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Ben Straughan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ben, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Nedderman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Thomas, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rory D. Cosgrove is a Seattle-based appellate attorney at Carney Badley Spellman. Recognized by Washington's appellate courts as the "Cadillac" of appellate lawyers, Rory has served as lead counsel in numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Washington's appellate courts, including the Washington Supreme Court. Rory is also the premier embedded appellate counsel in the Pacific Northwest — working alongside trial teams to preserve issues, shape strategy...

Jeffrey A. James is a shareholder with SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES and serves as the firm's Managing Partner. He has represented employers in labor and employment matters since 1988. Jeff's practice focuses on helping employers comply with state, federal and local employment laws and defending employers when litigation arises. He also prosecutes matters on behalf of employers seeking to enforce employment agreements, restrictive covenants, or other obligations. Jeff is a trial and appellate attorney w...

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...

Jason W. Burnett is an attorney at Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. His practice focuses on litigation matters , including real estate disputes , probate litigation, trust and will contests, and business-related disputes. He also represents clients in business transactions and related legal matters. As part of his Litigation - Trusts and Estates practice, Jason advises individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses through complex disputes involvin...

Bipasana Sakya Joshee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Bipasana Sakya, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bipasana Sakya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian W. Grimm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Brian W., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ken Payson’s practice focuses on class action defense, other complex commercial litigation and appellate work, particularly with respect to claims under state and federal consumer protection laws. Ken represents clients from a variety of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, software, and digital media companies. He has obtained numerous orders dismissing putative class actions or denying class certification and has successfully defended them on appeal. He serves...

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.