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Andrew Moore, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, focuses his practice on public offerings and corporate finance, securities regulation, corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions. Andrew is a leader of the firm’s public companies group, regularly advising public companies on best corporate governance practices, disclosure matters and SEC compliance. He has a wide range of securities offering experience, including initial and follow-on public offerings, and shelf off...

Danial D. Pharris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Danial D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Danial D. Pharris since 2025. 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 Danial D. Pharris is held by other lawyers.

John Dippold is a widely respected leader in construction law, 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 the Construction Lawyers Society of America, Dippold hol...

Dimitra S. Scott is a partner at Beresford Booth in Edmonds, Washington, where she chairs the firm’s Divorce & Family Law and Adoption & Assisted Reproduction practice groups. She is known for providing thoughtful guidance and a steady perspective to individuals and families navigating complex legal matters. Dimitra is also a fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), an organization focused on maintaining rigorous professional standards in a...

John Rosecrans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. John practices law in Kirkland, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized John Rosecrans since 2025. 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 John Rosecrans is held by other lawyers.

James Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized James Sanders since 2015. 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 James Sanders is held by other lawyers.

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

Lindsay Halm is a trial lawyer at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender . She stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault in schools and hospitals; and consumer and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual survivor or thousands of tenants in a class action . Lindsay graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law, served as a federal law clerk prior to...

Hillary is a Principal of the firm. She is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses primarily on family law litigation, including complex marital dissolutions of high net worth estates that involve business valuations and separate property tracing. Hillary has broad experience with contested parenting matters, including establishing residential schedules and child support, as well as post-decree modifications of parenting plans, child support orders, and relocation actions. She al...

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