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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

Sally’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate, general business, real estate, and marital and domestic partnership agreements. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and assess their options. She guides her clients towards making informed decisions about critical matters. Sally has spoken before a variety of groups on estate planning matters

Ryan represents businesses in litigation and helps cannabis businesses obtain and maintain licenses to grow, process, and sell marijuana.  Ryan's litigation practice includes business, products defect, construction, real estate, and land use litigation.  Additionally, Ryan vigorously defends the rights of his cannabis business clients in adminstrative appeals before the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board.

Ryan's practice is focused on real estate transactions representing developers, business owners, lenders and public-sector clients, in matters such as acquisitions and sales, condominium formation and sales, commercial leasing, financing, entitlements, easements, covenants, homeowners’ associations, boundary disputes and title issues. Ryan also has a background in business transactions and litigation.  He is driven by his interest in urbanism and transit-oriented development and his belief that innovative development and thoughtful land use planning create vibrant urban neighborhoods that serve business, social and ecological interests.

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 Vollans is an attorney with Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S., where he focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including personal injury, insurance defense, medical malpractice and products liability.  Mr. Vollans’ pretrial litigation experience includes taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment, as well as preparing for and attending mediations. Additionally, Mr. Vollans has significant trial experience.  As a part of Mr. Vollans’ trial work, he prepared and argued motions in limine, jury instructions, and conducted witness examinations.  Mr. Vollans also has experience in post-verdict motions practice and in appellate practice.. Mr. Vollans received his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2012, where he graduated Cum Laude. While in law school, Mr. Vollans worked multiple internships and gained experience in the areas of personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, and immigration law.

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.

Ryan became an attorney to help people and organizations achieve their goals and to deal with the legal problems they encounter.. During law school, Ryan gained practical skills while seeking justice for those on the margins. He advocated for criminal defendants as an intern with the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington, and sought to overturn wrongful convictions as a clinic student with the Innocence Project Northwest.  Ryan sharpened his analytical and writing skills as an extern for Justice Charles K. Wiggins of the Washington Supreme Court and as the Associate Editor-in-Chief of Washington Law Review. He also served as a Spanish interpreter for the Immigrant Families Advocacy Project, and helped local youth as the President of Street Youth Legal Advocates of Washington.. Before law school Ryan managed a small business and volunteered with various nonprofit organizations, meeting needs locally and globally.  He travelled and volunteered extensively through Spain and Latin America, and learned to speak Spanish.. Ryan often flees the city to find thinner air—he loves exploring the mountains by foot and ski, especially with his wife, Alysson. His infatuation with two wheeled transportation is rivalled only by his love for coffee and literature.

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.

Russ Mead Russ Mead is a nonprofit and employment lawyer with over 20 years of experience. He provides legal advice to many different types of nonprofits on nonprofit issues as well as general business matters.  He advises employees on employment issues and handles cases involving wages, noncompete agreements, and severance packages.. Russ is a licensed attorney in Washington and a frequent speaker at legal conferences. He teaches nonprofit law at Lewis & Clark Law School. Russ is the author of the legal text book, “Nonprofit Animal Law”. He is the past president of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and has twice been the Chair of the King County Bar Association solo and small firm section. His nonprofit volunteer work includes service on the King County Bar Association Education Committee and speaking at bar association and animal law conferences. Russ earned an accounting degree from Arizona State University, a CPA certificate from the State of Arizona, an MBA from Lindenwood College, and his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law.

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.

Rolf may not pick the fight, but will fight to the end for his clients.  He was born and raised in Washington State. Growing up in Washington, Rolf has a strong connection to the community. Prior to law school, he worked in education around Western Washington. Rolf attended the University of Washington School of Law. His early career as a public defender gives him a unique advantage in zealously advocating for his clients now.  In his spare time, Rolf enjoys golfing, reading, and being outside with his wife and two dogs.

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.

Rocke Law Group represents small business and key employees in their employment law concerns, including drafting and litigating non-compete agreements, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and all aspects of the employment relationship. He represents business in breach of contract, unfair competition, and other commercial litigation.. Rocke Law Group takes a limited number of cases.  For more information, please visit the website at .

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 Over’s practice is focused on real estate and securities, where he specializes in business entity formation and acquisitions, governance issues, private placements and related tax planning matters. Mr. Over also has had substantial litigation experience involving commercial contracts, business transactions and complex antitrust matters. Mr. Over started his legal career in the antitrust group of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom in Washington, D.C. Before practicing law, he was an accountant with Arthur Andersen & Co.