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I am an owner at Garvey Schubert Barer, where I head the Intellectual Property practice.  I work with a diverse array of clients - from established companies to startups - bringing a combination of business savvy, domain expertise, creative thinking and more than 15 years of experience to address my clients' business needs. I have experience with the run of the mill to the complex technology-related legal issues all companies face – including computer law, licensing, e-commerce, data collection and protection, privacy, copyright, trademark, trade secret, tech transfer, and various internet-related legal issues. I assist my clients with all aspects of their intellectual property rights and business transactions, including employment contracts, trademark and copyright, non-disclosure agreements, publishing contracts, and licensing and distribution agreements.. Solving business problems often requires input from a variety of disciplines and legal practice areas, and I take a holistic approach to understanding each client’s unique needs, discussing various options with them, and proposing practical, “right-sized” solutions.  I have worked with entrepreneurs, seasoned public company executives, game publishers, artists and non-profit managers in a range of industries such as content creation and curation, manufacturing, transportation, gaming, publishing, hospitality, healthcare, and food and beverage.  My ultimate goal is to achieve my clients’ business objectives through a collaborative, realistic and effective approach.. ?EmployeeID=W617305935

I am an attorney primarily focused on sexual assault and harassment, serious personal injury and death, child physical and sexual abuse, and nursing home litigation

I am an attorney licensed in Washington state. I graduated from the University of Washington School of Law with High Honors and am a member of the Order of the Coif. I am an attorney employed with Herrmann Law Group. I work to help individuals who have been injured recover monetarily for their injuries, largely from insurance companies. I am extremely glad I can apply what I have learned in law school to help people and make a difference.

I am a trial lawyer representing victims of misconduct.  I am also a dad, husband, Scuba diver, guitar player, and occasional weekend warrier handyman.

I am a member of the healthcare practice team for the University of Washington (UW) Division of Washington State Attorney General's Office. The UW Division provides comprehensive legal services to a preeminent public university with campuses in Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell.I advise administrators, educators, graduate professional students, and medical providers within UW’s multi-entity healthcare system, which includes a world-class academic medical center and Level I trauma hospital. Additionally, I advise UW’s health sciences administration and health sciences schools. My diverse practice involves clinical care issues, business transactions, clinical training agreements, medical supply chain contracts, regulatory compliance, and higher education policy issues.In previous private practice, I advised and represented individuals and companies for compliance, criminal defense, and complex litigation matters. I have extensive courtroom experience as a former King County deputy prosecutor and served as a law clerk in the Western District of Washington. Prior to law school, I served as a Legislative Staff Assistant for the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Labor.

I am a member in the Seattle office where my practice includes health care, insurance, product liability, mass tort, and civil matters. I provide a wide range of legal services to members of the health care industry including negotiating and structuring arrangements, business, regulatory, confidentiality and privacy-related compliance services including HIPAA and state laws, licensing and risk management related services, and related investigations. My practice includes legal advice and litigation relating to insurance coverage and bad faith for policyholders and the insurance industry including property and casualty, life, health and disability. I also provide guidance and advice to the insurance industry and selfinsureds with respect to their obligations under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA). I was named to the Washington Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers magazine in 2005 and 2010-2016.

I am a former creditor attorney.  I now exclusively represent consumers in bankrutpcy, debt settlement, debt litigation (FDCPA, RCW 19.16, RCW 19.86), and tenant rights.. My background as a former creditor side and former landlord side attorney gives me a well rounded approach in defending and counter attacking against creditors, debt collectors, and landlords.  Not every case is complicated but often there are complexities in what appears to be simple cases.  I give each case and client a thorough analysis for litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, and out of court options.. Prior to law school, I obtained my B.A. in Psychology and served in the U.S. Air Force (active and reserve) for nearly ten years during which I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom in support of post 9/11 operations.  I currently live in beautiful Mill Creek, WA with my wife and two children.  During my free time I enjoy cooking, travelling, martial arts, reading, and rooting for the Seahawks.

I am a civil rights attorney with over two decades of litigation experience. I co-founded Budge & Heipt, PLLC, a law firm that represents victims of police brutality and jail/prison mistreatment. Our track records speaks for itself. My law partner and I have won multiple high profile cases, including some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the country for victims of civil rights violations. Please visit for more information about me and my law firm.

I am a civil litigator with the firm of Schroeter Goldmark & Bender focusing on mesothelioma-asbestos and personal injury cases. Since 2013, I have represented asbestos victims and have obtained record jury awards in Washington and Oregon as well as significant settlements before and after starting trial. My practice is defined by my belief that compensating victims and supporting their families is as important as holding companies responsible for their actions.

I am a bi-coastal litigator, licensed in New Jersey and Washington State.  I represent a diverse set of individual and business clients in a broad range of civil and complex commercial disputes.

I am a bankruptcy attorney in Western Washington.  I am a consumer advocate.  I help client's in consumer and commercial bankruptcy law related matters. I graduated from Gonzaga University in 1998.  If you need help with your personal fiances or if you are facing a lawsuit for a debt related matter, do not hesitate to call me as soon as possible.

Hilary's practice focuses on business bankruptcy and commercial litigation. She represents secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases and litigates a variety of commercial disputes for clients in state and federal courts.Prior to joining Riddell Williams, Hilary was a Summer Associate with Riddell Williams. She also served as an extern to Judge Monica J. Benton during Judge Benton's term as a Magistrate Judge at the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; as an extern in the Seattle City Attorney's Office, Environmental Protection Section; and as a legal intern for two private practitioners. Prior to attending law school, Hilary worked as a legislative intern at the Seattle City Council and spent a year improving parks in underserved neighborhoods as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Additionally, Hilary served for three years as Communications Director at the Seattle Parks Foundation, a private nonprofit organization.. Representative Experience:. Secured Creditors Representation:. Unsecured Creditor Representation:. Representation of Other Parties with Respect to Insolvency Issues:. Various Commercial Litigation Experience:

Greg McBroom, Esq., Managing Partner of Smith McBroom, PLLC, is a dedicated trial attorney known for his tireless advocacy and impressive track record in securing justice for his clients. A former structural engineer with 13 years at Boeing, Greg shifted careers to pursue his passion for law, earning his degree from Seattle University. His transition from defense litigation to plaintiff advocacy was driven by his pro bono work, including his pivotal role in the Rekhter v. Dept. of Social & Health Services case, which resulted in a $96 million verdict against the state of Washington.. Since co-founding Smith McBroom in 2018, Greg has continued to secure significant victories, including a $7.6 million verdict in JH v. Sumner-Bonney Lake School District (2023). His strategic approach, deep legal knowledge, and client-first philosophy set him apart.. Greg is admitted to practice in multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is actively involved in several legal organizations and frequently presents at industry conferences. Outside the courtroom, Greg enjoys the outdoors, cooking with his wife of 33 years, and sharing his love for family and community.

Gordon Charles Webb is recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Washington.  He has successfully represented hundreds of people in Personal Injury claims arising out of Maritime, Cruise-ship, Fishing Boat accidents and Automobile Collisions in courts around the United States.. Gordon is a principal founding member of Seattle Maritime Attorneys and the Webb Law Firm, a full service firm with offices in Bellevue and Seattle at Fisherman's Terminal.  Gordon is a Seattle-Bellevue based attorney practicing in all State and Federal Courts of the State of Washington.  Gordon holds a Master’s Degree in Law from Tulane University Law School.  He has represented hundreds of people in personal injury, wage claims, bankruptcy claims and other matters involving litigation, trials, arbitration and mediations of cases arising in Alaska, Washington, California, the East Coast and other interesting venues around the world. In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Gordon has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Washington.  He is also recognized by the Washington State Bar Association and the Canadian Consulate General for his Pro Bono and Public Service Work assisting low income families and governmental entities.. Gordon was admitted to the bar in 1993, Washington, and he is licensed to practice in the following courts:   U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington; The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  He has practiced pro hace vice in federal courts of California, Massachusetts and Maine.. ----------. Background. Gordon Charles Webb was born in Seattle and raised in the greater Puget Sound area.  In his youth he raced A-Stock hydroplanes with Seattle Outboard Association competeting in the Seafair Greenlake Regattas and the Sammamish Slough Race. He is also licensed to fly single engine aircraft, and enjoys piloting seaplanes. Following high school Webb worked as a commercial fisherman aboard tuna boats fishing in the South Pacific.   He returned to Seattle to study marine construction and design at Gomper's School of Boat Building and Design before launching Frontier Boat Corporation, manufactures of fishing boats for the Alaskan commercial fishing industry throughout the Aleutian Islands.  After selling the company to a Danish Corporation, Gordon decided  to go to law school.. Education: Seattle University (B.A., Cum Laude, 1987); University of Idaho (J.D., 1992); Tulane University Law School (Master of Laws in Admiralty 1993 - Tulane Maritme Law Journal).. Member: Tulane Maritime Law Review.  Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Eagle Member); Florida State Trial Lawyers Association; Maritime Law Association of the United States; Washington State Bar Association; King County Bar Association.. PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury; Maritime Injuries-nationwide; Motor Vehicle Accidents; Cruise Ship Injuries - nationwide; Wrongful Death; Vessel Arrests; Personal and Business Bankruptcy; Maritime Wage Claims - nationwide; Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Wage Claims-nationwide;  Jones Act Claims - nationwide.

