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Rocke Law Group represents small business and key employees in their employment law concerns, including drafting and litigating non-compete agreements, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, and all aspects of the employment relationship. He represents business in breach of contract, unfair competition, and other commercial litigation.. Rocke Law Group takes a limited number of cases.  For more information, please visit the website at .

Robyn Chihak graduated from Seattle University School of Law in May 2010 and passed the July 2010 Washington Bar Exam. She began her career in public benefits at the Unemployment Law Project where she represented clients seeking unemployment benefits at administrative hearings and appeals. She joined Chihak & Associates in 2012. Her practice centers on representinc clients in their claims for Social Security disability benefits. While in law school, Robyn clerked for the Honorable Judge Zulema Hinojos-Fall at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and worked as an extern at the Department of Labor - Office of the Solicitor. Prior to law school, Robyn graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Art History/Criticism from University of California - San Diego.

Robin's practice emphasis is on employment law including employer/employee disputes including wrongful discharge, retirement and severance, Title VII claims, wage and hour issues, ERISA/trust funds, union issues and more.  She teaches many seminars throughout the year to Human Resource professionals through Lorman Education Services.

Roberto Soto is Corporate Counsel at Expeditors International in London, United Kingdom.

Robert Silber is the co-founder of Staton Silber, P.S., with over 20 years of experience in workers’ compensation law. For the past decade, he has partnered with Natasha Staton to represent injured workers in administrative proceedings, litigation before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, and appellate courts. Mr. Silber is deeply committed to treating clients with dignity and providing personalized attention. He takes the time to understand each client’s unique story, recognizing the importance of their personal background in achieving the best outcomes.. Mr. Silber is a respected member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ). His leadership is evident through his role as Chair of WSAJ’s Workers’ Compensation Section and his active participation in committees that work with the Department of Labor and Industries to resolve issues impacting injured workers. These efforts highlight his dedication to advocacy and his commitment to improving the workers’ compensation system for all.

Robert Pauw is a founding partner of Gibbs Houston Pauw. Since 1983 he has successfully represented thousands of individuals and businesses in immigration cases. Mr. Pauw has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law and is nationally known for his focus on immigration-related litigation.. Mr. Pauw has been a faculty member at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) Litigation Training Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at the Seattle University School of Law. He is a frequent speaker on immigration law at AILA National and Regional Conferences and symposiums, and often serves as a legal advisor to non-profit organizations and advocacy groups on the issues of immigration. Mr. Pauw is annually ranked as a “Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics Magazine.

Robert H. Chavez was born in Los Angeles, California. After graduation from high school in Pasco, Washington, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served with 1st Battlaion, 75th Ranger Regiment and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He later obtained Bachelor of Arts Degrees in History and in Psychology in 1999 from the University of Washington. In 2002, he obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Seattle University School of Law. He practices primarily in the criminal law and personal injury areas. He is admitted to practice in the State of Washington, the Eastern and Western Districts of the State of Washington and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Robert Gibbs has been practicing immigration law in Seattle since 1977,  His practice includes a wide variety of case types, employment, family, asylum, deportation defense, naturalization, federal court and BIA litigation, U visas and more.

Robert Christie and his firm provide litigation services to individuals, professionals, and businesses throughout Washington. In his twenty-seventh year of practice, Mr. Christie handles cases involving serious injury claims, commercial disputes, civil rights, malpractice, contract disputes, products and premise liability, employment, and intellectual property. AV Rated in Martindale Hubbell and Law & Politics “Super lawyer”, Mr. Christie has tried scores of cases is State and Federal Courts.

