Christina A. Robinson

Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, rea...

Sherry L. Talton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Sherry L., 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 Sherry L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Maria Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law, Patent Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. Maria, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kripa Upadhyay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Kripa, 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 Kripa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

BACKGROUND Shoko specializes in U.S. and foreign patent procurement in a variety of fields including optical, electrical, mechanical, and software technologies. In addition, she provides clients with patent infringement and validity opinions, due diligence reviews, trademark procurement, and general intellectual property law counseling and strategic portfolio management. Shoko received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Washington (1998) and a B.A. in Political Science and Economics fro...

Thomas Breen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas 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.

Professional Experience Rich’s practice focuses on businesses and individuals in disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and the Washington State Department of Revenue. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Rich was a partner at LeSourd & Patten. In addition to his practice, Rich teaches a course in federal tax procedure in the Masters of Science in Taxation (MSTax) program at the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business. Typical cases include: Representing ta...

Nathan Julius is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Nathan, 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 Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.