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Doug has practiced as a trial lawyer in the Seattle Area for 16 years. He has acted as both plaintiff and defense counsel on a variety of matters including personal injury, business law, consumer rights and criminal defense. He has served on the Washington State Bar Association Rules Committee and has been regonized for his efforts volunteering for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. He is currently a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Doug Grady is an intellectual property attorney who has been honored as one of the top 2.5% of Washington Super Lawyers® under 40 years old in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 – every year of eligibility; he has appeared in over 50 intellectual property actions, losing twice.. Mr. Grady’s clients include a diverse group of IP and technology entities, including: sole entrepreneurs; emerging/fast-growth/high-tech entities; large Fortune 500 companies, and the State of Washington, for which he serves as Special Assistant Attorney General for intellectual property matters.. His litigation focus is chiefly on patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property in federal courts and tribunals in the United States and internationally, including a perfect record before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He has served as trial counsel in multiple intellectual property trials, including a notable full defense jury verdict of patent non-infringement representing a 'Fortune 50' corporation, and a rare bench trial before the Honorable Richard A. Posner.. Mr. Grady's IP counseling practice focuses on the acquisition, structure, maintenance, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property assets and portfolios -- both registered and unregistered, domestic and international. He works closely with the Firm's patent agents to structure robust patent portfolios, and is notably practiced at counseling emerging growth companies as they grow, change, and exit.. For the five years prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Grady was a partner at a Seattle-based intellectual property boutique. Prior to practicing law privately, Mr. Grady served as judicial clerk/extern to the Honorable Barbara Jacobs Rothstein in the United States District Court of Western Washington at Seattle.. Mr. Grady was an international high-altitude mountain guide and mountaineering instructor before practicing law; he was most recently employed by Mountain Madness Mountain Guides (Seattle, Washington).

Donica Ramsey is a dedicated attorney with a passion for helping clients navigate challenging legal matters. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Donica grew up moving frequently as her father served in the U.S. Army. She earned her undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio in 2018 before relocating to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law. She graduated with her J.D. in 2021.. While still in law school, Donica gained hands-on legal experience working as a Rule 9 Legal Intern for a solo practitioner in Port Angeles, Washington. After graduating, she continued in a full-time role at the firm and, upon passing the Washington State Bar in 2022, became an attorney focusing on Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Law. Recognizing a growing need for family law attorneys in the region, she expanded her practice in December 2022 to include family law. She quickly developed a reputation for her skill in handling family law matters and found deep fulfillment in guiding clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.. Beyond her private practice, Donica has demonstrated her commitment to serving underrepresented communities. She contracted with a nonprofit to provide legal services to Native American tribal members who were survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensuring access to critical legal representation at a reduced rate.. Donica is known for her compassionate yet strategic approach to legal advocacy. She prioritizes understanding her clients’ needs, helping them navigate legal complexities, and fiercely advocating on their behalf when necessary.

Dominique Scalia obtained her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2013 and began her practice with the law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer in Seattle. Since being admitted to the Washington State Bar, Dominique has focused her practice on bankruptcy, receiverships, real estate law, and commercial litigation. She has successfully represented receivers and creditors at multiple contested hearings in both state and federal courts. Her practice philosophy is focused on working closely with clients to understand their needs and providing the advice they need to make informed decisions, while being prepared to escalate disputes to litigation when required.. Prior to law school, Dominique was a regulatory compliance analyst for multiple public universities. Dominique carries the attention to detail and strategic forethought required to navigate the regulatory framework to her practice of law. In her free time Dominique enjoys music, hiking, and tabletop gaming with family and friends.

Diego is an accomplished attorney and passionate advocate for individuals who suffered harm in the areas of product liability, serious personal injury, employment law, and sexual assault and harassment. He serves his clients with compassion and a commitment to hold wrongdoers accountable.. Diego’s commitment to advocacy extends beyond the courtroom. He is actively involved with the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington, where he volunteers his time providing legal advice at community clinics. He is a WSAJ Justice for All PAC board member, a co-chair of WSAJ’s Employment Law Section, and a co-editor of WSAJ’s 2022 Employment Law Deskbook.. Born and raised in Venezuela, Diego is a native Spanish speaker. He also speaks Japanese and Portuguese, having lived in Japan and Portugal. Diego’s international upbringing and language skills allow him to navigate various cultural contexts with ease. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and camping with his wife and three kids, living a vegan lifestyle, and playing one of his many instruments.

