We are a law firm of trial attorneys known for our dedication and tenacity in representing businesses and individuals inside and outside the courtroom. Our practice emphasizes complex commercial and civil litigation, consumer protection litigation, white collar criminal defense, False Claims Act cases, internal investigations, and employment litigation. Our clients look to us to handle their most difficult legal problems—and we deliver results. White Collar Criminal Defense: Recent criminal matters have included representation of: *Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley in criminal fraud prosecution. After a six-week trial, the jury acquitted on the false statement charges and deadlocked on all remaining counts. *President of Native-owned Canadian cigarette manufacturing company in federal tax evasion trial. We obtained a dismissal of all charges after jury hung on all counts. *W.R. Grace and one if its managers in environmental criminal prosecution alleging obstruction of justice and knowing endangerment under the Clean Air Act arising out of company's operation of a vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana. At trial, the company and all individuals were acquitted. Civil Litigation: Recent civil litigation matters have included: *Fortune 100 company in pending consumer protection lawsuit brought by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office for alleged deceptive marketing practices in the sale of medical devices. *Seattle pharmaceutical company in breach of contract and negligence action against its Medicare consultant; obtained $12 million settlement on behalf of client. *King County, Washington in employment discrimination suit brought by former employee of wastewater treatment division. After a four-week trial, the jury unanimously found in favor of King County on all claims. Because of the dedicated and client-focused nature of our practice, Chambers USA and Benchmark Litigation rank our firm and its partners at the top of the profession.