Tim D. Schermetzler

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,...

Rich Birmingham has over 30 years of experience in both employee benefit consulting and ERISA litigation. He is one of the few lawyers in the country who is listed in "Best Lawyers in America" in two employee benefit categories—ERISA law and ERISA litigation. His command of both the substantive and litigation areas of ERISA enable him to give practical proactive advice when consulting with clients and to obtain early dismissal or settlement when litigating ERISA matters. Rich is a frequ...

Missy Mordy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Missy, who practices law in Bellevue, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Missy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Darcel Lobo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Darcel, who practices law in Normandy Park, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven J. Schindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Steven J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad Fisher maintains a diverse civil litigation practice, handling cases involving corporate governance and partnership disputes, breaches of contract and business torts, misuse of trade secrets and other forms of unfair competition, violations of noncompetition covenants, and consumer protection claims, among others. He regularly litigates in both state and federal courts and in arbitration, and represents both defendants and plaintiffs. Brad also regularly represents health care clients in...

Rebecca began her law career with Brewe Layman, P.S. in 2001 as a legal intern. Since earning her law degree in 2002, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law. Rebecca is skilled at guiding her clients through the complexities of divorce and family law issues, including property/business valuation, property division, spousal maintenance, and child support matters. Rebecca has experience representing parties in cases involving Committed Intimate Relationships (CIR) and is familiar ...

Elizabeth A. Hershman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J.C. Ditzler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. J.C., 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 J.C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Dunn Cobb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jennifer Dunn, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Dunn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.