Maili Barber

BACKGROUND Michelle’s practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, global portfolio management, and strategic counseling on patentability, freedom to operate, and patent landscape and white space analysis in the chemical, biological, electrical engineering, and materials science fields. Her technical expertise spans a broad range of technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, nanotechnology, polymer science, organic chemistry...

Andrew J. Schultheis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew J. Schultheis since 2007. 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 Andrew J. Schultheis is held by other lawyers.

Shawn Rediger is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, real estate, and business transactions. She advises businesses and individuals on restructuring, creditor and debtor rights, and strategic planning in financially distressed situations. Shawn represents secured creditors, lenders, corporate and individual debtors, bankruptcy trustees, and receivers in a wide range of insolvency matters. Her practice includes bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, and related litigatio...

Tyler moved to Seattle in 2007 and became a partner of Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP in 2010. He co-founded Martinez & Farmer LLP in 2025. Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America (Appellate, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property), Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers (Top 100), and Martindale-Hubbell rank Tyler among the top trial lawyers in the state. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America and included on America’s Top 10...

David Clarke, a Partner in Perkins Coie’s national Business Practice, focuses on the representation of emerging growth companies, middle market businesses, public companies, venture funds and private equity funds. David's practice emphasizes mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth equity transactions, venture capital financings, public offerings and corporate governance. David works with privately held clients at all stages of development, serving as outside general counsel ...

Ken Payson’s practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws. Ken represents clients from a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, software, and digital media companies. He has obtained numerous orders dismissing putative class actions or denying class certification and has successfully defended them on appeal. He serves...

Rhys M. Farren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Rhys M. practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rhys M. Farren since 2016. 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 Rhys M. Farren is held by other lawyers.

As a child, Elizabeth Calora learned firsthand the devastating impact of medical negligence when her uncle was paralyzed as a result of a physician’s gross error. When the medical provider failed to accept responsibility, her uncle was forced to hire a medical malpractice attorney who demanded accountability and obtained justice for her uncle. The resulting settlement allowed her uncle to live an independent and meaningful life, with access to adapted vehicles and modification of his ho...

Dipa N. Sudra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Dipa N. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Dipa N. Sudra since 2020. 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 Dipa N. Sudra is held by other lawyers.

Ryan T. Mrazik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Ryan T. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan T. Mrazik 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 Ryan T. Mrazik is held by other lawyers.