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Focus Areas. Labor Management Relations Litigation and Trials Wage and Hour ERISA and Benefit Plan LitigationUnfair Competition and Trade Secrets. Overview. Ryan P. Hammond represents management in labor and employment-related disputes involving labor relations, wage and hour issues, discrimination, retaliation and unfair competition in the following forums:. Labor arbitration. Litigation and trials. Administrative proceedings. Mediation. Appearing in state and federal courts in Washington and before administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, he handles matters that arise under:. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Washington wage and hour laws. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Washington Law Against Discrimination. The Washington Industrial Insurance Act. ERISA. Additionally, Ryan represents and advises employers in non-competition, non-solicitation and trade secret matters. He also conducts management training on a variety of labor and employment law topics.. Ryan developed an interest in labor and employment law while working for an employer that experienced a Teamsters Union strike in 1997. He now frequently speaks on employment law topics to lawyers, labor relations professionals and human resources professionals.. Most often, he works with clients in the following industries:. Pharmaceutical. Healthcare. Assisted living facilities. Hospitality. Transportation. Ryan has practiced labor and employment law his entire career. Prior to joining Littler in 2005, he worked as an associate at a management-side labor and employment law firm advising and representing clients in labor and employment matters.

Felix moved to Seattle from Boston, Massachusetts as a teenager and grew up in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood. After graduating from Rainier Beach High School, he went on to graduate from the University of Washington. He then attended the UW School of Law, graduating in 1997 with highest honors, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers. Felix spent his first ten years of practice at Heller Ehrman LLP, where he was promoted to shareholder. There Felix’s practice focused on complex commercial and civil rights litigation. He has examined and cross-examined scores of fact and expert witnesses at trial, and has spent more than a year of his career actively engaged in trial or arbitration. Felix joined Peterson Wampold Rosato Luna Knopp in March 2007, where he continues his career as a trial lawyer. Since joining, he has been a member of several trial teams in counties across the state. He also serves as an adjunct professor/lecturer for the UW School of Law trial advocacy program and as a coach for the school’s national mock trial team. Felix also serves on the King County Bar Association’s board of trustees, and regularly conducts Continuing Legal Education seminars for other attorneys on many subjects related to trial advocacy. In addition to being named a “Rising Star®” by Washington Law & Politics numerous times, Felix was also recognized as the 2005 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the year by the King County Bar Association and named a 2005 40 under 40 honoree by the Puget Sound Business Journal for his contribution to the Puget Sound civic and business community. In 2011, he was honored by the UW School of Law with the recent graduate award and by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association as its 2011 Plaintiff Attorney of the Year. Felix’s practice currently focuses on personal injury cases, civil rights litigation, and business disputes. When he’s not working, Felix loves to exercise and play team sports.

Experienced litigator with years of real estate, business, contract and collection law practice.

Experienced legal counsel in environmental and natural resource law. Demonstrated successes in complex civil litigation, contaminated sites, environmental insurance coverage, oil spill contingency plan compliance, Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance, and administrative law.  Practical, sound advice.

Experienced appellate attorney (more than 300 appeals) in criminal defense, including murder, persistent offender, serious violent felonies.. The bulk of my practice is currently in public defense.  I take only one or two private cases per year and am already committed through the end of November for outside work.

Evan Oshan knew he wanted to be an attorney since he was eight years old.  Oshan began to perfect his advocacy skills throughout College as a member and coach of U.C.L.A.'s Champion National Debate Team.  It was also during this time that he served as a United States Senatorial Intern in Washington D.C.. Oshan graduated Cum Laude from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).  He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Califonia Hastings College of The Law, the first law school of the Univesity of Califonia; where he excelled in trial advocacy.. Oshan served as an international law intern while serving as an intern at the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland.. In 2000 Oshan & Associates, P.C. was formed with the goal of providing aggressive, diligent, and honest legal representation. Also in 2000 Oshan was a member of Vice President Gore's National Advance Team where he traveled throughout the United States.

Evan is a savvy and effective trial lawyer that consistently obtains excellent results for his clients. Mr. Bariault’s practice includes personal injury, consumer protection, premises liability, wrongful death, serious car and motorcycle accidents, class action and employment litigation.. Although he grew up in Seattle, Evan has lived in Asia, Central and South America. He utilizes his diverse background to help understand unique client needs and develop creative, positive solutions. His forward looking, detailed and efficient approach has helped secure favorable outcomes at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts.. Evan has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star seven years in a row (2014-2020), a distinction limited to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Washington. His commitment to success is unwavering and his ability to out think and outperform his opponents has led to the representation of a number of high profile clients with exceptional results.

