Cherise M. Gaffney

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

Alice Ostdiek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Alice, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alice 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...

Ako Miyaki-Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Ako, 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 Ako is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Casey Fitzpatrick has extensive experience with patents covering a variety of technologies. He focuses his practice on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, and patent infringement and invalidity analysis in the context of litigation and opinions of counsel. Casey’s technical expertise covers a wide range of computing technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, vehicle computer systems (i...

Martin McLean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Martin, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William L. Weigand III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. William L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsay Halm is a trial lawyer at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender. She stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault in schools and hospitals; and consumer and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual survivor or thousands of tenants in a class action. Lindsay graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law, served as a federal law clerk prior to j...

James Sanders is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

BACKGROUND Karl Hermanns' practice focuses on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent matters, emphasizing strategic management of patent portfolios, early-stage company counseling, investment due diligence, and competitive patent analysis. He graduated with both a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and received his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. EXPERIENCE Karl was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and the Uni...