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Sarah B. Bowman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Sarah B., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ramsey Al-Salam focuses on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He has been lead counsel for large and small clients in cases throughout the country. He works hard to ensure that he understands his clients' goals, and pursues them in an efficient and effective manner. Publications such as Chambers USA (Band One), Best Lawyers in America and Washington Super Lawyers have repeatedly listed him as a leading practitioner in his field. Best Lawyers, fo...

Hugh McCullough is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Hugh, 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 Hugh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

V. Woolston, a partner in the Product Liability practice, has extensive experience in litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts throughout the United States. His practice emphasizes aviation, product liability, toxic torts and class actions. He also regularly counsels clients in loss prevention and lawsuit avoidance issues. V. has served on the firm's management and executive committees.

Konrad’s practice focuses on advising high net-worth individuals and businesses with sophisticated tax planning. Prior to joining Lasher, Konrad obtained his CPA and worked as both a tax consultant and auditor gaining a strong understanding and acumen of tax returns, financial statements and business operations. After obtaining his law degree, Konrad went on to advise Fortune 500 companies in sophisticated tax planning and compliance. Konrad now brings his experience to medium-sized bus...

Heather M. Colburn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Heather M., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Suzanne Kelly Michael is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Suzanne Kelly, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzanne Kelly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Wendy Kearns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. Wendy, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rory D. Cosgrove is a Seattle-based appellate attorney at Carney Badley Spellman. Recognized by Washington's appellate courts as the "Cadillac" of appellate lawyers, Rory has served as lead counsel in numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Washington's appellate courts, including the Washington Supreme Court. Rory is also the premier embedded appellate counsel in the Pacific Northwest — working alongside trial teams to preserve issues, shape strategy...

James Williams is a partner in the firm's Litigation practice. He has been trying cases and managing litigation for over 25 years as a government attorney and a private practitioner. James graduated in 1985 from The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, with honors, and earned his law degree in 1988 from the University of Virginia School of Law. After law school, he served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the U.S. Air Force before moving to Seattle and joining Perkins Coie in 1993. H...