Erin Riley knows that strong relationships are key in complex cases. Erin was a summer associate at Keller Rohrback in 1999, and joined Keller Rohrback’s complex litigation group in 2000.. Since the Fall of 2001, her practice has focused on representing employees and retirees in ERISA actions involving defined contribution, defined benefit, and health benefit plans. She has successfully litigated a number of ERISA breach of fiduciary duty cases including cases filed against Washington Mutual, Merrill Lynch and WorldCom. Erin has worked on ERISA-related articles and amicus briefs, and has spoken at ERISA-related conferences. She is a former Plaintiffs’ Co-Chair of the Civil Procedure Subcommittee for the ABA Employee Benefits Committee, and is currently a senior editor of the Employee Benefits Law (BNA) treatise.. She earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, where she served as an editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. She received her undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University.. When not at work, Erin enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Erin M. Lane is a dedicated and compassionate attorney specializing in consumer bankruptcy law. She is an extremely experienced bankruptcy attorney who has built a reputation for providing personalized and effective legal solutions to clients navigating some of life’s most challenging circumstances.. Erin earned her Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College in 1997 and has since been committed to helping individuals and families across Washington State achieve financial stability and security by getting the fresh start that they deserve.. Her practice is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring every client feels heard and supported throughout the legal process. Whether assisting with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or working with businesses pursuing a Chapter 11, Erin delivers tailored legal strategies that align with her clients’ goals.

Erin Blower is a dedicated family law attorney who helps clients navigate divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters with compassion and clarity. She is passionate about guiding people through some of life’s most difficult transitions and believes that family law is, above all, a helping profession.. Erin understands how overwhelming a divorce or custody case can be—emotionally, financially, and personally. She takes the time to listen, explain options clearly, and support her clients every step of the way. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, Erin works to achieve solutions that provide stability, peace of mind, and a path forward.. With extensive experience handling domestic violence cases, Erin is also a trusted advocate for survivors. She collaborates closely with community organizations and court advocates and serves as secretary of the DOVE Project, a nonprofit focused on domestic violence prevention and education.. Originally from Minnesota, Erin now lives on Vashon Island with her family. Outside of her legal practice, she enjoys cheering on her children’s sports teams and exploring the island’s scenic hiking trails.

Erika represents clients in environmental litigation and regulatory compliance matters, including actions under the Clean Water Act, state water quality laws, CERCLA, and state Superfund statutes.. Erika comes to Beveridge & Diamond with extensive civil litigation experience. As an Associate at Cole | Wathen | Lead | Hall, her practice focused on litigation defense for insurance carriers, businesses, and individuals in a broad range of state and federal matters at each stage of litigation, including settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitration, and trial. Prior to Cole | Wathen | Leid | Hall, Erika represented plaintiffs in diverse civil litigation matters.. Erika earned her B.A. from Middlebury College, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in Political Science and Environmental Studies (high honors in Environmental Studies).. Erika received her law degree from Lewis & Clark law school, graduating with a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. During law school, Erika was on the Lewis & Clark Law Review editorial board, competed in Moot Court and received the Pro Bono Honors Award in recognition of her commitment to public interest volunteer work.

Erik Wise is a graduate of the Seattle University School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Law Trustee's Scholarship and two CALI Awards for Excellence. Prior to being a lawyer, Erik was a public elementary school teacher in South King County. He was named Teacher of the Year in 2006 and obtained his National Board Teacher Certification in 2009. Erik's interest in legal issues began early in his teaching career, when he served as a union representative. Having worked assiduously to protect his fellow teachers' contractual rights, he brings that same passion and interest today to his work as a family law and estate planning attorney with Eric A. Olson & Associates, which is located in the heart of Ballard. Like Eric and Ashley Olson, Erik is a Seattle native and attended its public schools. He has a BA in Comparative Literature with honors and a Masters in Elementary Education, both from the University of Washington. Although he grew up in Lake City, Erik has lived in West Seattle for well over a decade now. He is a voracious reader, with tastes covering many genres, has travelled to over twenty countries to date, and enjoys being out on the waters of Puget Sound, whether it be on a ferry or his family's sailboat.

Eric’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and business organizations in a variety of commercial contexts, including mergers and acquisitions, planning, organizing, and financing business entities, handling business and real estate transactions, and advising on employment issues, particularly with equity components. Eric is sought out for his practical mindset and desire to help his clients achieve their broader business goals.

