James A. Tupper Jr.

Kevin J. Hamilton focuses his practice on labor and employment counseling and litigation. Mr. Hamilton has addressed, through counseling, negotiation, or litigation, a broad range of key issues critical to the modern workplace. Mr. Hamilton has particular experience with non-competition, trade secret, multiple plaintiff and class action litigation. Mr. Hamilton chairs the firm's nationally-recognized Retail & Consumer Industry practice, including more than 200 lawyers throughout the firm ...

Nicole MacKenzie is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on product liability and toxic tort litigation. She represents national manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in state and federal courts, with experience handling matters across multiple jurisdictions. Nicole’s practice includes defending claims involving construction materials, automotive products, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. She also represents clients in asbestos litigation and other large-scale product liabi...

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.

Andrew May is an associate attorney at Envision Family Law, serving clients in Bellevue, Washington. With over 20 years in the legal field and a distinct focus on Family Law for the past decade, Andrew brings a thorough understanding to his practice. His professional journey includes extensive litigation experience, complemented by his role as a knowledgeable mediator. Andrew obtained his political science degree at Dartmouth College, followed by earning his Juris Doctor from the University o...

Rebecca L. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Rebecca L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca L. Williams since 2005. 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 Rebecca L. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Ryan J. McBrayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Ryan J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan J. McBrayer since 2017. 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 Ryan J. McBrayer is held by other lawyers.

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

Colleen Durkin Peterson represents victims injured through negligent health care and nursing homes whose actions result in devastating—and sometimes grave—losses. Most of her clients face a lifetime of permanent injury, pain, suffering, and expense. Their worlds, and their family’s lives, have been turned upside down through no fault of their own. Many have to relearn basic activities of daily living or need full-time assistance. While Colleen can’t turn back the clock...

As the first in his family to attend college, Tom Vertetis was inspired to attend law school based on the encouragement of his father. It was the clearest path to try and make a big difference in helping others. If waking up at 3 a.m. and emailing colleagues to share a new legal strategy is an indication, Tom clearly found his calling. With a passionate commitment to assisting victims in complex personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual abuse, school liabili...

BACKGROUND Christopher has over 15 years of experience as a patent professional representing clients primarily in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and material technology sectors. He focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, global portfolio strategy and management, and providing legal opinions. In 1996, Chris received his M.S. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his research focused on the design and synthesis of self-complimentary molecules capa...