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Jeff was born and raised in Garland, TX and has been around the world twenty times without losing his Texas roots. At age 22, he joined the Army and was stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA where he served as a combat medic in the 3rd Infantry Division. Later, he obtained his first law degree from the University of South Africa and bought a house with his beautiful wife Nicole. Today, he lives on Mercer Island with his family. He is fanatical about the game of chess and loves Shakespeare, the Simpsons, and Linux.

Jeff Sbaih is a partner at Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson. He specializes in complex legal disputes involving product liability, professional liability, transportation liability, premises liability, and business torts across the West Coast. Jeff is also the firm’s lead subrogation lawyer with a successful track record of recovering damages for substantial losses on behalf of insurers and their insureds across the country. He also has experiencing handling class action and mass tort cases as well as MDL matters. Outside the courtroom, Jeff enjoys working collaboratively with his clients to pragmatically address their legal and regulatory issues and to provide tactical and strategic legal advice to clients about their risks and interests in challenging and ambiguous situations. Jeff was recently named to as a “Top 40 Lawyer Under 40”, is a member of several Washington State Bar Associations standing committees, and is a board member of multiple non-profit organizations in the Seattle area.

Jeff Patterson is a registered patent attorney specializing in preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts.  Jeff received a B.S. with honors in Physics and Mathematics from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in 1995.  He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2001, where he studied pion-proton interactions.  He earned his law degree from the University of Washington in 2012. Prior to pursuing patent law, Jeff was employed as a radiation physicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as well as other research facilities.  During this time, he worked to design, build, and test spacecraft, robotics, and avionics systems to withstand the harsh radiation environments inherent in deep space exploratory missions.

Jeff is an Associate Attorney in the Seattle office of GLP Attorneys and a member of the firm's Motions and Appellate Practice Department. Jeff received his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in May 2008 where he was a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. While in law school, he received the Outstanding Client Advocacy Award from the Lewis and Clark Legal Clinic for his work representing low-income taxpayers in matters before the Internal Revenue Service. While part of the Clinic, Jeff and another student attorney prevailed at trial helping a low-income client avoid eviction from public housing.. Jeff also received his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in March 2010.. After law school, Jeff was an Associate Attorney with a plaintiff’s law firm in Bellevue focusing on commercial litigation where he managed hundreds of cases and regularly appeared and successfully argued dispositive motions in courts across Washington State.. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys, Jeff was a Senior Attorney with Moss Adams, LLP in Seattle. In this position he represented clients in hearings and appeals in front of the Internal Revenue Service and state tax boards.. Jeff has also done pro bono work as a volunteer attorney with the University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic, where he represented clients in administrative cases and collection matters before the Internal Revenue Service.. Jeff is a diehard Washington Huskies fan and in his free time he enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and bulldog Stella.

Jeff is a dedicated attorney committed to providing effective and compassionate counsel to injured persons in the greater Seattle area. He is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and an active member of the Washington State legal community.

Jeannette focuses on employment and labor law, employment litigation and related business matters. She prepares employment contracts, employee handbooks, non-competition and confidentiality agreements for employers as well as other employment policies and procedures. She also investigates employee complaints of sexual or other harassment on behalf of the employer or as an independent third party and counsels employers on human resources and labor relations issues. In addition, she represents employers in litigation involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, employment contracts, and wage and hour issues. Jeannette also advises and represents employers and employees on non-competition covenants and related litigation, and negotiates the terms of employment agreements and departure agreements on behalf of both employers and employees.. Jeannette has tried cases to juries in both federal and state courts. This trial experience makes her a highly effective counselor when advising employers about employment issues that could lead to litigation.. Jeannette was named to the Super Lawyers® list for ten consecutive years (2014-2023) a designation reserved for fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Washington State. Jeannette previously was included on the Rising Stars list nine consecutive years and she was named by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of 2011’s “40 Under 40” business leaders in the Puget Sound area. Jeannette also sits on the Atheletes For Kids Board of Directors where she helps promote healthy and inclusive communities though character and leadership training for mentors and ongoing support for children who need it most.

