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Andrew provides sophisticated estate, gift, generation skipping, and other tax-optimized wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, trust administration, as well as customized “family office” solutions to high-net worth individuals, families, and private businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He serves as outside general counsel to many private businesses, guiding legal strategy for significant and complex matters associated with the business and legal affairs of ...

Christopher A. Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Christopher A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Wright since 2020. 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 Christopher A. Wright is held by other lawyers.

Devin Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Devin practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Devin Smith 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 Devin Smith is held by other lawyers.

Hillary Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Hillary practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Hillary Roberts 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 Hillary Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth A. Hershman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Elizabeth A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Hershman since 2022. 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 Elizabeth A. Hershman is held by other lawyers.

Carol L. Edward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Carol L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Carol L. Edward since 2001. 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 Carol L. Edward is held by other lawyers.

Ken Payson’s practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws. Ken represents clients from a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, software, and digital media companies. He has obtained numerous orders dismissing putative class actions or denying class certification and has successfully defended them on appeal. He serves...

Kevin Hastings is a tenacious and talented attorney who has dedicated his life to helping those injured by the wrongful acts of others. A northwest native, Kevin comes from a family of commercial fisherman and was inspired to become a lawyer when his uncle suffered catastrophic injuries while fishing in the Bering Sea. His uncle’s injury has shaped many aspects of Kevin’s life, but most importantly, it motivates him to fight tirelessly for his clients. Kevin welcomes cases with th...

Edward Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Edward practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Edward Silverman 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 Edward Silverman is held by other lawyers.

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.