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John Young is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on business counseling and commercial law. He advises startups and established companies on legal and capital structures, transactions, and business operations. John’s practice includes matters involving property, creditor and debtor relations, and dispute resolution. He also has significant experience structuring international transactions and has represented clients in negotiations across Asia, Central and South America, and the Middl...

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...

Taylor Widawski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Taylor practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor Widawski 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 Taylor Widawski is held by other lawyers.

Maya Yamazaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Maya practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Maya Yamazaki since 2026. 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 Maya Yamazaki is held by other lawyers.

Clayton Graham helps clients buy, develop, and sell real estate, as well as navigate land development issues of all types. His projects range from single-site commercial uses to large infrastructure and essential public facility projects. Clayton has assisted clients on significant, high-profile, and contested development projects in the Puget Sound region and beyond. As part of DWT’s multidisciplinary land development team, Clayton helps clients site, permit, and develop their projects...

Attorney Elizabeth Michelson has practiced Family Law in Snohomish County since 1980 and is currently of counsel at family law firm McKinley Irvin. She focuses her practice on complex divorce and custody cases and has been recognized within the legal profession and in the community for her exceptional ability in the practice of family law. She is a longtime Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and was named Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in 2017 for the Seattle Metro ...

Susan Foster, a partner in the firm's Litigation practice, focuses her practice on antitrust and trade regulation counseling and litigation as well as intellectual property, advertising and other complex business and financial litigation. In her counseling practice Susan assists clients with a full range of antitrust and marketing issues including distribution counseling, advertising and promotion issues, strategic alliances and Hart-Scott-Rodino premerger notification matters. Her clients en...

Ms. Ricke is a member of the firm's litigation group. She is lead counsel and responsible for her own book of business and litigation docket, including investigation of claims and defenses, discovery, depositions, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. Ricke has successfully litigated a wide variety of matters, including products liability, electrical contact and professional liability cases. She has successfully defended hundreds of cases involving claimed medical...

Brent excels at taking complicated problems and making them accessible for his clients, jurors and judges. His M.B.A. training allows him to assist clients in making decisions that are truly in their best financial interests. Brent concentrates on insurance policy and bad faith disputes. His practice is unusual in that he represents both insurance policy holders and insurance companies, depending on the case, providing unique insights into both perspectives. This experience allows him to get ...

Matthew P. Gordon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Matthew P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew P. Gordon 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 Matthew P. Gordon is held by other lawyers.