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John Crosetto is a litigator at Garvey Schubert Barer with experience representing clients in disputes over trademarks, trade dress, licensing, trade secrets, domain names, and non-competition agreements. Mr. Crosetto also advises clients, from software and hardware companies, to equipment manufacturers, video game companies, and creative firms on minimizing litigation risk and finding alternative solutions to intellectual property disputes.. Mr. Crosetto was counsel in UtilX Corp. v. Novinium, 2009cv00375 (W.D. Wash.), which involved patent infringement, false advertising, and unfair competition claims, as well as anti-trust counterclaims, related to methods for underground cable rejuvenation by fluid injection. He also acted as counsel in Rosetta Stone, LTD v. Topics Entertainment, Inc., Civil Action No. 1:09cv1128 (E.D. Va.), a trade dress and trademark case in which the parties disputed rights to the color yellow for language learning software packaging. Mr. Crosetto acted as lead counsel in Strategic Marketing Partners, Inc. v. Greenwave LLC and Northwestern Brothers Marketing LLC, No. 10-2-09469 (K.C. Sup. Ct., Wash.), a dispute related to gaming software based on the television series Deadliest Catch.. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Crosetto, who has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, taught language, literature, aesthetics, and critical theory in the Department of Germanics at the University of Washington and the University of Colorado.

Joe is the Chair of Ryan Swanson’s Corporate Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Finance Group. He has a lender and banking industry focused insolvency and bankruptcy litigation practice, representing creditors in both Oregon and Washington. For more than two decades Joe has provided common-sense advice and no-nonsense representation to financial institution clients. He represents lenders and secured creditors on matters ranging from workouts and state court receiverships to active participation in complex litigation and bankruptcy cases.. Joe has successfully represented clients in a full range of litigation settings including arbitrations, bench and jury trials. Over his 25-year career Joe has appeared as creditor counsel in over 500 bankruptcies up and down the West Coast and across the U.S. His cross-border insolvency work has spanned the globe associating with co-counsel in countries including Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and the Cayman Islands.

Jo Flannery is a member of the Litigation and Real Estate departments at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC. Raised by a real estate agent, and a former Realtor herself, Jo has a particular interest in real property law. With over a decade of broad litigation experience behind her, Jo's practice has focused, over the last seven years, primarily on representing condominium and homeowner associations in the pursuit and resolution of construction defect claims, risk management, and covenant governed disputes.. Since joining Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland in 2005, Jo’s practice has expanded to again include the prosecution of professional liability claims, insurance bad faith, products liability, construction disputes, real property disputes both commercial and residential including matters of fraudulent concealment, easements and other conveyance matters as well as environmental claims involving hazardous substances. Having practiced exclusively on the defense side in the early years and then exclusively on the plaintiff’s side for the next several years, Jo now splits the aisle. Still primarily a plaintiff’s lawyer, her practice once again includes representation and advice and counsel to developers, contractors and property owners in the development stage as well as in defense of litigation.

Jim specializes in the trial and creative resolution of substantial disputes for a diverse client base, including Fortune 500 companies and major e-commerce firms.  While much of his practice has focused on intellectual property, corporate, and commercial matters, Jim believes that knowing how to win a case – developing and executing a strategy to position a case for a win by motion if possible and by trial if not – is the most important skill of a lawyer handling complex litigation.. Jim teamed with David Bruce to establish Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP in 1999, after a nine-year tenure as a partner at Perkins Coie.  Jim began his career with the firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York City before finding his way to the Great Northwest.  He is a graduate, magna cum laude, of the Georgetown University Law Center.. Outside of the office, Jim recently completed service as the Chairperson of the Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (which owns and operates Seattle’s famed Pike Place Market) and is a past President of the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington.

