Martin F. "Marty" Smith

Ms. Gannon has applied her expertise in antitrust, securities and consumer protection law to recover tens of millions of dollars on behalf of consumers across the country. CURRENT ROLE Partner, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP Lead partner for associate training and development at Hagens Berman Practice focuses on securities and antitrust matters, as well as nationwide consumer protection cases involving large corporations Extensive experience working with expert witnesses, often in economic a...

Peter Altman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Peter, 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 Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ian S. Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ian S., 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 Ian S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David B. Starks is a Partner at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin, PLLC. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML ), and current president of the Washington chapter of the AAML. David’s practice concentrates on divorce cases involving difficult custody matters as well as the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests. His passion for res...

Benjamin J. Byer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Benjamin J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel E. Baker, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Samuel E., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades. He combines his legal knowledge, practical experience, and emotional strength to hold these institutions accountable, whether it be the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, schoo...

Richard A. Klobucher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Richard A., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Professional Experience Jacquelyn Beatty focuses her practice on litigation with an emphasis in insurance coverage and appellate matters. She has over 35 years of experience primarily representing insurers in complex coverage and bad faith matters. Jacquelyn also represents clients in complex commercial litigation. Jacquelyn has been lead trial and appellate counsel in several Washington insurance cases of first impression that resulted in significant victories for her insurer clients. She ha...

Ronald Berenstain, a partner in the firm's Litigation practice, has been lead counsel in scores of high-stakes securities and corporate governance cases for more than 30 years. His practice is focused on representing public companies and their officers and directors, as well as underwriters and accountants in shareholder class action litigation, shareholder derivative litigation, merger and acquisition litigation, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) class action litigation, Securi...