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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

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Cozen O’Connor opened its Seattle office in 1985. The office is located in the central business district of Seattle.

The attorneys in our Northwest regional office represent clients in matters within all jurisdictions of the Western United States, including Washington, California, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Colorado, Alaska, and Hawaii.

The attorneys in the Seattle office practice in the following areas: maritime law; casualty and property defense and product liability; appellate practice; intellectual property; labor and employment; commercial litigation; construction law; environmental law; health care; labor and employment; and insurance litigation, including: subrogation, bad faith, reinsurance; professional liability; directors’ and officers’ liability; and toxic torts.

People

Frank Abramonte

Frank Abramonte

Co-Chair, Patent Prosecution

Mark S. Anderson

Mark S. Anderson

Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, Northwest Region
Co-Vice Chair, Subrogation & Recovery Department

Peter Berg

Peter Berg

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Bryan R. Campbell

Bryan R. Campbell

Member

Samuel Cayton

Samuel Cayton

Associate

J.C. Ditzler

J.C. Ditzler

Chair, London Market

Jeremy M. Dukmen

Jeremy M. Dukmen

Member

James Edward

James Edward

Associate

Shauna Martin Ehlert

Shauna Martin Ehlert

Member

Kyle A. Farnam

Kyle A. Farnam

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Megan K. Kirk

Megan K. Kirk

Member

Jeremy Knight

Jeremy Knight

Associate

William F. Knowles

William F. Knowles

Of Counsel

Robert D. Lee

Robert D. Lee

Member

Lorraine Linford

Lorraine Linford

Co-Chair, Trademark Prosecution Practice

Jodi McDougall

Jodi McDougall

Office Managing Partner

Kevin A. Michael

Kevin A. Michael

Member

James Mullins

James Mullins

Associate

Karl Neumann

Karl Neumann

Member

Sarah Pozzi

Sarah Pozzi

Associate

Carson C. Riley

Carson C. Riley

Associate

Tarin Schalow

Tarin Schalow

Associate

Nathaniel Simons

Nathaniel Simons

Associate

Robert J. Slavik

Robert J. Slavik

Member

Jonathan Toren

Jonathan Toren

Co-Chair, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage

Mistee Verhulp

Mistee Verhulp

Counsel

William H. Walsh

William H. Walsh

Member

Matthew T. Wood

Matthew T. Wood

Associate

Cameron D. Young

Cameron D. Young

Associate

Upcoming Events

News

Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Frank Abramonte Recognized as a Global Leader by IAM

October 23, 2024 IAM has named Frank Abramonte to its Global Leaders 2025 list.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Four Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2024 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 31, 2024 Peter Berg and Jodi A. McDougall were named 2024 Super Lawyers; Sarah Pozzi and Karl Neumann were recognized as 2024 Washington Rising Stars.

Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

July 12, 2024 Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars.

Seven Cozen O’Connor Intellectual Property Attorneys Recognized by IAM Patent 1000

June 13, 2024 IAM Patent 1000 has named Frank Abramonte, Blake Coblentz, Thomas Fisher, Keith Fredlake, Jeffrey Gendzwill, Barry Golob, and Edward Weisz to their 2024 list.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

February 15, 2024 The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Five Cozen O’Connor Intellectual Property Attorneys Recognized by IAM Patent 1000

August 08, 2023 IAM Patent 1000 has named Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, Keith Fredlake, Jeffrey Gendzwill, and Edward Weisz to their 2023 list.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2023 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 31, 2023 The Seattle attorneys who have been recognized by their peers in include firm members Jodi McDougall, Terri Sutton, and William Walsh. Peter Berg and Sarah Pozzi were recognized as 2023 Washington Rising Stars.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2021 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 20, 2021 Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 list of top practitioners in Washington.

Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington Super Lawyers List

July 17, 2020 Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2020 list of top practitioners in Washington.

Contacts

Jodi McDougall

Office Managing Partner

jmcdougall@cozen.com

(206) 373-7233

Peter Berg

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

pberg@cozen.com

(206) 373-7265

Kyle A. Farnam

Co-Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

kfarnam@cozen.com

(206) 224-1297

Heather Kelly

Office Manager

HFKelly@cozen.com

(206) 373-7293