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Kelly has a longstanding career in the legal profession, spanning over four decades. She is licensed to practice law in five jurisdictions and has advocated for litigants within both state and federal courts. Her experience includes serving as an Administrative Health Law Judge with the Department of Health and working as a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Pierce County before becoming Senior Counsel at Envision Family Law. In her role as a GAL, Kelly played a crucial part in many child custody cas...

Mike Hintze is a Member Partner at Hintze Law PLLC and a recognized leader in privacy and data protection law, policy, and strategy. He advises a wide range of companies, industry associations, and other organizations – from startups to largest global technology companies. With more than 25 years of experience in privacy and data protection, Mike emphasizes pragmatic and actionable advice that enables his clients to meet their objectives while complying with the law and managing risk. M...

John Rosecrans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. John practices law in Kirkland, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized John Rosecrans 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 John Rosecrans is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan P. Goddard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Jonathan P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan P. Goddard 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 Jonathan P. Goddard is held by other lawyers.

Sara is a lawyer in Brewe Layman’s Seattle office. Throughout her practice she has focused on family law cases, specifically those with complex financial issues such as closely held businesses, executive deferred compensation plans, stock grants and options, and other valuation issues. She also handles complicated parenting issues, including dealing with parents with substance abuse histories. Having assisted clients in a full range of property division, spousal maintenance and parentin...

BACKGROUND Kevin Costanza's practice focuses on mechanical patent prosecution, trademark clearance, and registration, and intellectual property licensing. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the University of California at Irvine in 1990, concentrating on mechanical engineering and material sciences. Kevin received his J.D. ( cum laude ) from Seattle University School of Law in 1995. EXPERIENCE Kevin provides clients from a wide range of engineering technologies, consumer products, and ser...

Diana Siri Breaux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Diana Siri practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Diana Siri Breaux since 2021. 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 Diana Siri Breaux is held by other lawyers.

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...

Douglas F. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Douglas F. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas F. Stewart 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 Douglas F. Stewart is held by other lawyers.

Al Smith, a partner in the firm's Business practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of commercial and finance transactions, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He works with numerous companies, including, The Boeing Company, Weinstein Beverage Company, and various private equity funds, on financing and transactional matters. He has represented, among others, London Fog Group, Troutman's Emporium, Vanalco, Vann's, Jore Corporation, and Pederson's Fryer Farms as Chapt...