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Firm: Frey Buck.P.S.

1200 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Employment & Labor , Municipal , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I am of counsel at the law firm of Frey Buck, P.S.  I have a widely varied general litigation practice, with emphasis on property/title disputes, defense of governmental agencies and officers for allegations of police misconduct and civil rights violations and in inquest proceedings following officer-involved fatalities. My practice also includes estate planning, probate administration and probate litigation.  I offer discounts to law enforcement officers and CLC members. I have served as a law school student mentor through the King County Washington Women Lawyers and have been a guest lecturer for Pretrial Advocacy at Seattle University School of Law. I developed a training program to assist officers in dealing with officer involved-fatalities and am a certified force analyst through the Force Science Institute, Ltd.I have 5 times been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics and present on probate topics for continuing legal education.  I currently serve on the non-profit boards of REST - Real Escape from the Sex Trade and Waterfront Landings, Home Owner's Association. Prior to attending law school, I worked for seven years in the insurance industry, the majority as an insurance fraud investigator. I was very involved in the Puget Sound Special Investigators Association (P.S.S.I.) and obtained my Fraud Claims Law Specialist designation, eventually leading to law school. I was born and raised in Minnesota and migrated to the Pacific Northwest after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a degree in Criminology.My passion is traveling as often as possible, with the goal of a new country every year. Although a novice, I love to photograph my travels. I previously served on my church advisory council and have been involved in women's and youth ministries, participating as a leader on missions to a Jamaican school for the deaf; to San Luis Potosi, Mexico with an inner-city ministry team; and Biloxi, Mississippi to assist with hurricane relief efforts.

Firm: Foster Pepper PLLC

1111 3rd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Environmental , Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: Ellis, Li and McKinstry PLLC

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Constitutional ,Education ,Employment & Labor

Firm: McKay Chadwell, P.L.L.C.

1601 One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Government Agencies, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime, White Collar Crime

I represent individuals and corporations in federal and state courts, as well as in regulatory enforcement actions. I defend clients in white collar criminal prosecutions and complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on parallel proceedings and internal investigations. A skilled and successful litigator and effective problem solver, I have substantial experience handling federal and state cases from initial investigation through appeal. I have served as a prosecuting attorney, defense counsel, appellate attorney, internal investigative counsel, government ethics adviser, and trial advocacy instructor. Prior to joining McKay Chadwell in 2006, I represented the State of Washington in civil and criminal matters as an Assistant Attorney General, where I served on the Washington Bar Association’s Committee on Public Defense. Prior to moving to Washington State, I served on active duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Firm: Lane Powell PC

1420 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Employment & Labor

Firm: Focal PLLC

900 1st Avenue S., Suite 201 , Seattle , Washington 98134

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Corporate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: Wolfstone, Panchot and Bloch, P.S., Inc.

1111 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Civil ,Estate Planning,Real Estate ,Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Firm: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98014

Practice Areas: Civil , Copyrights, Trademarks, Patent Application, Patent Application, Patent Application

Patents and trademarks are my focus. I have expertise in electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, RFID, Internet, and medical device technologies.  For over 20 years, I have helped clients obtain and enforce their intellectual property worldwide.

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

701 Pike Street One Convention Place , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Mr. McEwan, a director of Betts, Patterson & Mines, has more than 20 years of experience as a defense attorney handling a wide range of litigation for both insured and self-insured clients, including premises liability, breach of warranty, contractor liability, and product claims against manufacturers and retail sellers.

Firm: CARNEY BADLEY SPELLMAN, P.S.

