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I have practiced law in Washington State since 1986.  My practice is limited to serious injury claims on behalf of people injured by defective and dangerous products, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, unseaworthiness and Jones Act negligence, construction site accidents, and toxic or environmental harms.. In approximately 2002 I also joined the Oregon bar.

I have practiced employment law for approximately nineteen years.  I regularly represent clients through negotiation, mediation and litigation in claims of harassment and discrimination and retaliation.  I also handle severance and employment contract negotiations.  I am also building a mediation practice and welcome such referrals.   Finally, I am fluent in Spanish and welcome referrals of Spanish speaking clients.

I have over 37 years years experience practicing in Federal and State Courts, handling everything from capital cases to misdemeanors.  I have argued cases successfully in the United Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals and the Washington Supreme Court.  I handled over 75 Felony jury trials.  I have succeeded in having various local ordinances declared unconstitutional.

I have over 35 years of experience in real estate and finance law. I counsel real estate developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders in transactions involving all types of commercial real estate, including office buildings, hotels, shopping centers and multi-family projects.

I have over 16 years experience focused on maritime personal injury and insurance defense in Washington, Alaska, and Oregon. My practice includes all manner of maritime and admiralty issues, including Jones Act, General Maritime Law, Unseaworthiness, maintenance and cure, punitive damages, oil spills response, maritime liens and arrest actions; and includes environmental, CERCLA, MTCA, insurance coverage resolution, insurance analysis, commercial real estate leases, employment practices, business and corporate.. Previously, I spent 10 years as a marine underwriter and claims manager for an international insurer. The Pacific Northwest was my primary region.. Competencies: Litigation, trials in state and federal courts, appellate, U.S. Supreme Court briefing, e-discovery, arbitration, mediation, negotiation, settlement, real estate lease drafting, small business management, and contracts.

I have more than 30 years of experience advising, litigating and advocating on behalf of large, mid-range and small companies, including start-ups, as well as corporate executives and other individuals. I am committed to cost effective, results-driven advice and advocacy. I try and help my clients avoid and fix problems before they spin out of control and if they are in disputes, to manage those disputes to the best conclusion. In negotiation and litigation, my approach is to identify each client’s leverage and use it for maximum impact.. Practice Areas. ·       General Business Litigation and Advice. ·        Employment Litigation and Advice. ·        Injunctive Litigation including Non-Competition, Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Claims. ·        Business and Partnership Dissolutions. ·        Complex Tort Litigation. Personal. I grew up on the Connecticut coast in a small town called Madison. My mother gave me a lifelong love of mountains and skiing.  My father was a lawyer on Wall Street and I followed in his footsteps. In 1984, I moved to Seattle. Three National Parks within a day’s drive felt like paradise to me and still does.. I am lucky to be married to a great person and Ruth and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in 2017. We have two grown kids, a son and daughter.. I have a commitment to hunger relief. My involvement with Food Lifeline has informed me on the complexity of poverty and economic insecurity and showed me that people of all political philosophies can come together for common good.. I love to hike and ski, both in the resorts and ski mountaineering.  Most of all, I love what I do. Helping people and businesses by practicing law, most recently for 17 years with my business partner Jeff, continues to be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I do. I’d be honored to help you too.

I have litigated claims involving trade secrets, Consumer Protection Act violations, employment disputes, partnership disputes and breakups, contract disputes, and other business disputes.  I am experienced with pre-trial motion practice, mediations, depositions, and jury/bench trials, and have been recognized as one of Washington's "Rising Stars" by Washington Law & Politics.. I also review employment agreements, severance agreements, non-competition/non-solicitation agreements, and confidentiality agreements.  If you need legal assistance, please give me a call.

I have had a general civil, and criminal  misdemeanor defense practice since 1976. I served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association Law Examiners for four years (1992 - 1996), writing and grading bar exam questions, and have arbitrated numerous civil cases for the King County Superior Court (Mandatory Arbitration Program). I have tried cases in US District Court, Washington State Superior Court (12 of 39  counties - primarily King and Snohomish Counties), Washington State District Courts, and Municipal Courts, and have prepared and argued cases in the Washington State Court of Appeals. I have handled Admiralty (Maritime), Personal Injury, Real Estate, Construction, Criminal Misdemeanor, and Family Law cases. While most of my work has been in litigation, I have also advised a number of small businesses, including setting up businesses as corporations or LLC's.. Since 2003 I have concentrated in Family Law, and all that that entails: property division (real estate, 401(k) plans, other assets), child support, parenting plans, maintenance (alimony), and domestic violence resolution.

I have had a diverse complex litigation practice for nearly three decades.  The focus of my practice is representing public companies, directors and officers,  board committees, major accounting firms, and underwriters in class action securities litigation, derivative litigation, internal investigations, and SEC investigations.  I also have substantial experience in large contract disputes, including representation of the successful party in AAA arbitration with more than $1 billion in damages at stake.  I have represented clients in the software, computer hardware, biotech, energy, telecom, retail, financial, hospitality, and professional services industries.

