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Andrew J. Schultheis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jack Connelly John R. (Jack) Connelly has been practicing law in the Puget Sound for over 28 years, entirely in representation of plaintiffs. His practice is rooted in the core values upon which he founded the Connelly Law Offices; Truth, Justice, Accountability and Equal Access. Jack maintains a strong interest in cases which hold government and corporate entities accountable, which emphasize the dignity and value of every human being, and which make a difference in how government officials,...

Leta Rae is a member at Chamberlain & Rae PLLC in Bellingham, WA and Seattle, WA. Ms. Rae earned her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in the state of Washington since 2007. Ms. Rae represents individuals in a wide range of matters including family-based cases, waivers of inadmissibility, applications for naturalization and petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Ms. Rae is passionate about advocating for immigrants a...

Jane Eckels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Technology Law. Jane, 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 Jane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin C. Baumgardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kevin C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Rittereiser serves as a Managing Partner of HKM’s Seattle and Portland offices. He is also an experienced trial attorney. His practice focuses on employment law, complex civil litigation, and class actions. He has recovered more than $300 million dollars on behalf of workers including some of the largest wage and hour class actions in the United States. Mr. Rittereiser’s litigation practice disrupts industries challenging antiquated business practices that deprive workers of p...

Andrew L. Greene is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Andrew L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jared M. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Jared M., 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 Jared M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah K. Duran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law. Sarah K., 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 Sarah K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

BACKGROUND Kevan focuses on U.S. and foreign patent protection for electrical engineering and computer software technologies, including agreements, licensing, and strategic portfolio management. He received a B.S. ( magna cum laude ) with departmental honors in Electrical Engineering from the Utah State University (1993), and a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Utah State University (1993), with minors in History and Portuguese. Kevan holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School...