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Ruben Bolivar Pagán is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Ruben Bolivar, 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 Ruben Bolivar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Kessler is the chair of the Litigation Group at Beresford Booth in Edmonds, Washington. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, representing businesses, individuals, and families in real estate disputes and business disputes. Bill has litigated matters in Superior Courts throughout Washington, as well as in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington. He has also argued cases before the Washington Court of Appeals...

Alice Ostdiek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Alice, 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 Alice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dave Taylor has 25 years of experience as a trial lawyer and litigator. Companies and management regularly retain Dave to lead their defense in high-stakes litigation and investigations, including False Claims Act litigation, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement matters, securities and corporate governance litigation, corporate white collar criminal matters, commercial disputes, and civil fraud and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) actions. Dave's recent suc...

Sheryl Willert is a Member in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner, where she chairs the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and leads its Diversity Committee. She previously served as the firm’s Managing Director from 1996–2001 and again from 2006–2013, and she continues to serve on the firm’s board of directors. Sheryl’s legal practice focuses on counseling, investigations, and dispute resolution across a broad spectrum of employment law matter...

Aimee S. Willig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Aimee S., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aimee S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roger D. Wylie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law and Patent Law. Roger D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roger D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacek R. Pawlicki is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jacek R., 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 Jacek R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Loren A. Cochran is a founding partner at Cochran Douglas, PLLC. He primarily represents victims of sexual abuse , civil rights violations , and catastrophic injuries . He also advocates for families whose loved ones were killed or injured as a result of negligence or misconduct . His clients are involved in sensitive cases that require deep understanding. Loren commits himself to understanding your goals from day one and providing responsive, straightforward communication. Loren has...

Bradley Thoreson is a Shareholder in Buchalter’s Seattle office and a member of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Brad’s complex commercial litigation practice focuses on commercial real estate for some of the largest owners and developers in the United States.