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David B. Starks is a Partner at the Pacific Northwest family law firm McKinley Irvin, PLLC. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML ), and current president of the Washington chapter of the AAML. David’s practice concentrates on divorce cases involving difficult custody matters as well as the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests. His passion for res...

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

Grace Han Stanton is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property practice and Chair of the Trademark & Copyright practice. She counsels clients from emerging companies to FORTUNE 500 and other public companies in a wide variety of industries, ranging from wineries and breweries to integrated circuit manufacturers and software companies. Grace advises clients regarding trademark and brand clearance, selection, prosecution, registration, protection and licensing, copyright protection, regi...

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

Benjamin Gould makes the law work for his clients. Ben, a Seattle native, practices in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group. His ability to clearly and efficiently communicate factual and legal issues to his clients and courts allows him to advance the interests of those who have been harmed by others’ misconduct. Ben has extensive experience in appellate litigation, and has secured successful results for his clients before the U.S. Courts of Appeals fo...

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

Derek Ko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Derek practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Ko 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 Derek Ko is held by other lawyers.

As a child, Elizabeth Calora learned firsthand the devastating impact of medical negligence when her uncle was paralyzed as a result of a physician’s gross error. When the medical provider failed to accept responsibility, her uncle was forced to hire a medical malpractice attorney who demanded accountability and obtained justice for her uncle. The resulting settlement allowed her uncle to live an independent and meaningful life, with access to adapted vehicles and modification of his ho...

BACKGROUND Syed’s practice focuses on U.S. and international patent and trademark prosecution, enforcement, licensing and litigation matters. He received a B.Eng in Aerospace Engineering from Ryerson University and a M.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where his graduate research focused on acoustic emissions monitoring of space shuttle external tanks. Syed earned his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law (2012), where he served as a judicial ...

Rebecca L. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Rebecca L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca L. Williams since 2005. 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 Rebecca L. Williams is held by other lawyers.