William F. Etter

Whether a government agency or a frightened individual hoping to never again be involved with the legal system, Adam Rosenberg can be depended on to aggressively take on his client’s cause. Adam represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of civil matters. His practice centers on litigation of a complex nature, including catastrophic injury, insurance bad faith, civil rights, land use, water law, and business disputes among others. He’s litigated high-stakes cases of...

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.

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.

BACKGROUND Hai Han focuses her practice on U.S. and foreign chemical and pharmaceutical patent matters with special emphasis on small molecules. She’s trusted by her clients for her valuable insights as a strategic counselor, for IP management and patent procurement. Hai received a B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University (China) in 1992 and a Ph.D. in Organic and Physical Organic Chemistry from Brown University (1997). She also conducted post-doctoral research at the Department of Chem...

James Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. James practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized James Sanders since 2015. 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 James Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Christina Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Christina practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Smith 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 Christina Smith is held by other lawyers.

Diane M. Butler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Diane M. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Diane M. Butler since 2013. 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 Diane M. Butler is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan P. Goddard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Jonathan P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan P. Goddard since 2027. 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 Jonathan P. Goddard is held by other lawyers.

BACKGROUND Karl Hermanns' practice focuses on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent matters, emphasizing strategic management of patent portfolios, early-stage company counseling, investment due diligence, and competitive patent analysis. He graduated with both a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and received his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. EXPERIENCE Karl was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and the Uni...

BACKGROUND Jeff focuses his practice on IP enforcement, defense, and litigation matters across all industry groups. In 1999, he received a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering with Highest Honors from Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focused his studies on communication networks and signal processing. Jeff received an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 2001, where he focused his studies and research on communication networks. He was a...