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Christine M. Tobin-Presser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christine M., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig A. Day is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Employment Law - Management. Craig A., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deborah J. Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Deborah J., 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 Deborah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Professional Experience Kristy practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling cases involving personal injury, employment, business disputes, health insurance and property disputes. Kristy also represents physicians and other health care providers in licensing and disciplinary disputes. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Kristy worked at a boutique law firm for fourteen years. During her time at the firm, she successfully represented clients in a number of matters. Her experie...

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...

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.

John F. Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. John F., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce Dick has been practicing business law for more than 30 years, with a focus on companies involved in energy or technology industries. His experience across this blend of industries helps his clients stay abreast of the most relevant legal topics for their business. Bruce’s energy industry experience includes representing independent power producers and utilities with regard to their conventional and renewable energy (including geothermal, recovered energy, solar and wind) projects ...

Bryan P. O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bryan P., 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 Bryan P. 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.