Joseph E. "Joe" Delaney

Based in Seattle, Susman Godfrey partner, Rachel Black, focuses her practice on high-stakes commercial litigation for plaintiffs and defendants, both at the trial and appellate levels. Ms. Black has tried and managed high profile, high stakes, and widely covered matters in state and federal courts across the country involving a variety of claims, including patent infringement, audit malpractice, financial fraud, unfair business practices, environmental remediation, breach of contract, and ant...

Kevin D. Badgley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Kevin D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin D. Badgley 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 Kevin D. Badgley is held by other lawyers.

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

Matthew D. LeMaster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Leisure and Hospitality Law. Matthew D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. LeMaster since 2012. 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 D. LeMaster is held by other lawyers.

Stevan R. Stark is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Trade Secrets Law. Stevan R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Stevan R. Stark 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 Stevan R. Stark is held by other lawyers.

Cory Claassen brings over 20 years of patent law experience to his practice, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents in the electrical, optical, and mechanical fields. Cory’s practice extends to patent infringement and validity opinions, patent portfolio management, and intellectual property strategy and counseling. He provides these services to clients across a diverse array of technologies, including semiconductor devices, electronics, display and imagi...

Rebecca S. Engrav is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Rebecca S. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca S. Engrav 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 Rebecca S. Engrav is held by other lawyers.

Linda B. Clapham is an appellate attorney whose practice focuses on insurance coverage and insurer-related litigation. For more than three decades, she has represented insurance companies in state and federal courts throughout the Pacific Northwest, advising clients on coverage disputes, bad faith claims, appellate strategy, and preservation-of-error issues. Linda regularly works alongside trial counsel to preserve legal issues for appeal and has extensive experience handling appeals from not...

Britaney Garrett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Britaney practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Britaney Garrett 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 Britaney Garrett is held by other lawyers.

David Burman, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, including antitrust, appellate, class action, consumer protection, constitutional, media, patent and intellectual property, privacy, and other cases. He also counsels clients in these and other areas. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court arguments, the trial contesting the 2004 Washington State Governor's election, Costco Wholesale Cor...