Katherine K. Duncan

Dean A. Messmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Dean A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Dean A. Messmer 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 regar...

Greg Colburn is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Colburn Law Accident and Injury Lawyers , a Washington-based firm dedicated to representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries and wrongful death. Greg’s commitment to injury law is deeply rooted in personal experience: after suffering a life-altering construction accident injuries in his early twenties that required him to use a wheelchair for nearly two years, he endured the same legal and medical challenges many ...

Thomas Breen is a trial lawyer and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender , litigating complex, serious injury cases against formidable opponents. Tom helps families devastated by catastrophic injuries, and he represents executives in wage and earn-out matters. His work includes 7- and 8-figure recoveries in automobile crashworthiness, consumer and recreational products, roadway design, aviation crashes, legal malpractice, sexual assault , and others – including an 8-figure jury...

Ian S. Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ian S. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ian S. Taylor since 2021. 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 Ian S. Taylor is held by other lawyers.

Rod Umberger is a Seattle-based trial attorney who focuses on product liability, transportation litigation, premises liability, toxic torts, construction, and commercial litigation. He represents corporations, insurers, and national businesses in high-exposure litigation in state and federal courts. Rod has extensive experience in product liability matters involving pharmaceutical companies, medical devices, firearms, construction products, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. He has ser...

Michele Radosevich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Tax Law. Michele practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Michele Radosevich 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 Michele Radosevich is held by other lawyers.

Karen McGaffey's practice involves the full range of environmental issues. She assists clients with project development, permitting, compliance and regulatory matters under state and federal environmental and land use laws, including the National and State Environmental Policy Acts (NEPA/SEPA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Clean Air Act (CAA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). She represents clients in environmental litigation, including CERCLA and MTCA cost recovery actions, natural re...

David represents companies ranging from Fortune 500 businesses to regional companies and local governments on a broad range of federal and state environmental matters and related litigation, and on water rights appropriations and transfers.

Professional Overview Shawna M. Lydon is an equity partner at Schlemlein Fick & Franklin. Her practice is primarily in the areas of employment law and defense litigation, including employment practices liability, premises liability, product liability, and professional liability matters. Similarly, Ms. Lydon routinely advises private individual and business clients on employment law and human resource issues. Ms. Lydon was previously a Shareholder and member of the Litigation Practice Grou...

Craig Gilbert counsels clients in a broad range of business transactions, including business formations, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and debt financings. Craig also counsels clients in real estate and property development transactions, as well as retail and commercial leasing transactions. He does commercial leasing for clients, including retail, office, industrial and ground leasing, financing, and construction and design.