I have extensive experience in litigating high-conflict disputes and delivering creative legal solutions. My clients rely on my focus on their specific business needs and goals to navigate all phases of litigation in federal and state courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. I also have a wealth of experience advising businesses on transactions, regulatory compliance, and commercial matters.. I started my career litigating complex commercial and intellectual property disputes at Los Angeles-based Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, before moving to Seattle and becoming managing partner at Montgomery Scarp & Chait, where my practice included defending transportation claims, catastrophic injury suits and employment claims, in addition to a wide variety of commercial litigation. I have worked with clients in an array of industries, from entertainment to railroads, high tech to retail, and love the process of learning the ins-and-outs of my clients’ businesses.

I have experience providing advice and representation in a full range of labor and employment matters, including collective bargaining, discipline and termination, union grievances, wage and hour compliance, unfair labor practice complaints, hiring, employment policies, and compliance with anti-discrimination laws. Prior to joining Summit, I worked as an assistant city attorney providing advice on a range of municipal legal matters, including the Public Records Act, municipal contracting, and other general municipal legal work.  In addition, I went to high school in Portugal and speak fluent Portuguese.

I have exclusively practiced in family law since the inception of my career. I am drawn to this practice area because I love helping my clients through what is often the most difficult time in their lives. Whether a matter is agreed or contested, it is a pivotal event that will have lasting implications on family dynamics. Having come from a divorced home with siblings, I understand the importance of putting children first and keeping their interests at the forefront of every negotiation and court proceeding.. In between advocating for clients, I enjoy traveling, scuba diving, and hiking.

I have established a small law practice in Seattle, and I am proud to be small.  This allows me to represent  my clients personally and promptly.  I always return calls and emails on the same day.  It is a point of pride.. I provide experienced and affordable representation to a broad range of satisfied clients, including the elderly, single persons and non-traditional couples.  Most of my new clients are referred to me by former clients, which I consider to be the highest compliment.. Do not hesitate to call me with your questions.  There is no obligation whatsoever.  If I can't help you in your precise area of need, I will refer you to a competent attorney who can.. Click on my practice areas in the pie chart above for more information about my own services and fees.. House calls are free within King County for clients who need them.  Evening and weekend appointments are never a problem.

I have closed up this practice because I moved to Seattle and have joined the King County Department of Public Defense.

I have been zealously representing people accused of criminal wrongdoing for over 20 years. I like trying cases to juries and I like making legal arguments to judges. I have a proven track record of defending complicated of cases, at trial, on appeal, and in post-conviction proceedings. I demand that my clients' legal rights be honored to their fullest, and when appropriate, I call out police and prosecutorial overreach and misconduct, including instances of racial bias. I am based in Seattle, but I do take on cases in jurisdictions other than King County, including during pre-charging investigations.. My expertise is in defending serious violent crimes (like murder, assault, rape, robbery) and other matters that involve expert witness testimony, especially regarding mental disorders, or standards of criminal defense practice. My peers look to me for help with those types of cases. As a trial lawyer, I've secured dismissals, reductions, and not guilty jury verdicts. As an appellate defender, I have been able to get my clients’ convictions overturned, win them new trials, or re-sentencings.. At present, a lot of my work focuses on Personal Restraint Petitions (PRPs) and CrR 7.8 motions to vacate, as well as complex "second chance" resentencing hearings (be it under State v. Blake, SB6164, In re Monschke, State v. Houston-Sconiers). I find great satisfaction in creatively working with a client to meet their goals in such challenging cases, especially those involving youthfulness as mitigation.. I look forward to connecting with potential clients, or their families, to see if my skillset is a good fit for your needs.

I have been serving clients on the Olympic Peninsula since 2013. Since 2018, I have been operating the Law Office of Peter Crocker, a practice that is focused on family law, real estate transactions and disputes, contracts, and estate planning. The Law Office of Peter Crocker began in Port Townsend, Washington, and is focused on Jefferson and Clallam counties. In 2022, I moved my actual location to Seattle, and do take on some cases on the eastern side of the Puget Sound, but I maintain my small town practice ethos.

I have been representing clients in the construction industry since 1976.  The most enjoyable part of my work is identifying with, and working hard for, my clients.  There is very little that I have not seen.

I have been representing clients in employment and labor matters for over 30 years, including litigation.  In addition to my base of employee and union clients, I have represented several joint employee-employer trusts regulated by ERISA. I also provide proactive labor and employment counseling to employers.. I am an MIT graduate and received my law degree from New York University Law School. I began my legal career with the National Labor Relations Board, and served as an attorney in the NLRB’s Washington D.C. and Seattle, Washington, offices from 1967 to 1974. I then went into private practice. In 1981 I co-founded the law firm that has become Frank Freed Subit & Thomas.. For over 25 years I have served on the planning committee of the Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference, which annually produces a nationally recognized two day seminar for labor and employment lawyers. I have also served as a mediator.. My approach to client representation is to find the correct mix of advice to the client, aggressive representation in presentations to the other side, and litigation that works for the case and the client.. I come from a family of lawyers, including my father, wife Kay, sister and brother-in-law. My two children, Jeremy and Mikaela, are not lawyers, although they are articulate and were argumentative at times when they were young.

