Washington Lawyers - Seattle

Firm: Julian & Chin, LLP

119 1st Avenue South, Suite 450 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Immigration

I was born and raised in New York City.   As the son of two immigrant parents I witnessed first-hand the struggles of acculturation and limited economic opportunities.  Upon graduating law school, I returned to New York and worked for a small boutique firm that specialized in employment based visas.  Later, I represented many Chinese asylum seekers before the Immigration Court in New York, not more than five blocks from where I was raised.  Talk about full-circle.. My wife and I returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2001.  Julian & Chin, LLP was started in February 2002.  It has been my privilege to be able to practice in this beautiful part of the world.  Our cases are primarily with CIS, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. Consulates and Embassies.

Firm: Keller Rohrback Law Offices

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Class Action

Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients.  From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as an advocate on behalf of both employees and customers of large corporations. Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy. As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in litigation against powerful defendants.. For over a decade, Laura has practiced in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group where she has developed a diverse practice with a focus on holding banks and other institutions accountable to their customers and employees. She has experience litigating mutual fund excessive fee cases, Ponzi scheme cases, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty cases, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) cases, and consumer protection class actions. Laura’s strategic persistence in complex cases has led to impressive results with certain of her clients receiving substantial individual recoveries.. While in law school, Laura concurrently received a Master’s degree in Public Administration and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board.

Firm: Sutkus Law Firm, PLLC

4742 42nd Ave. SW , Seattle , Washington 98116

Practice Areas: Family

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1984, where I was the the Editor in Chief of the International Law Review.  After practicing general civil litigation, particularly plaintiff's personal injury work and family law, I moved to Seattle in 1987.  I worked as an associate attorney at Williams Kastner & Gibbs for two years, doing defense work in product liability cases.. I returned to a smaller office, missing personal client contact. Over the years, I specialized in family law, including a successful third party custody case that was upheld by the Washington Supreme Court in 2005.  I continued handling plaintiff's personal injury cases, along with some probate and other civil cases.  For many years, I was an arbitrator for the King County Mandatory Arbitration program.. I completed Mediation Training at the University of Washington in 1994.  I partipated as a co-mediator with Family Court Services in a one-year program.  I have been a volunteer mediator for the Family Law Volunteer Settlement Conference Program for many years, mediating three family law cases per year.  In addition to acting as a mediator, I represent clients in mediations or advise them as they mediate directly with their spouse, without lawyers participating.  I also draft final orders for one spouse, based upon mediation agreements or agreements made by spouses on their own.  I believe that parties should make their own informed decisions whenever possible.  I provide unbundled legal services to provide limited services as requested by my client.. Volunteering has been an ongoing part of my practice. My current volunteering is primarily through my church. I have worked in a neighborhood legal clinic, briefly at the King County Dispute Resolution Center, and on the Status Conference Calendar at the King County Courthouse.  I have twice received the Random Acts of Kindness Award from King County Superior Court.  When funding for King County Services was at risk, I testified before the King County Council. For many years, I have provided services at a reduced rate through the CLC program (offered by some employers) and at times for clients as I guide them to self-help methods.. Since completing Collaborative Law training in 2008, I have been interested in working collaboratively with other professionals in suitable cases.  I am a member of Compass Pod.  For several years, I was a volunteer presenter at the Second Saturday divorce workshops presented by the West Seattle Pod (later dissolved) at Highline College.  I am a member of King County Collaborative Law (KCCL), Collaborative Professionals of Washington (CPW), and the International Association of Colllaborative Professionals (IACP). I believe in the benefits of collaborative practice and also in cooperatively resolving cases when possible, but I go to court when that's the best option.. Two of my passions are outdoor exercise and yoga.  Giving up long distance and relay runs, which I loved, I enjoy biking and cross country skiing.  I like to camp and hike.  I also have fun singing in a choir.  Outlets for stress are important for lawyers and clients, alike.

