Ross J. Tanaka

BACKGROUND As Managing Partner, Hayley brings a clear vision and collaborative leadership to the firm, guiding its strategic direction while continuing to serve clients with deep expertise in intellectual property (IP) law. She focuses on efficient and effective patent prosecution, licensing, and validity and infringement studies. With a background in electrical engineering, Hayley has successfully advised clients across a broad spectrum of technologies, including electrical, software, and me...

Kraig L. Marini Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Technology Law. Kraig L. Marini practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kraig L. Marini Baker since 2018. 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 Kraig L. Marini Baker is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

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.

Shawn Rediger is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, real estate, and business transactions. She advises businesses and individuals on restructuring, creditor and debtor rights, and strategic planning in financially distressed situations. Shawn represents secured creditors, lenders, corporate and individual debtors, bankruptcy trustees, and receivers in a wide range of insolvency matters. Her practice includes bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, and related litigatio...

Professional Experience As managing partner of Helsell Fetterman since 2001, Scott Collins understands the operational aspects of business and how legal issues must be addressed within greater business considerations. Utilizing that perspective, he provides clients with cost-effective legal counsel achieving practical results that serve their business goals. Scott began his career representing lenders and vendors in the fishing and boating industries of the Pacific Northwest. These were tumul...

Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, rea...

Denise Larson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Denise practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Denise Larson 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 Denise Larson is held by other lawyers.

Tina Aiken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Tina practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Tina Aiken 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 Tina Aiken is held by other lawyers.

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...