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Scott Edwards is Co-chair of Lane Powell's State and Local Tax Practice and is experienced in appeals and litigation, tax refund claims, audit defense, multi-state tax issues and tax planning. He is a frequent speaker on state and local tax issues and has given presentations for various organizations including the Committee on State Taxation (COST), the Institute for Professionals in Taxation (IPT) and the Tax Executives Institute (TEI). He currently serves as Assistant Editor for the Journal of Multistate Taxation and Incentives and co-teaches a class on state and local tax for the University of Washington’s Tax LLM program. Scott also serves on the Legal Affairs Council, and Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee for the Association of Washington Business, and is on the Executive Committee of the Washington Research Council. Scott is also Co-chair of the Results Committee for the American Red Cross, Western Washington Region.

Scanlan Law, PLLC specializes in Washington State and Federal Criminal Defense. Emma Scanlan is one of Washington State’s top attorneys for federal criminal defense and first responders charged with crimes. Emma is known nationally for bringing experience, dedication, and compassion to mount thorough, strategic, and tireless client defenses in state and federal courts. As a former prosecutor, Emma excels in negotiating dismissals and successful resolutions. Her tenacity and knowledge of the criminal courts system has led to an impressive record of best possible verdicts in criminal trials. She has obtained pretrial dismissals and very favorable plea deals in many criminal cases without the need for a trial. Emma has a sterling reputation throughout the legal community, handling both high profile cases and discreetly resolved matters. Leveraging solid evidence from thorough investigation and a strategic understanding of complex criminal laws, time and again, Emma overcomes false narratives presented in court or the court of public opinion.. “In criminal defense, there is no average case or typical client. Every person who walks through the door is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of their lives – I’m here to ensure your case doesn’t get railroaded through the system. We will explore every available option. Even if there is a stack of evidence against you – that stack represents their case. I’ll build your case.”. - Emma C. Scanlan. You shouldn’t have to choose between an aggressive strategic defense and a compassionate legal team that listens, collaborates, and clearly explains your options. Emma does both, allowing you to feel heard while taking comfort that a full force defense team is in place to realize the best possible outcome. When the stakes are high in federal court, you may be tried and, if convicted, sentenced under complex federal sentencing guidelines. This is why you can’t just hire any local criminal defense attorney. No matter how daunting federal charges seem, you’re in good hands with Emma Scanlan.. If you are under investigation or have been charged in federal court, Scanlan Law is ready to lead your defense.

Sarah's practice focuses on general business, real estate, and transactional matters.

Sarah Mack has over 30 years of experience representing clients in complex project permitting, environmental review, and related litigation. Her practice emphasizes water rights and water supply planning, including administrative and judicial appeals, for public sector clients and private developers. Sarah also advises clients on proposed legislation and administrative regulations relating to water law and land use.

Sara has been representing employees with their legal matters for over eight years. She is experienced in federal workers’ compensation, federal disability retirement, Equal Employment Opportunity, and general employment law. She has represented hundreds of injured federal employees on their workers’ compensation claims with the OWCP. She has skillfully guided them throughout all stages of their cases, from filing claims for injury to appealing up to the Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board.. She attended Baylor University where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a minor in Political Science. She then attended Baylor School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctor Degree in 2014.. She is admitted to practice by the Washington State Bar Association, the Texas State Bar, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Sandy has been involved in the construction and real estate world for all of his 36 years as a lawyer in Seattle. He has testified dozens of times at the Washington State Legislature on behalf of homeowners and homebuyers. He recently settled a title insurance claim on behalf of a homeowner for more than $1 million. He has tried cases involving construction, boundary lines, and tree cutting/trespass, and he recently testified as an expert in the area of employee benefits. He has represented construction workers, contractors, developers, and many homeowners and property owners. His focus with every client, whether a “one-man shop” or a multinational corporation, is integrity, fulfillment of obligations, and performance to the highest standards of American industry.

Sam’s dedication to family law is deeply rooted in personal experience. Growing up in a family of legal professionals – with a grandfather and great-uncles who served as stenographers for the United Nations and U.S. District Court Judges in New York – Sam developed an early appreciation for the American judicial system. As a child of divorce, Sam witnessed firsthand how skilled family law attorneys can positively impact the lives of both spouses and their children, inspiring a career path that would allow them to make a meaningful difference in their community.. Sam approaches client relationships with a philosophy centered on personalization and collaboration, recognizing that each family's situation requires unique solutions. Rather than defaulting to adversarial approaches, Sam advocates for mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate, while ensuring clients are empowered with clear, jargon-free explanations of their legal options.

Samuel Meyler has over 16 years of experience helping and guiding both individuals and businesses in a broad range of legal matters. Sam primarily focuses his practice on real estate, general business and corporate matters, debtor/creditor rights, dispute resolution and civil litigation.. Sam strives to meet the desired outcome for all of his clients and ensures that his clients are well-informed throughout the legal process with timely communication and practical, straightforward legal advice. He has been recognized for his abilities and services, having earned various awards and accolades, such as being selected as a Washington Super Lawyers Rising Star on numerous occasions.. Sam regularly represents developers, and individual buyers and sellers in real estate transactions and disputes, as well as businesses in corporate and commercial transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions and asset purchases/sales. Sam’s experience spans many industries and businesses of all sorts and sizes, including representation of real estate firms/brokerages, contractors, automotive dealerships, automotive repair shops, real estate investment and holding companies, restaurants, tech start-ups, beauty salons, dental offices, fitness studios, and others. Sam is regularly appointed by the King County Superior Court to serve as an arbitrator and has presided over more than 20 arbitrations. With his diverse and broad background, Sam is able to provide clients with comprehensive services from start to finish.. Sam was born and raised in Washington, earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he competed nationally on the mock trial team. Outside of the office, Sam enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to new destinations, and is an avid Seattle sports fan.

Sam practices in the area of commercial litigation, with a focus on insurance matters including first and third party coverage claims, bad faith defense, and UIM claims

Ryan represents businesses in litigation and helps cannabis businesses obtain and maintain licenses to grow, process, and sell marijuana.  Ryan's litigation practice includes business, products defect, construction, real estate, and land use litigation.  Additionally, Ryan vigorously defends the rights of his cannabis business clients in adminstrative appeals before the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board.

Ryan’s practice focuses on representing businesses and tribal governments in public affairs, gaming, taxation, and energy development. He is also devoted to defending individuals’ constitutional rights and handles civil rights and intentional tort cases from around the United States. A former U.S. District Court law clerk, Ryan has an eye towards the inner-workings of the federal courts, complex litigation, and trial practice. He writes prolifically about matters critical to Indian country, and has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and law reviews. Ryan currently serves as the Tribal Court Litigation Chair of the American Bar Association’s Business & Corporate Litigation Committee; is a member of the WSBA’s Trial Advocacy Program Steering Committee; and is a Trustee on the WSBA’s Indian Law Section. He is also an Assistant Editor of the ABA’s Affiliate magazine and the National Lawyer’s Guild Law Review. He has been named a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers rating service from 2013-15.. Bar Admissions: Washington U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court (Western Washington, Eastern Washington), Suquamish Tribal Court, Nooksack Tribal Court, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Court, Tulalip Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Puyallup Tribal Court, Chehalis Tribal Court, Winnebago Tribal Court, Tribal Court for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, Muckleshoot Tribal Court.

Ryan's practice is focused on real estate transactions representing developers, business owners, lenders and public-sector clients, in matters such as acquisitions and sales, condominium formation and sales, commercial leasing, financing, entitlements, easements, covenants, homeowners’ associations, boundary disputes and title issues. Ryan also has a background in business transactions and litigation.  He is driven by his interest in urbanism and transit-oriented development and his belief that innovative development and thoughtful land use planning create vibrant urban neighborhoods that serve business, social and ecological interests.

Ryan W. Sternoff is a Member at Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC, where he focuses his practice on representing owners, property managers, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction and real estate matters.. Mr. Sternoff’s experience extends to representing clients in the drafting and negotiation of a wide array of construction and real estate contracts, and in representing clients in the prosecution and defense of claims in state and federal court, and private arbitration. He is admitted to practice in Washington State, and in the United States District Court, and Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.. Mr. Sternoff has been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine, for 10 consecutive years from 2010 to 2019, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2020.

Ryan W. Edmondson is an attorney with Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. where he focuses his practice primarily on complex litigation and contract disputes.  His practice covers commercial disputes, trademark litigation, and construction defect litigation.  Ryan also has experience in commercial real estate and land use matters.

Ryan Vollans is an attorney with Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S., where he focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including personal injury, insurance defense, medical malpractice and products liability.  Mr. Vollans’ pretrial litigation experience includes taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment, as well as preparing for and attending mediations. Additionally, Mr. Vollans has significant trial experience.  As a part of Mr. Vollans’ trial work, he prepared and argued motions in limine, jury instructions, and conducted witness examinations.  Mr. Vollans also has experience in post-verdict motions practice and in appellate practice.. Mr. Vollans received his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 2012, where he graduated Cum Laude. While in law school, Mr. Vollans worked multiple internships and gained experience in the areas of personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, and immigration law.

