Top best Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers in ZIP 98104 | 22 available

Sheila Ridgway has extensive experience in the litigation of trust, probate and guardianship matters. For more than 20 years, Ms. Ridgway has lead clients through complex challenges in the care of elderly family members and their estates.. Ms. Ridgway is a recognized leader in the state of Washington in the practice area, serving on a special committee to guide legislators in updating TEDRA, Washington's law governing trust and estate dispute resolution. Ms. Ridgway frequently participates in educational programs for lawyers practicing in the field.

Native Washingtonian-born and raised in the Seattle area. While I am proud of my Washington roots and have been licensed to practice in Washington since 2001, I am also licensed in Oregon (2010) and Idaho (2012) and enjoy traveling and practicing in those states.. I am an accomplished litigator and focus my practice on construction, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. I enjoy the challenge of resolving all aspects of contract disputes adn have gained significant experience resolving issues for property owners, builders, financial institutions, and title and escrow companies.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, I worked in private practice and as in-house counsel. I also served for two years as a law clerk to United States District Judge Franklin D. Burgess in the Western District of Washington. My practice experience includes working with a prominent Seattle trial lawyer who handled only a select number of high-value cases.  Additionally, I have practiced in a mid-sized Seattle litigation firm where I primarily represented banks and title insurance companies in a wide variety of matters.. Most recently, I spent five years honing my dispute resolution skills while working as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 title insurance company by representing the company, its brands and insureds in hundreds of litigated matters throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.. I serve on the board of the Sammamish Homeowners (SHO), a non-profit organization committed to protecting the rights of lakefront property owners. I volunteer as a Destination Imagination Team Manager and a race starter for Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC). Erin has lived and studied in England and Japan but is a lifelong Puget Sound resident.

Michael May joined Ridgway Law Group in 2015 and his practice focuses on trust & estate litigation, probate and guardianships. He frequently appears in court, arguing his client’s position in complex estate and trust disputes. He has substantial experience assisting clients to obtain guardianships, and in representing clients who act as a guardian or other fiduciary for an aging parent or otherwise incapacitated person. He counsels clients who are personal representatives of estates, guiding them through all stages of the probate process.

Keith Petrak has practiced law in Seattle since 1989 in both state and federal court. An experienced commercial litigator, he is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and has counseled international, national and regional clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of business and tort litigations. Keith’s practice has involved a wide range of subjects including, among others, professional liability, noncompetition and trade secret disputes, securities fraud, intellectual property, products liability, antitrust and consumer protection, employment discrimination, and civil rights. Keith has also served as an investigator at a public university, conducting inquiries into complaints of employment discrimination, sexual harassment and violations of institutional policies and procedures.. Law Review Editor. Roger J. Traynor Moot Court Team. Bachelor of Science, Public Service Administration

John is now retired.

Joe McIntosh is a civil litigator who has been successfully representing clients in state and federal courts since 2007. His subject matter experience includes tort, contract, real/personal property, bankruptcy, receivership, probate, employment, professional malpractice, and corporate law.

I have an active litigation practice involving insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, product liability litigation, and general commercial litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, I frequently advise insurers regarding their coverage obligations and exposures.

Christina Haring-Larson’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and advising individuals involved in business investments, real estate, contract negotiations, and partnership or other ownership disputes.  She has experience representing clients in disputes involving real estate, trusts, estates, intellectual property rights, trade secrets, domain names, beverage law, licensing, franchise rights, professional negligence, insurance coverage, securities, products liability, personal injury, and employment. Christina has first-chair bench and jury trial experience and has represented a variety of businesses and individuals in both state and federal court.

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.

Andrew's practice emphasizes general business litigation. His legal experience and academic background provide him with the skills to handle a wide range of business matters. Clients benefit from his energetic, innovative and effective approach in representing their interests.. Andrew has extensive experience representing project owners, contractors, and suppliers regarding enforcement of liens in private construction projects, and handling claims on performance bonds/retainage in public jobs. He has successfully litigated hundreds of these lawsuits on behalf of his clients.. A growing area of Andrew's practice is insurance coverage. Andrew has experience securing coverage on behalf of his clients when disputes arise with their insurers, having successfully handled coverage disputes in areas such as: construction defects, intellectual property claims, employee dishonesty, work site accidents, and other business related issues. He has recovered millions of dollars from insurers who initially denied coverage. Not only is indemnity (coverage for the damage) crucial for the client, but in addition, the insurer's contractual obligation to pay the client's legal fees in defending claims of alleged liabilities is an integral. part of securing coverage.. Andrew also represents business and public housing authorities in landlord-tenant matters. He has litigated contested evictions with consistently favorable results and has developed policy and procedure manuals to assist in effectively resolving disputes for his clients.

Alexander D. Foster-Brown is a civil litigator who focuses his practice on employment law, professional liability, and business litigation. Mr. Foster-Brown brings integrity, advocacy, and a tenacious work ethic to provide unique solutions to each and every client. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including jury trials, appellate motion practice, mediation, and settlement conferences. He brings to the firm the ability to defend clients in areas ranging from employment, civil rights, personal injury, and premises liability.. Prior to joining Klinedinst, Mr. Foster-Brown served as Assistant Attorney General in Seattle. In this role, he deposed fact witnesses, client representatives, expert witnesses and defended client depositions. Additionally, he drafted and argued motions, pleadings, discovery requests, objections, and responses to discovery requests. He first-chaired and assisted senior attorneys with depositions, mediation, and arbitration hearings. Mr. Foster-Brown was active in the mock trial program, and he won the only defense verdict in the Basic Litigation Skills Mock Trial.. While earning his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School, Mr. Foster-Brown worked for an Indianapolis-based law firm in their Business Transaction and Litigation groups, as well as their Environmental group developing environmental purchase guidelines.. Mr. Foster-Brown is active in his community and serves as the Board Chairmen for the Washington Initiative for Diversity where he works to provide tools and strategies to help legal employers build an inclusive work environment and a diverse workforce.. Additionally, he is a tutor for the Seattle public libraries, a mock trial coach for the University of Washington Black Law Student Association (BLSA), and offers pro bono and community service to the Washing Defense Trial Lawyers Committee. In his free time, he coaches children’s basketball teams.

Experienced Lawsuits & Disputes attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Lawsuits & Disputes attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.

Experienced Lawsuits & Disputes attorney serving clients in Seattle and surrounding areas.