Firm: McKinley Irvin

1501 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Laura Sell is the Law Practice Managing Partner at McKinley Irvin. Laura leads the firm's attorneys in practice development, training and mentoring, as well as consulting on cases and ensuring the firm's high standards of quality. Laura recently co-authored the “Spousal Maintenance” chapter of the LexisNexis Washington Family Law Practice Guide, offering strategies to help practitioners identify and address legal and procedural issues. Laura also assists parties in resolving family law disputes by serving as a mediator. With extensive experience as a family law attorney and civil litigator, Laura is particularly skilled in mediating cases involving complex legal and financial issues.

Firm: Jensen Morse Baker PLLC

506 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Appellate , Employment & Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

I have an extensive litigation practice, with an emphasis on employment claims involving race, sex, religion and disability discrimination claims, wrongful discharge, and failure to accommodate. I have also handled a variety of wage and hour matters, including wage and hour class actions.  My practice also involves the business side of employment matters, and I have litigated trade secret and non-compete claims.. In addition to my litigation background, much of my practice is dedicated to advising clients on how to best train their managers and employees, and identifying and helping to resolve workplace concerns as they arise.  This includes but is not limited to helping clients navigate the ever changing landscape of federal, state and local leave laws.. I have presented on these and many other topics to clients individually and at legal seminars.  I have also authored articles on many of these topics.  I was previously the chair of the Labor and Employment Practice Group for a large Seattle law firm.  Additionally, I have my Yellow Belt certification in Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management.  I am proud to have received accolades from Chambers USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which listed me as a “Leading Lawyer,” and as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers® magazine.. All of this experience has equipped me to provide clients the very best in legal services.  I look forward to assisting you with your legal needs.

Firm: Media Law Group Inc

999 N Northlake Way , Seattle , Washington 98103

Practice Areas: Entertainment

For over 30 years, Lara and her team at Media Law Group Inc have provided top tier legal counsel and business advice to creatives in film, music, visual and literary arts , media and tech, entrepreneurs, startups, established businesses and individuals with specific legal needs. Lara has an integrated disciplinary approach to serve all her clients on both a national and international level. Her areas of expertise include:Entertainment LawContracts LawCorporate & Security Law & Merger/Acquisition/Asset PurchaseInvestor RelationsCompany Formations & RestructureIntellectual Property Law

Firm: Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S.

701 Pike Street, Suite 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Transportation, Transportation, Transportation, Transportation

Ms. Kruse is a Director at Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. and is a member of the firm’s Complex Litigation Group.  She concentrates her practice on the defense of product liability claims against leading medical, pharmaceutical and chemical companies; the defense of corporate entities in commercial disputes involving complex contractual issues and the Uniform Commercial Code; the defense of insured and self-insured entities in employment related disputes, alleged copyright infringement and trademark disputes; and in the defense of real estate brokers in various real estate transactions.

Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

800 5th Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Laura's practice focuses on wills, trusts and estates. She works with individuals to help them establish foundational documents, such as tax saving wills and living trusts, financial and health care powers of attorneys, and health care directives. She addresses complex issues that may arise, including non-citizen status, retirement benefit planning and life insurance arrangements.

Firm: Integrative Family Law

901 5th Ave, Suite 2800 , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Juvenile

Prior to entering law school, I volunteered for the Seattle Public Defenders office assisting the office by conducting witness interviews and investigations.  During my third year of law school, I worked as a law clerk for a trust and probate litigation firm in Tacoma, Washington.. I am an advocate for early childhood education and have volunteered my time on the parent’s boards of the Denise Louse Education Center in Seattle, Washington and University PreSchool in Cheney, Washington.  I continue to volunteer in the community whenever possible; most recently having a foreign exchange student live with my family for the 2011 school year.. I spend a great deal of time with my family camping, hiking, bowling and practicing archery as well as other activities.  I also enjoy sewing, cross stitch and reading.. My legal practice is based on helping families through some of the most difficult times they are ever going to face.  My goal is to provide excellent legal representation, personal service, and understanding to each of my clients and never allow them to forget there will always be someone on their side.  I strive to craft the best possible outcome for each and every one of my clients, so they can move forward in the best manner possible.

