Daniel J. "Dan" Oates

BACKGROUND Becky specializes in biotechnology and pharmaceutical patents. She works closely with companies in these industries to develop strategic patent protection for their technologies. She helps her clients minimize their patent infringement risks, and facilitates smooth IP-related business transactions. Her expertise includes managing patent portfolios for a variety of technologies such as immunotherapeutics, proteins, nucleic acid isolation and analysis, pharmaceutical compositions, di...

Maria Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Maria practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Anderson 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 Maria Anderson is held by other lawyers.

Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender , litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents. Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters. His work includes 7- and 8-figure recoveries in automobile crashworthiness, consumer and recreational products, roadway design, aviation crashes, legal malpractice, sexual assault , and others – including an 8-figure jury...

A highly respected Seattle business and estate planning/probate attorney, George Holzapfel’s practice is concentrated in business law with an emphasis on tax and estate planning. George serves as general counsel to more than 320 corporations, LLC’s, partnerships and sole proprietorships, as well as many individuals and families. Businesses represented include accountants, architects, advertisers, apartment and commercial building owners, computer companies, contractors, distributo...

Ann M. Nagele is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Ann M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ann M. Nagele 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 Ann M. Nagele 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.

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

Mark Berry advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment agreements, policies and challenging workplace situations.

Bryan P. O'Connor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bryan P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan P. O'Connor since 2021. 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 Bryan P. O'Connor is held by other...

Jim Flaggert focuses on estate planning, administration of trusts and estates, business-succession planning, charitable planning, and estate and trust disputes. He creates charitable trusts and foundations and limited liability companies and partnerships, and assists in creating and funding insurance trusts and qualified personal residence trusts. Jim assists clients with generation-skipping transfer tax planning, and with grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trust...