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BACKGROUND Before entering law school, Steve worked on operating system development for IBM. After beginning his legal career at Seed IP, Steve helped to found Perkins Coie LLP's patent procurement practice, and served as Technology Committee chair. He returned to Seed IP in 2019 to lead its software patent practice. EXPERIENCE Steve Lawrenz is an AV-rated (Martindale-Hubbell®) patent attorney who works closely with his clients to develop business-aligned and highly-strategic patent portf...

Deborah L. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah L. Martin 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 regard in which Deborah L. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Brian E. Lawler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Lawler since 2015. 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 Brian E. Lawler is held by other lawyers.

Micah R. LeBank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Micah R. practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Micah R. LeBank 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 Micah R. LeBank is held by other lawyers.

Andrew J. Schultheis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. Schultheis since 2007. 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 Andrew J. Schultheis is held by other lawyers.

Pamela Charles advises clients on federal tax matters. She offers tax planning advice to public and private companies, both domestic and foreign, on a variety of business transactions, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, restructurings and financial products. Pamela’s work includes advising real estate owners and developers on acquisitions, dispositions and like-kind exchanges as well as on REIT, tax-exempt title holding entity, historic tax credit ...

Mara Vinnedge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Mara practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Mara Vinnedge 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 regard in which Mara Vinnedge is held by other lawyers.

Craig Sims is a shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender and an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation and leadership experience. He represents individuals and families in complex, high-stakes cases, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including the largest asbestos jury award in Oregon. A former Criminal Division Chief in the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and Senior King County Prosecutor, Sims has led major prosecutions and trial team...

Joe Wallin is a Seattle, Washington business attorney at Carney Badley Spellman PS . He advises founders, startups, growth companies, investors, and acquirers on legal matters related to forming, financing, operating, growing, and selling businesses. His practice includes Business Organizations, including LLCs and Partnerships, CleanTech Law, and Corporate Law , as well as equity compensation, angel and venture financings, mergers and acquisitions , and other business transactions. Wallin als...

Irvin W. Sandman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Irvin W. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Irvin W. Sandman since 1995. 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 Irvin W. Sandman is held by other lawyers.