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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.

Matthew Diggs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Health Care. Matthew, 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 Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brent excels at taking complicated problems and making them accessible for his clients, jurors and judges. His M.B.A. training allows him to assist clients in making decisions that are truly in their best financial interests. Brent concentrates on insurance policy and bad faith disputes. His practice is unusual in that he represents both insurance policy holders and insurance companies, depending on the case, providing unique insights into both perspectives. This experience allows him to get ...

Lynne Graybeal is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Group and Trademark & Copyright practices. Her practice focuses on trademark and copyright law, Internet and social media issues, licensing and intellectual property-related transactions, and arts and entertainment law. Lynne is currently the co-chair of the firm's Arts, Entertainment & Sports industry group and was a co-chair of the Trademark & Copyright practice, from 2000 - 2012. Lynne has been assisting clients wi...

Ben Straughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ben, 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 Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem , real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts.

Heather Burgess is an attorney with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess PLLC in Olympia, Washington. Her practice focuses on Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law, representing real estate developers throughout all phases of property acquisition, development, and permitting. Heather has worked on residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Washington State, including significant developments in Southwest Washington. She assists clients in evaluating propert...

Daniel M. Waggoner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law, First Amendment Law and Technology Law. Daniel M., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason P. Amala has dedicated his law practice to representing people and businesses who have been victimized by others. The majority of his work is on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse, but he continues to help people who have been severely injured and need an attorney and law firm who can navigate the most complex of cases and the most difficult of defense attorneys and insurance companies. Jason began helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse after the clergy sexual abuse scan...

Gordon W. Wilcox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Gordon W., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gordon W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.