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I am a Member in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner. I have trial andarbitration experience in personal/bodily injury and toxic tort defense. My practice emphasizes the defense of tort claims, involving both personal injury and property damage claims. I was named to Rising Stars in 2007 by Washington Law & Politics magazine.

I am a litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation - including insurance coverage, contract, fraud, construction defect, and intellectual property cases - and media litigation - including defamation, privacy, access, prior restraint, reporters' shield laws, public records, and newsgathering torts.. I represent clients in diverse commercial litigation, with extensive experience representing insurers in coverage disputes. I also represent newspapers, Internet service providers, Internet content providers, and book publishers. In addition to media litigation, I provide prepublication content advice to media companies and Internet content providers.

Hi, I'm Mike Gillett.. My Seattle-based law practice is devoted to fighting for your property rights and your economic rights. Under the law, you are entitled to the reasonable use of your property, and to responsibly conduct your business. I'm here when you need an advocate for your rights in a court of law or before a government agency - both state and federal.. After graduating from Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, I was admitted to the Washington Bar in 1980. I went to work as an associate at the Law Offices of Roger M. Leed, a small environmental and land use litigation firm in Seattle. In 1985, I began a four-year stint as an aide to U.S. Representative Al Swift in Washington, D.C., assisting him on environmental and energy legislation. I returned to Seattle in 1989, opening The Gillett Law Offices. For the next 11 years, most of my work was lobbying on environmental legislation and regulations. I represented both large and small businesses.. In  2000, I returned to a litigation-oriented practice, working for the McElroy Law Firm in Seattle - again, a small environmental and land use litigation firm. In 2005, I opened The Gillett Law Firm. My practice is primarily litigation in such areas as boundary disputes, tree law, environmental contamination, administrative law, and general property law. I also handle some employer issues, including litigation concerning workplace safety and industrial insurance taxes.. I was born in California in 1955, and spent most of my first 25 years there. My father was a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy, and my mother worked in procurement for the Defense Department. My wife, Teresa, and I were married in 1988, and have two adult daughters.. I enjoy barbequing for big backyard parties. I have interests in U.S. history, Catholic liturgy, Dostoevsky, and social justice. And, increasingly, I like to travel to warm places in the winter.

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 forty years, Richard Dykstra's practice has focused on issues of insurance coverage and insurance company good faith claims handling.  He has been involved in many of the noteworthy Washington cases that establish the standards for insurance company conduct.  He now represents policy holders and serves as "personal counsel" for large and small businesses, law firms and medical professionals to establish and protect their interests whenever insurance is at issue.  He has achieved a number of confidential settlements involving payment of many millions of dollars for injured persons and businesses.  He also assists attorneys, both in Washington and around the country, to help them evaluate the insurance coverage available to satisfy their client's claims, and to help strategize and negotiate to accomplish the client's goals.

Duncan has broad experience handling complex civil litigation matters.  He has achieved outstanding results for his clients through a combination of zealous advocacy and creative problem-solving and counseling.  He is well-versed in all phases of litigation, and has argued multiple cases before the Washington State Supreme Court.. Before joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Duncan was a partner at Riddell Williams and a principal at Rafel Manville, both in Seattle.  He is a cooperating attorney with the ACLU, and has represented the Fremont Sunday Market and many other clients pro bono.  He is the Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of On the Boards, a contemporary performing arts organization.   Duncan is a graduate, cum laude, of the University of Chicago Law School.

Dealing with a severe physical injury or the wrongful death of a family member can threaten one's independence and livelihood. We have been there before and can help bring clarity to a chaotic and confusing situation. We can tell you what your legal options are, and help you make the difficult decisions which may affect you and your family for a lifetime. Take care, Bob Dawson

Darla has over 29 years of experience handling family law matters including divorce and legal separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex property issues. Her current practice focuses on prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, cooperative and collaborative divorce, and legal consulting for self-represented parties.. After years of litigation experience, her focus is on the respectful and efficient resolution of your matter outside of court whenever possible. She guides each client in deciding the legal process that best meets their goals, whether amicable negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or, when necessary, traditional litigation.. Darla was named one of Seattle’s “Top Lawyers” by Seattle Magazine and a “Rising Star” by Washington Law and Politics magazine. She has presented at Continuing Legal Education seminars on the topics of Prenuptial Agreements and Family Law.

Daniel Syhre is an attorney with Betts Patterson Mines and practices insurance law, primarily representing insurance carriers in coverage and bad faith matters and advising insurers on coverage issues and claim resolution. Mr. Syhre also represents business clients in tort and intellectual property disputes.  His previous experience includes practicing as a public defender in Pierce County, Washington.

Christopher M. Davis, founder of Davis Law Group, is recognized as one of the Puget Sound area's most innovative and creative personal injury lawyers, who devotes 100% of his practice to personal injury cases such as: car accidents, motorcycle accidents, insurance claims, dog bites, wrongful death, children injuries, and medical malpractice cases.. Chris is a frequently sought-after personality known for regularly appearing on television and radio news programs as a legal analyst / commentator or to discuss his most high-profile cases.  Click to watch TV news stories featuring Chris Davis.. Davis Law Group has been named Best Injury Law Firm in Washington State by AI Legal Awards; and Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Washington State by AI Dispute Resolution Awards.. And Davis Law Group has beendistinguished as the Best Traffic Accident Firm in Washington State and named Most Feared Personal Injury Litigators in the Pacific Northwest by the Legal Elite Awards.. Davis Law Group, P.S. is an award-winning law firm based in Seattle and assisting accident victim and their families with complex civil litigation cases in the area of personal injury and wrongful death law.. Davis Law Group is dedicated to protecting the legal rights of accident victims in Washington state.  We treat each of our clients with the respect and individual attention they deserve, and we pride ourselves on providing the highest possible level of legal representation to victims of negligence and their loved ones.. For more information about Mr. Davis or his office, please visit .. "I firmly believe that a lawyer should give back to the community in whatever way possible," says Mr. Davis.  "That's a big reason why I have authored seven books that are free to Washington State citizens."  In addition to representing his clients, Mr. Davis also devotes his time to educating the public about insurance and injury claims, and various aspects of personal injury law.

Christine E. Dinsdale is a 1982 honors graduate of the University of Arizona Law School. She served as Executive Editor of the law review and was awarded the prize for best brief in moot court competition. Since 1982, she has practiced law in Seattle, serving local, national and international clients in a wide variety of business and litigation matters. Ms. Dinsdale is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon.. Her current practice focuses on advising clients and litigating claims including defense of complex tort disputes, product liability actions, commercial disputes and class actions. She represents numerous manufacturers, retailers and premises owners in defending and resolving claims of exposure to asbestos, benzene and other substances. Recent cases litigated have involved toxic exposures, contamination of consumer food products, product liability, trademark violations, farmworker rights and employer obligations, privacy, and technology issues. She also enjoys appellate work, and has represented clients in numerous appeals in state and federal appellate courts. Chris has furthered her long-term interest in European history and culture by living in Italy and Austria while conducting research and publishing in the areas of international trade in forest products. She was a founding principal of a consulting firm providing legal risk assessment and loss control services to technology-oriented companies, and also has published articles in the areas of risk prevention and technology.

Carl’s busy litigation practice emphasizes insurance defense, first and third-party coverage opinions / litigation, extra contractual matters, the defense of alleged bad faith claims and general as well as environmental defense claims.  He is licensed to practice law in Washington, Alaska and Oregon and has represented clients throughout the United States, with particular emphasis in the Western states. Carl has extensive trial experience, initially as an Assistant District Attorney in Anchorage, Alaska, and he continues with an active trial practice now.  He is frequently asked to serve as a King County Superior Court Arbitrator and is an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s trial and deposition skills programs, as well as an Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, at the University of Washington School of Law.  He is a frequent author and lecturer on topics related to his primary practice areas as well as pre-trial and trial related issues.

Bryan is a litigator with strong advocacy, analytical and legal writing skills. His ability to analyze and apply applicable law to the facts of any case derives from his attention to detail and ability to understand client needs. Bryan consistently offers informed, practical advice to his clients and acts as the advocate that they deserve.. Bryan has diverse litigation experience, which has included insurance coverage and regulatory matters, class action and intellectual property cases, as well as construction defect, landlord/tenant, and various other business disputes.

Ben is an experienced litigator in the law firm of Montgomery Purdue, PLLC, a general business firm of 27 attorneys in a variety of practice areas that support businesses and business owners.  Ben is a focuses his practice on commercial and civil litigation with an emphasis on construction, real estate, trust and estate litigation, environmental, and insurance coverage disputes.

Barry Mesher is a Shareholder in the Seattle office of Lane Powell PC and focuses his practice on toxic tort, mass and municipal tort, premises liability, insurance coverage, personal injury, product liability, professional liability and labor and employment law.  He  was a co-founder of the Washington Asbestos Defense Association and has served as its Court Liaison and President.  He has been named by peers as a Washington “SuperLawyer” in Washington Law and Politics Magazine from 2006 - 2008.  He is a member of the American College of Law and Medicine and New York Academy of Sciences. Barry has been involved in the "bet the company" asbestos litigation continuously since 1980. He regularly serves as national, regional and local counsel for firm clients, devising and executing comprehensive defense strategies in mass tort cases across the country.

