Keith L. Kessler

Paula L. Lehmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paula L., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Doug Hofmann is a Seattle-based trial attorney who focuses on personal injury defense, product liability, and commercial litigation. He represents national and regional clients in high-stakes litigation involving business disputes, construction, medical malpractice, toxic torts, aviation, and insurance coverage matters. Doug has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has extensive experience handling matters involving drug and medical devices, defamation, marine and aviation claims, unfair c...

Brad Brigham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Brad, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brad is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Longyear is an attorney with Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. For more than 30 years, he has advised individuals, couples, and families on matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates, estate planning, probate and trust administration , guardianship proceedings , and related legal concerns. His practice also includes work involving real estate matters and business organization management. Michael works closely with clients to help them make...

Kristine E. Kruger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Kristine E., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristine E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Adam Berger represents individuals and families in Seattle and throughout Washington who have been affected by wrongful death , serious personal injury, medical malpractice , deceptive business practices, and wage and hour violations . His practice includes Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, with a focus on helping clients pursue accountability in complex litigation. At Schroeter Goldmark & Bender , Adam handles cases involving medi...

Cynthia Jones is the appellate attorney with Jones Legal Group LLC in Seattle, Washington. Her practice focuses on Appellate Practice , including civil and criminal appeals in federal and state courts. She represents clients in matters before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Washington Supreme Court, and Washington appellate courts, and she also handles select matters at the trial court level in both federal and state courts. Cynthia is a founding member of Protect Our Judges, alongsid...

Margie Aoki collaborates with clients to develop strategies to protect their intellectual property, working closely with inventors to craft robust utility and design patent applications that highlight the client’s innovations. During examination, Margie encourages open communication with patent examiners to find the most efficient path towards allowance. Margie’s experience extends to freedom-to-operate and validity opinions, design-around strategies, and due diligence for portfol...

Davis Bae is the managing partner of the Seattle office and is co-chair of the firm's Global Immigration practice group. His practice focuses on providing effective immigration solutions for companies in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the United States. His clients are leaders in fields such as software, design, construction, manufacturing, utilities, fine arts, sports, international trade, and engineering. Davis is a frequent speaker before business and employer associations, including...