Jim Horne was born in Osaka, Japan but his family moved to Washington State when he was six months old. The rest of his life has been spent in the Northwest. He grew up in Parkland, near Tacoma, attended Gonzaga University in Spokane as an undergraduate, and received his J.D. from Willamette University School of Law in Salem, Oregon.. He has extensive federal and state trial and appellate experience involving a wide range of civil litigation matters throughout the Western United States. He has served as trial counsel in Product Liability claims involving various products including prescription medications;  medical devices; asbestos; urea-formaldehyde; Phentermine of the “Fen-Phen” diet drug combination; bone (pedicle) screws; the food supplements goldenseal and echinacea; football helmets; wall-mounted heaters; and other electrical equipment and appliances. He also has considerable experience with building and construction defect claims on behalf of contractors, building owners and occupants (condominiums, apartment buildings, hotels, parking and other facilities in the hospitality industry) as well as fire loss and property damage claims, including business interruption, loss of use, and loss of access claims.. He also spends a considerable amount of his time doing insurance coverage, first-party property insurance, and third-party liability insurance coverage and defense.

Jessica’s keen intellect and ability to narrow volumes of information into the most salient points makes her a highly persuasive and effective attorney. Her dedication to the practice of family law comes from a passion to connect with the lives of people who need help and provide them with capable and considerate representation.

Jeremy R. Schulze is an attorney with Betts, Patterson & Mines, where he focuses his practice on insurance coverage litigation. Schulze has extensive experience in insurance coverage litigation and representing major commercial insurers in bad faith, environmental, construction defect, and mass tort insurance coverage litigation. Prior to joining Betts Patterson & Mines, Schulze received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Michigan in 2004 where he was the Articles Editor for the Michigan Journal of Law Reform and Best Oralist in the Campbell Moot Court Competition. He clerked for the Hon. Mona K. Majzoub in the U.S. District court for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2004-2006. From 2006 to 2013 Schulze worked for Michaels & May, P.C., specializing in insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation, and intellectual property matters.

Jennifer Lane is an associate in the Intellectual Property group. Her practice includes patent procurement, strategic intellectual property portfolio management and analysis in a wide array of technologies including: memory devices, computer hardware, computer software, business methods, digital communication technologies, semiconductor processing and devices, fluidics, biosensors, biological signal processing, and nanotechnologies.. .

Jennifer Coombs is a seasoned Family Law Attorney at Envision Family Law, bringing over 25 years of experience in family law, juvenile dependency matters, and civil litigation. Known for her deep legal knowledge and strategic approach, Jennifer is particularly skilled in handling complex parenting plans and non-parental custody cases.. Before joining Envision Family Law, Jennifer built a strong reputation in civil litigation, managing family law and dependency matters. She served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem, representing both parents and children throughout the legal process—from the filing of dependency petitions by DSHS through family reunification, termination of parental rights, or other long-term outcomes. She also held a leadership role as a supervising attorney at a local family law firm, where she mentored fellow attorneys and contributed to firm-wide strategy before returning to her passion: direct client advocacy.. Jennifer is known for her compassionate and empathetic nature, qualities that make her an effective and approachable advocate for clients facing difficult family challenges. Her ability to think creatively and listen attentively helps her guide clients toward thoughtful, personalized solutions.. In the courtroom, Jennifer is confident and compelling. She presents clear, thorough legal arguments and ensures her clients are fully supported and informed. Her preparation, communication skills, and calm presence have earned her the respect of clients, colleagues, and judges alike.. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1996, where she also completed a certificate in Dispute Resolution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Pre-Law from Washington State University.

Jenn works with aggressive advocacy and ongoing communication to provide preventative counsel and litigation services to efficiently meet the strategic goals of each client. She is an employer defense attorney with a practice focused on occupational safety and health, employment, wage and hour, workers’ compensation, and audits. Jennifer is an effective leader skilled in supporting the contributions of team members to ensure cohesive risk assessment and creative solutions.

