Donald W. Heyrich

Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic. Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals. He joined Summit Law Group from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago.

Ken Payson’s practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws. Ken represents clients from a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, software, and digital media companies. He has obtained numerous orders dismissing putative class actions or denying class certification and has successfully defended them on appeal. He serves...

A seasoned litigator, Aaron tirelessly works for each of his clients on a wide range of matters ranging from simple wage disputes to complex class actions involving hundreds of millions of dollars. He represents individuals and companies on matters including employment litigation and discrimination, commercial disputes, insurance coverage, sexual abuse, and complex mass torts. Aaron regularly practices in state and United States District Courts trial courts across the country. Aaron focuses o...

Douglas F. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Douglas F. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas F. Stewart 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 Douglas F. Stewart is held by other lawyers.

Mark Douglas Kamitomo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mark Douglas practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Douglas Kamitomo since 2007. 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 Douglas Kamitomo is held by other lawyers.

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

Based in Seattle, Susman Godfrey partner, Rachel Black, focuses her practice on high-stakes commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, both at the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Black has tried and managed high profile, high stakes, and widely covered matters in state and federal courts across the country involving a variety of claims, including patent infringement, audit malpractice, financial fraud, unfair business practices, environmental remediation, breach of contract, and ant...

As a child, Elizabeth Calora learned firsthand the devastating impact of medical negligence when her uncle was paralyzed as a result of a physician’s gross error. When the medical provider failed to accept responsibility, her uncle was forced to hire a medical malpractice attorney who demanded accountability and obtained justice for her uncle. The resulting settlement allowed her uncle to live an independent and meaningful life, with access to adapted vehicles and modification of his ho...

Melisa K. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Melisa K. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Melisa K. Thompson 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 Melisa K. Thompson is held by other lawyers.

Chun Ng is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice based in both Seattle and Taipei. Chun’s practice involves providing strategic intellectual property counseling, patent diligence and enforcement, and litigation support to some of the most innovative companies in the world. His clients include HTC Corp., Monolithic Power Systems Inc., Intel, Microsoft Corporation, TriQuint Semiconductor Inc., and Lattice Semiconductor Corporation. For these companies and others, he has handled ...