Monte E. Hester

Amy Hwang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Amy practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Hwang since 2024. 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 Amy Hwang is held by other lawyers.

Galina Kletser Jakobson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Galina Kletser practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Galina Kletser Jakobson 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 Galina Kletser Jakobson is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Griffin is a principal and office litigation manager in the Seattle, Washington, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is also the Disability, Leave and Health Management coordinator for the Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, offices. Mike has a broad area of practice and responsibility with the firm. He acts as lead counsel on all aspects of employment litigation, including defending discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and whistleblower claims. Mike litigates claims for bre...

BACKGROUND Michelle’s practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, global portfolio management, and strategic counseling on patentability, freedom to operate, and patent landscape and white space analysis in the chemical, biological, electrical engineering, and materials science fields. Her technical expertise spans a broad range of technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, nanotechnology, polymer science, organic chemistry...

Michael Longyear is an attorney with Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. For more than 30 years, he has advised individuals, couples, and families on matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates, estate planning, probate and trust administration , guardianship proceedings , and related legal concerns. His practice also includes work involving real estate matters and business organization management. Michael works closely with clients to help them make...

Blake Marks-Dias is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Blake practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Blake Marks-Dias since 2022. 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 Blake Marks-Dias is held by other lawyers.

Acquisition, financing (construction and permanent) and leasing of regional shopping malls, office buildings, retail centers, golf courses and apartment buildings; conduit, corporate and project finance transactions; employment advice for termination and wrongful discharge claims, wage and hour disputes, and employee policy manuals; mediation services for real estate and employment-related disputes.

Brad Fisher maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, handling cases involving corporate governance and partnership disputes, breaches of contract and business torts, misuse of trade secrets and other forms of unfair competition, violations of noncompetition covenants, and consumer protection claims, among others. He regularly litigates in both state and federal courts and in arbitration, and represents both defendants and plaintiffs. Brad also regularly represents health care clients in...

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

Chad has extensive experience handling complex commercial disputes, and advises on environmental matters both foreign and domestic. Chad has tried cases in state and federal courts, and before international tribunals. He joined Summit Law Group from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago.