Our litigators are recognized throughout the Northwest for success in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings. We are aggressive advocates for our clients’ interests and we provide superior insight regarding the merits of initiating legal action or defending against a claim. We’ve represented a broad spectrum of clients in a variety of claims. Our experience includes prosecution of multi-million dollar lawsuits, multi-party construction disputes, enforcement of significant real estate purchase and sale agreements, representation of property owners in condemnations as well as prosecuting tort claims involving serious injuries. We work in tandem with our transactional lawyers to produce practical cost-efficient results for our clients. Whether you need advocacy in divorce proceedings, bankruptcy court, employment matters, intellectual property, will contests or real estate, our firm has a pragmatic advocate to help you reach you goals. Earl P. Lasher, III | Linda Kelley Ebberson | Anthony J.W. Gewald | Kevin P. Hanchett | Robert J. Henry | Delney N. Hilen | Dean A. Messmer | Danial D. Pharris | Robin Williams Phillips | Lisa Ann Sharpe | Tara K. Richardson | Quentin Wildsmith | Mario A. Bianchi | Philip L. Bednar | Jamie Polito Johnston | Tyler J. Moore | Maya Trujillo Ringe | Sean V. Small | Jeffrey L. Smoot | Timothy E. Steen Unemployment Benefits Cannot Be Denied Based On Employee Negligence by Lisa Ann Sharpe Information That May Be Useful in Your Dissolution, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson (Client Service Document) Basic Rules for Giving a Deposition, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson (Client Service Document) New Disability Legislation to Have Big Impact by Shannon Sperry, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Creditors Should Consider the Impacts of Bankruptcy by Danial D. Pharris, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Advantages of Being a Member of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Committee by Kevin P. Hanchett, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Divorce and its Impact on the Family Business by Delney N. Hilen, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Tips on Hiring a Good Lawyer by Anthony J.W. Gewald, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Firing An Employee Can Be A Legal Mine Field by Robin Williams Phillips, Puget Sound Business Journal Get the most from technology-outsourcing agreements Fiduciary duties of directors of privately held companies E-commerce: Is Your Company Vulnerable to Lawsuits? A Legal Audit Can Prevent Costly Legal Woes How to avoid FMLA disputes Toxic Mold Can Infect Your Bottom Line The Civilized Way To Collect Debt Rules for Conducting Employee Background Checks Background Checks Are a Good Idea Stay Out of Hot Water With a Document-Retention Policy Be Careful What You Throw Out Note to Downsizers: Proceed With Caution Discharge Employees With Care ADEA Update: Severance Pay, Waivers and Tender-Backs Testing Job Candidates: Handle With Care Use CFAA To Protect Computer Data The ABCs of Mediation and Arbitration Retirees and the ADEA What Makes A Contract Enforceable? Investigate -- Don’t Retaliate Handle Employee Complaints With Care Dealing With Customers in Distress Protect Your Trade Secrets Religous Freedom in the Workplace - What You Must Do To Protect Your Employees -- and Your Company Watch Those Training Programs English-Only Rules Don’t Let Your E-Records Turn Into Smoking Guns Allowing Harassment Just Got More Expensive The FLSA And Your Business Gotcha! 9 Questions To Ask Workers When You Suspect Fraud or Theft OSHA Online Can Companies Patent Business Methods? Green Light For Arbitration Clauses In Employment Agreements Contact | Legal Disclaimer