Steve specializes in litigation, whether on the plaintiff or defense side. He has extensive experience with a variety of claims, including breach of contract, construction defects, and insurance defense of complex, high-value claims, including wrongful death; and complex insurance coverage matters regarding environmental liabilities, brownfields, product liability, premises liability, additional insured claims, and professional liability. Through many of these cases, Steve developed a particular expertise in insurance coverage and regularly litigates insurance coverage and bad faith claims representing both insurers and insureds.

Steve graduated with a BA from the University of Washington in 1987 and liked it so much he did it again in 1996. He graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2000, serving on the Law Review as Editor of Lead Articles. He is admitted to practice in all the state and federal courts of Washington and Oregon, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Between stints at the UW, Steve owned and operated a successful restaurant business north of Seattle. He still likes to cook, spend time with his family and two Maine Coons, work on home projects, fish for most anything that swims, and watch the Seahawks – sometimes in that order.

Jacie graduated from Clark University in 2019 with a BA in political science and the University of Washington School of Law in 2022. During her time at Clark, she swam for 4 years for the varsity swimming and diving team. She enjoys coffee, cats, swimming, and spending time outside near the water.

Shelli graduated from San Diego State University with a major in Criminal Justice Administration. In 1980, she graduated from the University of San Diego Paralegal Program. She has over 35 years of legal experience. She loves dogs, the ocean, music and the Seahawks, but not necessarily in that order.