Best Kirkland, Washington Personal Injury Defense Lawyers
Francis S. Floyd, a civil trial lawyer in Washington, Oregon and Alaska since 1978, is the President of Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S., which he founded in 1991. Francis’ practice emphasizes the defense of insureds and self-insureds in large loss, complex litigation in the Northwest. He has tried over 100 civil jury trials, defending serious personal injury, closed head/brain injury, wrongful death, employment, civil rights, construction accidents, defense of publi...
Marissa Alkhazov is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Marissa practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Marissa Alkhazov 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 Marissa Alkhazov ...
Steven Fogg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Steven practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Fogg since 2012. 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 Steven Fogg is held by other ...
Professional Overview Shawna M. Lydon is an equity partner at Schlemlein Fick & Franklin. Her practice is primarily in the areas of employment law and defense litigation, including employment practices liability, premises liability, product liability, and professional liability matters. Similarly, Ms. Lydon routinely advises private individual and business clients on employment law and human resource issues. Ms. Lydon was previously a Shareholder and member of the Litigation Practice Grou...
Professional Experience Kristy practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling cases involving personal injury, employment, business disputes, health insurance and property disputes. Kristy also represents physicians and other health care providers in licensing and disciplinary disputes. Prior to joining Helsell Fetterman, Kristy worked at a boutique law firm for fourteen years. During her time at the firm, she successfully represented clients in a number of matters. Her experie...
Doug Hofmann is a Seattle-based trial attorney who focuses on personal injury defense, product liability, and commercial litigation. He represents national and regional clients in high-stakes litigation involving business disputes, construction, medical malpractice, toxic torts, aviation, and insurance coverage matters. Doug has tried more than 50 cases to verdict and has extensive experience handling matters involving drug and medical devices, defamation, marine and aviation claims, unfair c...
Kaylee Cox is an associate in the litigation department at Helsell Fetterman LLP in Seattle, Washington . Her practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , Litigation - Real Estate, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. She represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in a range of civil disputes, including real estate conflicts, construction-related claims, and other complex litigation matters. Before joining Helsell Fetterman LLP, Kaylee served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorn...
Mac Thomsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Mac practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Mac Thomsen 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...
William ("Bill") Dow joined Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress as an Associate in August 2017 and was promoted to Partner in June 2021. His practice focuses on general litigation and insurance defense. Prior to joining the firm, Bill practiced personal injury and general litigation at two plaintiff law firms in Seattle, both as a clerk during law school and as an associate upon graduation. He also served as a judicial extern to both the Honorable Ronald B. Leighton of the U.S. Dis...
Professional Experience Sebastian’s practice areas include business and personal transactions along with complex and general litigation, with a primary focus on commercial litigation (including contract and business disputes), real estate litigation, medical malpractice, construction defect, personal injury, premises liability, and products liability. Prior to joining the firm, Sebastian worked as corporate counsel for an international biotech firm where he negotiated, drafted, and revi...
Rabia Ahmad is an attorney at Helsell Fetterman LLP in Seattle, Washington. Her practice includes Health Care Law and litigation , with a focus on defending physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals in medical malpractice lawsuits and professional licensing matters. Rabia represents clients in complex disputes involving patient care, professional liability, and regulatory compliance, and she works closely with medical providers and institutions facing high‑stakes claims. Befo...
Katherine Hekstra is an attorney with Helsell Fetterman LLP in Seattle, Washington . Her practice focuses on health care law and civil litigation , including Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. She represents physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers in medical malpractice lawsuits and in professional licensing and regulatory matters. Kate grew up in West Michigan and earned her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Biomedical S...
Professional Experience Shawn practices in the firm’s litigation department, handling personal injury, commercial, and real estate litigation. He has experience representing clients in all phases of litigation in Washington courts. He also practices in the firm’s insurance coverage group, in disputes between policy holders and their insurance companies and supports the firm’s health care department, handling matters ranging from HIPAA and risk management for health care faci...
