John Scrantom

For nearly forty years, Randy Squires has tried lawsuits in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. His experience base is broad: a five year apprenticeship with a pioneer construction litigation boutique (where, among other things, he built the firm’s construction labor practice); twenty years with Davis Wright Tremaine, a large regional, now national firm, the last ten as chair of the firm’s Litigation Group; and nearly ten years as a founding member, including two years as CEO, of...

Carry Porter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Carry, who practices law in Kirkland, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carry is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel M. Waggoner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law, First Amendment Law and Technology Law. Daniel M., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ramsey Al-Salam focuses on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He has been lead counsel for large and small clients in cases throughout the country. He works hard to ensure that he understands his clients' goals, and pursues them in an efficient and effective manner. Publications such as Chambers USA (Band One), Best Lawyers in America and Washington Super Lawyers have repeatedly listed him as a leading practitioner in his field. Best Lawyers, fo...

Staci Snyder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Staci, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Staci is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachel L. Merrill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Rachel L., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tyler moved to Seattle in 2007 and became a partner of Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP in 2010. He co-founded Martinez & Farmer LLP in 2025. Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America (Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property), Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers (Top 100), and Martindale-Hubbell rank Tyler among the top trial lawyers in the state. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America and included on America’s Top 10...

Brian Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brian, 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 Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Taro acts as “outside general counsel” to countless local, national, and international businesses. He has been a transactional attorney in downtown Seattle since 2000. He joined the Lasher firm in 2005, and became a Principal of the firm in 2008. Taro grew up in Bellevue, Washington, after moving from L.A. in the second grade. Corporate and Business Law; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Financing; Complex Commercial Leases; Trademark Registrations Industries served includ...

John Dippold is Managing Partner and former President of Carney Badley Spellman and Co-Chair of its Construction Group, with more than 30 years of experience representing owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Hawaii. His practice spans the full project lifecycle — from contract drafting and negotiation to complex litigation involving delay claims, design errors, cost overruns, and government procurement. A Fellow of...