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Jessica is a litigator whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, including intellectual property, trade secrets, false advertising, contract, and business fraud cases. She also specializes in First Amendment litigation, including commercial speech, privacy, access, prior restraint, reporters’ shield laws, public records, and newsgathering torts.

Kathryn Woods is a family law attorney at Elise Buie Family Law in Seattle, Washington. She has been with the firm since 2016 and represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters, including collaborative divorce , mediation, arbitration, parenting plans , and negotiated settlements. Kathryn focuses her practice on helping clients make informed decisions about their futures through thoughtful communication and practical problem-solving. She works closely with clients n...

David B. Starks is a Partner at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin, PLLC. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML ), and current president of the Washington chapter of the AAML. David’s practice concentrates on divorce cases involving difficult custody matters as well as the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests. His passion for res...

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...

Jeffrey B. Coopersmith is a veteran trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor with a Pacific Northwest, California, and national practice focusing on white collar criminal matters and parallel civil and regulatory proceedings, federal and state False Claims Act investigations and litigation, internal investigations for private and public entities, and complex commercial litigation. During his eight-year tenure as an Assistant United States Attorney, Jeff handled some of the largest and most ...

Patrick E. Basinski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Patrick E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick E. Basinski 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 Patrick E. Basinski is held by other lawyers.

Susannah C. Carr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Susannah C. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Susannah C. Carr 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 Susannah C. Carr is held by other lawyers.

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

Who is Katie J. Comstock? Katie J. Comstock is a Seattle construction and real estate attorney and managing shareholder at Levy | Von Beck | Comstock | Chastain, P.S . She represents homeowners, property owners, contractors, material suppliers, small business owners, and homeowner and condominium associations in complex disputes involving construction, real estate, insurance, and commercial matters. What does Katie Comstock practice? Katie’s practice focuses primarily on construction de...

Mr. Franklin focuses his practice on construction law consulting and litigation, and general business litigation. Despite his focus on owner representation, principally public entities, private owners and developers; Mr. Franklin has also represented architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors in construction disputes. The disputes have involved data centers, public facilities, commercial buildings, bridges, landslides, docks, underground utilities, condominiums, private hom...