Jay Kinney was born in Rochester New York in 1957. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Texas in 1980 and his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1983. He was admitted to the bar in the state of Washington in 1984. Jay is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Washington State Association for Justice. Mr. Kinney’s practice emphasizes worker’s compensation, personal injury, construction site accidents and employment law.Jay is married with three children.. “I worked my way though college and law school as a carpenter, back when you could actually earn enough in the summer to pay for a year of college. I still use my tools on home and community projects. I know my way around a job site, and realize the physical demands of occupations such as construction, manufacturing, logging, fishing and processing, nursing and driving/delivery.”. Verdicts and Settlements:. In addition to the personal injury and disability cases noted on the right, Mr. Kinney has obtained over ten million dollars in Labor & Industries pension awards for totally disabled worker’s compensation clients. Representative cases include:. Areas of Practice:. Litigation Percentage:. 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation. Bar Admissions:. Washington, 1984. Education:. The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1983, J.D.. University of Texas, Austin, 1980, B.A.. Professional Associations and Memberships:. Washington State Bar Association — Member. Washington State Association for Justice — Member. The American Association for Justice — M

Jason W. Anderson, a shareholder at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S., focuses on civil appeals, which he has handled for nearly two decades in Washington’s appellate courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Jason represents both public and private clients in all manner of appeals. His appellate experience includes cases involving personal injuries, wrongful death, insurance, products liability, commercial disputes, family law, and more. Many of his appeals involve seven or eight-figure jury verdicts or civil penalties. Jason has significant experience working with trial counsel before and during trial to preserve issues for appeal.. Before entering private practice, Jason served as a judicial clerk at the Washington State Court of Appeals.

Jason M. Kettrick is a civil litigation attorney licensed in Washington and Montana with an emphasis in complex business and construction litigation and bankruptcy representation.

Jason Lantz is a widely sought after criminal defense lawyer known for his tenacity in the courtroom, numerous not guilty verdicts and dismissals, and his compassion for clients.. While he works on numerous types of litagation matters, his emphasis, is in DUI defense.   Jason has also represented clients charged with felonies and other misdemeanors including Assault, Malicious Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, Trespass, Theft, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Racing, Negligent Driving in the First Degree, Hit and Run Unattended, Driving While License Suspended (all degrees), Possession of Drugs, Minor in Possession/Consumption, Telephone Harassment, Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.. Jason is originally from the Midwest and went to high school in a small town near Dodge City, Kansas.  He obtained a B.S. in Life Science from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.  A graduate of Seattle University School of Law, and winner of the In-House Moot Court Appellate Competition in 2008, Jason has built a reputation as an excellent lawyer.. Before becoming a lawyer, Jason was the Director of Operations for the American Red Cross of the Flint Hills.  Jason has always been a fierce advocate for individuals and families and is experienced in helping people in crisis.  Being charged with a criminal offense is a stressful event and Jason takes his job as a “Counselor of Law” seriously.

Jason is a trusted mediator helping parties successfully resolve conflicts and reach mutually beneficial resolutions. He has a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Willamette University College of Law, and has completed mediation training through the King County Dispute Resolution Center and the Straus Institute’s intensive “Mediating the Litigated Case” program at Pepperdine Law School. Jason litigated for more than 20 years in numerous areas of law, including personal injury, municipal law, police excessive force, professional liability (legal, medical and chiropractic), employment, civil rights, construction project owner/contractor liability, construction defects and product defect liability. He consistently won favorable decisions for clients, in federal and state courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.. Jason comes to his mediation practice after years of representing both plaintiffs and defendants. His skills and personality are best suited as a mediator, helping parties reach productive solutions. As for mediation styles, he takes the approach that gets the job done. Extensive pre-mediation work, including conversations with both sides, helps determine what that will look like. He has an innate ability to “read the room” and create the best environment for fruitful discussions.

Jason is a Senior Associate with Rafel Law Group PLLC.  His practice consists of advising clients and handling litigation primarily concerning commercial and construction law. He has represented business and property owners, equipment owners and lessors, condominium associations, general and subcontractors, architects and engineers, insurance companies, environmental consultants, retailers and individuals in a wide variety of matters.

Jason is a highly accomplished trial lawyer and a passionate advocate for his clients. He has dedicated his career to helping people harmed by others.. Before joining Rossi Vucinovich, Jason spent over 15 years as a Senior Prosecuting Attorney in King County where he was personally responsible for prosecuting many of King County’s highest-profile murder and sexual assault cases. As a member of the homicide unit, Jason earned a sterling reputation by successfully taking some of the most difficult cases and dangerous offenders to trial. Because of his extensive trial experience and knowledge, Jason has frequently been invited to train other attorneys.. Now at Rossi Vucinovich, Jason is dedicated to helping individuals and families who have suffered injury or death due to the actions of others. Jason approaches every case with a mix of compassion, expertise, and tenacity, all with a singular focus on the well-being of his clients. Jason takes great pride in helping individuals and families recover compensation for their injuries while holding the powerful accountable for their conduct.

