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Ada Danelo concentrates their practice on real estate and business transactions. Serving primarily small- and medium-size entities, Ada advises local, regional and international companies on a range of corporate and commercial matters. A former business owner, Ada is passionate about helping businesses get started and succeed. They work to be a strategic business partner with their clients, becoming deeply knowledgeable about a client's business and providing practical advice to move the busi...

Susan Foster, a partner in the firm's Litigation practice, focuses her practice on antitrust and trade regulation counseling and litigation as well as intellectual property, advertising and other complex business and financial litigation. In her counseling practice Susan assists clients with a full range of antitrust and marketing issues including distribution counseling, advertising and promotion issues, strategic alliances and Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification matters. Her clients en...

Sheehan Sullivan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Sheehan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Sheehan Sullivan 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 Sheehan Sullivan is held by other lawyers.

Deborah J. Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Deborah J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Phillips 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 Deborah J. Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Kelly has a longstanding career in the legal profession, spanning over four decades. She is licensed to practice law in five jurisdictions and has advocated for litigants within both state and federal courts. Her experience includes serving as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and working as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pierce County before becoming Senior Counsel at Envision Family Law. In her role as a GAL, Kelly played a crucial part in many child custody cas...

Rachel L. Merrill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Rachel L. practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rachel L. Merrill since 2023. 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 Rachel L. Merrill is held by other lawyers.

Ben Straughan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ben practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ben Straughan 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 Ben Straughan is held by other lawyers.

Nancy Williams, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment practice, has been representing companies in labor and employment law for more than 35 years. She counsels employers and represents them in litigation on equal employment opportunity, discipline and discharge, and a wide variety of other employment issues. Nancy is an active member in the American Bar Association and Washington State Bar Association, especially in the labor and litigation areas. She is also a frequent speaker on a...

Roger M. Townsend is a trial attorney with a practice focused on Commercial Litigation , and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, he represents individuals in disputes involving employment relationships, business matters, and the protection of constitutional and statutory rights. Roger has practiced in the Seattle area since 1995 and appears regularly in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings. Roger’s wor...

Elizabeth A. Hershman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Elizabeth A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Hershman since 2022. 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 Elizabeth A. Hershman is held by other lawyers.