Michele Stephen

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...

Bill Fleming practices in Keller Rohrback’s business group, where he focuses on estate and small business planning, charitable giving and trust and estate administration. Mr. Fleming is a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Law School. He formerly practiced with the New York City law firm of Simpson Thacher and Bartlett and the Seattle firm of Preston, Gates and Ellis.

Susan L. Hintze is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Susan L., 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 Susan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eliot Harris is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters. He represents clients in disputes involving insurance coverage, product liability, shareholder claims, commercial contracts, real estate, intellectual property, premises liability, and professional negligence. He is licensed to practice in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Eliot regularly advises clients on pre-litigation claim evaluation and insurance coverage analysis, and represents ...

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

Barbara Mahoney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Barbara, 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 Barbara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sheryl Willert is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on labor and employment law, including counseling, workplace investigations, and dispute resolution. She advises unionized and nonunionized employers in both the public and private sectors on a wide range of employment matters. Sheryl’s practice includes issues involving employment discrimination, compliance, privacy, and workplace policies. She also represents clients in employment-related disputes and provides strategic guidance t...

Irvin W. Sandman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Irvin W., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Irvin W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As the first in his family to attend college, Tom Vertetis was inspired to attend law school based on the encouragement of his father. It was the clearest path to try and make a big difference in helping others. If waking up at 3 a.m. and emailing colleagues to share a new legal strategy is an indication, Tom clearly found his calling. With a passionate commitment to assisting victims in complex personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, sexual abuse, school liabili...

Stanberry Foster Jr. is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on trusts and estates, including estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust and estate administration. He advises individuals and families on strategies for the control, management, and protection of assets across a wide range of estate sizes. His practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, and community property agreements, as well as guardianships, elder law matters, and gift and tax planning. He also handles the administ...