Firm: Foster Pepper PLLC

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, Corporate , Insurance , Intellectual Property , Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Carney & Marchi Attorneys At Law

108 S. Washington St., Ste. 406 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

Compassionate and knowledgeable advocate.

Firm: Bugni,Michael W & Associates PLLC

11320 Roosevelt Way Northeast , Seattle , Washington 98125

Practice Areas: Family

My practice area is 100% Family Law (not sure when the updates/edits I've attempted will show on this site):  Dissolution, Legal Separation, Paternity, Parenting Plans, Child Support, Modifications, Stepparent Adoption, Enforcement, Contempt, Domestic Violence--all with an attempt to resolve matters amicably, but with a detailed, comprehensive approach to litigation when needed.

Firm: Cairncross & Hempelmann

524 2nd Ave., Ste. 500 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities , Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation

Laura represents emerging growth as well as established companies in a wide range of transactions, including public offerings, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance and corporate governance issues. Laura advises a number of public companies on a wide range of issues, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, preparation and review of periodic reports, and compliance with insider trading and disclosure regulations.

1110 North 175 Street , Seattle , Washington 98133

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Demco Law Firm

5224 Wilson Avenue South , Seattle , Washington 98118

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Lars E. Neste is a shareholder at Demco Law Firm. He joined the firm in 2000 and is a member of the Washington and Oregon State Bar Associations. Mr. Neste’s practice focuses on real estate litigation, primarily representing some of the largest real estate brokers in Washington and Oregon.. He is approved as a continuing education instructor for real estate licensees by the Washington Department of Licensing and regularly teaches all areas of real estate law to real estate professionals. Mr. Neste has served on the Planning Committee for the Washington State Bar Association Annual Fall Real Estate Conference and has also taught continuing legal education courses for attorneys. Mr. Neste is actively involved in the creation and updating of real estate industry forms and practices.. Mr. Neste is a 1998 graduate of Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon where he was a member and associate editor of the Law Review and awarded the West Publishing Company Corpus Juris Secundum award in 1996. He enjoys boating, dirt biking and skiing for recreation.

Firm: Holman Cahill Garrett Ives Oliver & Andersen, PLLC

5507 35th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate

I take great pride in developing meaningful relationships with my clients. Whether handling due diligence matters related to the acquisition, financing, permitting and construction of a 300,000 sf mixed-use project or organizing the small estate of a couple married for 60 years and counting, I strive to provide every client with practical and effective service.

Firm: Setchell NW Legal Services PS

1001 Fourth Avenue , Suite 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Corporate , Education , Employment & Labor , Business, Business, Business

Larry's practice focuses on complex litigation, business representation and advice and environmental. He has tried and won many protracted, complex cases. He has successfully quarterbacked numerous environmental projects, including helping negotiate permitting, superfund remediation, and waste management/discharge programs for clients in the aluminum and maritime industries. His track record in litigation under CERCLA and the Washington MTCA is spotless, having tried and won cases of significant importance. He is especially willing to take on and aggressively handle matters of substantial financial and quality of life importance to his clients. As a result, he has accomplished several multi-million dollar settlements for injured plaintiffs in difficult product liability cases (aviation and automotive crash and defect cases) and obtained judgments and settlements involving more than $170 million in property tax valuation reduction on behalf of industrial clients. Larry is proud to say that many of his clients are lawyers from other communities and states who find themselves and their clients with legal challenges beyond their experience in product liability, environmental, and other complex problems.

5507 35th Ave NE , Seattle , Washington 98105

Practice Areas: Family

Po Box 14123 , Seattle , Washington 98114

Practice Areas: Domestic Violence

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