J. Christopher "Chris" Baird

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

David A. Perez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. David has a nationwide practice, and is based in Seattle, Washington. He has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in his practice areas.

David Beninger has successfully handled a number of complex and high profile cases. He has achieved over 70 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million, including the largest results in the state for wrongful death , nursing home negligence , post-concussive syndrome and three of the four largest insurance bad faith outcomes in Washington.

Juli Farris’ clients count on her commitment to excellence to meet their legal needs. Juli is a member of Keller Rohrback’s nationally-recognized Complex Litigation Group and divides her time between the firm’s Seattle and Santa Barbara offices. Her current cases include serving as co-lead counsel representing victims of the 2015 Refugio California Oil Spill and representing patients affected by prescription drug overcharges. She is also part of the team pursuing claims to h...

Taro acts as “outside general counsel” to countless local, national, and international businesses. He has been a transactional attorney in downtown Seattle since 2000. He joined the Lasher firm in 2005, and became a Principal of the firm in 2008. Taro grew up in Bellevue, Washington, after moving from L.A. in the second grade. Corporate and Business Law; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Financing; Complex Commercial Leases; Trademark Registrations Industries served includ...

Irvin W. Sandman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Irvin W. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Irvin W. Sandman since 1995. 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 Irvin W. Sandman is held by other lawyers.

Linda B. Clapham is an appellate attorney whose practice focuses on insurance coverage and insurer-related litigation. For more than three decades, she has represented insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout the Pacific Northwest, advising clients on coverage disputes, bad faith claims, appellate strategy, and preservation-of-error issues. Linda regularly works alongside trial counsel to preserve legal issues for appeal and has extensive experience handling appeals from not...

Michelle Pham is a Shareholder and a member of the Intellectual Property and Litigation Practice Groups.

Kristin Anger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kristin practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Anger since 2018. 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 Kristin Anger is held by other lawyers.

Al Smith, a partner in the firm's Business practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of commercial and finance transactions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He works with numerous companies, including, The Boeing Company, Weinstein Beverage Company, and various private equity funds, on financing and transactional matters. He has represented, among others, London Fog Group, Troutman's Emporium, Vanalco, Vann's, Jore Corporation, and Pederson's Fryer Farms as Chapt...