Claire F. Hawkins

Meredith Weinberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Meredith, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith 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.

Craig Gilbert counsels clients in a broad range of business transactions, including business formations, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and debt financings. Craig also counsels clients in real estate and property development transactions, as well as retail and commercial leasing transactions. He does commercial leasing for clients, including retail, office, industrial and ground leasing, financing, and construction and design.

Doug Hofmann serves as both National and Regional Counsel for several major clients, with a practice centered on high-stakes litigation. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried more than 50 cases spanning a wide range of legal areas, including commercial disputes, construction, product liability, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, medical malpractice, toxic torts, defamation, insurance coverage, marine and aviation claims, and business matters involving unfair competition, royalties, ...

Daniel Bentson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Daniel, 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 Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

At LEVY | VON BECK | COMSTOCK | CHASTAIN | P.S., my dedication to excellence in construction and real estate law has been unwavering. With expertise in commercial litigation and a sharp focus on construction, my practice is built on a foundation of robust legal acumen and a commitment to the clients we serve. Our team excels in navigating complex disputes, ensuring that homeowner associations, small business owners, and contractors receive vigorous representation. My approach is characterized...

BACKGROUND Becky’s technical background includes 15 years of research and study in biological sciences. She earned a B.S. in Cell Biology at Lanzhou University (China), an M.S. in Plant Physiology at the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at the University of Missouri-Columbia where she was awarded a Molecular Biology Fellowship. Becky also worked as a research scientist at the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and cond...

Michael Pfau, a Seattle-based lawyer with a national practice, has devoted a significant amount of his 30-plus year career to helping childhood sex abuse victims find justice, compensation, and closure through the legal system. He has brought hundreds of successful lawsuits on behalf of children—and adults who were sexually abused as children—against the predators and perpetrators that have hurt them, including the powerful institutions that ignored, covered-up, or acted in secrec...

Erin Blower is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Erin, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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