Jane Rakay Nelson

Suzanne Kelly Michael is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Suzanne Kelly, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzanne Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin J. Byer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Benjamin J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent R. Eller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Brent R., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gwendolyn C. Payton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gwendolyn C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gwendolyn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Complex marital dissolutions and legal separations, parenting plans, relocation actions, high-conflict child custody and child support matters, third-party and non-parental custody actions, cohabitation/prenuptial and community property status agreements, and post-dissolution issues, including child support and parenting plan modifications.

Sean V. Small is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Sean V., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Professional Experience Jacquelyn Beatty focuses her practice on litigation with an emphasis in insurance coverage and appellate matters. She has over 35 years of experience primarily representing insurers in complex coverage and bad faith matters. Jacquelyn also represents clients in complex commercial litigation. Jacquelyn has been lead trial and appellate counsel in several Washington insurance cases of first impression that resulted in significant victories for her insurer clients. She ha...

Mike has been licensed to practice law since 1986 and his practice emphasizes real estate transactions, land use/zoning, alternative dispute resolution and litigation. A significant part of his practice involves waterfront properties and aquatic lands. He is a certified mediator and arbitrator and has served as a court-appointed referee and expert witness on real estate matters. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Mike practiced in his own firm for 20 years and represented the Realtor® or...

Gordon W. Wilcox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Gordon W., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gordon W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James E. Wreggelsworth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. James E., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.