As a Washington personal injury lawyer and criminal defense attorney for more than forty years, I’ve had the opportunity to represent clients in a wide range of cases. While some of my personal injury cases have resulted in large settlements and awards, my focus has never been about the dollars – it’s been about helping people get what is fair.. In serious personal injury cases, the defendants and their insurance companies are often represented by teams of lawyers. Insurance companies aren’t interested in doing the right thing – they care only about paying out as little as possible, as late as possible. To help them avoid paying what they (or their clients) legitimately owe, they often hire high-priced lawyers to fight for them. While only one or two lawyers may appear in court, often there are many more lawyers behind the scenes.

As a trial lawyer, Mr. Pfau has tried in excess of 50 cases to juries, the bench and arbitration panels. He has obtained multiple verdicts in excess of $1 million and has recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements for his clients in a variety of cases. He has represented both individuals and businesses in disputes.. Mr. Pfau specializes in representing victims of childhood sexual abuse against perpetrators and the institutions that employ and protect sexual predators. Mr. Pfau has represented hundreds of victims of childhood sexual abuse and as lead counsel has recovered in excess of $85 million in cases against the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Latter Day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormon Church), the State of Washington, the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Boy Scouts of America, the Salvation Army, and a variety of schools, religious organizations and other corporations and employers.. Mr. Pfau has represented victims in sexual abuse cases in Washington, California, Idaho, Illinois, New Jersey, Alaska and Louisiana.. Representative Cases

Anne Bremner is a graduate of Stanford University (B.A. with honors, 1980) and University of Puget Sound School of Law (J.D., 1982) (accelerated program) (Moot Court Honor Board).. Among other professional activities, Anne Bremner is a member of the American, Washington State, and Seattle-King County Bar Associations, and is past Membership Chair and Trustee for the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association as well as the King County Councils of Law.  Ms. Bremner is a local and national faculty member for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy through the University of Notre Dame Law School since 1988.. Anne Bremner is the former Director of Media and Public Relations for Washington Women Lawyers.  She is a graduate of the National College of District Attorneys and the Jerry Spence Western Trial Advocacy College, Laramie, Wyoming.  She was a semi-finalist to be the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington.  Ms. Bremner is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (the top 1% of trial lawyers in North America) and was chosen to deliver the Inductee Response nationally in March, 2003.  In 2008 Ms. Bremner was inducted as a fellow the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers.  Academy membership, limited to 500 Fellows from the U.S., is by invitation only.  A comprehensive screening process identifies the most distinguished members of the trial bar by means of both peer and their trial courts' judicial review.  Ms. Bremner, the only female lawyer from Washington State to be inducted, is one of only 14 Washington Lawyers to be honored with fellowship.

After over a decade as a litigator with the State of Washington and one of the top 100 largest law firms in the United States, Michael G. Ballnik joined Phinney Estate Law as a partner in 2009.  While he excelled as a litigator, Michael made the move to an estate planning practice in order to use his extensive legal background for the benefit of individuals, families, and small businesses and to spend more time with his own wife and daughter.. At Phinney Estate Law, Michael serves as the Complex Drafting Partner.  In this position, he utilizes the skills he developed while interpreting and drafting complex insurance agreements and settlement documents for large commercial entities to draft trust agreements and other complex estate planning vehicles for Phinney Estate Law clients.. Michael joined the Seattle office of international law firm Cozen O’Connor as a litigation associate in October of 2001, and was promoted to partner in 2004.  Michael was named a 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2008 Rising Star attorney by Washington Law & Politics magazine.  Michael received a Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation from the Washington State Bar Association in 2004.  Along with the Seattle office of Cozen O’Connor, Michael also received the 2005 Amicus Award from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project due to ongoing pro bono efforts on behalf of immigration and asylum clients.Prior to working at Cozen O’Connor, Michael served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington.  In that capacity, he represented the Washington Department of Corrections in civil litigation and appeals and argued before the Washington Court of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Michael received his bachelor of arts degree in Criminology from the University of Manitoba in 1993 and earned his law degree, with distinction, from the University of North Dakota School of Law in 1997, where he was a member of the North Dakota Law Review.. When not working or spending time with family, Michael is an avid hockey player and fan.

Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1985, Ken Selander, Jr. has been practicing law for 27 years. Ken focuses exclusively on personal injury claims and tort litigation, and works tirelessly to deliver quality representation to every client. Your legal rights will be protected while you focus on your health and recovery.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.