Samuel W. "Billy" Plauché IV

David Burman, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, including antitrust, appellate, class action, consumer protection, constitutional, media, patent and intellectual property, privacy, and other cases. He also counsels clients in these and other areas. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court arguments, the trial contesting the 2004 Washington State Governor's election, Costco Wholesale Cor...

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 infringement and validity opinions, 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 imagi...

Tom Gores practices in the area of personal planning. He helps clients with personal tax and estate planning issues, trust and estate administration, and corporate fiduciary counseling. His practice includes planning for business owners and families on a multi-generational basis, as well as philanthropy planning and valuation issues.

With over 20 years of experience and 250+ merger/acquisition transactions (ranging up to $120M), Karl provides comprehensive legal and tax counsel, personalized to all types of closely held and family businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. Drawing upon a significant federal and state tax background, he enjoys assisting clients with choice of entity and formation, governance and operating agreements, employment and compensation plans, service agreements, as well as business dissolutions,...

Steve Berman is a nationally renowned class-action lawyer who has dedicated his career to fighting for consumers, investors, employees and other plaintiffs harmed by corporate misconduct. As co-founder and managing partner of Hagens Berman, Steve has led some of the most influential and complex litigation in state and federal courts, securing settlements valued at hundreds of billions of dollars and obtaining historic reforms across a wide range of industries. Steve's trial experience has ear...

Kristine R. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Kristine R., who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel E. Baker, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Samuel E., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Patrick E. Basinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Patrick E., 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 Patrick E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin J. Hamilton focuses his practice on labor and employment counseling and litigation. Mr. Hamilton has addressed, through counseling, negotiation, or litigation, a broad range of key issues critical to the modern workplace. Mr. Hamilton has particular experience with non-competition, trade secret, multiple plaintiff and class action litigation. Mr. Hamilton chairs the firm's nationally-recognized Retail & Consumer Industry practice, including more than 200 lawyers throughout the firm ...