Michael T. "Mike" Kitson

As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group, Cari Laufenberg maintains a national practice representing consumers, employees, and institutions in complex consumer and employee class actions involving corporate fraud, privacy and data breach issues, breach of fiduciary duty, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Since joining Keller Rohrback, she has played a key role in obtaining multi-million-dollar recoveries for consumers, emplo...

Kevin Hastings is a tenacious and talented attorney who has dedicated his life to helping those injured by the wrongful acts of others. A northwest native, Kevin comes from a family of commercial fisherman and was inspired to become a lawyer when his uncle suffered catastrophic injuries while fishing in the Bering Sea. His uncle’s injury has shaped many aspects of Kevin’s life, but most importantly, it motivates him to fight tirelessly for his clients. Kevin welcomes cases with th...

Pete Becker develops and implements global trademark, copyright, trade secret, and domain name protection, policing, and licensing strategies for clients. He has decades of experience building, maintaining, monetizing, and right-sizing clients’ soft IP portfolios. Pete has cleared global branding runways for large (US$500M+) new product launches by identifying, evaluating, and eliminating trademark obstacles in over 150 jurisdictions. While serving as in-house counsel, he managed one of...

Daniel L. Thieme is experienced in all areas of employment relations law. He has particular expertise in the areas of wage and hour law, executive and employee compensation, business sales and restructuring, employee intellectual property issues, employment agreements and policies, and discrimination law. With respect to wage and hour and compensation law, Dan’s experience includes: Wage and hour class action defense Overtime and minimum wage compliance Executive compensation, including...

Thomas R. Krider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Thomas R. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Krider since 2017. 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 Thomas R. Krider is held by other lawyers.

Carol Vaughn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Carol practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Carol Vaughn since 2018. 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 Carol Vaughn is held by other lawyers.

Barbara Mahoney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Barbara practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Barbara Mahoney since 2026. 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 Barbara Mahoney is held by other lawyers.

Caitlin Forsyth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Caitlin practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlin Forsyth 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 Caitlin Forsyth is held by other lawyers.

Christopher A. Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Real Estate Law. Christopher A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher A. Wright 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 Christopher A. Wright is held by other lawyers.

Hugh McCullough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Hugh practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Hugh McCullough since 2017. 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 Hugh Mc...