Denise Diskin litigates on behalf of individuals facing discrimination in the workplace, as well as families experiencing divorce and negotiating child custody. She represents individuals in unemployment appeals, discrimination litigation, and family law proceedings. She frequently represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and genderqueer or non-conforming clients and survivors of sex or gender-based harassment and domestic violence.. Denise has a particular interest in advocating on behalf of employees wrongfully denied family leave for illness or pregnancy, as well as furthering the rights of GLBT individuals in the workplace. She has handled cases before the U.S. District Court, King County Superior Court, King County District Court, Office of Administrative Hearings, and the American Arbitration Association, and has negotiated settlements in formal and informal mediation.. Prior to joining Teller & Associates, Denise was the principal attorney of the Law Office of J. Denise Diskin. She chaired the QLaw Foundation GLBT Legal Clinic Committee from February 2011 until September 2013, during which time the GLBT Legal Clinic received the Washington State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award. She speaks frequently about employment discrimination and LGBTQ access to the legal system, and has presented to the Washington State Human Rights Commission, Washington Employment Lawyers Association, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Washington State Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Legal Issues Section, the Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference, and co-chaired the 2013 Washington State Bar Association annual employment law CLE.

Denice Gagner is a criminal defense attorney who works in the Seattle area. Her practice focuses primarily on DUI and domestic violence cases, including protection order petitions.. Ms. Gagner’s experience on both sides of the criminal courtroom provides her with unique insight when it comes to defending her clients in a criminal case.

Denelle’s practice includes estate planning, trusts, and probate. As a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University, she particularly enjoys helping Puget Sound-area families plan for their future.. After law school, Denelle provided legal counsel to bioethicists and global health researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. This included legal and contract support for HIV vaccine trials across Africa. She applies these experiences with complex contract drafting and negotiations to her estate planning practice, ensuring quality while also taking time to explain the options for each client’s individual needs. Clients appreciate her warmth, intelligence, and attention to detail.

Dedicated to serving the public interest providing effective legal services with integrity.

Dedicated to providing aggressive but reasonable representation at a fair price and cost-effective resolution to even complex legal problems.

Deborah Nelson is  a  Past President of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. She has been honored by her peers receiving the "Super Lawyer" designation from Washington Law & Politics each year since 2003. Deborah's professionalism and passion for her clients are hallmarks of her law practice. She focuses her plaintiff's personal injury practice on brain injury cases, catastrophic personal injury, and insurance coverage and insurance bad faith litigation.

DEBORAH ALEXANDER. ATTORNEY. Experience:. Firm founder, Deborah Alexander, is a criminal defense attorney practicing in the Seattle and Bellevue metropolitan areas.    Her practice includes felony criminal defense, misdemeanor criminal defense, juvenile criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, and commercial litigation.  She was previously an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Division in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois.  During her time as a Prosecutor, Ms. Alexander became knowledgeable in evaluating the prosecutions case, both strengths and weaknesses.  This means that she has first-hand insight into how the other side approaches the serious cases that she handles.  This experience and perspective from both sides has allowed her to aggressively defend her clients.  Her experience in criminal law includes jury trials, bench trials, motion practice, and appellate oral arguments and briefing. Ms. Alexander is also acting in an “of counsel” capacity to the criminal defense firm of Wolfe, Wrenn & Zariski.. Ms. Alexander received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in Legal Studies and her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law.  She also worked for the Honorable Harry Leinenweber, United States District court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Her bar memberships and admissions include the Washington State Bar Association, Illinois State Bar, King county Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Education: University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1987); DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1991). Ms. Alexander also worked for the Honorable Harry Leinenweber, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.. Bar Memberships and Admissions: Washington and Illinois. Affiliations:Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member of Seattle Executives Association, Network attorney for ARAG and Microsoft ARAG plan members.

Debbie  joined Helsell Fetterman in 2014 and is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group.. Before joining the firm, Debbie was the Program Manager for the Community & Economic Development Unit with Washington State University Extension where she worked with faculty and staff around the state on budgeting, financing, personnel matters, and contracting issues.  While working full time for WSU, she attended Seattle University School of Law in the evening, graduating cum laude, in December 2013.. During law school, Debbie served on the Student Bar Association, the Social Justice Leadership Committee, and co-founded the Evening Student Council.  She also externed at the Washington State Supreme Court in the chambers of Justice Steven C. González.

Deanna practices municipal finance and general municipal law. Her experience includes serving as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriter’s counsel on financing matters for a variety of public entities, including cities, public utility districts, ports, fire protection districts, transit agencies, public development authorities, public facilities districts, school districts, industrial development corporations, and state agencies. Financing structures include revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, lease financings, assessment financings, short-term obligations, industrial development bonds and other private-activity bonds. She also serves as outside counsel to public entities on general municipal matters, advising clients on open public meetings, public records and disclosure matters, and other municipal law issues. Deanna also has extensive experience with Washington legislation and federal and state securities law. She is a frequent speaker and author on state and federal municipal finance issues and developments in local law.

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

David’s primary practice areas are employment law and business litigation.  He is dedicated to representing employees in cases involving sexual harassment, discrimination (based on race, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, and national origin), retaliation, severance negotiations, non-compete agreements, and other employment issues.  He also represents business clients in a broad range of matters including breach of contract, fraud, partnership/LLC member disputes, director and officer liability, real estate, and construction disputes.

David’s practice encompasses the entirety of the business and real estate life cycles.. In his real estate practice, David represents national and regional clients, including REITs, developers, landlords and tenants, in the acquisition, disposition, management and leasing of commercial real estate.  His work covers office, warehouse, industrial, retail, medical office, multifamily and mixed-use properties.  David’s work includes all aspects of real estate transactions, including negotiations, purchase and sale agreements, title review, due diligence, managing closings and financing documents.  Additionally, his clients include major landlords and tenants, for whom he drafts and negotiates leases, amendments, subordination agreements and related documents.. In his corporate practice, David assists clients with entity formation, operations, transactions, management, and mergers, acquisitions and dispositions.  He also works with clients engaged in energy procurement contracts, private securities placements, institutional lending, privacy and terms of use agreements, and closely held business planning.

David Sulzbacher provides on-demand research, writing, and other back office litigation services to assist attorneys throughout the country, with an emphasis on criminal defense and plaintiffs-side litigation. Attorneys who value thorough research and well-written briefs can more efficiently and effectively represent their clients by confidently outsourcing briefs and other tasks to David, while focusing their own time and attention on other aspects of their cases.. Since graduating from American University, Washington College of Law, cum laude, David has acquired a wide range of litigation experience working as a law clerk for the Honorable Daniel A. Boucher, as a public defender, and as a litigation associate at Christensen Fulton & Filz, PLLC. During law school, he worked for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, took summer associate positions at Keller Rohrback, LLP, in Seattle, WA, and Tilleke & Gibbons in Bangkok, Thailand, and interned at the American Bar Association.

David started his career as a civil defense attorney in New York City representing propery owners, construction contractors, telecom companies, hotel groups, and commercial lines in state and federal courts. After returning to his hometown of Seattle in 2014, he began representing individuals in personal injury matters involving general negligence, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle accidents. David is currently a principal attorney with the law firm of Reed McClure, where he defends tort claims and insurance disputes involving general negligence, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, timber trespass, condominium associations, and claims of bad faith. He remains a zealous advocate for both the plaintiff and defense.

David primarily represents victims of corporate negligence, policyholders, and those with serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries ("TBI"). David has jury trial experience in state, federal, and municipal courts. Recently, David has obtained substantial plaintiff verdicts alongside partners Rick and Ken Friedman in the Western District of Washington. David also occasionally tries criminal cases, and obtained two defense verdicts in 2015 for wrongfully accused citizens. At the appellate level, David has briefed a number of cases before Washington Division I and Division II court of appeal commissioners, and authored (uncredited) the prevailing briefs in the Wyoming Supreme Court case Irene v. Seneca, et. al., 337 p.3d 483 (Wyo. 2014).. David grew up in Alaska and graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1997. After high school, he spent one year as a Rotary International Exchange Student in Rostock, Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., David studied at the Ohio State University and graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in German Language and Literature. David then spent roughly two years in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, at the Centro ISI English Academy through the AIESEC program teaching English to adults and children.. Before starting a career in the law, David worked for three years as a Licensed Customs Broker and Ocean Import Manager for a global logistics/freight-forwarder and NVOCC in Chicago, IL.. David Roosa joined Friedman | Rubin in 2012 as the firm's first "Moe Levine Fellow of Trial Advocacy." The award honors one of the greatest trial lawyers of the 20th Century and is given to interns showing great promise as future trial lawyers.. David lives with his wife and two sons in West Seattle. His hobbies include competitive running and swimming, outdoor grilling, watching Ohio State football games in the fall, and playing the guitar – poorly.. Experience and Organizational Membership

