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Rory D. Cosgrove is a Seattle-based appellate attorney at Carney Badley Spellman. Recognized by Washington's appellate courts as the "Cadillac" of appellate lawyers, Rory has served as lead counsel in numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Washington's appellate courts, including the Washington Supreme Court. Rory is also the premier embedded appellate counsel in the Pacific Northwest — working alongside trial teams to preserve issues, shape strategy...

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...

Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender , litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents. Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters. His work includes 7- and 8-figure recoveries in automobile crashworthiness, consumer and recreational products, roadway design, aviation crashes, legal malpractice, sexual assault , and others – including an 8-figure jury...

Rod Umberger is a Seattle-based trial attorney who focuses on product liability, transportation litigation, premises liability, toxic torts, construction, and commercial litigation. He represents corporations, insurers, and national businesses in high-exposure litigation in state and federal courts. Rod has extensive experience in product liability matters involving pharmaceutical companies, medical devices, firearms, construction products, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. He has ser...

Shylah R. Alfonso is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Shylah R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Shylah R. Alfonso 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 Shylah R. Alfonso is held by other lawyers.

Thomas R. Krider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Thomas R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Krider 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 Thomas R. Krider is held by other lawyers.

David C. Tingstad maintains an extensive practice in the areas of business and real estate matters, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and real estate. David regularly counsels clients in all aspects of business including operations, asset acquisitions, conversions and mergers. In addition, his practice includes assisting operating businesses with succession planning, financing, dissolution and disputes between owners. David’s clients range from family businesses to renewa...

Whether a government agency or a frightened individual hoping to never again be involved with the legal system, Adam Rosenberg can be depended on to aggressively take on his client’s cause. Adam represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of civil matters. His practice centers on litigation of a complex nature, including catastrophic injury, insurance bad faith, civil rights, land use, water law, and business disputes among others. He’s litigated high-stakes cases of...

Bryan P. O'Connor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bryan P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan P. O'Connor since 2021. 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 Bryan P. O'Connor is held by other...

Brent R. Eller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Brent R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brent R. Eller since 2020. 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 Brent R. Eller is held by other lawyers.