Robert Chicoine advises clients in matters of state and federal taxation, be it planning to minimize tax disputes, effectively resolving administrative scrutiny by taxing authorities, or defending clients in litigation when tax controversies cannot be settled. He has been called upon to assist accountants and lawyers as an expert on issues of federal taxation and has been engaged by tax agencies in U.S. territories as a lead lawyer in complex litigation. His clients typically include corporations, partnerships, estates, and individuals.. Mr. Chicoine is a seasoned lawyer who has tried cases throughout the United States in the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. district courts. He has appeared before several appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Over his distinguished legal career, Mr. Chicoine has represented clients in administrative, civil and criminal tax proceedings involving diverse issues in all phases of tax controversy. He has handled hundreds of cases before the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Justice, and revenue departments of state governments. Many of his most successful results are those that have never been published because they were resolved by negotiation. His priority is to cost effectively settle tax disputes without litigation, but if that is not possible, he will passionately defend his clients in court.. Mr. Chicoine offers his clients the benefit of having worked for the Chief Counsel’s Office of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), where he gained valuable experience as a Senior Trial and Tax Attorney for the IRS, and then as the founder of a law firm with a national reputation. He knows how the process works from the perspective of both sides. He also offers his clients the practical experience of having “worked in the trenches” as a court room lawyer who is responsible for the outcome of his client’s case.. Prior to starting the Chicoine Law Group to practice with his son, Christopher Chicoine, Mr. Chicoine was a founder of Chicoine and Hallett where he practiced for over 40 years and was instrumental in its achievement as a tax specialty firm of national repute.. As an offshoot of his tax practice, it is not unusual for Mr. Chicoine to be asked by clients to assist them with his negotiating skills in business transactions such as the valuation and sale of operating corporations and the resolution of commercial disputes.. Mr. Chicoine is admitted to practice in the States of Washington, California, and Arizona.. Academic and Professional Contributions. Mr. Chicoine has taught as an adjunct professor at the Graduate School of Taxation for the University of Washington School Of Law, and as an adjunct lecturer at the Golden Gate University Graduate, School of Taxation. He has authored many articles on matters of taxation, ethics, white-collar criminal defense, and Internal Revenue Service administrative practice. Mr. Chicoine has served as a chairman, participant, or moderator of numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars for various organizations including the ABA, WSBA, King County Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, Northwest Tax Institute, Washington Attorney-CPA Tax Clinic, Washington State CPA Society and ALI-ABA Criminal Section.. Mr. Chicoine has served as President of the Tax Section for the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. He is also a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Administrative Tax Procedures Committee and the American Bar Association Civil and Criminal Tax Penalties Committee.. Admissions and Affiliations. California State Bar. Washington State Bar. Arizona State Bar. United States Supreme Court. United States Tax Court. United States Court of Federal Claims. United States Courts of Appeal for the Ninth and Tenth Circuits. U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington. U.S. District Court, Guam. U.S. District Court, Colorado. U.S. District Court, Southern District of California. U.S. District Court of Alaska. U.S. District Court of Arizona

Robert A Friedman is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1971 and his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 1977, both with honors.. Robert started Friedman Disability  in 1990. Since then, he has helped more than 12,000 clients obtain Social Security disability, SSI and veteran’s disability benefits. From 1977 to 1990 Robert worked as a staff attorney with Evergreen Legal Services, representing clients in matters of Social Security disability, immigration, unemployment, public housing and nursing home quality of care. Between 1990 and 1992 Robert served as the Legal Liaison for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, training other attorneys in Social Security disability matters.. In 2000 the Washington State Department of Veterans’ Affairs honored Robert for his services representing veterans and their families.. Robert is admitted to practice law in the states of Washington and Alaska including before the United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims;  United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. He is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and National Organization of Veterans’ Advocates

Robert (Rob) Weber joined Carney Badley Spellman in 2008. Mr. Weber practices in Carney’s Real Estate Practice Group, focusing on real estate, banking and corporate transactions. Within his real estate practice, he represents landlords and tenants in commercial, office, medical and retail lease negotiations. He recently represented Public Hospital District No. 2 of Snohomish County (Stevens Hospital) in its negotiations towards a long-term lease of its medical facilities in Edmonds, Washington with Swedish Health Services.. Mr. Weber also represents owners and purchasers in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties, including shopping centers and commercial, office and mixed use properties. In connection therewith, he has represented purchasers and sellers of real estate and businesses through escrow and closing, and has served as the escrow agent in multiple transactions. In addition, he has represented banks and commercial lenders with commercial, construction and real estate secured loans, as well as assisting banking clients with work-outs and short sales of distressed real estate.. Within his business and corporate practice, Mr. Weber handles the formation of business entities for operating businesses and clients acquiring real estate. He has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases and foreclosures, as well as eviction and unlawful detainer proceedings. His business practice has also included the representation of a wide variety of businesses, including high tech companies, web designers, retail stores, convenience stores and gas stations. In addition, he drafts all types of business contracts and agreements, as well as a broad range of real estate documents and agreements, everything from deeds, to easements, to homeowners association and condominium declarations.. Community Involvement

Robbie counsels individuals, families and businesses on matters involving income, estate and gift tax planning. He represents many businesses in transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and organization strategies. Robbie also handles probate and trust matters and designs estate plans for clients of all financial means. His tax background cements his relationship with clients for both business and estate planning purposes.

