Paul J. Bruene

Georges Yates, a partner and chair of the firm's International practice, focuses his practice on: international business transactions and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions; cross-border business operations, investment and taxation; real estate acquisitions, syndications, finance, leasing and development; and corporate finance (equity and debt). He serves as outside general counsel to a number of public and private companies. He also coordinates strategic relationships between Perkins C...

Emily Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Emily practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Harris 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 Emily Harris is he...

Evan Fuller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Evan practices law in Tacoma, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Evan Fuller 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 Evan Fuller is held by other lawyers.

Kyle C. Kreischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Kyle C. practices law in Olympia, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle C. Kreischer since 2023. 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 Kyle C. Kreischer is held by other lawyers.

Taro acts as “outside general counsel” to countless local, national, and international businesses. He has been a transactional attorney in downtown Seattle since 2000. He joined the Lasher firm in 2005, and became a Principal of the firm in 2008. Taro grew up in Bellevue, Washington, after moving from L.A. in the second grade. Corporate and Business Law; Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions & Financing; Complex Commercial Leases; Trademark Registrations Industries served includ...

Sarah B. Bowman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Sarah B. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah B. Bowman 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 Sarah B. Bowman is held by other lawyers.

Lauren B. Rainwater is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Lauren B. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren B. Rainwater 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 Lauren B. Rainwater is held by other lawyers.

Ako Miyaki-Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Ako practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ako Miyaki-Murphy 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 Ako Miyaki-Murphy is held by other lawyers.

Susan Fahringer is a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation group with over 20 years' experience in privacy and security litigation , intellectual property litigation (with a focus on trade secret and copyright litigation), consumer class action defense and complex commercial litigation. In her privacy and security work, Susan defends companies against individual and class action claims alleging user data and privacy violations, and she defends companies against investigations and suits ...

Colonel Betz focuses his practice on personal, tax and estate planning for individuals and families as well as the representation of fiduciaries in estate and trust administration. He advises clients on a broad range of basic and sophisticated estate planning strategies, estate and trust administration issues, probate, estate and trust dispute resolution matters, and the preparation of gift and estate tax returns. His practice includes planning for executives, business owners and multigenerat...