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Sandy has been involved in the construction and real estate world for all of his 36 years as a lawyer in Seattle. He has testified dozens of times at the Washington State Legislature on behalf of homeowners and homebuyers. He recently settled a title insurance claim on behalf of a homeowner for more than $1 million. He has tried cases involving construction, boundary lines, and tree cutting/trespass, and he recently testified as an expert in the area of employee benefits. He has represented construction workers, contractors, developers, and many homeowners and property owners. His focus with every client, whether a “one-man shop” or a multinational corporation, is integrity, fulfillment of obligations, and performance to the highest standards of American industry.

Sam’s dedication to family law is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up in a family of legal professionals – with a grandfather and great-uncles who served as stenographers for the United Nations and U.S. District Court Judges in New York – Sam developed an early appreciation for the American judicial system. As a child of divorce, Sam witnessed firsthand how skilled family law attorneys can positively impact the lives of both spouses and their children, inspiring a career path that would allow them to make a meaningful difference in their community.. Sam approaches client relationships with a philosophy centered on personalization and collaboration, recognizing that each family's situation requires unique solutions. Rather than defaulting to adversarial approaches, Sam advocates for mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate, while ensuring clients are empowered with clear, jargon-free explanations of their legal options.

Sam Strauss is a complex, civil litigation attorney at Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC (“TMLG”).  He focuses primarily on prosecuting employment and consumer protection class actions. Sam’s practice also includes product defect and product mislabeling class actions, commercial disputes, and individual employment actions.  Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, swimming and hiking.

Sam practices in the area of commercial litigation, with a focus on insurance matters including first and third party coverage claims, bad faith defense, and UIM claims

Ryan’s practice focuses on representing businesses and tribal governments in public affairs, gaming, taxation, and energy development. He is also devoted to defending individuals’ constitutional rights and handles civil rights and intentional tort cases from around the United States. A former U.S. District Court law clerk, Ryan has an eye towards the inner-workings of the federal courts, complex litigation, and trial practice. He writes prolifically about matters critical to Indian country, and has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and law reviews. Ryan currently serves as the Tribal Court Litigation Chair of the American Bar Association’s Business & Corporate Litigation Committee; is a member of the WSBA’s Trial Advocacy Program Steering Committee; and is a Trustee on the WSBA’s Indian Law Section. He is also an Assistant Editor of the ABA’s Affiliate magazine and the National Lawyer’s Guild Law Review. He has been named a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers rating service from 2013-15.. Bar Admissions: Washington U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court (Western Washington, Eastern Washington), Suquamish Tribal Court, Nooksack Tribal Court, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Court, Tulalip Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Puyallup Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Winnebago Tribal Court, Tribal Court for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, Muckleshoot Tribal Court.

Ryan W. Sternoff is a Member at Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC, where he focuses his practice on representing owners, property managers, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction and real estate matters.. Mr. Sternoff’s experience extends to representing clients in the drafting and negotiation of a wide array of construction and real estate contracts, and in representing clients in the prosecution and defense of claims in state and federal court, and private arbitration. He is admitted to practice in Washington State, and in the United States District Court, and Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.. Mr. Sternoff has been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine, for 10 consecutive years from 2010 to 2019, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2020.

Ryan W. Edmondson is an attorney with Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. where he focuses his practice primarily on complex litigation and contract disputes.  His practice covers commercial disputes, trademark litigation, and construction defect litigation.  Ryan also has experience in commercial real estate and land use matters.

Ryan represents parents and students in educational legal matters in the Pacific Northwest. After working at an education law firm representing school districts as well as a general litigation firm, he is excited to get back to his true passion of working with and advocating for parents and students.. Ryan first became interested in education law after interning with his law school's education and disability legal clinic where he represented the educational rights of low-income students with special needs. He enjoyed this experience so much that he interned at the education and disability legal clinic two additional terms. He was ultimately honored with the Outstanding Clinic Intern Award for his graduating class, as well as the Pro Bono Service Award, in recognition of his contributions to low-income communities. Upon graduation, he clerked at the education and disability legal clinic.. Ryan has also written on several areas of education law, including student free speech as it relates to sexting and cyberbullying, technology in the classroom, educational equality and charter schools, and teacher tenure reform.

