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Tom Cristy, a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, focuses on employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. Tom has more than 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing employee benefit plans and counseling clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation, including ERISA, qualified plans (pension, profit sharing, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans), non-qualified deferred compensation, supplemental executive...

John Whitaker is a litigator who counsels clients on the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. John has served as trial counsel in several cases involving various technologies and forms of intellectual property rights. He routinely represents technology clients in the software, medical device, and telecommunications industries, and he also helps artists and authors to protect their original works. John has rep...

Tiffany Wilke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Tiffany practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffany Wilke since 2027. 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 Tiffany Wilke is held by other lawyers.

Craig A. Day is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Craig A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Craig A. Day 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 Craig A. Day is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Spadafora is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Paul J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Spadafora 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 Paul J. Spadafora is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ryan Spear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Ryan practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Spear since 2026. 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 Ryan Spear is held by other lawyers.

P. Arley Harrel is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation, trust and estate litigation, and real estate and commercial disputes. He represents clients across Washington and Oregon in a broad range of litigation matters in both state and federal courts. Arley’s practice includes commercial disputes, real estate litigation, condemnation and eminent domain, construction, employment, environmental law, intellectual property, municipal liability, products liability, profess...

Carol L. Edward is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Carol L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Carol L. Edward since 2001. 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 Carol L. Edward is held by other lawyers.

Colleen Durkin Peterson represents victims injured through negligent health care and nursing homes whose actions result in devastating—and sometimes grave—losses. Most of her clients face a lifetime of permanent injury, pain, suffering, and expense. Their worlds, and their family’s lives, have been turned upside down through no fault of their own. Many have to relearn basic activities of daily living or need full-time assistance. While Colleen can’t turn back the clock...