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Tom Cristy, a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, focuses on employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. Tom has more than 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing employee benefit plans and counseling clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation, including ERISA, qualified plans (pension, profit sharing, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans), non-qualified deferred compensation, supplemental executive...

Michael Rosenberger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rosenberger since 2017. 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 Michael Rosenberger is held by other lawyers.

David W. Silke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David W. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized David W. Silke 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 David W. Silke is held by other lawyers.

Rob Weber, who joined Carney Badley Spellman in 2008, focuses his practice on real estate and corporate transactions with an emphasis on commercial leasing. He represents landlords and tenants in commercial, retail, office, tech, and medical lease negotiations, and advises multiple retail and shopping center developers on all aspects of their centers, from leasing to development. He also represents owners and purchasers in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties —...

Darby Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Darby practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Darby Allen since 2025. 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 Darby Allen is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND Christopher has over 15 years of experience as a patent professional representing clients primarily in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and material technology sectors. He focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, global portfolio strategy and management, and providing legal opinions. In 1996, Chris received his M.S. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his research focused on the design and synthesis of self-complimentary molecules capa...

Don Kari has successfully represented the firm's energy and utility clients for more than 30 years. He focuses on state and federal public utility regulation, energy power marketing, energy regulation and policy, contract and administrative law, commercial transactions and energy law.

Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients. From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as a trusted advocate for plaintiffs. Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy. As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in l...

Bryan P. O'Connor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Bryan P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan P. O'Connor since 2021. 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 Bryan P. O'Connor is held by other...

Karl J. Ege is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Karl J. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Karl J. Ege since 2016. 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 Karl J. Ege is held by other lawyers.