Russell M. Aoki brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to his practice. His practice areas include criminal defense, business litigation, and personal injury claims. During his career, Mr. Aoki has served as judge pro tem, mediator, arbitrator, and Special Master. He has achieved the AV rating, the highest rating for legal abilities by Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Aoki has also been acknowledged by numerous legal associations and organizations as one of the foremost lawyers in criminal defense. He has been named one of the top 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Washington State by Washington Law & Politics every year from 2006 to 2015. Seattle Magazine, which recognizes outstanding lawyers based on “peer recognition and professional achievement,” selected Mr. Aoki in 2010 as a top attorney in criminal defense.Mr. Aoki previously served on the Washington State Bar Association’s Board of Governors, during which he also served as the State Bar Treasurer.  He is the Chair of the WSBA's Escalating Cost of Civil Litigation Task Force.  Mr. Aoki was the Washington State Supreme Court’s appointee to the Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee for twelve years. He is the past Board President of Northwest Defender Association, past President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington and a past Trustee of the King County Bar Association

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10 from 1986 to 1990. During his tenure, Region 10 successfully negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement for the remediation of the Hanford nuclear facility, managed the cleanup of the Alaska Oil Spill, and numerous other significant environmental matters. Mr. Russell also led USEPA delegations to the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Canada, and was a member of a delegation of scientists and legal professionals who visited the Soviet Union and Poland, including the nuclear site at Chernobyl. Prior to his federal service, Mr. Russell served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho, heading both the Natural Resource and Local Government Divisions. Prior to law school, Mr. Russell served as Administrative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Protection and Health. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Idaho, and has received training in arbitration and mediation through the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Russell is admitted to the bars of Idaho, Washington, and all federal courts. He is also a member of environmental and land use sections of the Idaho and Washington State Bar Associations and the Natural Resource and Environmental Sections of the American Bar Association.

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.

Ross Amkraut graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law where he also received a Certificate in Family Law Litigation from the Center on Children and Families. Ross is a licensed attorney in the State of Washington and is an associate attorney with the Washington Family Law Group, PLLC. Ross's practice areas include Divorce, Legal Separation, Property and Debt Divison, Parenting Plans/Custody, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance/Alimony, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Anti-Harassment Orders, and Modifications of Child Support and Spousal Maintenance/Alimony. Ross currently practices in Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Ross is an active member of QLaw: the GLBT Bar Association of Washington and the King County Bar Association.. Prior to law practice, Ross was a public school educator and community youth symphony conductor in Orlando, Florida. Ross is a classically trained musician and continues to both perform and teach private music lessons. Ross currently performs on French Horn with the Rainbow City Band and on violin with the Federal Way Symphony.. Beyond law and music, Ross has a long history of volunteer work with the Miss America Organization. He is a former executive director of the Miss Winter Park Scholarship Pageant and a former board member of the Miss Gainesville Scholarship Pageant. Currently, Ross is the Vice President of the Miss Seattle Scholarship Pageant and is the director of the Miss Seattle's Outstanding Teen program.

RoseMary serves as general counsel to wealthy individuals, their families, and their businesses. She works closely with clients to design and implement sophisticated strategies integral to family wealth planning. High-net-worth individuals, including real estate developers, entrepreneurs, business owners, principals of private equity and venture capital firms and executives of privately-held and public companies, turn to her for advice and counsel in all aspects of wealth transfer strategies, income and transfer tax planning, philanthropy, and business succession.. She also assists families with probate and trust administration. In addition to her trust and estate work, RoseMary advises not-for-profit organizations on a variety of issues, including obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) status. She has been listed as Lawyer of the Year for Nonprofit/Charites Law and Trust and Estates by Best Lawyers, and is ranked in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide.