I have been practicing law in Washington State for over 24 years. I am a seasoned lawyer/expert at handling all aspects of auto collision, employment, personal injury, wrongful death, trucking accidents, racial and/or sexual discrimination/harassment, slip and fall, medical malpractice and product liability cases and litigation. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Seattle University as a double major and vasity basketball athlete (graduating inin the top 2% of my class), I attended Notre Dame Law School and then began my legal career at one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Washington. Born and raised in the Seattle area, I have been assisting clients as their attorney in Washington state for decades  now. I practice in every jurisdiction in Washington, including Seattle, Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties. If you have been in an auto accident or have a need for legal representation for another injury matter, I will provide you with the best legal representation available, whether that be litigation, mediation, arbitration or in any other forum.

I have been practicing law in the Northwest for over twenty years helping clients solve legal issues and reach their business and personal goals through creative and cost effective solutions.. Each case is different and requires attention to detail.  So is a strong relationship between the lawyer and the client so they are represented in the best light possible.. I look forward to meeting the challenges each client brings to the table so they move forward with their life goals achieved.. The focus is on legal solutions rather than problems.

I have been practicing law in Seattle since graduating with honors from Seattle University School of Law in 1998.  My practice focuses primarily on estate and tax planning, probate, trust and estate litigation, trust administration, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements and succession planning and business transactions.  I also co-founded and partnered a local tax, business and estate planning firm in Seattle.. Over the years, I have represented a wide range of trust, estate and probate clients, working to assist them in their personal and tax planning needs.  Additionally, I have represented beneficiaries, personal representatives and trustees in estate litigation, both in defending fiduciaries and in bringing actions against fiduciaries.. As a member of the editorial board for the Real Property, Probate and Trust section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), I have written articles and presented materials on topics ranging from tax filing to nontraditional family estate planning.  I am a member of the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and a member of the Tax Section fo the WSBA.. Prior to attending law school, I spent over eight years as a stockborker, regional sales manager and vice-president of a local brokerage firm.  My background gives me an understanding in financial and economic issues, as well as hands-on experience in dealing with the personal planning needs of individual clients.

I have been practicing law for over 38 years. All of my practice involves representing individuals and businesses in bankruptcy.  I have been an attorney volunteer at the King County Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Clinics for over 38 years.  When not busy practicing law, I like to travel, read, and fish.

I have been practicing in the area of personal injury for over fifteen years. Although I am experienced in many areas of personal injury law, I devote a substantial portion of my practice to representing individuals who have been the victim of sexual or physical abuse. My office's team of experienced attorneys are advocates for those who have been severely injured or suffered catastrophic injuries. At Ressler & Tesh, we handle a variety of cases that include all type of vehicle accidents, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, DSHS/CPS negligence, traumatic brain injury and other types of personal injury. We understand the devastating impact of death, paralysis, a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and other significant injuries. Our goal is to seek and hold all defendants accountable and demand full and fair compensation for our clients.

I have been practicing Criminal Defense in the Puget Sound area for nine years, and if you have been arrested for and/or charged with a crime you need to immediately do two things: (1) remain silent and (2) get an attorney.. You need to remain silent because anything you say can be used against you, and it will. The police officers, in this situation, are not your friends no matter how nice/professional they are. Innocent or guilty, trying to talk your way out of it will only backfire.. You need an attorney because there are practical consequences to criminal charges and convictions such as the loss of your freedom (jail time), loss of your driver's license, deportation, etc. An attorney can explain all of the consequences of the charge(s), and even if you end up entering a plea, more likely than not, can negotiate a far better agreement than you could on your own.. That’s because an attorney knows what the Court’s policies are regarding the crime you are charged with (a typical sentence given the crime) and what factors. can be used to negotiate the best agreement (criminal history or lack thereof, specifics of your case, credibility of the alleged victim(s), etc.).. If you qualify for a public defender, great!  Take advantage of their services!  If you do not qualify for a public defender, call me!  Aside from the reasons above, you will find I am knowledgeable, compassionate, responsive (I return calls and answer questions ASAP), and  my rates are RIDICULOUSLY LOW.  Why do I offer such low rates? The reason is simple: everyone deserves a fair shot.. Staci R. Gossett, Attorney at Law

I have been praciticing law since 1980. I was an assistant district attorney, then District Attorney.  When I was 31, in  1984 I was appointed to be  a judge by the Governor.  After a few years. I dedcided that I wanted to try cases again and I went into private practice and became a partner in a large Seattle firm which is now K&L Gates. In 1993, I joined Rick Friedman and Jeff Rubin and the firm became Friedman, Rubin and White. I opened my own practice in 2007 and still work with Friedman and Rubin of counsel.  My practice focuses on all aspects of litigation, including wrongful death, serious injuries, vessel injuries and product liability.  I am admitted to practice in Alaska and Washington and actively handle cases in other states with the help of local lawyers.. I pride my self on being available to clients 24/7.  I am selective about the cases I accept. I will only take a case if I believe in it.   If I accept your injury case you will have my cell phone number and be able to get hold of me at any time. I will keep you well informed about the progress of your case.. I've never had a bar complaint or had a complaint from a client.  If I accept your case I will try my hardest to get you justice.