Jen Hallack is the founder and managing attorney of Hallack Law, PLLC, with offices in Seattle, Washington. She exclusively practices in the area of family law, offering clients comprehensive, personalized legal counsel in a wide range of family law disputes. She is an aggressive advocate for her clients who will take the time to answer your questions and explain your options. She is an experienced practitioner of family law who will work hard to achieve the best resolution of your family law matter.. PracticeMs. Hallack practices exclusively in the area of family law. She has successfully represented clients in wide range of family law matters, including, but not limited to:. Dissolution/divorceChild custodySupport mattersCustody and support modificationsAdoptionsDecree and maintenance modificationsQDROsLegal separationsPre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Because she practices solely in the area family law, Ms. Hallack has the knowledge and ability to provide skilled, effective legal counsel to each of her clients. She works closely with her clients to understand every detail of their case and their goals for a successful dispute resolution. She takes the time to carefully answer questions and ensures that her clients thoroughly understand their rights and available options. She will keep you up to date with any important developments in your case, and is always available to answer any additional questions that may arise. She will provide the comprehensive, personalized legal guidance you need to successfully resolve your family law matter.

Jeffrey Tindal is a Director with Betts Patterson Mines and he is Chair of the Insurance Coverage Practice Group.  Mr. Tindal focuses his practice primarily in the area of insurance coverage and related litigation with a special emphasis in first party property insurance issues.   He represents insurers regarding first and third party claims, coverage disputes and extra-contractual litigation involving bad faith, IFCA and the CPA, additional insured issues, and duty to defend and indemnify issues. Mr. Tindal has also assisted insurance clients with the drafting of policy language and forms, proper claims handling procedures, and insurance fraud issues.

Jeffrey M. Grieff joined Miller Nash Graham & Dunn as of counsel in November 2012. Jeff has a long history of successfully representing and advising professional and business clients in the selection, formation, governance, and transactions of closely held entities. His practice is focused on representing individuals, professionals, and closely held companies in business matters, business transactions, estate and trust planning and probate, and nonprofit corporations. Jeff advises clients on entity formation of corporations (“S” and “C” types), professional service corporations, limited liability companies, professional limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited liability partnerships, nonprofit corporations, and exempt organizations. Jeff is experienced in drafting employment and independent contractor agreements for businesses and professionals. He also works closely with clients on the governance and operation of limited liability companies, corporations, and organizations. Jeff has extensive experience in representing medical and legal professionals. He advises lawyers on the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) regarding professional ethical and business transactions, as well as preparing the required agreements. Jeff provides counsel on specific issues and “tax-wise” analysis and planning that particularly occur in professional organizations. Jeff works with the Washington State Bar Association’s Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP), counseling lawyers on selecting and forming the proper entity for lawyers and law firms, as well as explaining the tax ramifications of the entity choice.

Jeffrey D. Boyd has tried over 100 civil jury trials throughout the course of his career. His approach to law has always been based on digging into the details and data of a case in order to see the larger picture more clearly, requiring personal interaction with clients and an understanding, working relationship. President of Boyd Trial Consulting, he has served as a trial consultant throughout the United States for over 15 years, assisting other lawyers with their cases.

Jeffrey B. Coopersmith represents clients in white collar criminal matters, in related civil, administrative, and regulatory matters, and in complex commercial litigation matters.

Jefferson Lin is an associate in the firm’s Digital Health and Technology Transactions practice group. His practice focuses on licensing, mergers and acquisitions, privacy and security, and healthcare regulatory compliance.. Jefferson received a B.A. in Political Economy in 2008 from Williams College.  He received his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal and the General Director of the Student Health Law Organization. During law school, Jefferson externed for the Honorable Deborah Batts in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He also interned as a summer law clerk at the National Center for Youth Law in Oakland, focusing on adolescent health law issues. Prior to law school, Jefferson worked with high school students, parents, and teachers as a health educator and community advocate in the Bronx.. Jefferson is a member of the Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, American Health Lawyers Association, Asian Bar Association of Washington, Washington State Bar Association and King County Bar Association. He is a member of the Washington Medical-Legal Partnership's Lawyer Referral Committee. He is proficient in spoken Mandarin.