Ronald B. Lahner is Of Counsel in Dorsey's Health Group. Ron joined Dorsey in February, 2006 after 25 years at the Rider Bennett firm, during which time he chaired the Health Law Group. His practice has involved representation of many segments of the health care industry, including managed care plans, providers, niche businesses, clinics, employer coalitions, and medical device developers, manufacturers and distributors. Ron has also counseled clients in a number of health care transactions, including joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.

Ron Hochnadel's practice includes domestic and foreign representation in patent licensing matters, and in software, operating system, application, semiconductor, computer, and electrical patent matters. In addition to expertise in these general technical areas, Mr. Hochnadel has specific expertise in several operating systems, applications, super computers, computer languages, high level languages, Java, video compression and decompression (e.g., MPEG), disk drives, wireless communications, and microprocessors.. Mr. Hochnadel received his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering  from Colorado University College of Engineering (GPA of 3.9 of 4.0 and would have been magna cum laude, except Colorado University Graduate School doesn't use that system of honorariums), and received his J.D. degree from Seattle University Law School. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.. Mr. Hochnadel is admitted to practice in Washington, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is a member of IEEE, the Washington State Bar Association, and the Washington State Patent Law Association.. Before beginning his career in software patents, he voluntarily left Boeing to start Intrass, which creates automotive collision warning systems.  He was at Boeing for twenty years, first as a supercomputer operating system programmer and after a few years as a technical manager.  He has managed groups responsible for networks as well as all sizes of computers and applications. He functioned as chief engineer on numerous proposal efforts and projects.

Rocky White is a corporate lawyer and the founder of Lumina Legal. His vision is to bring down the barriers to providing high quality legal counsel by evolving the traditional law firm structure into a modern online-based legal service partner. In this role as a service partner, Rocky’s bilingual English and Spanish practice helps local startups and business owners launch their business, enter into contracts, and protect their intellectual property.. During his educational career, Rocky gained experience working with Microsoft, Boeing, the United States Federal Trade Commission, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, and the Washington State Legislature.. Rocky takes an odd pleasure in creating detailed spreadsheets for all types of life decisions. Need to decide where to go camping? There’s a spreadsheet for that. While it might seem over the top, it’s the type of exhaustive detail that serves his clients well.

Robyn Chihak graduated from Seattle University School of Law in May 2010 and passed the July 2010 Washington Bar Exam. She began her career in public benefits at the Unemployment Law Project where she represented clients seeking unemployment benefits at administrative hearings and appeals. She joined Chihak & Associates in 2012. Her practice centers on representinc clients in their claims for Social Security disability benefits. While in law school, Robyn clerked for the Honorable Judge Zulema Hinojos-Fall at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and worked as an extern at the Department of Labor - Office of the Solicitor. Prior to law school, Robyn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Art History/Criticism from University of California - San Diego.

Robin's practice emphasis is on employment law including employer/employee disputes including wrongful discharge, retirement and severance, Title VII claims, wage and hour issues, ERISA/trust funds, union issues and more.  She teaches many seminars throughout the year to Human Resource professionals through Lorman Education Services.

Roberto Soto is Corporate Counsel at Expeditors International in London, United Kingdom.

Robert Silber is the co-founder of Staton Silber, P.S., with over 20 years of experience in workers’ compensation law. For the past decade, he has partnered with Natasha Staton to represent injured workers in administrative proceedings, litigation before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and appellate courts. Mr. Silber is deeply committed to treating clients with dignity and providing personalized attention. He takes the time to understand each client’s unique story, recognizing the importance of their personal background in achieving the best outcomes.. Mr. Silber is a respected member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). His leadership is evident through his role as Chair of WSAJ’s Workers’ Compensation Section and his active participation in committees that work with the Department of Labor and Industries to resolve issues impacting injured workers. These efforts highlight his dedication to advocacy and his commitment to improving the workers’ compensation system for all.

