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Elizabeth A. Hershman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Franklin D. Cordell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Franklin D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Franklin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark C. Pepple is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Mark C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsay Halm is a trial lawyer at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender. She stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault in schools and hospitals; and consumer and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual survivor or thousands of tenants in a class action. Lindsay graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law, served as a federal law clerk prior to j...

Darren Feider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Darren, who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris S. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Chris S., 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 Chris S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Professional Experience As chair of the firm’s estate planning and probate group, Laura Hoexter’s practice focuses on wills, trusts and estates. She works with individuals to help them establish foundational documents, such as tax-saving wills and living trusts, financial and health care powers of attorney, and health care directives. She addresses complex issues that may arise, including non-citizen status, retirement benefit planning and life insurance arrangements. Laura has si...

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

Andrew provides sophisticated estate, gift, generation skipping, and other tax-optimized wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, trust administration, as well as customized “family office” solutions to high-net worth individuals, families, and private businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He serves as outside general counsel to many private businesses, guiding legal strategy for significant and complex matters associated with the business and legal affairs of ...

Richard A. Klobucher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Richard A., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.