Washington Super Lawyers Articles
The Many Lives of Janet George
The onetime blackjack dealer, pilot and prosecutor brings a lot—especially empathy—to the family law table
Environmental lawyer Beth Ginsberg is making beautiful music out of a childhood passion
Judge Michael Scott says his landmark Arlene’s Flowers case boils down to respecting each other despite differences
Righting Wrongs and Keeping Things Simple
Darrell Cochran has taken on the state of Washington, an insurance powerhouse and Apple with his special brand of ‘inefficiency’
How Seattle attorneys gave us even more to love about the city’s favorite shopping destination
Sheri Pewitt’s personal mantra guides her practice—and her pro bono work representing political protesters
Steve Berman: Putting the Brakes on Alleged Emissions Cheating
The Seattle heavy-hitter accuses GM of deception similar to that used by Volkswagen
Legal Community Mourns Attorney Who Helped Shape Seattle
Melody McCutcheon’s projects ranged from Safeco Field to the Yesler Terrace housing redevelopment
Local Counsel with Kathryn Naegeli Boling
Seattle’s Kathryn Boling tells us what’s good in the neighborhood
In kindergarten, Tana Lin was punished for not speaking English. Today, she speaks for those who have been treated unfairly
‘If I’ve Helped Some People Along the Way, That’s Enough’
An oral history of practicing law in the days when Dictaphones were cutting-edge, women in the office were secretaries, and attorneys worked for as little as $275 a month
Before he cracked cases, business litigator Charles E. Newton was dancing in The Nutcracker
Judicial Notice with Mary E. Fairhurst
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst On Making a Difference
Discovery with Jeffrey I. Tilden
Jeffrey I. Tilden’s wins include the 1994 reinstatement of National Guard Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, discharged for being a lesbian
Local Counsel with Claire L. Rootjes
Seattle litigator Claire Rootjes tells us what’s good in the neighborhood.
Why Nirvana, Alaska Airlines and Hearst wanted him around; Bill Gates and Courtney Love, not so much
Internet attorney Venkat Balasubramani loves talking about tech matters and legal theory, less so about himself
Tacoma family law attorney Laura Carlsen can parry like nobody’s business
Seattle lawyers have high hopes for Washington’s fledgling marijuana industry
Melody McCutcheon worked on the Bullitt Center and helped the Sorrento Hotel achieve historic status
WHY KEVIN J. CURTIS DOES WHAT HE DOES
The Spokane litigator is all about protecting liberties
Akane Suzuki’s Journey of 5,000 Miles
A fascination with far-flung lands and languages brought the international-estate planning attorney from Japan to the U.S. at 16
That’s what Steve W. Berman has always done, in class action lawsuits against Jack in the Box, Big Tobacco, Toyota, the NCAA …
High-profile trials and links to headline-grabbers like Amanda Knox and Mary Kay Letourneau have garnered the spotlight for Anne Bremner, bringing celebrity and sprezzatura
Jim Frush has always lived for high stakes—and high peaks
Efforts to transform a pulp mill into a waterfront gem have consumed a decade (so far) of legal navigations by Frank Chmelik and Jon Sitkin
David Goodnight’s client list ranges from Amazon to Monsanto to a Napa Valley vineyard—and in his spare time, the Stoel Rives litigator helps Burundian widows rebuild their lives
That’s what Hoquiam attorney Paul Stritmatter does best—and the smart money’s on him
Barry Kaplan is a defense lawyer to the bone
What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Age Discrimination?
