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Nicole MacKenzie is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on product liability and toxic tort litigation. She represents national manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in state and federal courts, with experience handling matters across multiple jurisdictions. Nicole’s practice includes defending claims involving construction materials, automotive products, industrial equipment, and consumer goods. She also represents clients in asbestos litigation and other large-scale product liabi...

BACKGROUND Before entering law school, Steve worked on operating system development for IBM. After beginning his legal career at Seed IP, Steve helped to found Perkins Coie LLP's patent procurement practice, and served as Technology Committee chair. He returned to Seed IP in 2019 to lead its software patent practice. EXPERIENCE Steve Lawrenz is an AV-rated (Martindale-Hubbell®) patent attorney who works closely with his clients to develop business-aligned and highly-strategic patent portf...

LaVerne Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. LaVerne, 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 LaVerne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darrell has won hundreds of cases and negotiated millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He’s taken on and defeated some of the most powerful corporations, religious organizations, government agencies, school districts and many other entities for his clients. He’s brought the fight for justice all the way to the US Supreme Court, and won. He’s also served as co-counsel – often taking the lead at trial in the courtroom – for attorneys across the countr...

Shylah R. Alfonso is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Shylah R., 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 Shylah R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Ben Straughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ben, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Berger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. 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.

Jerry Nagae is an of counsel IP attorney with over four decades of experience advising clients across various industries on patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP transactions, and litigation. He has held leadership roles at COJK and is recognized by multiple legal directories. Jerry supports clients across a wide range of technologies and industries, including automotive, heavy tools and machinery, consumer goods, sporting goods, food processing, video and audio hardware and software developmen...

Tom Gores practices in the area of personal planning. He helps clients with personal tax and estate planning issues, trust and estate administration, and corporate fiduciary counseling. His practice includes planning for business owners and families on a multi-generational basis, as well as philanthropy planning and valuation issues.