Recognized Lawyers in Washington

Jeff OdomJeffrey M. Odom

Jeff focuses on mass torts, product liability and toxic tort litigation, representing manufacturers, distributors and sellers in disputes nationwide. He handles claims involving alleged exposure to asbestos, benzene, silica, talc and other chemicals, and tries cases when pretrial resolution is not possible.

Shylah AlfonsoShylah R. Alfonso

Shylah advises companies on antitrust and competition matters, including litigation, government investigations, merger clearance and counseling. Her work also spans class-action and consumer protection litigation and intellectual property disputes, particularly for technology-driven businesses.

John Devlin, IIIJohn S. Devlin, III

John represents clients in international arbitration involving commercial and public international law issues, including institutional and ad hoc proceedings. His practice also includes alternative dispute resolution and domestic and multi-jurisdictional litigation in state and federal courts.

Nicola MenaldoNicola Menaldo

Nicola represents companies in privacy and consumer data class actions, including claims involving AI and biometric information. Her Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice also includes advising sports and entertainment clients on privacy, security and AI laws as they develop technology-driven fan experiences.

Colonel BetzColonel F. Betz

Colonel advises executives, business owners, multigenerational families and fiduciaries on trusts and estates, including estate planning, probate, trust and estate administration, and dispute resolution. He also develops tax-efficient strategies, prepares gift and estate tax returns, and advises on charitable trusts.

Allyn SternAllyn L. Stern

Allyn advises businesses on environmental law, helping them navigate air, water and waste regulation, enforcement investigations and agency negotiations. She also advises on plastics and packaging requirements, recycling, and environmental marketing claims under federal guidance and state consumer protection laws.

Brett DurbinBrett Durbin

Brett co-leads Ballard Spahr’s State and Local Tax team, advising clients on state and local tax issues in business planning and transactional matters. He also represents clients before the Washington State Department of Revenue and the Washington State Board of Tax Appeals.

Erin WilsonErin M. Wilson

Erin defends companies in consumer and employment class actions in state and federal courts, with a focus on Washington and California. Her work includes wage-and-hour and equal pay claims, FLSA collective actions, and consumer protection, warranty, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act disputes.

Ben StraughanBen Straughan

Ben advises startups and early-stage companies on angel and venture capital financings, governance, M&A and spinouts. His emerging companies practice spans technology, space and consumer products, including IP-focused businesses and cross-border financings involving Asian investors.

Sheree CarsonSheree Strom Carson

Sheree represents energy companies and other regulated businesses in Energy & Natural Resources matters, including utility commission proceedings and regulatory litigation. She handles rate cases, tariff filings and approval applications, and advises on clean energy strategy and compliance.

Andrew GrantAndrew H. Grant

Andrew advises public and private companies at all stages of growth on technology transactions, structuring, drafting and negotiating complex commercial and development agreements, joint ventures and IP licenses. He also supports mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for technology and retail clients.

Doug StewartDouglas F. Stewart

Doug chairs Bracewell’s IP litigation practice and represents technology companies, including international clients, in U.S. patent and other intellectual property disputes. His work includes federal court litigation, Section 337 actions, Federal Circuit appeals and contested patent and trademark proceedings.