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Heidi York is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Heidi practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Heidi York 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 Heidi York is held by other lawyers.

Craig Sims is a shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender and an accomplished trial lawyer with more than 25 years of litigation and leadership experience. He represents individuals and families in complex, high-stakes cases, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements, including the largest asbestos jury award in Oregon. A former Criminal Division Chief in the Seattle City Attorney’s Office and Senior King County Prosecutor, Sims has led major prosecutions and trial team...

Melissa M. Harwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Patent Law. Melissa M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa M. Harwood since 2022. 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 Melissa M. Harwood is held by other lawyers.

Kyle C. Kreischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Kyle C. practices law in Olympia, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle C. Kreischer since 2023. 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 Kyle C. Kreischer is held by other lawyers.

Portia R. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Portia R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Portia R. Moore 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 Portia R. Moore is held by other lawyers.

Tom Cristy, a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, focuses on employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. Tom has more than 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing employee benefit plans and counseling clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation, including ERISA, qualified plans (pension, profit sharing, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans), non-qualified deferred compensation, supplemental executive...

Mark C. Pepple is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Mark C. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Mark C. Pepple since 2022. 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 Mark C. Pepple is held by other lawyers.

Kristine E. Kruger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Kristine E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine E. Kruger since 2023. 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 Kristine E. Kruger is held by other lawyers.

Rhys M. Farren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Rhys M. practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rhys M. Farren 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 Rhys M. Farren is held by other lawyers.

David Burman, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, including antitrust, appellate, class action, consumer protection, constitutional, media, patent and intellectual property, privacy, and other cases. He also counsels clients in these and other areas. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court arguments, the trial contesting the 2004 Washington State Governor's election, Costco Wholesale Cor...