Seven local attorneys try to bring light to a murky issue
Family lawyer Marijean Moschetto’s recipe for success: empathy, diligence and experience
Intellectual property attorney Janet Kim Lin’s heritage is a source of strength
Melissa Roeder brings a rural work ethic to the civil defense table
The Seattle mediator and arbitrator is a natural at helping people work things out
How David Burman helped decide a historic governor’s race
Thomas Ahearne wins one for public education
Tacoma attorney Jack Connelly’s long-shot cases have triggered major reforms
Sheryl Willert defends bosses—and reminds them to play fair
Washington lawyers take time to help out
The explosive case that took David Mann to the U.S. Supreme Court
Lawyers Suzanne Thomas and Michael Reiss negotiate how gay a league needs to be
B. Gerald Johnson: Civic Booster
The co-founder of Pacifica Law Group helped shape Seattle
Rebecca Ringer’s battles for justice began with Sadie Hawkins Day
James Lobsenz Rewrites the Rules
How a Seattle appellate lawyer helped end 'don’t ask, don’t tell'
Brad Marten and Billy Plauché tackle the Gulf oil crisis—from Seattle
Stephen Graham takes battlefield strategy from Board game to boardroom
Geoff Grindeland saved lives as a naval aviator; now he saves the day for pilots in court
Simeon Osborn lands a record settlement for a man injured by a King County deputy
John Hempelmann was there for Camelot, nearly became a U.S. congressman, and is still shaping public policy—and the landscape—every day at Cairncross & Hempelmann
In court or on the bike path, trial lawyer Jeff Tilden stays at the top of his game
It’s what you do with the knowledge, once you find it, that matters to Rita Bender
Rebel With an Assortment of Causes
Lembhard Howell has spent 40 years bringing justice to his clients and change to the system
… Her job description, that is. But real estate lawyer Jane Rakay Nelson is about more than finance and acquisition
The Green River Killer’s Lawyer
Mark Prothero knows it’s a label that will stick
… It’s time to call in W. Mitchell Cogdill or Christopher M. Davis
How Andy Maron pursued a path in both government and construction law
Q&A With Charlie Wiggins, Wiggins & Masters, Bainbridge Island
How a ‘military brat’ ended up setting his sights on the state Supreme Court
Microsoft’s GC on myths about the company, the financial crisis and why he wouldn’t amend the Constitution
NPR's GC takes us behind the scenes
Defend the 'black hats,' that is. And nobody can do it like Brad Keller, the guy who helped the Sonics skedaddle
Q&A: Take This Job and Love It
Never mind the long hours and bottomless inbox; Brad Smith wouldn't trade his gig as Microsoft's top lawyer for anything
If you think constitutional law is dry, you haven't met Stephen A. Smith
Whether it's business or bands, Jim Austin makes things happen
The Accidental Entertainment Lawyer
O. Yale Lewis Jr. may not love rock-'n'-roll, but musicians find him irresistible
Ron Knox keeps his calm despite the economic forecast
Michael Nelson really does feel his clients' pain: He recovered from a brain injury himself
Barbara Duffy's team caters to the needs of the senior health-care industry
Q&A: Robert K. Dawson, DawsonBrown, Seattle
The 55-year-old litigator is hooked on adrenaline—whether it be in the courtroom or hurtling through the air attached to a bungee cord
Starbucks' Paula Boggs isn't intimidated by 1,200-ft. drops, military brass or sitting presidents
In 1978, Bill Neukom helped launch Microsoft. Now he's going after a small thing called world justice
Busy Seattle patent lawyer Steve Winters finds time to jam with his band, Morris Can Fly
Trial lawyer John Chun is not your stereotypical pit bull in the courtroom. But make no mistake: He’s there to win.
Aaron Caplan, champion of justice and home-brewer extraordinaire, took his fifth-grade civics lessons to heart
Who Says Nice Gals Finish Last?
Fearless, relentless and modest to a fault, Jeffery Robinson is not the guy you want to see at the defense table if you’re a prosecuting attorney
After hours, a lot of attorneys open their hearts and wallets to make their communities richer
Many Rising Stars have a cum laude or two under their belts. Are those resume adornments worth all the sleepless nights?
For this group of overachievers, the second career was the charm. But the lessons from their ‘past lives’ have served them well.