Robert H. Chavez was born in Los Angeles, California. After graduation from high school in Pasco, Washington, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served with 1st Battlaion, 75th Ranger Regiment and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He later obtained Bachelor of Arts Degrees in History and in Psychology in 1999 from the University of Washington. In 2002, he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Seattle University School of Law. He practices primarily in the criminal law and personal injury areas. He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the Eastern and Western Districts of the State of Washington and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

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.

Robert Chicoine advises clients in matters of state and federal taxation, be it planning to minimize tax disputes, effectively resolving administrative scrutiny by taxing authorities, or defending clients in litigation when tax controversies cannot be settled. He has been called upon to assist accountants and lawyers as an expert on issues of federal taxation and has been engaged by tax agencies in U.S. territories as a lead lawyer in complex litigation. His clients typically include corporations, partnerships, estates, and individuals.. Mr. Chicoine is a seasoned lawyer who has tried cases throughout the United States in the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. district courts. He has appeared before several appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Over his distinguished legal career, Mr. Chicoine has represented clients in administrative, civil and criminal tax proceedings involving diverse issues in all phases of tax controversy. He has handled hundreds of cases before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice, and revenue departments of state governments. Many of his most successful results are those that have never been published because they were resolved by negotiation. His priority is to cost effectively settle tax disputes without litigation, but if that is not possible, he will passionately defend his clients in court.. Mr. Chicoine offers his clients the benefit of having worked for the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), where he gained valuable experience as a Senior Trial and Tax Attorney for the IRS, and then as the founder of a law firm with a national reputation. He knows how the process works from the perspective of both sides. He also offers his clients the practical experience of having “worked in the trenches” as a court room lawyer who is responsible for the outcome of his client’s case.. Prior to starting the Chicoine Law Group to practice with his son, Christopher Chicoine, Mr. Chicoine was a founder of Chicoine and Hallett where he practiced for over 40 years and was instrumental in its achievement as a tax specialty firm of national repute.. As an offshoot of his tax practice, it is not unusual for Mr. Chicoine to be asked by clients to assist them with his negotiating skills in business transactions such as the valuation and sale of operating corporations and the resolution of commercial disputes.. Mr. Chicoine is admitted to practice in the States of Washington, California, and Arizona.. Academic and Professional Contributions. Mr. Chicoine has taught as an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Taxation for the University of Washington School Of Law, and as an adjunct lecturer at the Golden Gate University Graduate, School of Taxation. He has authored many articles on matters of taxation, ethics, white-collar criminal defense, and Internal Revenue Service administrative practice. Mr. Chicoine has served as a chairman, participant, or moderator of numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars for various organizations including the ABA, WSBA, King County Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Northwest Tax Institute, Washington Attorney-CPA Tax Clinic, Washington State CPA Society and ALI-ABA Criminal Section.. Mr. Chicoine has served as President of the Tax Section for the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. He is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Administrative Tax Procedures Committee and the American Bar Association Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee.. Admissions and Affiliations. California State Bar. Washington State Bar. Arizona State Bar. United States Supreme Court. United States Tax Court. United States Court of Federal Claims. United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits. U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Guam. U.S. District Court, Colorado. U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. U.S. District Court of Alaska. U.S. District Court of Arizona

Robert A Friedman is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1971 and his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1977, both with honors.. Robert started Friedman Disability  in 1990. Since then, he has helped more than 12,000 clients obtain Social Security disability, SSI and veteran’s disability benefits. From 1977 to 1990 Robert worked as a staff attorney with Evergreen Legal Services, representing clients in matters of Social Security disability, immigration, unemployment, public housing and nursing home quality of care. Between 1990 and 1992 Robert served as the Legal Liaison for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, training other attorneys in Social Security disability matters.. In 2000 the Washington State Department of Veterans’ Affairs honored Robert for his services representing veterans and their families.. Robert is admitted to practice law in the states of Washington and Alaska including before the United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims;  United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

Robbie counsels individuals, families and businesses on matters involving income, estate and gift tax planning. He represents many businesses in transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and organization strategies. Robbie also handles probate and trust matters and designs estate plans for clients of all financial means. His tax background cements his relationship with clients for both business and estate planning purposes.