MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
About MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless is a leading law firm with 10 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across six practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1993. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that MacDonald Hoague & Bayless has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Employment Law - Individuals, and Family Law Mediation.
MacDonald Hoague & Bayless also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. MacDonald Hoague & Bayless has seven rankings in Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Employment Law - Individuals, Family Law Mediation, and Immigration Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for MacDonald Hoague & Bayless' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Seattle, Washington
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