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Over a decade of legal experience has given me a broad understanding in most areas of law. My passion is in intellectual property matters, most specifically copyright and trademark issues. I also serve as on the Washington Lawyers for the Arts Board as well as representing unaccompanied minors through Kids in Needs of Defense (KIND) and helping nonrpofit corporations through Communities Rise.

Over 30 years as management employment/labor law attorney and workplace investigator.  Big firm, in-house, and solo practices.  Trusted business advisor, legal consultant, and strategic partner to C-level executives, operations managers, and Human Resource professionals.   Experienced corporate executive and a Washington Best Lawyer.. Areas of focus include:. ·     Workplace investigations and cultural assessments. ·     Discrimination and harassment. ·      Performance management. ·      Employee discipline and termination. ·      Labor arbitrations and administrative hearings. ·      Administrative complaints (e.g., EEOC). ·      Employment law litigation. ·      Employee policies, procedures and handbooks. ·      Wage and hour (e.g., exempt-nonexempt issues, interns, independent contractors). ·      Employment, severance, non-compete, non-disclosure and other agreements. ·      Accommodations. ·      Leaves of absence. ·      Reductions in force and reorganizations. ·      Labor contract administration and grievance management. ·      Employment practices compliance review. ·      Development and presentation of training programs on topics such as. o   Sexual and other prohibited harassment. o   Leaves of absence. o   Investigation techniques. o   Performance and attendance management. o   Labor contract grievances and arbitration. o   Discipline and termination. o   Best practices to avoid employee lawsuits. Work with unionized and non-unionized environments, Fortune 500 companies, startups, family businesses, and executives. Clients include health care organizations, airlines, railroads, bottling companies, grocery retailers, technology firms, contractors, public employers, and more.. Can be reached at

Over 26 years trial and appeal experience.

Our main interest is in false claims act (Qui Tam) cases involving fraud against the government, as well as whistleblower reward programs in the area of tax fraud and material misstatements by publicly traded companies.. If you are aware of off label selling by pharmaceutical companies, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, false certifications for government guaranteed loans or grants, military procurement fraud, or similar rip-offs, give us a call.. I also have extensive experience as a plaintiff side employment and discrimination lawyer, fighting for individuals who are mistreated by their employers, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge and other employment law problems.. Choose your lawyer based on whether you think you can work with them for a period of years as well as their "rating." Do they listen?  Do they tell you bad news as well as good things?  Most lawyers are very honest, and hard to offend, so ask them the tough questions to get straight answers.

Other than practicing law, I enjoy snow skiing, golfing, working on my home, cheering on the W.S.U. Cougars and spending time with my family.  I am the proud father of two girls who were fortunate to inherit my wife's beautiful looks and her intelligence.

Originally from Vancouver, WA, Stockton D. Pendergast attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Law, Societies, & Justice in 2015. Stockton attended the University of Washington as a Chick Evans Memorial Scholar, receiving a full ride scholarship. Prior to attending law school, Stockton volunteered as a curriculum development assistant and youth outreach speaker for the Books to Prisoners Organization. Stockton graduated from the Seattle University School of Law in 2020. While at Seattle University, Stockton served as a Vice President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board.. Stockton began working at TLC in 2016 as a member of the firm’s support staff. Through perseverance, tenacity, and support, Stockton joined TLC as an associate attorney in 2020. Stockton has previous experience in practicing family law, criminal defense, and juvenile criminal defense. While at Seattle University, Stockton participated in the Youth Advocacy Clinic, serving juvenile defense clients in King County Superior Court. Stockton also took extensive courses in criminal defense, trial advocacy, and expert witnesses.. Stockton is also a member of the Tulalip Tribal Court Bar. Stockton understands the cultural, personal, and historical complexities that come with representing Indigenous persons and communities, both inside and outside of Tribal Court. Stockton recognizes that representation of Indigenous persons goes far beyond just the immediate issues facing the client and often involves addressing and implementing solutions that are holistic, community focused, and intent on creating a positive future.. Stockton has a primary focus on criminal defense and family law. Stockton believes that law never intersects neatly with a person’s life. People’s legal issues are often complex and require comprehensive representation for several different problems occurring simultaneously. Civil litigation issues often can create situations where criminal repercussions are created, and vice versa. Stockton understands the necessities and requirements of balancing the many tiered solutions needed to solve complex intersectional legal problems in a way that is beneficial to the client, allowing them to build toward the future.. When Stockton is not working with clients or in court, he is cooking, traveling, or spending time with his family, dogs, and tortoise.. To reach Stockton directly, email him at

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Patrick C. attended the University of Georgia, where he pursued a degree in political science and pre-law, graduating with honors (cum laude; Phi Kappa Phi). After college studies, Mr. Burpee worked in Kodiak, Alaska, and while living there, assisted landowners and Alaska Natives with claims against Exxon resulting from the 1989 Valdez oil spill. He went on to study law and graduated from the Oregon School of Law in 1999.. Mr. Burpee's practice presently focuses on Fair Debt Collection in Washington State, after years of practice in the area of construction litigation, employment law, probate, and contracts. He routinely represents Washington consumers in Fair Debt collection defense cases. However, he also advises businesses throughout the Puget Sound region on creditor's rights and obligations.. An avid trail runner, Mr. Burpee has competed in marathons, multi-day relays and ultra marathons throughout the Northwest and Alaska. If you don't see him at his office, you may see him on the trails.

One of the states in which I am admitted licenses me not only as an attorney but also a “Counsellor at Law”. I best counsel my clients as a supportive but calm buffer during their time of stress and emotion. With over 40 years in practice, I can clarify what seem to be incomprehensible procedures and legal gibberish to my clients, and explain how their facts fit into the legal factors the court weighs in deciding the issues.. If safety is not an overriding concern, I believe my client’s best interests (both emotional and financial) are served by negotiating agreed orders when possible, minimizing the mudslinging common in contested hearings. When hearings are necessary, my background as an accomplished debater, and writing skills derived as a legal writing instructor and Harvard English major, both help persuade the court.. In addition to full representation, I also offer hourly advice / drafting ("unbundled") legal services to individuals representing themselves. When the parties have their own attorneys but are unable to reach agreement, I have also served as mediator in settlement conferences since 1997.. Life is not all work, though. In my free time, I like digital photography, paddling a kayak, hiking, squash, tennis, cross-country skiing --- and playing Wii tennis, baseball, and bowling. Finally, I love tasty food and drink enjoyed with my wife and other good friends.. Favorite quote (from the late Judge McCutcheon, during a trial several years ago): “There’s still room in the law for common sense.”

One of the original members of the firm, Shannon Sperry practices business, real estate and employment law.  Her experience includes the acquisition,  financing (construction and permanent) and leasing of regional shopping malls, office buildings, retail centers, golf course and apartment buildings.  Conduit, corporate and project finance transactions are part of her practice.  She represents a broad and diverse range of clients, including publicly traded and closely held businesses and provides employment advice for termination and wrongful discharge claims, wage and hour disputes and employee policy manuals.. "I pride myself on producing a high-quality product for my clients.  I don't miss loopholes, I return phone calls, I'm efficient, I'm accurate ... most of my clients have been with me for years because they know they can depend on me to deliver the best.". Shannon also provides mediation services for real estate and employment related disputes and is affiliated with Washington Arbitration and Mediation Services.

On January 1, 2015, Timothy Jones started Foundation Law PLLC.  This practiced as as an associate at Williams Kastner, and as a partner at both Lane Powell and Pepple Cantu Schmidt.  Prior to Tim's career as a lawyer, Tim was the Marketing Manager at VersusLaw.  During high school and college, Tim worked as a ski instructor.  As a ski instructor at Park City Mountain Resort, Tim earned his PSIA Level 3 certification.

Northwestern University School of Law, J.D. 1992, Cornell University, B.S., 1989

Niloufar Park is passionate about helping businesses flourish. She represents business and corporate clients in various stages of formation, operation, and acquisition. Her diverse client base includes emerging and growth stage companies, entrepreneurs, alcoholic beverage distributors and producers (distilleries, wineries, and breweries), hospitality industry, technology sector, and international companies.. She works closely with her clients and counsels them on all aspects of their business from day-to-day practical business advice to sophisticated legal transactions. She gained her business experience as a corporate business advisor at two Fortune 100 companies, the GE Capital Corporation and the Boeing Company.. Range of services include entity formation, mergers & acquisitions, regulatory guidance, licensing of alcoholic beverage companies, serving as general counsel, intellectual property protection, commercial transactions, complex contract drafting, negotiation, and resolving business disputes.

Nikhil Bavariya is an experienced personal injury attorney. After having worked at one of Washington’s largest personal injury law firms, and also having worked at one of Seattle’s top boutique civil litigation law firms, Nikhil formed Bavariya Law. His practice has always focused on aggressively advocating for clients who were injured in car accidents, slip/trip and falls, or while working at sea. Over the years Nikhil has successfully represented hundreds of clients in their battle against insurance carriers.. Nikhil serves as an arbitrator through King County Superior Court’s mandatory arbitration program. He is an EAGLE member of Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) where he serves on the diversity committee. He is also a member of the South Asian Bar Association of Washington and QLaws. In the past he has served on QLaw’s membership committee.. Nikhil enjoys traveling, cooking, a variety of international cuisines, and taking advantage of the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors.

Nicole’s practice focuses exclusively on immigration and nationality law, encompassing areas of family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, and removal defense. She represents U.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking to sponsor family members, both in the U.S. and abroad, for immigration status. She also assists permanent residents in obtaining U.S. citizenship and those that qualify under the dream act for deferred action for childhood arrivals. Nicole provides assistance in obtaining u-visas to victims of criminal activity here in the U.S., and aids refugees in obtaining asylum. She also assists companies in securing temporary work visas and employment-based permanent resident status for international professionals.

Nicole Gainey graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She is a licensed attorney in Washington State. She focuses her law practice, which she founded teh same year she graduated, 2014, on plaintiff's employment law claims. She is dedicated to helping Washington state workers meet their legal goals while protecting their rights. She is currently accepting new clients in the areas of workplace Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination / Retaliation, Civil Rights. She serves her employment law clients in the greater Seattle, Renton, Tukwila, Eastside, and King County areas.. She supports many legal and community organizations and national non-profits that seek safety and justice for all, including:. Serving as co-chair for the South King County Roundtable, of the Washington Association of Justice, 2015 to 2017, and the WSAJ Diversity Commitee 2017 - 2020, Trial News Editorial Board 2019 - 2023. Volunteering with the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project, and the Fairwork Washington Legal Clinic, and UW's Student legal Clinic and by supporting the. ACLU, (member since 1996),. The Southern Poverty Law Center, (Member since 1996),. The Human Rights Campaign, (Supporter since 1998),. Legal Voice, (Volunteer and Supporter since 2011),. The Filipino Community Center (Supporter since 2015), and. API Chaya, Supporter since 2016.

Nick was born in Richmond, VA, where his father practiced law. He now resides in Tacoma, where he has lived and worked since May of 2006 after completing his first year of law school. Nick graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Policy Studies in 2003 from Indiana University. He then attended Seattle University School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2008, and was admitted to the State Bar in October of that year.. Nick is known for his compassionate touch, professionalism, integrity, diligence, and zealous advocacy on behalf of clients. He has significant experience with clients struggling with mental health and chemical dependency issues. Nick was a presenter at the 2017 “Defending Drug Cases” Continuing Legal Education seminar addressing treatment issues, Drug Court & DOSA.. For just over two years, Nick has been handling complex Medical Negligence, MVC, School Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and General Personal Injury matters as a Plaintiff's attorney. In those 24 months, Nick has recovered over $7,000,000 for his clients.. Nick is actively involved in the local Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association and Tacoma Pro Bono legal services. His experience includes:. Nick currently lives in the Tacoma area with his wife Kriston, and their three boys that the two share between them. In his free time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family, visiting with friends, watching collegiate sporting events with his two brothers, traveling, backpacking, hiking, fishing, target shooting, and hunting.

Nick represents institutional lenders, owners, developers, portfolio managers, tenants and property managers, in various real estate, real estate finance (debt and equity) and commercial finance transactions. Prior to joining Graham & Dunn, Nick was an attorney in the New York office of a large international law firm.

Nick has extensive civil litigation experience and he is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the Western Federal District Court of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His practice currently focuses on CERCLA and general litigation matters.

Neil Juneja is an intellectual property and cannabis lawyer. He is the founder and managing partner of Gleam Law, a law firm headquartered in Seattle, WA with offices in  Portland, OR, San Francisco, CA, and Los Angeles, CA. His impeccable track record and years of experience in cannabis law, business law and intellectual property (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) helps Gleam Law stand out from the competition. As an intellectual property lawyer, Neil represents clients worldwide with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He also represents clients across the legal marijuana, CBD, and hemp industry, and has successfully filed over 800 cannabis trademarks and patent applications including plant patents, and protection on the Plant Variety Protection Act for hemp strains.

Neil Fox is a veteran criminal-defense trial lawyer who listens carefully to your needs and vigorously protects your rights.With over 30 years of experience, Neil represents clients in trials, appeals, and post-conviction cases in Washington State and in federal court. Using thorough investigative skills, Neil leaves no stone unturned to help you win the best possible result, so you can return to your life.. Neil started his practice as a staff attorney at the Washington Appellate Defender Association from 1985 to 1989. He then served as a staff attorney and supervisor at the Seattle-King County Public Defender Association from 1989 to 2002. He joined Cohen & Iaria, a small Seattle criminal defense firm, as “of counsel” from 2003 to 2009. Neil started his own firm, the Law Office of Neil Fox PLLC, in 2010.. Neil’s strengths include both legal analysis and trial skills. He has represented many foreign-born clients and handled inter-state and international discovery and extradition. He is a cooperating attorney with the Mexican Capital Legal Assistance Program, representing the interests of the Mexican government in capital cases involving Mexican nationals.

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.

Nathaniel Strauss focuses his practice in the areas of Technology and Litigation. Building on a nine-year career in biotechnology and software engineering, his primary interests and experience lie in technology and information law: intellectual property, online transactions, media law, data security, privacy, speech rights, and litigation in the Internet age. He has handled matters involving copyrights, trademarks, patents, commercial transactions, antitrust, bankruptcy, collections, real estate, and labor and employment law.

Nathan Paine has been with Van Kampen, Paine & Crowe for 8 years and is a member whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, intellectual property law and i-502 compliance and transactional matters.  Mr. Paine is an experienced commercial litigator having represented both individual and corporate clients in all aspects of litigation at the state and federal level through to appeal. Mr. Paine has successfully litigated matters involving infringement of design and utility patents, including software patents.  Mr. Paine also has successfully represented clients in disputes concerning copyright and trademark infringement, trade secrets misappropriation, franchise law, breach of contract, securities, defamation, probate litigation and tort liability.  Mr. Paine also represents and advises i-502 business clients about issues of regulatory compliance, transactions and intellectual property.    Mr. Paine is a member of the Intellectual Property Inn of Court. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Paine lived in Kyoto, Japan where he served as the head chef for a traditional Japanese restaurant called Tosai. Mr. Paine is fluent in speaking, and proficient in reading and writing, Japanese.. Mr. Paine received his J.D. from the University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law and his B.A. from Wesleyan University, graduating with honors.

Nathan is a counsel with the firm's Patent Litigation practice. He advises clients in all areas of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets.  Nathan is experienced in litigating intellectual property matters in both federal and state courts across the country as well as before federal agencies such as the International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  Nathan is also an accomplished patent prosecutor, authoring and securing dozens of patents across many technology fields.  He also has considerable experience in technology transfers, licensing, and market clearances.

Nate’s practice focuses on insurance defense, general liability, and coverage matters.  Prior to beginning his law practice, Nate was a judicial law clerk to The Honorable C.C. Bridgewater of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.