Jason Benjamin has spent the past 22 years of his legal career (since 1995) immersing himself in the intricacies of family law and particularly child custody cases.  He has personally handled more than 1000 cases where child custody is at issue.. He particularly welcomes families who have emergency custody, domestic violence or restraining order issues, as he can typically obtain appropriate orders within hours to protect you and the children.. From the beginning of his legal career, Jason has aggressively advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence (even when domestic violence was not treated seriously by the courts).  He understands the complexities of domestic violence such as why victims often return to abusers or leave their children with abusers before they make the final decision to permanently leave the abuser.. Jason utilizes his years of experience in the trenches of hard fought child custody trials to competently advise parties on the best route to tackle complicated and intertwined issues of mental health (particularly cluster b personality disorders such as histrionic, borderline, narcissistic and anti-social) and chemical dependency (particularly abuse of alcohol, opiates, methamphetamines and benzodiazepines).. When it comes to the courtroom, Jason is extremely comfortable and puts his clients at ease.  There is no case too complex or too extreme for Jason to be willing to take it on.  He is known by his colleagues for his confidence and persuasive argumentative skills and his trial experience is nothing short of prodigious.  Many lawyers in the community are aware of his trial advocacy and often refer their clients to him for cases that are headed for trial.. Jason left Omak, Washington at 18 years of age and went off to the big city of Chicago where he attended Northwestern University.  After obtaining his BA in Philosophy, he came back to Washington State and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995.  He and his wife have two daughters and enjoy various outdoor adventures.

Janissa practices complex civil litigation, including securities, minority shareholder oppression, shareholder derivative, class action, and commercial litigation. She has litigated matters involving complex financial instruments including structured products, principal protected notes, and derivatives, such as interest rate swaps. Janissa has significant trial experience with commercial cases involving claims of fraud, securities fraud, professional malpractice, consumer protection violations, and breach of contract.. Janissa's practice also includes trust, estate, and fiduciary duty litigation in which she has represented charitable and individual beneficiaries and individual fiduciaries. She has also litigated property damage and hazardous waste issues in cases involving contaminated sites, including the ASARCO Tacoma Smelter and the Tacoma Landfill Superfund sites, and has obtained favorable settlements for plaintiffs exposed to uncontrolled asbestos releases.. Janissa is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and has received an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for demonstrating the highest level of legal skill and integrity.. Before entering private practice, Janissa was a law clerk to the Honorable Eugene A. Wright, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and a television news reporter and anchor.

Janet is one of the most experienced Seattle immigration lawyers and has practiced exclusively in the area of immigration and nationality law since 1981. She serves as Chair of the Immigration Group. She represents and advises businesses and individual clients on all aspects of immigration matters. Janet has extensive experience in processing E-1 treaty trader, E-2 treaty investor, F-1 students, H-1B professionals, H-2B temporary workers, K-1 fiancé, K-3 U.S. citizens and L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrant visas. She processes immigrant visas involving marriage and adoption petitions, citizenship petitions, labor certifications under the PERM regulations, employment based petitions, EB-2 and EB-3. Janet is also able to file relative cases under the new DOMA decision for LGBT couples.. Janet represents clients in a broad range of industries including fisheries, marine, freight forwarding, computer technology, banking, real estate, import-export, and forestry. She also advises corporate clients on employee sanctions, I-9 and E-verify issues. Janet was selected to be Special Assistant for the State of Washington's immigration matters.. Janet does not provide deportation and criminal related immigration services but is happy to provide referrals to those in need.

