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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...

Brian W. Grimm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Brian W. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian W. Grimm since 2025. 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 W. Grimm is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Moore, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, focuses his practice on public offerings and corporate finance, securities regulation, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. Andrew is a leader of the firm’s public companies group, regularly advising public companies on best corporate governance practices, disclosure matters and SEC compliance. He has a wide range of securities offering experience, including initial and follow-on public offerings, and shelf off...

With over 20 years of experience and 250+ merger/acquisition transactions (ranging up to $120M), Karl provides comprehensive legal and tax counsel, personalized to all types of closely held and family businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Drawing upon a significant federal and state tax background, he enjoys assisting clients with choice of entity and formation, governance and operating agreements, employment and compensation plans, service agreements, as well as business dissolutions,...

Tereza Simonyan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Tereza practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Tereza Simonyan since 2027. 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 Tereza Simonyan is held by other lawyers.

Jaime Drozd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jaime practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jaime Drozd 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 Jaime Drozd is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Dunn Cobb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jennifer Dunn practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Dunn Cobb since 2006. 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 Jennifer Dunn Cobb is held by other lawyers.

Susan O'Toole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Susan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Susan O'Toole since 2026. 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 Susan O'Toole is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Lamb is President, Managing Shareholder, and Head of the M&A Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman. He serves as lead counsel on complex deals ranging from lower middle market to upper middle market transactions exceeding $300M, representing buyers and sellers across industries including construction, retail, food & beverage, and manufacturing. His practice covers mergers and acquisitions, business formation, corporate finance, and commercial transactions. Notable represent...

Bryan Smith, a partner with the firm's Business practice, has experience in many aspects of federal income tax, including mergers and acquisitions, international and cross-border transactions, executive compensation, public and private offerings, joint ventures, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate and leasing transactions, and federal tax controversies.