David Norman graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in May of 2008, graduating within the top 5% of his class. He became a licensed attorney in Washington in October of the same year.  He served as a Research and Technical Editor on the school's Law Review journal and was on the Dean's list from 2006-08.  He also served as an extern in 2008 for the Honorable Judge Marsha Pechman, at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.. Beginning in September of 2008, David worked at Allied Law Group, LLC, a unique firm that focuses primarily on cases that involve enforcing statutory and constitutional open government and court provisions.  Through David's work at Allied, he had the opportunity to write briefs in multiple appellate cases, including several at the Supreme Court level.  While working at Allied, David had also been given the opportunity to author or co-author several CLE presentations, as well as serve as the co-editor and co-author of the WSBA's Public Records Act Deskook Supplement edition.. David joined Lee Smart P.S., Inc. as an associate attorney in November of 2010.  Lee Smart is a Seattle-based law firm that focuses primarily in the area of civil defense, and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a top-tier law firm in a multitude of practice areas.  At Lee Smart, David was able to continue working at the appellate level, authoring multiple briefs and motions.  His primary area of practice was medical malpractice defense.. David joined Bennett Bigelow and Leedom, P.S. as a senior associate attorney in April of 2014.   Bennett Bigelow and Leedom is a Seattle-based law ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a Best Law Firm in a multitude of practice areas.  David's work at BBL focuses on medical malpractice litigation, related healthcare issues, and product liability actions.. David was selected as a "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters's Superlawyer magazine in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.  He was selected as a "SuperLawyer" in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.. David is licensed to practice in Washington, the Western and Eastern District Courts of Washington, the U.S. Court of Appeals at the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. David's personal interests include reading, television, photography, and especially music.  On any given weekend, David can usually be found at various musical venues near his residence on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

David Jacobson is a Partner in Dorsey's Trial, Regulatory and Technology group and a member of the Seattle Trial practice. He has concentrated his practice on a broad range of complex civil cases in state and federal court, with an emphasis on securities, class actions, unfair and anti-competitive business practices, energy, real estate and tax litigation. Mr. Jacobson advises and represents national and international clients in trials, appeals and administrative proceedings.

David is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience prosecuting and defending cases involving trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, technology transfers and licenses, software development and publishing agreements, royalty disputes, and employee covenants not to compete. David has enjoyed numerous successes in first-chair and strong second-chair positions in high-stakes intellectual property litigations. David also counsels clients on myriad legal issues relating to consumer data privacy and cyber security law.. Beyond the IP and data privacy realms, David has significant  experience in the areas of insurance coverage claims, contract disputes, tax litigation, executive compensation, and ERISA fiduciary liability. He has argued multiple cases before a variety of state and federal courts of appeals and was the lead drafter on many appellate briefs.

David focuses his practice primarily on environmental litigation, water rights, and regulatory defense. He represents clients in cost recovery actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), in land use appeals, and in construction defect claims.. David brings a wealth of experience from his previous position as an assistant attorney general in the Ecology Division of the Washington Attorney General’s Office (Ecology) where he advised clients on complex environmental and natural resource issues, and litigated a variety of matters before the Pollution Control Hearings Board, including water quality penalties, conditional no exposure certifications, and water right relinquishment orders. David has handled cases through all phases of litigation from taking expert depositions to arguing before the state court of appeals. David also has significant experience with the energy facilities site locations act and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).. David honed his legal writing during law school as a judicial extern for Judge Stephen Dwyer on Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals. David also volunteered for the Thurston County Bar Association’s Housing Justice Project, where he helped tenants facing imminent eviction.

David focuses his practice in divorce and child custody cases. He is particularly strong in high asset division and cases involving complicated financial issues. David understands that every case is unique and carries the potential for lasting impact on his client’s future. David has a fine attention to detail and an in depth understanding of various investment products and interest calculations. This helps him to maintain a strong position in negotiations and, when necessary, trial preparation.