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Ragan L. Powers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ragan L. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ragan L. Powers since 2001. 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 profess...

Pam Anderson, a partner in the Environment, Energy & Resources practice, represents utilities, local distribution companies, energy marketers, producers, and natural gas, crude oil and products pipelines throughout the country. Pam has represented energy clients before the FERC, NERC, CFTC, PHMSA, DOE and various state regulators. A certified public accountant, she combines her legal and financial experience to help clients negotiate complex business transactions and conduct due diligence...

Mark Lamb is a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Carney Badley Spellman , with 26 years of experience practicing in Washington and California. His practice centers on several areas: real estate and land use, business litigation and transactions , and First Amendment, campaign finance, and election law. He represents residential and commercial developers, property owners, homeowner associations, executives, and privately held businesses of all sizes. His real estate wo...

David O. Cantu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. David O. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized David O. Cantu since 2023. 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 O. Cantu is held by other lawyers.

M. Edward Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. M. Edward practices law in Bellevue, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized M. Edward Taylor since 2007. 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 M. Edward Taylor is held by other lawyers.

Valerie Hughes, a partner with the firm's Labor and Employment practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of employment litigation, discrimination and harassment litigation, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and administrative proceedings. In addition to her representation of private employers, Val provides general counsel representation to Washington school districts, including state and federal court litigation and administrative hearings.

Ambika Kumar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Media Law. Ambika practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Ambika Kumar 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 Ambika Kumar is held by other lawyers.

Cyrus E. Ansari is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Cyrus E. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Cyrus E. Ansari 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 Cyrus E. Ansari is held by other lawyers.

Sims Weymuller is an attorney and shareholder at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender who focuses on legal and medical malpractice cases , complex birth trauma , brain and spinal cord injury , wrongful death and other claims. Sims has volunteered his time as a board member of the Brain Injury Alliance of WA and has chaired several Washington State Bar Association boards. He is a frequent lecturer and contributor to WSAJ practice deskbooks. Weymuller has been recognized as a Best Lawyer since 2024.

Jodi represents insurers in complex insurance coverage disputes and maritime matters. She enjoys working together with her clients to help them avoid and solve problems. Jodi has extensive experience defending bad faith claims. She primarily practices in Washington and Oregon, two venues that are notoriously difficult for insurers to operate. She handles all types of coverage disputes including environmental, professional liability, maritime, and general liability. She has successfully litiga...