Erica Knauf Santos is a seasoned family law attorney and the founder of Knauf Santos Law, PLLC, a boutique firm in Seattle, Washington. Since launching her practice in 2006, Erica has grown her firm from a solo endeavor into a trusted team of attorneys and staff, offering personalized and effective legal services. Originally from western Pennsylvania, Erica pursued her education in the Pacific Northwest, earning dual undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Primate Behavior with a minor in Anthropology from Central Washington University, followed by her Juris Doctor from Seattle University.. Erica’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom. She has served on the board of Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, directed Jane Goodall’s “Roots and Shoots” College Summit, and volunteered for Pasado’s Safe Haven, including rescuing pets displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Erica and her husband of over 20 years live in the Seattle area, where they raise their four children. In her downtime, she enjoys traveling to Disney properties, collecting Glassybaby candle holders, and relaxing with family movie nights. A fitness enthusiast, Erica begins most mornings on her Peloton, often accompanied by her favorite music. Her passion for family, community, and advocacy defines both her personal and professional life.

Erica Buckley is an attorney at Buckley & Associates in Seattle's International District. She has resolved through verdicts, settlements, and/or arbitrations over 300 cases and received over $8 Million for various clients in 6 years.. Erica graduated with a B.A. in political science from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. She graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2007. Her practice is entirely personal injury litigation.. She is a member of the National Bar Association, Washington State Association for Justice, Washington State Bar Association, and is also admitted and licensed to practice law in California.

Eric Nelson was born and raised in Seattle (Capitol Hill neighborhood) and attended O'Dea High School. After graduating from the University of Washington in 1988, Eric obtained his law degree, with honors (cum laude), from Pepperdine University Law School in 1992. He began his legal career in 1992 by forming the law firm of Nelson & Associates, P.S. with his father, Richard Nelson.. Although Eric practiced in a variety of legal fields early in his career, he quickly determined that his passion was representing those that have been injured and disadvantaged. As a result, he began focusing his law practice on personal injury. In 2006, Eric was named a "Rising Star Super Lawyer" by the Washington Law & Politics Magazine. Since that time, he has been named as a "SuperLawyer" by his peers and the Washington Law & Politics Magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. He has since been named a Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.. In March of 2008, Eric formed the personal injury law firm of Nelson & Johnson, PLLC. Eric enjoyed great success representing injured parties while practicing at Nelson & Johnson, PLLC.. In 2015, Eric formed his current firm of Nelson Injury Law, PLLC. Through Nelson Injury Law, PLLC, Eric continues to dedicate his practice to helping out people that have been injured by others' negligence and wrongdoing.. Eric is licensed to practice law in Washington State and the United States District Court, Western District of Washington.  He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association and the Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle Member).  Eric has also been appointed on numerous occasions to act as a Civil Arbitrator in personal injury cases for the King County Superior Court.

Eric is a devoted family man, recreational athlete, and conservation advocate.. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, competing in triathlons, cycling, backpacking in the wilderness, windsurfing, and playing guitar.

Eric has practiced law in Washington for nearly 20 years. He has considerable experience in business and tax planning, including not-for-profit, commercial contracts, start-up and emerging companies, mergers and acquisitions, real estate purchase and sale and leasing; estate planning and probate matters; business succession; and trusts and estates litigation. His practice also includes sports and entertainment transactions, representing athletes, filmmakers, and other creators in copyright and trademark, advertising, distribution, television and motion picture contracts, film production, post-production, and digital content.. He also provides dispute resolution services as a neutral, third-party mediator, and he is a board member for the King County Dispute Resolution Center.. In addition, Eric serves on the planning and operations committee for the Ballard Seafood Fest, the annual 3-day festival put on by the Ballard Alliance (formerly Ballard Chamber of Commerce). He previously served as a board member for the Ballard Food Bank and also the Ballard Alliance.. Before founding Stoll Petteys PLLC, Eric was a tax and business attorney with the law firms of Perkins Coie and Dorsey & Whitney. Prior to law school, Eric was a therapist and counselor working with children and families for various not-for-profit organizations.

Eric Eberhard is a partner in the Indian and Gaming Law practice group. His practice involves the representation of Indian tribes, Tribal organizations, and entities doing business with Indian tribes in federal, state and tribal judicial, legislative and administrative forums in regard to fee-to-trust transfers, gaming, federal contracts, federal recognition, the formation of Tribal corporations, environmental law, administrative law, jurisdiction, the development of tribal law, self-governance, cultural resource protection and the federal trust responsibility.. United States SenateStaff Director and Counsel, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, 1994-1995; Minority Staff Director/Counsel, 1989-1994; Legislative Counsel to Senator McCain, 1991-1993.