Rob McCallum's practice emphasizes the resolution of civil and criminal tax matters before the Internal Revenue Service and the Washington State Department of Revenue. He also represents clients in other federal and state criminal matters.. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. McCallum was a federal prosecutor with the Criminal Tax Section of the United States Department of Justice and an Attorney-Advisor with the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C. While at the Department of Justice, he represented the Internal Revenue Service in grand jury investigations and criminal trials in federal district court.. Mr. McCallum is an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law and Golden Gate University's Graduate Tax Program in Seattle, where he teaches several courses, including tax practice and procedure. He has received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award and Distinguished Teaching Award from Golden Gate University.

Rick is a seasoned plaintiff’s employment attorney with over 15 years of litigation experience. He is committed to protecting the rights of individuals and using the legal system to promote accountability and justice. Rick considers it a privilege to fight for equal treatment under the law—and for every client’s right to be heard.. He focuses his practice on complex litigation, with an emphasis on employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower claims, and wage and hour violations. Rick has secured numerous six- and seven-figure results for his clients and has successfully litigated against some of the largest employers in the country.. In 2024, Rick served as trial co-counsel in Gratton v. UPS, a landmark race-retaliation case that resulted in a record-setting $238 million verdict on behalf of a wrongfully terminated UPS driver.. Rick was named a Super Lawyer for 2025 by Washington Super Lawyers, after being recognized as a Rising Star from 2013 through 2018. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA), and the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ), where he is an Eagle Member.. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law. After law school, Rick clerked for the Honorable Tom Chambers at the Washington State Supreme Court.. Rick is admitted to practice in all Washington state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. He approaches every case with strategic focus, deep experience, and an unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for his clients.. it.

Richard's practice focuses on environmental and natural resources law and tribal government matters, with an emphasis on environmental regulation and litigation, water and natural resource law, Native American law, administrative law, and inter-governmental negotiations.. He counsels private and public sector clients in regulatory program development, compliance and enforcement, environmental risk management, hazardous substance cleanup, natural resource damages, Brownfield development, and tribal economic development.. Richard chair's the firm's Tribal Government Practice Group.

Richard P. Matthews, a principal, joined Carney Badley Spellman, P.S. in May 2003. Before joining the firm, Mr. Matthews was a partner and chair of the Real Estate Practice Group in the Seattle office of Holland & Knight. He serves a broad range of corporate and individual clients, and local private businesses. He has represented national and local clients in projects involving business growth, reorganization, divestiture and acquisition. He has worked closely with owners and developers with respect to their real estate acquisition, leasing, mortgage financing, and property disposition. In addition, Mr. Matthews has handled numerous private placements and offerings for companies. He also has worked closely with company management to formulate and foster personal and corporate objectives.. Mr. Matthews has practiced law in the Seattle area since 1973. His areas of practice are real estate and land development law; business planning and counseling, including mergers and acquisitions; health law; and securities and corporate finance. He also enjoys working with individuals in addressing their estate and financial planning needs.. Mr. Matthews has served on or chaired several local and state bar committees. He is a frequent speaker on real estate and health law, as well as corporation, business, and estate planning topics. He has been a speaker-instructor for the Washington State Bar Association, the Seattle-King County Board of Realtors, the The Washington Mortgage Lenders Association, the National Business Institute, the University of Washington Medical School Residency Program, UBS Paine Webber Wealth Preservation Attorney Network and the Washington State Bar Association Skills Training Institute.. Mr. Matthews is a past board member as well as committee chair of various committees of the Rainier Club; the past President and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Shoreline Rotary Club; past President and board member of the United Church of Christ Northwest Regional Housing Council; a member of the Inglewood Golf Club; a trustee of the Shoreline Community College Foundation; a founding board member and officer of Forward Shoreline (a local economic development group) and is an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church.. Mr. Matthews has been recognized by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as being among the top lawyers in King County in Business and Commercial law.

