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Sean Griffee helps business owners grow their companies and real estate investors and developers execute their plans.. His corporate practice covers the entire lifespan of a company – from entity formation, through operation and management, and ultimately sale, merger or other disposition of the business.. Sean’s commercial real estate practice centers on financing, development, and sale of projects throughout the Northwest including multifamily, industrial, office, and retail properties.. He also works closely with the firm's estate planners on tax planning and business succession strategies for families with significant business and real estate interests.

Scott Ugelstad is a personal injury attorney at Davis Law Group, P.S. As a former prosecutor, Scott managed a large caseload from charging to verdict. He possesses an in-depth understanding of personal injury law and is passionate about using it to gain true justice for those injured. As a former insurance defense attorney, Scott gained knowledge that he now leverages in negotiation and litigation. Scott’s extensive experience in these areas enables him to put together the best legal strategy in service to his clients.. In his time away from the office, Scott is an elected member of the American Association of Justice Ride Share Group. He also enjoys long distance cycling and would like to further pursue his newfound interest, scuba diving. As a Washington State University graduate, he is also a devout fan of his alma mater.

Scott Shawver is a Partner at GLP Attorneys based out of the firm’s Seattle office.. Scott’s deep experience in the legal field started long before he joined the firm as a personal injury attorney in 2012. He spent many years as a criminal lawyer, where he gained a great deal of trial experience and a detailed knowledge of courtroom strategy, and as an attorney at a national insurance defense firm, where he handled cases involving automobile accidents, product liability defects, premises liability claims, defamation claims, and commercial litigation. In all, Scott has tried over one hundred cases throughout his career – a level of courtroom experience rare among even the most seasoned attorneys. It is this experience of serving clients from so many different perspectives that makes Scott such an effective advocate for the wrongfully injured.. Scott has been recognized as a Top Attorney by Avvo and as a Rising Star by Washington Super Lawyers – an honor awarded only to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. He is also an active member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

Scott Semrau has over 30 years of litigation experience to effectively and persuasively tell your marriage story. He is the current president of the Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington, Washington's statewide non-profit bar association for family law attorneys. Scott's practice is 100% divorce and family law. Divorce and custody disputes are personal and emotional, and Scott's passion is bringing a strong voice to his client's unique experiences. When you walk into that courtroom, Scott is the the experienced and effective lawyer you want standing beside you.

Scott is a Washington native, and earned his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Washington in 1983, and his law degree from Seattle University Law School in 1986. Immediately thereafter, Scott and his classmate Brian J. Peschel, founded Lundberg & Peschel, a personal injury law firm based in the Pioneer Square neighborhood in Seattle. They grew their practice and built a reputation for hard work, commitment, compassion, creativity and collaboration.. The original firm that Scott and Brian started 35 years ago has grown to become GLP Attorneys, Washington’s largest personal injury law firm, with 30 attorneys in offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Burlington, Spokane, Port Orchard, Vancouver, Wenatchee, Bellingham and the Tri-Cities. The firm’s 35 years of experience is solely devoted to handling plaintiff’s personal injury matters, including automobile collisions, product liability claims, premise liability actions, construction accidents, wrongful death, nursing home abuse/neglect cases, maritime injury and aviation accidents.. Since 1994, Scott has been periodically appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington, representing Labor & Industries and workers who have been injured by the fault of entities other than their employer. He has also served as a primary tutor in the State of Washington’s Admission to Practice Rule Law Clerk Program successfully tutoring, mentoring, teaching and coaching law clerk Heather Webb (now a shareholder at GLP Attorneys) on all relevant subjects of law required for admission into Washington’s bar.. Honors include a confidential AV-Preeminent rating (1999 to present), by members of the Bar and Judiciary through the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Association, for his legal ability and adherence to professional standards of ethics. Scott is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization that recognizes attorneys who have successfully resolved claims of their clients for one million dollars or more. Scott has been honored by Washington Law & Politics as a Washington “Super Lawyer” for 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021. In 2010 he was also named by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine as a Top Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Lawyer. Listen to a podcast interview Scott conducted in December 2020 with KUOW Seattle’s Transom Traveling Workshop where he discusses his battle against cancer while training and competing in an Ironman marathon.. Representative Graham Lundberg Peschel Published Court Decisions:. Davis v. Baugh Industrial Contractors, 159 wn. 2d 413, 150 P. 3d 545 (2007).. Mr. Lundberg was lead trial counsel where a personal representative of a decedent’s estate filed a negligence suit against a general contractor. The Washington Supreme Court abandoned the completion and acceptance doctrine because it was outmoded, incorrect and harmful.. Hamm v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 151 wn. 2d 303, 88 P. 3d 395 (2004).. A finding against an insured was improper where, in order to take a personal injury protection reimbursement, the insurer was required to pay a pro rata share of the legal expenses incurred by the insured to arbitrate the uninsured motorist claim.. Sundquist v. Bre Properties, Inc., United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Case No. C11-0209-JCC. A landowner has an affirmative duty to maintain common areas in a reasonably safe condition. The duty extends to the removal of snow and ice and is based upon the tenant’s expectation that the premises have been made safe for the tenant’s use. The Court held a Plaintiff may prevail on her negligence claim by showing either actual or constructive notice of the unsafe condition or that the unsafe condition was reasonably foreseeable.