Eric Brunstrom focuses his practice on trust, probate, fiduciary, and guardianship litigation and administration as well as matters brought under TEDRA and the vulnerable adult statute. Prior to joining Aiken St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S. in 2016, Eric was a partner at Reed, Longyear, Malnati and Ahrens, PLLC and Tarutis & Brunstrom, PS.. He currently serves as a Pro-Tempore Ex Parte Commissioner for the King County Superior Court. He also serves as a Guardian ad Litem for Probate, Litigation, and Settlement matters for the King County Superior Court. He was the 2016/2017 Chair of the Guardianship and Elder Law Section GELS of the KCBA and is a current Program Co-Chair. He is an Outreach Co-chair for the WSBA Elder Law Section and a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law section of the KCBA. He served as a Vice-Chair on the Task Force on Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health of the Health Law Section of the ABA and as a Co-Chair of the Professional Licensure Subsection of the WSBA Health Law Section. He is admitted to practice in Washington, the Western District of Washington, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Entrepreneurial, revenue-driving general counsel, trusted advisor, and experienced leader who enjoys collaborating to innovate and create. GC/CLO to companies in healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and retail tech. Former SEC/DOJ.

Emily's law practice focuses on complex civil litigation, class action defense, products liability, real estate litigation, and employment litigation.  Prior to joining Corr Cronin in 2004, Emily was a litigation associate at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, and she clerked for the Honorable Thomas G. Nelson on the United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.

Emily Peyser focuses her practice on teaming with clients to optimize their intellectual property strategies, including the procurement of U.S. and foreign patents, patent and trademark portfolio planning, opinions, enforcement, and licensing. Her practice has a particular emphasis in the mechanical and chemical fields over a wide range of technology areas, including satellite components and systems, semiconductor manufacturing tools and metal deposition processes, electrochemical ion exchange systems, large-scale electrical energy storage systems, biofuels, commercial vehicles, food processing, medical devices, pulp and paper, radioactive material containment, recreational equipment, materials and performance characteristics of materials, aluminum extrusion and die cast processes, and fluid dynamics.. Emily places a high value on client service and focuses on building trusted, long-term relationships with clients.  She works with clients of all sizes and stages of development, from startups to multinational corporations, providing strategic counsel to assist them in developing comprehensive IP portfolios to achieve their business objectives.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Emily worked as a chemical engineer at well-known companies such as The Boeing Company and Proctor & Gamble Paper Products. She also worked as a research associate at the Environmental Protection Bureau of the New York Attorney General's Office. Emily served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania, East Africa. She currently volunteers with the International Rescue Committee as a mentor for refugees brought to the Seattle area for resettlement. Super Lawyers named Emily a "Rising Star" in 2007, 2009 – 2012.

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.

Elizabeth Hanley focuses her practice on employment, personal injury, class action, wrongful death, general litigation, and civil rights cases.. Elizabeth enjoys trial work and has tried cases to verdict in both Washington’s federal and state courts. She utilizes this litigation experience not only in the courtroom, but also in advising and negotiating solutions for clients outside of the courtroom. She enjoys the opportunity that her law practice affords her to find solutions for a wide variety of problems facing individuals in various industries. She assists physicians in negotiating compensation agreements, executives exiting a corporation to protect their ability to work by challenging or advising regarding non-compete agreements, represents individuals who have suffered discrimination and retaliation, and works on an individual or class-wide basis to ensure individuals are paid for the work they have performed.. Elizabeth also works to provide prompt and compassionate legal representation to individuals and their families who experience a wrongful death or personal injury. Her focus is on understanding the values and needs of the family or individual, and to translate that to legal action for the purpose of remediating and obtaining relief for her clients.. Elizabeth was selected to Superlawyers for Labor and Employment law in 2017, 2018 and 2019. She has been selected as a Superlawyer “Rising Star” in 2010, 2012, and 2014- 2016. She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers for each year from 2013 to present. She is on the board of governors of the Washington Association for Justice. She serves on the board of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children and as Co-Treasurer of the Justice for All PAC. She is a member of the Washington Employment Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, and the King County Bar Association.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Elizabeth served as Lead Articles Editor of the San Diego International Law Journal.  She also represented taxpayers in disputes with the IRS at the University of San Diego School of Law Tax Clinic, received Honors in Trial Advocacy, and externed with Federal Magistrate Judge Leo S. Papas for the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California.. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Hanley worked for the Oregon Judicial Department for the Honorable Robert R. Selander. She also worked as an intern/staff writer for the U.S. Department of State in Public Diplomacy to the MidEast and South Asia in Washington, D.C.  She earned her undergraduate degree at Gonzaga University, and during her undergraduate years studied British Literature at Trinity College, Oxford University.. When she is not practicing law, she enjoys playing the viola, violin and piano with her children now that she has "retired" from playing in symphonies herself.