701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Civil , General Practice, Mediation, Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Ken Hart is a Principal at Carney Badley Spellman, P.S.  His practice is focused on commercial and business transactions, business startups, real estate transactions and related litigation. He assists clients with business formations, as well as with negotiating and drafting partnership, shareholder and employment contracts; and negotiating and documenting business purchases and sales and secured sales transactions.. For many of his business clients, Ken serves the role of general counsel to handle such matters as lease negotiations, vendor disputes, employment issues, sales and acquisitions, and ownership succession. He strives to stay current with his clients and to be available and responsive when they need help and advice, so that they can concentrate on running and growing their businesses.. In addition to business law, Ken has extensive litigation, trial practice and appellate experience in various courts and jurisdictions, both state and federal, and in a broad range of areas. These include general civil litigation, commercial and real estate law. He has researched and written extensively on the law as it pertains to adverse possession, property boundary line and easement disputes, and is a sought-after CLE speaker on those topics. Ken is also a trained mediator and experienced arbitrator.. Both by training and inclination, Ken is a problem-solver, and his approach to the practice of law is collaborative. That means helping clients better understand whatever situation they are facing and providing them with information and guidance they need to make informed decisions. Ken's experience as both a transactional lawyer and litigator allows him to better provide his clients with insightful strategic planning and the advice they need to meet their day-to-day challenges.. Ken has been active in both the state and local bar associations, and over the years has served with distinction in various leadership roles. In 1990, Ken was honored as the Washington State Bar Association's Young Lawyer of the Year. Ken is also a former treasurer of the King County Bar Association. He served for three years on the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board, a dedicated group of practicing lawyers and laypersons appointed to review complaints of lawyer misconduct and determine disciplinary actions when appropriate.. Ken is the former editor of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual and a former member of the Editorial Advisor Board for De Novo magazine. He has also served as chairman of the King County Fair Judicial Campaign Practices Committee and currently serves as a Trustee of the King County Bar Association's Employee Retirement Fund.

Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC

701 5th Ave Ste 5600 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Arbitration, Civil , Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace,Civil ,Products Liability

Firm: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Civil , Insurance

Firm: Schroeter, Goldmark and Bender, P.S.

810 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil ,Class Actions,Defamation, Libel and Slander,Medical Malpractice,Sexual Abuse,Wages/Commissions/Overtime

Firm: Gardner Bond Trabolsi PLLC

Denny Building , Seattle , Washington 98121

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Automobile Accidents,Civil ,Construction ,Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability,Professional Malpractice

Firm: Perkins Coie

1201 3rd Ave Ste 4800 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Appeals, Appeals, Appeals

Firm: The Walthew Law Firm

3000 First Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation

Firm: Stokes Lawrence

1420 Fifth Avenue Suite 3000 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

An experienced negotiator and litigator, Karolyn’s practice focuses primarily on trust and estate disputes, complex business disputes, and disputes between members of closely held companies.. Clients come to Karolyn for her compassionate advocacy and insightful counsel while working in their best interest. Highly regarded as a top trust and estate litigator in Washington, Karolyn uses her long-standing, well-established relationships with other leading attorneys in her field to avoid litigation and resolve matters early. When a case cannot be settled, she is a seasoned litigator--with a demonstrated track record on behalf of her clients.. In her 22 years of private practice, Karolyn has handled cases on behalf of fiduciaries, beneficiaries, charities, major corporations, closely held businesses, and individual parties.. Karolyn also serves as a mediator in numerous and varied cases, helping attorneys achieve settlements for their clients and avoid ongoing fees, costs, trials and appeals.

Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC

901 5th Ave Ste 3500 , Seattle , Washington 98164

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

I have been litigating cases for approximately 16 years.  My practice emphasizes litigation including personal injury, wrongful death, as well as insurance litigation and appellate work.   I have extensive experience in all aspects of litigation including discovery, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, and I have handled hundreds of litigation matters.  On numerous occasions, I have secured results in excess of one million dollars for my clients.  I have also briefed and argued a number of cases before the Washington State appellate courts and have appeared as a guest speaker on trial and insurance topics.

Firm: Summit Law Group

315 Fifth Avenue South Suite 1000 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Labor , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

My practice involves a full range of labor and employment law matters, including counseling employers on compliance with legal obligations, training, drafting policies and agreements, and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings.