Paul J. Lawrence

Cory Claassen brings over 20 years of patent law experience to his practice, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents in the electrical, optical, and mechanical fields. Cory’s practice extends to patent portfolio management and intellectual property strategy and counseling. He provides these services to clients across a diverse array of technologies, including semiconductor devices, electronics, display and imaging technologies, unmanned aerial vehicles (U...

Evan M. Shapiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Evan M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Evan M. Shapiro 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 Evan M. Shapiro is held by other lawyers.

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

Andrew provides sophisticated estate, gift, generation skipping, and other tax-optimized wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, trust administration, as well as customized “family office” solutions to high-net worth individuals, families, and private businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He serves as outside general counsel to many private businesses, guiding legal strategy for significant and complex matters associated with the business and legal affairs of ...

Laurence A. Shapero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Laurence A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Laurence A. Shapero since 2013. 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 Laurence A. Shapero is held...

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...

Karen Boxx is currently of counsel with Keller Rohrback L.L.P. She focuses her practice on estate planning and consulting in probate, trust, and estate tax matters. Since 1997, Ms. Boxx has been on the faculty of the University of Washington School of Law, where she teaches in the areas of wills and trusts, estate and gift tax, community property, and estate planning. Before joining the faculty, she was in private practice for fourteen years, representing clients in estate planning, probate, ...

Serena S. Carlsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Serena S. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Serena S. Carlsen since 2013. 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 Serena S. Carlsen is held by other lawyers.

Tahl Tyson is an international employment law partner at Littler with over 25 years of practice. She is a US-based UK solicitor, and is also admitted to practice in the US. She advises employers on UK and cross-border employment matters. Tahl was in-house global employment counsel and a member of the HR senior leadership team for a global publicly traded company, where she advised on workplace issues spanning 40 countries. While resident in the company’s Paris office, she provided site ...

Kevin C. Baumgardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kevin C. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin C. Baumgardner since 2008. 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 Kevin C. Baumgardner is held by other lawyers.