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Why James Williams came to mind when the ACLU needed someone to spearhead a major access-to-justice case
Seattle attorney Matthew Bergman argued that the parent-child relationship—not the parents’ split-up—is what counts
Seattle litigator John Devlin makes sure the needs of Rangers and their families don’t get overlooked
The litigator has defended the city of Seattle twice, pro bono, against challenges by gun-rights organizations
Attorney Lincoln Beauregard says the city should have known about the risk of contamination at a homeless encampment
Local Counsel with Elizabeth Tellessen
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
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
The Seattle heavy-hitter accuses GM of deception similar to that used by Volkswagen
Melody McCutcheon’s projects ranged from Safeco Field to the Yesler Terrace housing redevelopment
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
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
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Fairhurst On Making a Difference
Jeffrey I. Tilden’s wins include the 1994 reinstatement of National Guard Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, discharged for being a lesbian
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
Melody McCutcheon worked on the Bullitt Center and helped the Sorrento Hotel achieve historic status
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
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
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
The Seattle mediator and arbitrator is a natural at helping people work things out
Geoff Grindeland saved lives as a naval aviator; now he saves the day for pilots in court
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
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
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
Defend the 'black hats,' that is. And nobody can do it like Brad Keller, the guy who helped the Sonics skedaddle
Never mind the long hours and bottomless inbox; Brad Smith wouldn't trade his gig as Microsoft's top lawyer for anything
O. Yale Lewis Jr. may not love rock-'n'-roll, but musicians find him irresistible
Michael Nelson really does feel his clients' pain: He recovered from a brain injury himself
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
Catherine Smith planned to spend her career at her desk. She ended up at the U.S. Supreme Court
Busy Seattle patent lawyer Steve Winters finds time to jam with his band, Morris Can Fly
Todd Gardner has a phenomenal track record of million-dollar verdicts for injured clients
Katherine Hendricks’ clients know their music and literature. She knows how to protect their work
Dan Gottlieb shines when it comes to financing public projects or playing in a symphony
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
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.