Janay Ferguson is of counsel with Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC. Her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, professional malpractice, and employment law. Janay’s legal practice benefits from her experience as a corporate financial analyst. Her business background enhances her ability to analyze conflicts and seek practical solutions. Janay has represented attorneys, brokers, accountants, realtors, and other professionals in matters involving a variety of claims, including those related to professional discipline, corporate dissolution, employment disputes, significant personal injury claims, and malpractice.Janay is admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, and Texas. She has successfully tried cases throughout Washington and on appeal. Additionally, Janay has handled numerous arbitrations, dispositive motions, and mediations. She has investigated, pursued and defended employment claims involving harassment and discrimination. Janay advises companies on employment agreements, policy development and best practices.Janay is a member of QLAW and has served on its Judicial Evaluation Committee since 2007. She has participated in the King County Bar Association’s Volunteer Legal Services program, which provides legal representation to low-income clients and helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity. Janay was a judicial clerk to Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington Supreme Court. Washington Law & Politics named her a “Rising Star” in 2005, 2006, and 2009.

Jan is an accomplished and experienced criminal defense attorney who cares deeply for his clients. Specializing in sex crime cases, he combines compassion with a forthright manner to help his clients navigate through the complexities of the criminal justice system.  A native of the Pacific Northwest, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Washington (Go Huskies!) and his law degree at the University of Idaho.  A member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he has been practicing law in Seattle for over 35 years.. Jan is a world travel junky, an avid music lover and trivia expert – with a legendary vinyl collection.

Jamie founded Phinney Estate Law in 2007as a way of addressing a need she saw in the community for affordable,values-based estate planning and as a way to develop a legal practicethat was consistent with her own values and legal philosophy.  Beforefounding Phinney Estate Law Jamie worked as a litigation associate atCozen O’Connor, as an attorney advisor for the U.S. Department ofJustice, and as legal intern for Northwest Immigration Rights Projectand Northwest Justice Project.. Jamiebegan her work in estate law in 2005 as a pro bono attorney with KingCounty Volunteer Attorneys for Persons with HIV/AIDS (VAPWA).  Shefound that she enjoyed the opportunity to help clients with theplanning process and and the chance to think creatively with theseclients to address the unique needs of their situations.  She alsoappreciated the opportunity to work with clients to avoid conflicts.. In addition to her work with VAPWA, Jamie also does pro bono work and/orworked for non-profits providing clients with assistance withimmigration petitions, naturalization, applications for publicbenefits, and family law cases.  She continues to devote 25% of herpractice to pro bono work and free community education.  As part ofthat service, Jamie serves as a volunteer attorney facilitator for theex-party probate and guardianship calendar in King County.. Sincefounding Phinney Estate Law, Jamie has had the opportunity to work withindividual or families in a variety of situations.  She has worked withnewlyweds, young families, single business owners, blending families,the terminally ill, and non-married clients.  It is her experience thateach family, no matter how traditional or non-traditional, is trulyunique and, once you get to know them, have unique needs.. Whenshe is not working, Jamie volunteers her time to a number of localcommunity groups including the Seattle Milk Fund, Phinney EcoVillage,Phinney-Greenwoood Climate Change Action Now, and the Greenwood ArtsCouncil and is the elected Democratic PCO for her neighborhood.  She is a practicing Quaker with the Salmon BayFriends Circle.  She also enjoys spending time with her family andfriends and loves spending a much time as possible enjoying theoutdoors.  She is in three book clubs and is always looking for a goodbook.  She also carves and prints block prints which can occasionally be seen in shops and coffee house in the Phinney-Greenwood neighborhood.. Jamieis a member of the Washington State Bar Association sections on Probateand Elder Law.  She is also a member of the King County Bar Associationsections on Probate and Elder Law. She currently serves as the Co-Chair of the KingCounty Bar Association Collaborative LawSection and the leader of the Long Term Planning Working Group of the Northwest GBLT Senior Services Network.  She is also a member of the International Holistic Lawyer’sAssociation.

James Spencer’s practice focuses on trust and estate litigation, community property issues, and vulnerable adult protection. Before joining Brothers Henderson Durkin, P.S. in 2016, James was a Founding Partner of the firm Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC, Principal at The Spencer Law Group PS, and Principal at Spectra Law PS. Committed to nonprofit service, he most recently served as secretary of the board of directors of the nonprofit Three Dollar Bill Cinema and chaired the board of directors of Washington Association of Future Business Leaders of America. James formerly served on the board of directors of the QLaw Foundation and the Tacoma Rainbow Center, and on the Washington State Bar Association Professionalism Committee.. For twelve years, James taught courses in Community Property and Trusts and Estates as adjunct faculty at Seattle University School of Law, and he’s taught property courses in the Paralegal Studies program at Edmonds College.. When not devoting time to his clients, students, and community organizations, you’ll find James and his husband exploring their passions for hiking and backpacking with their mutt Brandy, collecting vintage vinyl records, and travel.

James S. Rogers is the principal lawyer in Seattle’s Law Offices of James S. Rogers. His practice is limited to automotive product liability litigation, product liability litigation, and serious injury and wrongful death.. Mr. Rogers is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (Washington State Committee), a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (Board of Directors), a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (President, 2007, Washington State Chapter).. Mr. Rogers has been selected for inclusion in the 2003-2015 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” (Product Liability and Personal Injury).. Mr. Rogers has been named Best Lawyers® 2015 Seattle Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation “Lawyer of the Year”.. Mr. Rogers was honored by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers as 2010 “Outstanding Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyer of the Year”.. Mr. Rogers was the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s 1998 Trial Lawyer of the Year.. In May 2002, he was honored with the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association’s President’s Award for his contribution to the civil justice system.. Mr. Rogers was the subject of a profile by Todd W. Gardner in the May, 2011 King County Bar Bulletin, which can be found at .. In 2014 and 2015, the Law Offices of James S. Rogers was selected by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® as a Tier 1 law firm for Seattle’s Best Law Firms in Plaintiff Product Liability Litigation.. Mr. Rogers is listed in Super Lawyers’ “Top 100” for Washington state.. Mr. Rogers has served as president of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and the Western Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Rogers was a nine-year member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Rogers is on the Board of Directors for the Attorneys’ Information Exchange Group, a national organization of plaintiff attorneys handling automotive product liability litigation, as well as the Board of Directors of the Endowment for Equal Justice.. Mr. Rogers is certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Rogers has lectured at over one-hundred-and-thirty legal seminars sponsored by state and national trial lawyer and bar associations. Mr. Rogers was Editor-in-Chief of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 3rd Edition, published by ATLA Press, and was co-moderator of Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit: The Video Series. Articles by Mr. Rogers have appeared in many legal publications.  Most recently, Mr. Rogers was co-author of “Civil Rule 30(b)(6) Depositions”, published in the Washington State Association for Justice Product Liability Deskbook, 2014.

James Nelson is a shareholder at Betts Patterson Mines where he has been a trial lawyer for over 30 years.  He has a diverse complex litigation practice including business, intellectual property, insurance coverage, professional liability, and estate litigation.  Mr. Nelson has represented a wide range of clients that include manufacturers, financial institutions, distributors, retailers, insurers, professionals, and technology companies.  He is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho.  Mr. Nelson is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” each year from 2003 to 2013.  He is also a frequent writer and speaker in the legal community.

Jake Downs is a founding member of Corr|Downs, rated in the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and named as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers® magazine. As a Tacoma native and long time Seattle resident with family on both sides of the mountains, Jake is committed to representing companies and individuals throughout Washington State. He is a recognized leader in his field with an expansive litigation and dispute resolution practice focusing on employment, personal injury, and business Issues. Several of his cases have garnered local and national news coverage. Jake has extensive experience before state and federal courts and private arbitration. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts for his clients in cases tried in federal and state courts involving fraud, breach of contract, and trade secrets including a $2.5 million verdict against Amazon. He has also prevailed in arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment and breach of fiduciary duty. In addition, Jake counsels and advises on policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity, protection of confidential information, and noncompetition/nonsolicitation agreements. Jake successfully combines his trial counsel experience with his leadership skills as a Former Captain in the United States Army during which time he deployed to Iraq and Kosovo and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

Jaime Drozd Allen’s practice focuses on a variety of complex commercial litigation, with a focus on consumer class actions (with a particular focus on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and state law counterparts), business disputes (including partnership and post-sale disputes), healthcare litigation, product liability, and breaches of contract. She has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters for each year since 2009

Jacqueline Walsh is a partner with Walsh & Larranaga. She is licensed to practice in Washington and California. Her law practice focuses on criminal defense and civil plaintiff personal injury cases. In her criminal practice, she is qualified to handle capital cases at the trial level in federal and Washington State courts. In addition to capital defense work, Jacqueline has tried several non-capital homicide trials obtaining favorable results for her clients. In 2014, she was added as resource counsel with the Federal Death Penalty Resource Counsel Project.. In her civil practice, she represents clients in serious catastrophic injury cases - including traumatic brain injuries - and civil rights cases.