Joseph P. "Joe" McCarthy

BACKGROUND Becky specializes in biotechnology and pharmaceutical patents. She works closely with companies in these industries to develop strategic patent protection for their technologies. She helps her clients minimize their patent infringement risks, and facilitates smooth IP-related business transactions. Her expertise includes managing patent portfolios for a variety of technologies such as immunotherapeutics, proteins, nucleic acid isolation and analysis, pharmaceutical compositions, di...

Don Kari has successfully represented the firm's energy and utility clients for more than 30 years. He focuses on state and federal public utility regulation, energy power marketing, energy regulation and policy, contract and administrative law, commercial transactions and energy law.

Scott W. MacCormack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Energy Law. Scott W., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brandy M. Andersson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brandy M., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandy M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew P. Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Matthew P., 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 Matthew P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients. From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as a trusted advocate for plaintiffs. Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy. As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in l...

Traeger Machetanz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Traeger, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Traeger is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Professional Experience Kameron Kirkevold’s practice focuses on complex guardianship, probate and trust matters arising under Washington State’s Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act (TEDRA). He joined Helsell Fetterman in 2010 after two years as an associate in his father’s firm of Kirkevold Law Offices, Inc., and has been a partner at the firm since 2016. Kameron works with professional fiduciaries, individuals, and families dealing with simple and complex matters arisin...

Joseph D. Weinstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Joseph D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and...