Glenn Draper has been representing victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-caused diseases since 2004. He has particular interest in representing veterans exposed to asbestos while serving in the military. Glenn grew up in a Navy family and served several years on active duty in the U.S. Army, where he was named Soldier of the Year for the U.S. Army Support Command Hawaii in 1987. His father and both brothers served in the military, and one brother remains on active duty in the Navy. Glenn is authorized to represent individuals before the Veterans Administration, and is a member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates.. Glenn has taken the deposition of over 300 victims of asbestos disease. “The best part of my job,” Glenn says, “is sitting down with mesothelioma victims to figure out where they were exposed to asbestos, and then preparing them to testify in a way that holds those companies responsible.” Most recently, Glenn has worked with mesothelioma victims that were exposed to such products as cement pipe, brake materials, joint compounds and insulation products. Significant settlements were obtained in each of these cases.. Glenn has appeared in the Superior Courts for King, Pierce, Snohomish, Whatcom, Spokane, Benton, Franklin, Pacific, Chelan, Jefferson, Klickitat, Douglas, Grant, Thurston, and Lewis counties, as well as Multnomah County in Oregon.. Glenn was one of several attorneys at Innocence Project Northwest that were awarded the National Law Journal’s Pro Bono Award in 2000. Glenn has been recognized as a Quiet Hero by the King County Bar Association for his pro bono work.

Founding member of Washington Injury Law and an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer, Janelle Bailey has successfully handled hundreds of cases and has had years of experience perfecting her trial skills.. She is a current member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been listed as a Top 40 under 40 Trial attorney by the National Trial Lawyers. With experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Janelle has obtained 6 and 7 figure outcomes for her clients against some of the largest insurance companies, premises liability parties, and trucking companies in the nation.. As a personal injury attorney in Seattle, WA, Janelle specializes in a number of areas including car accidents, medical malpractice, burn injuries, wrongful death, dog bites and more.

For the past 20+ years, my primary practice area has been employment and labor law. I represent employees in all manner of workplace disputes. My clients range from highly-compensated executives to blue-collar union members. I handle negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, trial-court litigation, class-actions, and appeals. If you have an employment matter or other civil rights issue, I look forward to speaking with you. Visit our website at .

For the entirety of her career, Liz has advocated for those injured by the wrongful acts of others. Liz focuses her work primarily on medical negligence, product liability litigation, wrongful death, and serious personal injury. Liz’s product liability experience ranges from automobile defects to consumer products.. Liz was born and raised in the Seattle area. She earned undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Political Science from Western Washington University. After graduating with honors, Liz attended the Seattle University School of Law, graduating cum laude. She also served as a law clerk extern to the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.. Liz is on the WSAJ Board of Governors. Liz has written articles and chapters primarily focused on product liability, including a chapter in the WSAJ Product Liability Deskbook, and a chapter in the WSAJ Motor Vehicle Litigation Deskbook. She is listed as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and has a 10 out of 10 rating on .

For over 30 years, Matt Menzer has been a trusted advocate for individuals and families facing medical malpractice, serious personal injury, and wrongful death cases. As the founder of Menzer Law, he has built a firm known for strategic legal advocacy, individual attention, and a results-driven approach to achieving the best possible outcomes.. A graduate of Brown University and UC Berkeley School of Law, Matt honed his expertise through two federal judicial clerkships before launching a distinguished career in complex litigation. He is experienced in all phases of the legal process, from case investigation and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial. He is also one of a handful of attorneys in the U.S. authorized to represent vaccine injury victims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.. Since founding Menzer Law in 2002, Matt has remained committed to quality over quantity, deliberately limiting his caseload to provide focused, strategic representation. Attorneys JohnDavid Toren and Brady Douglas, both multi-year Super Lawyers Rising Stars, work alongside him, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for excellence in medical malpractice and personal injury law.. Matt’s legal achievements include an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo, and recognition as one of Seattle’s Best Wrongful Death Lawyers by Forbes Advisor. He has been selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and is one of only a few attorneys nationwide recognized as a Super Lawyer in both Washington and Hawaii. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named a Top Lawyer by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.. Matt primarily practices in Washington, handling select cases in Hawaii. Licensed in Washington, Hawaii, and California, he remains dedicated to fighting for justice and securing financial recovery for those impacted by negligence.

