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Firm: Helsell Fetterman LLP

1001 Fourth Avenue , Suite 4200 , Seattle , Washington 98154

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

Ms. Divine provides advice and litigates cases for individuals, businesses, non-profits and school districts in a wide range of employment matters, including employment contracts and policy manuals; severance packages and non-competition agreements; state and federal discrimination laws; disability accommodation; FMLA and other leave issues; drug-testing and employee privacy issues; harassment and misconduct investigations; wage and hour claims; and wrongful termination actions.

Firm: John W. Merriam

4005 20th Avenue West , Seattle , Washington 98199

Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Environmental , Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime, Admiralty & Maritime

John Merriam was an unlicensed seaman in the U. S. merchant marine for 12 years before becoming a lawyer, working his way through college and law school. He served aboard 17 freighters and tankers in 12 different job classifications for the deck, engine and steward departments.    Other employment included 19 full-time jobs in eight states ranging from carpenter to cab driver, from roustabout in the oil fields to factory hand on the line. John paid law school tuition with a scholarship from the Seafarers International Union.     Passing the bar in 1982, John practiced with a small firm through 1995 --- first as associate, then as partner. Cases handled ran the gamut of general practice with an emphasis on maritime personal injury.     In 1993-94 John was the Chairman of the Maritime Section for the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.Starting his own firm in 1996, John now restricts his practice to representing seamen on wage and injury claims.

Firm: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

701 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Civil , Franchising, Franchising, Franchising, Franchising

Firm: Lane Powell

1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business , Civil , Corporate , Products Liability, Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I have been happily married to Mary Stamper Lynam for 24 years and I am blessed with two great daughters, Kaeli and Natalie.  My interests and hobbies include golfing, coaching basketball, playing guitar, and other fun activities.  Two of my favorite authors are John Grisham and Carl Hiaasen.

Firm: Corr|Downs PLLC

100 W. Harrison St. , Seattle , Washington 98119

Practice Areas: Civil , Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Death

Joe Corr is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice of law in the areas of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product defect litigation, premises liability, and nursing home neglect and abuse.. As a husband, father of two children, and longtime Seattle resident, Joe is passionate about helping people in his community who have been injured by the wrongdoing of others. Joe understands that his job is to help people who are in need, and he is committed to fighting for his clients to obtain the best possible outcome in every case – large or small. Joe takes the time necessary to understand each of his clients’ needs and to develop a case-specific strategy for getting his clients the most compensation possible. Over his distinguished legal career, Joe has successfully obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments on behalf of individuals and families.. Most importantly, Joe knows what it takes to win. He has the reputation of being a bulldog in the courtroom on behalf of his clients. Joe’s success in the courtroom has provided significant leverage at the negotiating table, where his adversaries know he will not hesitate to take a case to trial if necessary to obtain the result that his client deserves. In recognition of his outstanding legal work and advocacy on behalf of his clients, Joe has repeatedly been named as a ”Rising Star” and "Super Lawyer" by Super Lawyers magazine. This prestigious distinction is provided to only the top 5% of attorneys in Washington State.. Joe began his legal career as an associate at Williams Kastner, where he specialized in toxic tort and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He then became an associate and a partner at Lane Powell, where he successfully handled a variety of complex litigation matters for national and international companies. After working at some of the largest law firms in Washington State, Joe co-founded Corr/Downs in 2005 with the goal of helping individuals and families navigate the litigation process every step of the way.Joe received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 2001. While in college, Joe was a proud member of the Golden Gopher Division I Track & Field and Cross Country teams. He was captain of the Cross Country team and an Academic All-American in 2000. Joe received his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude in 2005.. Joe grew up in Sammamish, Washington and attended Eastlake High School. He is an avid Seattle sports fan. He is also an active participant in community outreach and engagement, having coached a number of youth sports teams in both the YMCA and CYO leagues. When he is not spending time with his wife and two children exploring the wonderful West Seattle neighborhood, Joe enjoys playing golf with friends and sampling one of the many fabulous Seattle restaurants.

Firm: Impact Law Group PLLC

1325 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Environmental , Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Jonah's practice focuses on employment litigation and business litigation.

Firm: Tollefsen Law PLLC

800 5th Avenue Suite 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Administrative , Bankruptcy, Civil , Consumer Fraud, Federal , Securities , Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes

John is now retired.

Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

U.S. Bank Centre , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Corporate , Products Liability, Securities , Appeals, Appeals, Appeals

Firm: Cairncross & Hempelmann, A Professional Service Corporation

524 Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt & Lending Agreements, Debt & Lending Agreements

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your legal needs, whether or not it falls within my area of expertise. Our firm is committed to prompt client service at every level. We have 45 lawyers and we can meet almost every need of your business. If we cannot help you, I'd be pleased to refer you to several high quality attorneys in the Northwest or other regions. Please visit our website at for more information or call me at. Thank you, John Rizzardi. ---. Originally from Kalamazoo MI, I am also an avid bicyclist, bicycle commuter, paddler and hiker. My wife and I have lived in the Puget Sound area for 50 years.

Firm: Cozen OConnor, A Professional Corporation

Mutual Tower , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Employment & Labor ,Medical Malpractice,Products Liability,Toxic Substances

Firm: Bishop, White and Marshall, P.S.

720 Olive Way , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Civil ,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Real Estate

1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil

Firm: Williams Kastner

1001 Fourth Avenue. , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business & Commercial, Civil , Construction , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

I focus my practice on the representation of property owners whether corporations, limited liability companies, individuals or homeowners associations.  I am chair of the Construction Practice Team, serve on the Williams Kastner board of directors and am chair of the Loss Prevention Committee.  My recent trial success includes representation of General Metals of Tacoma, Inc in a contract dispute with its general contractor, Bean Environmental, LLC, on an environmental dredging project to remediate the Hylebos Waterway in Tacoma, Washington.  Following a five week jury trial in the United States District Court in the Western District of Washington, the jury awarded my client $6.37 million for damages sustained as a result of the general contractor’s failure to perform its contract obligations.  The decision in General Metals of Tacoma, Inc. v. Bean Environmental, LLC was upheld by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in November, 2008.. I was named to Super Lawyers from 2006 – 2008 by Washington Law & Politics magazine, and in 2003 was named one of Seattle’s Top Lawyers in construction law by Seattle Magazine.

Firm: Riddell Williams P.S.

1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Civil ,Intellectual Property ,Securities

Second Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104

Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Civil ,Intellectual Property ,Securities

Firm: Ropers Majeski PC

1420 5th Ave Ste 2200 , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Insurance , Products Liability, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance, Insurance

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil , Condominium , Construction , Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate

Jo Flannery is a member of the Litigation and Real Estate departments at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC. Raised by a real estate agent, and a former Realtor herself, Jo has a particular interest in real property law. With over a decade of broad litigation experience behind her, Jo's practice has focused, over the last seven years, primarily on representing condominium and homeowner associations in the pursuit and resolution of construction defect claims, risk management, and covenant governed disputes.. Since joining Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland in 2005, Jo’s practice has expanded to again include the prosecution of professional liability claims, insurance bad faith, products liability, construction disputes, real property disputes both commercial and residential including matters of fraudulent concealment, easements and other conveyance matters as well as environmental claims involving hazardous substances. Having practiced exclusively on the defense side in the early years and then exclusively on the plaintiff’s side for the next several years, Jo now splits the aisle. Still primarily a plaintiff’s lawyer, her practice once again includes representation and advice and counsel to developers, contractors and property owners in the development stage as well as in defense of litigation.

1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154

Practice Areas: Civil ,Insurance

Firm: Williams Kastner

601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101

Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance

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.