Russell M. Aoki brings nearly 30 years of legal experience to his practice. His practice areas include criminal defense, business litigation, and personal injury claims. During his career, Mr. Aoki has served as judge pro tem, mediator, arbitrator, and Special Master. He has achieved the AV rating, the highest rating for legal abilities by Martindale Hubbell. Mr. Aoki has also been acknowledged by numerous legal associations and organizations as one of the foremost lawyers in criminal defense. He has been named one of the top 25 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Washington State by Washington Law & Politics every year from 2006 to 2015. Seattle Magazine, which recognizes outstanding lawyers based on “peer recognition and professional achievement,” selected Mr. Aoki in 2010 as a top attorney in criminal defense.Mr. Aoki previously served on the Washington State Bar Association’s Board of Governors, during which he also served as the State Bar Treasurer.  He is the Chair of the WSBA's Escalating Cost of Civil Litigation Task Force.  Mr. Aoki was the Washington State Supreme Court’s appointee to the Office of Public Defense Advisory Committee for twelve years. He is the past Board President of Northwest Defender Association, past President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington and a past Trustee of the King County Bar Association

RUSSELL LAW OFFICES provides legal services to clients in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington from offices in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square and Boise's Empire Building. Our regional practice emphasizes environmental, natural resource, real estate, and business matters. We also engage in litigation and provide mediation, trustee, and business management services. Our numerous clients include individuals, small to medium sized businesses, corporations, public agencies and start-ups. Prior to opening Russell Law Offices, Mr. Russell was of counsel with the firms of Neubauer Hunsinger and Ryan Swanson in Seattle. He also served as Regional Administrator of EPA's Region 10 from 1986 to 1990. During his tenure, Region 10 successfully negotiated the Tri-Party Agreement for the remediation of the Hanford nuclear facility, managed the cleanup of the Alaska Oil Spill, and numerous other significant environmental matters. Mr. Russell also led USEPA delegations to the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Canada, and was a member of a delegation of scientists and legal professionals who visited the Soviet Union and Poland, including the nuclear site at Chernobyl. Prior to his federal service, Mr. Russell served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Idaho, heading both the Natural Resource and Local Government Divisions. Prior to law school, Mr. Russell served as Administrative Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Protection and Health. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Idaho, and has received training in arbitration and mediation through the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Russell is admitted to the bars of Idaho, Washington, and all federal courts. He is also a member of environmental and land use sections of the Idaho and Washington State Bar Associations and the Natural Resource and Environmental Sections of the American Bar Association.

Russell C. Love is of counsel with Betts Patterson & Mines where his practice focuses principally on insurance coverage and appellate matters. Prior to joining BPM, Russell was a Shareholder at Thorsrud Cane & Paulich. He frequently advises insurers on coverage issues involving pollution claims, construction defect claims, and fidelity coverage claims. Russell has argued numerous appeals, both on behalf of defendants and as amicus on behalf of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers. Russell is rated “AV Preeminent,” the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell.  He has been named a Washington State “Super Lawyer” for 2007-2015 by Super Lawyers Magazine.  Russell earned his B.A. from Pomona College in 1970 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1978.

Russ Mead Russ Mead is a nonprofit and employment lawyer with over 20 years of experience. He provides legal advice to many different types of nonprofits on nonprofit issues as well as general business matters.  He advises employees on employment issues and handles cases involving wages, noncompete agreements, and severance packages.. Russ is a licensed attorney in Washington and a frequent speaker at legal conferences. He teaches nonprofit law at Lewis & Clark Law School. Russ is the author of the legal text book, “Nonprofit Animal Law”. He is the past president of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and has twice been the Chair of the King County Bar Association solo and small firm section. His nonprofit volunteer work includes service on the King County Bar Association Education Committee and speaking at bar association and animal law conferences. Russ earned an accounting degree from Arizona State University, a CPA certificate from the State of Arizona, an MBA from Lindenwood College, and his law degree from St. Louis University School of Law.

