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Kristine A. Costello is a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation, government investigations, and criminal defense matters in Seattle, Washington. As the founder of Costello Law Firm PLLC , she represents business owners, executives, and professionals in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings and matters before administrative and licensing boards. Her practice includes criminal defense, white-collar matters, commer...

Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans forcing the evacuation of my family. Initially we moved to rural Georgia, then to Minnesota, and finally to the Pacific Northwest. After undergoing my own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina, I truly understood what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids” ahead of my own. I decided to focus my practice on family law and serving as a guardian ad litem, advocating for children’s best interest in high-conf...

Joshua Rosenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joshua practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Rosenstein 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 Joshua Rosenstein is held by other lawyers.

Jason W. Anderson is a Seattle-based appellate attorney with more than two decades of experience handling appeals in Washington and Oregon state and federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He focuses exclusively on appellate advocacy — including full briefing, oral argument, major motion work, and embedded appellate counsel services during trial proceedings to preserve error and position cases for review. Anderson has represe...

Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem , real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts.

Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades. He combines his legal knowledge, practical experience, and emotional strength to hold these institutions accountable, whether it be the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, schoo...

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...

Professional Experience Kameron Kirkevold’s practice focuses on complex guardianship, probate and trust matters arising under Washington State’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA). He joined Helsell Fetterman in 2010 after two years as an associate in his father’s firm of Kirkevold Law Offices, Inc., and has been a partner at the firm since 2016. Kameron works with professional fiduciaries, individuals, and families dealing with simple and complex matters arisin...

Marissa Alkhazov is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Marissa practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Marissa Alkhazov 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 Marissa Alkhazov ...

Jessica Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jessica practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Moore since 2025. 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 Jessica Moore is held by other lawyers.