Jeannette focuses on employment and labor law, employment litigation and related business matters. She prepares employment contracts, employee handbooks, non-competition and confidentiality agreements for employers as well as other employment policies and procedures. She also investigates employee complaints of sexual or other harassment on behalf of the employer or as an independent third party and counsels employers on human resources and labor relations issues. In addition, she represents employers in litigation involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, employment contracts, and wage and hour issues. Jeannette also advises and represents employers and employees on non-competition covenants and related litigation, and negotiates the terms of employment agreements and departure agreements on behalf of both employers and employees.. Jeannette has tried cases to juries in both federal and state courts. This trial experience makes her a highly effective counselor when advising employers about employment issues that could lead to litigation.. Jeannette was named to the Super Lawyers® list for ten consecutive years (2014-2023) a designation reserved for fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Washington State. Jeannette previously was included on the Rising Stars list nine consecutive years and she was named by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of 2011’s “40 Under 40” business leaders in the Puget Sound area. Jeannette also sits on the Atheletes For Kids Board of Directors where she helps promote healthy and inclusive communities though character and leadership training for mentors and ongoing support for children who need it most.

Jason is a Senior Associate with Rafel Law Group PLLC.  His practice consists of advising clients and handling litigation primarily concerning commercial and construction law. He has represented business and property owners, equipment owners and lessors, condominium associations, general and subcontractors, architects and engineers, insurance companies, environmental consultants, retailers and individuals in a wide variety of matters.

Jason Benjamin has spent the past 22 years of his legal career (since 1995) immersing himself in the intricacies of family law and particularly child custody cases.  He has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue.. He particularly welcomes families who have emergency custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children.. From the beginning of his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts).  He understands the complexities of domestic violence such as why victims often return to abusers or leave their children with abusers before they make the final decision to permanently leave the abuser.. Jason utilizes his years of experience in the trenches of hard fought child custody trials to competently advise parties on the best route to tackle complicated and intertwined issues of mental health (particularly cluster b personality disorders such as histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social) and chemical dependency (particularly abuse of alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines).. When it comes to the courtroom, Jason is extremely comfortable and puts his clients at ease.  There is no case too complex or too extreme for Jason to be willing to take it on.  He is known by his colleagues for his confidence and persuasive argumentative skills and his trial experience is nothing short of prodigious.  Many lawyers in the community are aware of his trial advocacy and often refer their clients to him for cases that are headed for trial.. Jason left Omak, Washington at 18 years of age and went off to the big city of Chicago where he attended Northwestern University.  After obtaining his BA in Philosophy, he came back to Washington State and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995.  He and his wife have two daughters and enjoy various outdoor adventures.

Janissa practices complex civil litigation, including securities, minority shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative, class action, and commercial litigation. She has litigated matters involving complex financial instruments including structured products, principal protected notes, and derivatives, such as interest rate swaps. Janissa has significant trial experience with commercial cases involving claims of fraud, securities fraud, professional malpractice, consumer protection violations, and breach of contract.. Janissa's practice also includes trust, estate, and fiduciary duty litigation in which she has represented charitable and individual beneficiaries and individual fiduciaries. She has also litigated property damage and hazardous waste issues in cases involving contaminated sites, including the ASARCO Tacoma Smelter and the Tacoma Landfill Superfund sites, and has obtained favorable settlements for plaintiffs exposed to uncontrolled asbestos releases.. Janissa is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and has received an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for demonstrating the highest level of legal skill and integrity.. Before entering private practice, Janissa was a law clerk to the Honorable Eugene A. Wright, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and a television news reporter and anchor.

