Brian K. Knox

Nicole S. Dunham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Nicole S., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ken Payson’s practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws. Ken represents clients from a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, software, and digital media companies. He has obtained numerous orders dismissing putative class actions or denying class certification and has successfully defended them on appeal. He serves...

Brian P. Lundgren is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian P., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan DeMella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Kessler is the chair of the Litigation Group at Beresford Booth in Edmonds, Washington. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, representing businesses, individuals, and families in real estate disputes and business disputes. Bill has litigated matters in Superior Courts throughout Washington, as well as in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington. He has also argued cases before the Washington Court of Appeals...

Marissa Alkhazov is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Marissa, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David represents companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to regional companies and local governments on a broad range of federal and state environmental matters and related litigation, and on water rights appropriations and transfers.

Heather Burgess is an attorney with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC in Olympia, Washington. Her practice focuses on Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law, representing real estate developers throughout all phases of property acquisition, development, and permitting. Heather has worked on residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Washington State, including significant developments in Southwest Washington. She assists clients in evaluating propert...

Franklin D. Cordell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Franklin D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Franklin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carol L. Edward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Carol L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carol L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.