Richard J. Troberman is a sole practitioner whose practice emphasizes federal drug offenses; currency and money laundering offenses; white collar crimes; and civil and criminal forfeitures. He is a nationally recognized expert and frequent CLE speaker on forfeiture law. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a past President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Richard J. Symmes, Esq. is a Seattle native and the principal attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Symmes currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy and debt settlement matters and is an experienced bankruptcy advocate, having filed and prepared numerous bankruptcy petitions prior to starting his own firm. Mr. Symmes is also well versed in business, trademark, and sports and entertainment matters. Prior to forming Symmes Law Group, PLLC Mr. Symmes was an associate attorney at two respected law firms in Denver, Colorado where his practice primarily involved bankruptcy, business and insurance defense. While in law school Mr. Symmes clerked at All Pro Sports and Entertainment in Denver, Colorado, where he participated in the representation of marquee NFL and PGA athletes in player grievances, endorsement contracts, standard player contracts, business incorporations and trademark disputes. In addition to his work at All Pro, Mr. Symmes clerked and interned for several law firms throughout Colorado in the areas of employment, family, gambling, and trusts and estates law.. Mr. Symmes is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was the Vice President and Community Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as well as a Staff Editor for the University of Denver Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. Mr. Symmes earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle where he double majored in economics and communications.

Richard J. Davies is a founding member of the Seattle law firm of Kraft Davies, PLLC. Practicing in federal and state courts since 1995, Rick has assisted his clients and their families in collecting millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts in complex personal injury cases in order to help them begin putting their lives back together after devastating injuries. His work has allowed injured persons the ability to transition into new careers after career-ending injuries, provided dignity after a loss, and allowed them to provide for their families when they cannot work due to the negligence of another. He has a track record for winning difficult personal injury cases against the denials of large corporations, fishing companies, insurance companies, and government agencies. Rick has been honored multiple times by Washington Law & Politics magazine as a "Super Lawyer" in the Washington legal community.. Rick limits his practice to serious personal injury and wrongful death claims for seamen, fishermen, tug boat workers, ferry workers, cruise ship passengers, maritime workers, construction workers, iron workers, victims of defective products, automobile and trucking collision victims, persons injured by the negligence of store employees, and victims of crimes.

Richard is an associate at Bush Kornfeld LLP, a Chambers-ranked Band 1 bankruptcy and restructuring firm, especially lauded for its work with commercial debtors across the Pacific Northwest. Richard represents businesses, trustees and receivers in bankruptcy cases, restructurings and out-of-court workouts.  Prior to being in private practice, Richard clerked for Judge Christopher M. Alston and served as an extern to Chief Judge Brian D. Lynch, both of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.

Richard Furman joined Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S. in 2007 after nearly 7 years with Hertog & Coster, PLLC. Richard's practice includes trust and estate administration and litigation and civil litigation, including all aspects of motions practice, trials, and appeals of guardianships, trusts, probates, will contests, powers of attorney, vulnerable adult proceedings, and general civil litigation. He is frequently appointed by courts to serve as guardian ad litem, guardian, probate administrator, and special master in guardianship, probate, and trust matters. Prior to entering private practice, Richard served as the first Guardianship and Probate Facilitator for the King County Superior Court.

Rhiannon’s focus includes counseling plan sponsors, trustees and institutional service providers regarding Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Code compliance, fiduciary and trust standards, and strategies for plan design, modification and administration. She advises benefit plan clients in both the private and public sectors.

Representing Washington Condominium Associations & Homeowner Boards by providing cost-saving services and innovative solutions since 2001.. Offering legal assistance with construction litigation, contracts, and warranties related to the Washington Condominium Act and general legal advice on interpretation, enforcement, and modification of governing documents.. In addition to my law degree, I hold an MBA, a BFA in Industrial Design and a BA in Architecture.

Representing Small Businesses, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Artists. Gary Marshall enjoys working with creative people including entrepreneurs, small business owners, people who create new technology, and artists. He brings over twenty-five years of experience in business and technology law and litigation, including computer law, Internet law, and art law together in one practice. By being a  small law firm, he can be very responsive to his clients with a personal touch.