For nearly 40 years I have been a business attorney with LHS&E’s Commercial Litigation Group and Trusts and Estates Litigation Group. I chair the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group, and I regularly represent businesses, creditors, debtors, and receivers and serve as a receiver.. I act as general counsel for clients that range from national and regional businesses and financial institutions but are also often business investors, closely held corporations, LLCs, owners and co-owners, including family members in trust and probate cases and divorces involving disputed businesses and assets.

For nearly 35 years, Kevin Coluccio has been helping seriously injured people and the families of wrongful death victims.. In that time, Coluccio has earned over $300 million dollars in trial verdicts and case settlements for injury and death claims.. His firm, Coluccio Law, is dedicated to creating real and positive change in the lives of injured people and their families.. Coluccio Law offers a free consultation for:. Kevin Coluccio is the only Washington State-based attorney certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. Washington Super Lawyers named Kevin Coluccio one of the "Top 10" Lawyers for 2011, 2012, and 2013 – and one of the "Top 100" every year since 2003.. Coluccio is listed in Best Lawyers In America, and has an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is a proud member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ - EAGLE member), the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

For more than 46 years, I have devoted my career as an attorney to providing representation in four States and federal courts too numerous to list.  For the past 18 years I have represented clients in legal malpractice claims and fee disputes against their former attorneys.. Conveniently located in West Seattle, Washington, I work to help you recover compensation and your faith in the justice system following inadequate or unethical legal assistance that results in lost cases or missed opportunities.. Licensed to practice law in Washington, Alaska (inactive), Louisiana (inactive) and Nebraska (inactive), I have helped countless clients find resolutions to even the most complicated and challenging legal concerns, all while striving to offer the personalized support my clients need to take control of their own proceedings.. My extensive work drafting appellate legal briefs has given me a reputation for being a knowledgeable lawyer who will take the time to carefully examine your case and conduct extensive research in an effort to offer the most comprehensive legal support possible.

For more than 35 years, my practice has focused on resolving challenging securities, franchise, banking and other complex civil cases on behalf of businesses and individuals.. Securities Fraud, Enforcement, Regulatory and Broker-Dealer Defense. Investors, broker-dealers, investment bankers, advisers, and registered representatives seek my representation in regulatory investigations and disciplinary actions brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA and NYSE), the New York Stock Exchange and the State of Washington Securities Division, including presenting Wells submissions and Central Registration Depository expungement requests.  I often handle the prosecution and defense of customer claims against investment advisors, broker-dealers and registered representatives. These matters involve claims of unsuitability, churning, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and misrepresentation, particularly before FINRA Dispute Resolution.. I was FINRA’s appointed arbitrator and mediator trainer for the Seattle panel of FINRA arbitrators from 1993-2003. In that capacity, I trained hundreds of arbitrators and mediators around the country. A substantial portion of my practice has been as a FINRA, National Futures Association and NYSE arbitrator and mediator.. Broker Recruitment Litigation. I frequently prosecute noncompetition, non-solicitation and trade secrets disputes for broker-dealers and registered representatives.. Securities and Complex Civil Litigation. I have considerable additional securities litigation experience in the areas of shareholder derivative action, directors’ and officers’ liability, insider trading, corporate governance and internal investigations, mortgage-backed securities and stock option disputes.. Franchising and Related Disputes. I represent franchisors advising on business, regulatory and growth strategies, and defend franchisors in regulatory investigations and lawsuits. I advise franchisees on their rights and defend them in franchise termination matters.

For for than 25 years, Doug has served as a trial lawyer representing franchisors and suppliers in connection with disputes with their franchisees and distributors. Doug also devots significant time providing antitrust and distribution counseling, and has assisted several clients with the evaluation and acquisition of other franchise and distribution companies.  The following is a representative sample of matters Doug has handled in recent years:

For almost thirty years, I have defended clients accused by the government of serious crimes.  I have substantial trial, appellate and post-conviction experience, and my current practice emphasizes the defense of white collar, death penalty, homicide, and other serious and complex cases in state and federal courts.  Additionally, I represent professionals in disciplinary matters and victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and police misconduct as plaintiffs in civil cases.  I also coordinate and conduct mitigation investigations and presentations for clients who, in any type of case, but particularly in the sentencing or disposition phase of criminal or professional licensing cases, need critical decision makers – prosecutors, judges, jurors, licensing board members – to understand their lives as a whole.   I appear in courts throughout Washington.