Kirstin Gruver

Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem , real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts.

At LEVY | VON BECK | COMSTOCK | CHASTAIN | P.S., my dedication to excellence in construction and real estate law has been unwavering. With expertise in commercial litigation and a sharp focus on construction, my practice is built on a foundation of robust legal acumen and a commitment to the clients we serve. Our team excels in navigating complex disputes, ensuring that homeowner associations, small business owners, and contractors receive vigorous representation. My approach is characterized...

Adam Pankratz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Adam, 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 Adam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Mark Douglas Kamitomo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Mark Douglas, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ann M. Nagele is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Ann M., 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 Ann M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sue Morgan, a partner in the firm's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, advises clients on executive and equity compensation, corporate finance and securities, and insider trading compliance. Her representative clients include Boeing, Clearwire, Costco, Crocs, InfoSpace Inc., Intermec Technologies Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Molex, Molson Coors Brewing Company and Weyerhaeuser. Sue frequently speaks on issues including executive compensation, option exchanges, ins...

Bill Kessler is the chair of the Litigation Group at Beresford Booth in Edmonds, Washington. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, representing businesses, individuals, and families in real estate disputes and business disputes. Bill has litigated matters in Superior Courts throughout Washington, as well as in the United States District Courts for the Western District of Washington and the Eastern District of Washington. He has also argued cases before the Washington Court of Appeals...

Amy Hwang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Amy, 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 Amy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ragan L. Powers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ragan L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ragan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal prac...