James S. Rogers is the principal lawyer in Seattle’s Law Offices of James S. Rogers. His practice is limited to automotive product liability litigation, product liability litigation, and serious injury and wrongful death.. Mr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (Washington State Committee), a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Board of Directors), a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (President, 2007, Washington State Chapter).. Mr. Rogers has been selected for inclusion in the 2003-2015 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” (Product Liability and Personal Injury).. Mr. Rogers has been named Best Lawyers® 2015 Seattle Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation “Lawyer of the Year”.. Mr. Rogers was honored by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers as 2010 “Outstanding Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyer of the Year”.. Mr. Rogers was the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s 1998 Trial Lawyer of the Year.. In May 2002, he was honored with the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s President’s Award for his contribution to the civil justice system.. Mr. Rogers was the subject of a profile by Todd W. Gardner in the May, 2011 King County Bar Bulletin, which can be found at .. In 2014 and 2015, the Law Offices of James S. Rogers was selected by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a Tier 1 law firm for Seattle’s Best Law Firms in Plaintiff Product Liability Litigation.. Mr. Rogers is listed in Super Lawyers’ “Top 100” for Washington state.. Mr. Rogers has served as president of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Western Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Rogers was a nine-year member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Rogers is on the Board of Directors for the Attorneys’ Information Exchange Group, a national organization of plaintiff attorneys handling automotive product liability litigation, as well as the Board of Directors of the Endowment for Equal Justice.. Mr. Rogers is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Rogers has lectured at over one-hundred-and-thirty legal seminars sponsored by state and national trial lawyer and bar associations. Mr. Rogers was Editor-in-Chief of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 3rd Edition, published by ATLA Press, and was co-moderator of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit: The Video Series. Articles by Mr. Rogers have appeared in many legal publications.  Most recently, Mr. Rogers was co-author of “Civil Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions”, published in the Washington State Association for Justice Product Liability Deskbook, 2014.

James Nelson is a shareholder at Betts Patterson Mines where he has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years.  He has a diverse complex litigation practice including business, intellectual property, insurance coverage, professional liability, and estate litigation.  Mr. Nelson has represented a wide range of clients that include manufacturers, financial institutions, distributors, retailers, insurers, professionals, and technology companies.  He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho.  Mr. Nelson is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” each year from 2003 to 2013.  He is also a frequent writer and speaker in the legal community.

James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group. His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law. Honed by his experiences, James’s strategy in each case is to focus on creative ways to resolve disputes rather than create them. James also appreciates that clients often have emergent needs that demand swift action, including court intervention. In each case, James’s goal is to help his clients deal with critical and often complex legal issues through patient, thoughtful, and professional guidance and representation focused on preserving their legal rights and interests.. Since becoming an attorney, James has focused his practice solely on family law. James is experienced in several areas of family law, including divorce cases involving high net worth, complex finances, jurisdictional issues, and enforcement. He also has extensive experience litigating in court and navigating the mediation/arbitration process. James understands that the decisions made in a case will affect a client’s personal and financial health for years to come and approaches each case with a long-term-outcome focus and strategy.

James Babikian advises emerging and established companies on a variety of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and executive compensation. James also advises a range of clients on the structuring, financing, leasing, acquisition, development and disposition of commercial real estate projects.. Before moving to Seattle, James practiced as a corporate associate in the London and New York offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.  While in law school, he worked for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel as well as the Honorable Cathy Cochran of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, and served as manuscript editor for the American Journal of Criminal Law.

Isaak is the founder and principal attorney at IMG.. As the only son of an Alaskan long-liner, Isaak spent the majority of his youth baiting hooks in the glacial fed waters of Prince William Sound, the Gulf of Alaska, Cook Inlet, Kodiak, and the Bering Sea.  Isaak’s father, R. Kent Hurst, a respected Valdez high-liner and current tugboat captain in Western Alaska, exposed Isaak to the hardships and dangers of the Alaskan maritime industry.  Because of his maritime upbringing, Isaak gained an intimate knowledge of the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest maritime communities, and now strives to help these communities overcome the legal and regulatory challenges they face.. Isaak’s current list of clients includes shipowners, charterers, shipyards, freight forwarders, offshore oil and gas companies, mining companies, construction companies, and other entities and persons engaged in the maritime and transportation industry.  Isaak is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Isaak has three Bachelor of Science degrees (Economics, International Studies, and Political Science), and one Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Utah. Isaak also spent an additional year studying Admiralty Law at the National University of Singapore—one of the world’s leading maritime law programs.. Prior to starting IMG, Isaak worked for maritime law firms in Singapore and Seattle, and worked for one of largest marine insurance brokerages in the world. Isaak also spent five years as a professional skier on the Atomic International Ski Team, and worked for the U.S. Department of State in Almaty, Kazakhstan.  Over the years, Isaak has traveled to over 50 countries and twice competed in the X-Games and World Ski & Snowboarding Championships. Isaak is now happily married and enjoys skiing, surfing, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, and traveling with his wife and daughter in his free time.