Best Lawyers Near You in Bellevue, Washington
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Dean A. Messmer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Dean A., 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 Dean A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan Vogel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Megan, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Emily, 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 Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Lindsay Halm is a trial lawyer at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender . She stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault in schools and hospitals; and consumer and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual survivor or thousands of tenants in a class action . Lindsay graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law, served as a federal law clerk prior to...
Jeff Frank has practiced in the areas of commercial, construction, and real estate litigation for more than 25 years. He represents public and private owners, port districts, developers, design professionals, and general contractors in construction disputes, real estate contract disputes, claim avoidance, property damage claims, and litigation. He has also handled several “business separation” and shareholder derivative matters for clients in a number of industries, including, rea...
Aimee S. Willig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Aimee S., 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 Aimee S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Gwendolyn C. Payton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gwendolyn C., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gwendolyn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
A highly respected Seattle business and estate planning/probate attorney, George Holzapfel’s practice is concentrated in business law with an emphasis on tax and estate planning. George serves as general counsel to more than 320 corporations, LLC’s, partnerships and sole proprietorships, as well as many individuals and families. Businesses represented include accountants, architects, advertisers, apartment and commercial building owners, computer companies, contractors, distributo...
Michael Longyear is an attorney with Reed Longyear Corwin Burnett & Calogero, PLLC in Seattle, Washington. For more than 30 years, he has advised individuals, couples, and families on matters involving Elder Law , Trusts and Estates, estate planning, probate and trust administration , guardianship proceedings , and related legal concerns. His practice also includes work involving real estate matters and business organization management. Michael works closely with clients to help them make...
Tana Materi has been with Carney Badley Spellman since 1999, serving as a member of the firm's Board of Directors and Chair of its Business Department. Her practice focuses on corporate, finance, and M&A transactions, including representing buyers and sellers across a broad range of industries — retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, food and beverage, construction, dental services, aerospace, and more. She also works extensively with family-owned and closely held businesses on contract...
Vinnie Nappo is tenacious in his fight for justice—and closure—for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Every day he sees firsthand the damaging effects survivors face because of the reckless and selfish acts of powerful entities and institutions that enabled and allowed abuse to go on for decades. He combines his legal knowledge, practical experience, and emotional strength to hold these institutions accountable, whether it be the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, schoo...
Andrew provides sophisticated estate, gift, generation skipping, and other tax-optimized wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, trust administration, as well as customized “family office” solutions to high-net worth individuals, families, and private businesses across the Pacific Northwest. He serves as outside general counsel to many private businesses, guiding legal strategy for significant and complex matters associated with the business and legal affairs of ...