Ross Amkraut graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law where he also received a Certificate in Family Law Litigation from the Center on Children and Families. Ross is a licensed attorney in the State of Washington and is an associate attorney with the Washington Family Law Group, PLLC. Ross's practice areas include Divorce, Legal Separation, Property and Debt Divison, Parenting Plans/Custody, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance/Alimony, Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Anti-Harassment Orders, and Modifications of Child Support and Spousal Maintenance/Alimony. Ross currently practices in Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Ross is an active member of QLaw: the GLBT Bar Association of Washington and the King County Bar Association.. Prior to law practice, Ross was a public school educator and community youth symphony conductor in Orlando, Florida. Ross is a classically trained musician and continues to both perform and teach private music lessons. Ross currently performs on French Horn with the Rainbow City Band and on violin with the Federal Way Symphony.. Beyond law and music, Ross has a long history of volunteer work with the Miss America Organization. He is a former executive director of the Miss Winter Park Scholarship Pageant and a former board member of the Miss Gainesville Scholarship Pageant. Currently, Ross is the Vice President of the Miss Seattle Scholarship Pageant and is the director of the Miss Seattle's Outstanding Teen program.

RoseMary serves as general counsel to wealthy individuals, their families, and their businesses. She works closely with clients to design and implement sophisticated strategies integral to family wealth planning. High-net-worth individuals, including real estate developers, entrepreneurs, business owners, principals of private equity and venture capital firms and executives of privately-held and public companies, turn to her for advice and counsel in all aspects of wealth transfer strategies, income and transfer tax planning, philanthropy, and business succession.. She also assists families with probate and trust administration. In addition to her trust and estate work, RoseMary advises not-for-profit organizations on a variety of issues, including obtaining and maintaining 501(c)(3) status. She has been listed as Lawyer of the Year for Nonprofit/Charites Law and Trust and Estates by Best Lawyers, and is ranked in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth guide.

Ronald B. Lahner is Of Counsel in Dorsey's Health Group. Ron joined Dorsey in February, 2006 after 25 years at the Rider Bennett firm, during which time he chaired the Health Law Group. His practice has involved representation of many segments of the health care industry, including managed care plans, providers, niche businesses, clinics, employer coalitions, and medical device developers, manufacturers and distributors. Ron has also counseled clients in a number of health care transactions, including joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions.

Rolf may not pick the fight, but will fight to the end for his clients.  He was born and raised in Washington State. Growing up in Washington, Rolf has a strong connection to the community. Prior to law school, he worked in education around Western Washington. Rolf attended the University of Washington School of Law. His early career as a public defender gives him a unique advantage in zealously advocating for his clients now.  In his spare time, Rolf enjoys golfing, reading, and being outside with his wife and two dogs.

Rod Umberger is a Member (Partner) in the Seattle office and serves on the firm's Board of Directors and Diversity Committee. He is first and foremost a trial lawyer with substantial experience in handling complex business litigation, as well as defending product liability, construction, and medical malpractice lawsuits. As lead counsel, Mr. Umberger has tried over 40 jury trials to verdict and over 60 bench trials in both state and federal courts.. Mr. Umberger's product liability experience includes defending pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers in state and federal courts and in multidistrict national litigation. He has served as both National Coordinating Counsel and MDL Counsel in national product liability litigation, and has developed significant knowledge and experience in addressing issues that arise in multidistrict litigation. He has defended manufacturers of construction products and manufacturers of heavy agricultural machinery in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. His product liability practice also encompasses consumer products and toxic torts and he serves on national trial counsel teams for clients in asbestos litigation.. Mr. Umberger's experience in the transportation industry is extensive.  For over 20 years, he has represented local and national trucking companies in freight loss/damage litigation, breach of contract cases and catastrophic highway accident litigation in both state and federal courts.  He is a member of the Transportation Lawyers Association (Litigation Committee), Defense Research Institute (Trucking Law Committee), and the USLAW Network Transportation Practice Group.. Mr. Umberger's commercial and business litigation experience includes the following:. Mr. Umberger's representation of health care providers is diverse and extensive. He has defended physicians, hospitals, clinics, dentists, counselors, nursing homes and medical laboratories in medical negligence lawsuits and disciplinary proceedings.

Rocky White is a corporate lawyer and the founder of Lumina Legal. His vision is to bring down the barriers to providing high quality legal counsel by evolving the traditional law firm structure into a modern online-based legal service partner. In this role as a service partner, Rocky’s bilingual English and Spanish practice helps local startups and business owners launch their business, enter into contracts, and protect their intellectual property.. During his educational career, Rocky gained experience working with Microsoft, Boeing, the United States Federal Trade Commission, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, and the Washington State Legislature.. Rocky takes an odd pleasure in creating detailed spreadsheets for all types of life decisions. Need to decide where to go camping? There’s a spreadsheet for that. While it might seem over the top, it’s the type of exhaustive detail that serves his clients well.