Karolyn A. Hicks

Heidi York is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Heidi practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Heidi York 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 Heidi York is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, rea...

Susan Lehr is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on business transactions, real estate development, corporate law, and tax matters. She advises clients on business formation, financing, and transactional strategy across a range of industries. Susan has extensive experience handling mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity financings, and institutional transactions. She also represents international clients in cross-border business planning, transactions, and operational ...

Brian W. Grimm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Brian W. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian W. Grimm 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 Brian W. Grimm is held by other lawyers.

Paul Tonella practices in Keller Rohrback's business and estate planning group, where he represents individuals, families, and businesses in tax and general legal matters. He brings a wide range of experience in entity formation, contracts, purchases and sales of companies, personalized estate planning and probate and trust administration.

Divorce, complex child custody disputes, collaborative law, and high conflict litigation.

Bryan Smith, a partner with the firm's Business practice, has experience in many aspects of federal income tax, including mergers and acquisitions, international and cross-border transactions, executive compensation, public and private offerings, joint ventures, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate and leasing transactions, and federal tax controversies.

Kirk A. Soderquist is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Kirk A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk A. Soderquist 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 Kirk A. Soderquist is held by other lawyers.

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

Professional Experience Kristy practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling cases involving personal injury, employment, business disputes, health insurance and property disputes. Kristy also represents physicians and other health care providers in licensing and disciplinary disputes. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Kristy worked at a boutique law firm for fourteen years. During her time at the firm, she successfully represented clients in a number of matters. Her experie...