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Linda D. Walton is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law National practice and former chair of the firm's Strategic Diversity Committee. In her practice, Ms. Walton defends both private sector and public sector employers in state and federal employment-related litigation matters. Through day-to-day counseling and the design and presentation of preventative law training programs for managers, supervisors and human resources personnel, Ms. Walton also devotes a significant part of h...

Jim Frush is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jim practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jim Frush 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 Jim Frush is held by other lawyers.

Dario A. Machleidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Dario A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Dario A. Machleidt 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 Dario A. Machleidt is held by other lawyers.

David C. Tingstad maintains an extensive practice in the areas of business and real estate matters, limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations and real estate. David regularly counsels clients in all aspects of business including operations, asset acquisitions, conversions and mergers. In addition, his practice includes assisting operating businesses with succession planning, financing, dissolution and disputes between owners. David’s clients range from family businesses to renewa...

Anne Lawler has extensive experience representing owners, landlords, developers, lenders and business owners in a wide variety of transactions involving real property. In that capacity, she has prepared purchase and sale agreements; exchange agreements; commercial, retail, office & industrial leases; commercial loan documents; opinion letters; organizational documents for limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships and tenancies in common; easements; development agreements wit...

Angela A. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Angela A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Angela A. Hill 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 Angela A. Hill is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND Brooke focuses on strategically counseling his clients on intellectual property matters and portfolio development, including patent, trademark, and copyright law. He routinely works on patent procurement, due diligence investigations, enforcement, and licensing, as well as other transactional intellectual property matters. Brooke received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Southern California in 1992. He received his J.D. from University of Texas at Austin in 199...

Kevin C. Baumgardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kevin C. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin C. Baumgardner since 2008. 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 Kevin C. Baumgardner is held by other lawyers.

David represents companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to regional companies and local governments on a broad range of federal and state environmental matters and related litigation, and on water rights appropriations and transfers.

James Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized James Sanders since 2015. 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 James Sanders is held by other lawyers.