Andrew D. Ledbetter

Renee Howard is a partner with the firm's Litigation practice. Renee is experienced in representing a wide range of health care providers and suppliers, including hospitals and health systems, academic medical centers, physicians, imaging centers, and medical suppliers and distributors. She has represented health care clients in litigation and government investigations implicating the federal False Claims Act, the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and physician self-referral (Stark) laws, state M...

Meredith Weinberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Meredith practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Meredith Weinberg since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Meredith Weinberg is held by other lawyers.

Bob Giles is the firm’s managing partner. Bob manages more than 900 attorneys in 19 different offices. He chairs the Management Committee, serves on the Executive Committee, and is involved with numerous other committees within the firm. Bob began at Perkins Coie in 1974. He focused his practice in the areas of partnerships, tax planning, real estate syndications and general corporate practice until 1986, when he became the firm’s managing partner.

Sue Morgan, a partner in the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, advises clients on executive and equity compensation, corporate finance and securities, and insider trading compliance. Her representative clients include Boeing, Clearwire, Costco, Crocs, InfoSpace Inc., Intermec Technologies Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Molex, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Weyerhaeuser. Sue frequently speaks on issues including executive compensation, option exchanges, ins...

Managing Partner Lynn Sarko uses thoughtful innovation to solve complex issues. Having led Keller Rohrback L.L.P.’s Complex Litigation Group since its inception over 30 years ago, Lynn’s work has led to new developments in case law and significant, impactful settlements for his clients. A dynamic leader with a tenacious dedication to justice, Lynn has been selected by courts across the nation to serve in key leadership roles in a wide variety of cutting-edge cases. Namely, he was ...

A seasoned litigator, Aaron tirelessly works for each of his clients on a wide range of matters ranging from simple wage disputes to complex class actions involving hundreds of millions of dollars. He represents individuals and companies on matters including employment litigation and discrimination, commercial disputes, insurance coverage, sexual abuse, and complex mass torts. Aaron regularly practices in state and United States District Courts trial courts across the country. Aaron focuses o...

Linda D. Walton is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law National practice and former chair of the firm's Strategic Diversity Committee. In her practice, Ms. Walton defends both private sector and public sector employers in state and federal employment-related litigation matters. Through day-to-day counseling and the design and presentation of preventative law training programs for managers, supervisors and human resources personnel, Ms. Walton also devotes a significant part of h...

Brendan J. Peters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brendan J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brendan J. Peters since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brendan J. Peters is held by other lawyers.

Troy J. Hickman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Troy J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Troy J. Hickman since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Troy J. Hickman is held by other lawyers.

Dean A. Messmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Dean A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Dean A. Messmer since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regar...