Scott Henrie is a member in the Seattle office where he has practiced since 1982. His practice involves civil litigation with an emphasis on commercial disputes, trusts, receiverships and bankruptcy estates.. Mr. Henrie is engaged in primarily a litigation practice. He has represented clients in jurisdictions from Alaska to California and before federal, state and bankruptcy judges. He also has experience before appellate and administrative panels. Mr. Henrie has a particular concentration on jury trials.. He has extensive experience with a wide variety of issues including: contracts, trusts, real estate, bankruptcy, receiverships, secured transactions, insurance, creditors’ rights, intellectual property and professional liability.. Mr. Henrie has also been recognized by the Seattle Met magazine as a “Top Lawyer” in Commercial Litigation for 2010, a designation based upon Martindale-Hubbell's ranking of those practitioners in King County who have been judged by their peers to be “AV Preeminent”—the highest peer-review rating available.

Scott Henderson is a business attorney whose clients include dentists and physicians and other health care professionals. He provides advice in such areas as practice transitions, real estate and employment matters. Mr. Henderson’s representation includes the drafting of purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements, options to purchase, leases and other strategic planning documents. He also organizes professional practices into partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, space-sharing agreements and other joint ventures.

Scott Gary is a shareholder of Karr Tuttle Campbell in downtown Seattle who leads the firm's intellectual property practice and practices transactional and general business law in the firm’s business and finance group. Scott's diverse business-related practice combines business, corporate and intellectual property law including trademarks, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, distribution, franchising, business formation, joint ventures and general transactions.

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.

Sarterus Rowe is the executive director of Law for All, anInclusive Non-profit legal resource center and civil legal law firm.. Sart teaches as an adjunct professor in the areas of Privacy law, Ethics, Copyright and Information Policy.. Sart has worked for Northwest Justice Project running , Creative Commons, Public Knowledge, the Washington State Access to Justice Board, Microsoft, Wizards of the Coast, and Disability Rights Washington. He is also a social media expert with a modest YouTube following.. Sart holds a B.S. in Informatics and a B.A. in Political Science, both for the university of Washington and a J.D. for Seattle University, and was the winner of the 2009 WSBA IP Section Scholarship Award and a Google Public Policy Fellowship.. Sarterus took the bar exam as an oral exam and is extremely dyslexic (email him edits for grammar or spelling, crowd sourcing edits). Passions: IP, Copyright, Fair Use, Patents, Trademark, Human Rights, Code, Technology, DMCA, DRM, Creative Commons, Licensing, Non profits, Public Knowledge

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.

Sarah is a Family Law attorney who helps clients manage the legal issues surrounding what can be difficult and emotionally charged situations. She researches complex legal issues, drafts memos, interviews witnesses and assists with case management.. An active member of her community, Sarah regularly participates in activities that promote diversity in the legal community, civil rights and charitable giving.

Sarah has broad commercial litigation experience in a variety of cases in state and federal court.  She has participated in all stages of litigation in disputes arising from business tort, contract, fiduciary duty, property and securities claims.. Before joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Sarah practiced at Bryan Cave LLP in Los Angeles and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas B. Donovan at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.  Sarah is a graduate of the UCLA Law School, where she was Symposium Editor of the UCLA Law Review and Co-Chief Articles Editor for the UCLA Women’s Law Journal.

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.

Sands is the founder of McKinley Irvin. Together with his partners, he has built a firm of outstanding lawyers, staff, and service delivery models – all focused on delivering personalized client service and excellent legal results in every client relationship.. Sands began practicing law in 1991. In 1999, he retired from active law practice to focus on the firm’s strategic plan, growth, and developing a strong management team. Since that time, McKinley Irvin has established itself as the largest family law firm in the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest in the U.S. More importantly, McKinley Irvin has distinguished itself by the quality of its lawyers, and by the high level of service and results provided to clients.. In 2020, the firm’s co-founder, Rita Herrera Irvin, replaced Sands and now leads the firm. Sands now focuses his time pursuing opportunities to help solve problems for law firms and their clients.

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.

Samantha’s practice focuses on helping airline clients resolve passenger claims involving in-flight injuries, discrimination and accommodation claims, and other tort claims related to operations above and below the wing. Across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, Samantha provides counsel to commercial airlines, helicopter and floatplane operators, Part 91 and Part 135 operators, municipalities and airport operators, helping clients navigate complex civil litigation.. In addition to Samantha’s aviation practice, she works closely with businesses and individuals involved in contract disputes, litigates insurance coverage involving liability coverage, property damage, business interruption, and insurance bad faith, and defends product manufacturers against design defect, manufacturing defect, and other product liability claims. Samantha is an experienced litigator in both trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts.

Sam Strauss is a complex, civil litigation attorney at Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC (“TMLG”).  He focuses primarily on prosecuting employment and consumer protection class actions. Sam’s practice also includes product defect and product mislabeling class actions, commercial disputes, and individual employment actions.  Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time outdoors, fishing, swimming and hiking.

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

Sam joined Helsell Fetterman in 2013 as a member of the litigation practice group after graduating from Seattle University School of Law.. At Seattle University, Sam was awarded the Presidential Law Scholarship given to the top 5% of the applicant pool who demonstrate exceptional aptitude for the study of law. While in law school, Sam externed at the Federal Trade Commission, and was a law clerk at both the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and K2 Sports in the in-house legal department. He was also the treasurer for the Business Law Students Association, a member of the Entertainment and Sports Law Association, and a judge for the 1L Mock Trial competition.

Sally’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate, general business, real estate, and marital and domestic partnership agreements. She works closely with clients to understand their needs and assess their options. She guides her clients towards making informed decisions about critical matters. Sally has spoken before a variety of groups on estate planning matters

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.