparent relationships with in-house legal teams, and developing streamlined processes for IP management and enforcement that provide clear oversight of IP portfolios and greater predictability for legal expenses. Her priority for each client is to design and implement long-term strategies for securing and maintaining the maximum protection and value of intellectual property assets.. Theresa has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the software industry and enforcement of license agreements and protection of the invaluable copyrights associated with her clients’ products. She has over a decade of experience working closely with software asset management groups to ensure compliance and bolster the value of product portfolios. These services range from assisting clients with navigating licensing agreements and negotiating with customers, all the way to litigation and trial. Theresa also frequently handles matters involving trademark protection and enforcement on both the prosecution side, to assist clients in developing their brand and global presence, and when disputes arise in litigation in federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

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.

The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints).. Rob is also active in the discussion (and debate) of legal topics within his chosen fields of practice.  In fact, he recently accepted a position at Seattle University's School of Law where he teaches a course in real estate litigation.  He is the editor of the LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Real Estate Litigation where he also authored its chapters of easements, adverse possession, and partition actions. In addition to the LexisNexis publication, he is a yearly contributor to the Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual and provides editorial contributions to the local Tacoma-Pierce County Bar News.

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Teru is an Associate at Ryan Swanson, where he drafts pleadings for federal and superior court, researches and prepares memorandums on commercial litigation and business issues, and writes opinion letters to clients regarding litigation matters. Prior to joining Ryan Swanson, Teru was a Research Assistant at the Seattle University School of Law and a Civil Litigation Extern at the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

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

Terry Hall joined the firm in February 2000 and became a shareholder in January 2001 and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. From August 1981 to January 2000 he practiced with the Seattle firm George, Hull, Porter & Kohli, P.S. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. He is admitted to practice in both Washington and Oregon.Mr. Hall has substantial experience in the representation of individuals, companies, homeowner associations, and nonprofit organizations in toxic tort, products liability, construction defect, and employment cases on a local and regional basis. He has devoted a substantial portion of his practice in the defense of contractors and manufacturers in asbestos-related lawsuits and has tried numerous cases to verdict in Washington and Oregon. Mr. Hall’s practice also includes representing individuals, companies and organizations in environmental matters and general commercial litigation.. Mr. Hall is a former Peace Corps volunteer, having served in Afghanistan from 1973 to 1975, and is Past Moderator of First Congregational Church of Bellevue. He is a past trustee of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and serves on the King County Superior Court Panel of Arbitrators. Mr. Hall is a member of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Institute of Seattle and Friends of Youth and the Board of Governors of the Harbor Club.

Susan has a busy and varied litigation practice. About half of her practice involves employment law. This work includes reviewing employment policies and manuals, as well as defending employers against charges of discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to pay for overtime and other employment-related wrongdoing.. For more than a decade, Susan has done legal work for Gene Juarez Salons including all of their employment matters. She also regularly represents national investment companies that buy out the long-term income streams Washington State lottery winners receive when they win a substantial prize. Recently, Susan represented a professional female snowboarder in a commission dispute with a manufacturer.

Steve is a founding member of Westwood Law Group. He has been advising individual and business clients on a wide variety of legal issues since 2005. His practice has focused on general business representation, construction law, commercial and residential real estate, entity formation, business acquisitions, commercial transactions, debtor/creditor matters, estate planning, and probate. Steve has substantial litigation experience, advocating for clients in various commercial, real estate, and construction disputes including mediation, arbitration, and trial. In addition to working in a law firm setting, Steve previously worked as in-house counsel for a construction firm and provides pro-bono services to The Anchor Project. Steve has an office on Bainbridge Island and is available to meet with clients in Kitsap County.

Stacia N. Lay is a graduate of California State University, Chico (B.A., 1995, Magna Cum Laude) and Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 2000, Highest Honors). During law school, Stacia worked on the Rutgers Law Journal and as a teaching assistant for the Legal Research and Writing Program while also externing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After law school, Stacia clerked for the Honorable Karen G. Seinfeld (Retired) of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Before law school, Stacia worked as a reporter in Northern California. Stacia also conceived of and is responsible for publishing the Hendricks & Lewis blog, IP Law Chat, which can be found at .  She is a member of the bar of Washington.

Since law school, I have specialized in representing individuals against overreaching governmental actions.  I assist individuals incarcerated in the Washington Department of Corrections.  I litigate Public Records Act cases against public entities while asserting the public's right to know what their government is doing.  I also assist individuals to constitutionally challenge their conviction in post-conviction proceedings including filing writs of habeas corpus in federal court on their behalf.  Let me help you.. Mike Kahrs

Since 1996, I have handled a wide variety of litigation matters, including contract disputes, ecommerce issues, business torts, securities claims, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and litigation related to the constantly changing area of the internet and privacy laws. I am digitally literate, experienced with information privacy law, and constantly seeking ways to innovate and adapt.  I practice in Washington and Arizona, where I served as an Assistant Attorney General.. The lawyers at Tierney & Correa are deeply experienced and well-respected in their fields. The firm was established in 1999 to provide high quality and cost-effective litigation and counseling services to a wide range of clients in the Pacific Northwest. Our clients include cities, counties, school districts, tribal entities, and non-profit organizations, as well as private companies and individuals. Our lawyers are admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Wisconsin and Illinois, and the United States Supreme Court.. We utilize a cooperative team approach to case management, emphasizing ongoing communications with clients and continuing evaluation of goals, strategies, and options for resolution. Our goal is to advance our clients’ interests through the most efficient and cost-effective means possible.

Shelley regularly presents seminars to attorneys, government workers and the public on access to government records and meetings.. Prior to her law career, Shelley spent four years as a daily news producer at KING-TV in Seattle.

Shawna M. Lydon is a member of the Litigation Practice Group at Betts Patterson Mines.  Her practice is primarily in the area insurance defense litigation including employment, personal injury, product liability and professional liability matters.  Ms. Lydon also has substantial experience handling real estate disputes, including mortgage litigation involving lender liability.  Prior to joining Betts Patterson Mines, Ms. Lydon served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court.

Shawn Toor is an associate in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner. He is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions practice group and Business Litigation practice group. In his role as a transactional attorney, Shawn understands that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In his role as a litigation attorney, Shawn strives to provide a cure that is carefully thought out and mindful of his clients' unique demands.. Prior to practicing law, Shawn worked as a Loan Modification Specialist for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage where he modified nearly $20 million dollars of delinquent loans and helped hundreds of customers keep their homes. As an attorney, Shawn has leveraged that real estate experience and works on a variety of real estate cases involving eminent domain, land use, zoning, and title insurance. In Shawn's litigation practice, he has represented clients in various complex commercial litigation matters including telecommunications, intellectual property, environmental contamination, and shareholder disputes.. Shawn utilizes lawyers at his firms whom have nearly 100 years of experience to find solutions for his clients that are practical and cost-effective. He will keep your goal in mind every step of the way to ensure your interests are not sacrificed.