Claire H. Taylor

Joe Wallin advises founders, startups, growth companies, investors, and acquirers on the legal issues that matter most in building, financing, and scaling businesses. His practice spans the full business lifecycle — from company formation to exit — and includes counsel on equity compensation, angel and venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other significant business transactions. He also brings deep tax knowledge to his work, holding an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU and s...

Rod Umberger is a Seattle-based trial attorney who focuses on product liability, transportation litigation, premises liability, toxic torts, construction, and commercial litigation. He represents corporations, insurers, and national businesses in high-exposure litigation in state and federal courts. Rod has extensive experience in product liability matters involving pharmaceutical companies, medical devices, firearms, construction products, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. He has ser...

Catharine Morisset is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Catharine practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Catharine Morisset since 2024. 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 Catharine Morisset is held by other lawyers.

Michael Hutchings is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Michael practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Hutchings since 2012. 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 Michael Hutchings is held by other lawyers.

Troy J. Hickman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Troy J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Troy J. Hickman since 2016. 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 Troy J. Hickman is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND Michelle’s practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, global portfolio management, and strategic counseling on patentability, freedom to operate, and patent landscape and white space analysis in the chemical, biological, electrical engineering, and materials science fields. Her technical expertise spans a broad range of technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, nanotechnology, polymer science, organic chemistry...

Thomas R. Krider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Thomas R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Krider 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 Thomas R. Krider is held by other lawyers.

Brian Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Brian practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Edwards 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 Edwards is held by other lawyers.

Wilhelm Dingler devotes his practice to defending professionals faced with serious lawsuits across the country. Among his clients are accountants, attorneys, real estate and insurance professionals, and architects and engineers, among others. An active trial advocate for more than four decades, Wilhelm has litigated hundreds of high stakes and even potentially career-ending claims in state and federal courts in the Pacific Northwest, the Eastern Seaboard, and Alaska. His exceptional breadth o...

Christina Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Christina practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Smith since 2024. 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 Christina Smith is held by other lawyers.