Since 1929
Providing Trusted Legal Counsel in Washington and Oregon
Williams Kastner Board of Directors
Recognition
Williams Kastner is honored to be recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®, earning national rankings in three practice areas and regional rankings in 18 practice areas.
Legal Network
Williams Kastner is a proud member of the USLAW NETWORK, a dynamic association of experienced law firms and lawyers from approximately 100 independent, full-service firms, including more than 6,000 attorneys across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Asia. With jurisdictional knowledge backed by a global network of attorneys, USLAW member firms support their clients’ legal needs with access to top trial and transactional counsel wherever they do business. Launched in 2001, USLAW includes highly rated law firms that are part of the NETWORK by invitation only. USLAW member firms provide legal representation to major corporations, insurance companies, and large and small businesses alike and specialize in commercial and business law, employment and labor law, litigation, and other business-related areas of law.
Trial Results
Williams Kastner is well known for its vast trial and litigation successes. We have substantial experience in a broad range of legal areas such as administrative law, antitrust, bankruptcy, breach of contract, class actions, commercial torts, construction, defamation, drug products, employment practices, fire and marine, intellectual property, insurance coverage, insurance defense, environmental and land use, lender liability, products liability, professional liability, real estate, securities, toxic torts, hazardous waste, transportation and premises liability.
Diversity & Inclusion
As a firm we embrace diversity and inclusion, and support community programs and projects that foster equal opportunities for all individuals.
Pro Bono
Williams Kastner’s attorneys and legal professionals dedicate their time and talents to a number of organizations on a pro bono basis. Our firm feels strongly about our involvement with organizations that have devoted their efforts to improve the lives of those who are underserved, overlooked and lack resources and access to legal services. Our firm is actively involved with the following organizations:
NORTH HELPLINE
Works to prevent homelessness and hunger in Greater North Seattle by providing emergency services and assisting with basic human needs.
NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT
Promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.
HOMELESS EXPERIENCE LEGAL PROTECTION (HELP)
Enlists local attorneys, law students, and law firm secretaries and paralegals in cities across the country to provide pro bono legal assistance to homeless individuals.
KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (KIND)
Protects unaccompanied children who enter the US immigration system alone to ensure that no child appears in court without an attorney.
SEATTLE CLEMENCY PROJECT
Helps deserving, transformed, long-serving prisoners chart a path to clemency.
Community Service Involvement
Williams Kastner strongly believes in the importance of giving back to the communities that have contributed so deeply to the firm’s success. Our commitment to our local community enriches us as professionals, adds depth to our perspective and gives credence to our roots as a Pacific Northwest law firm. Listed here are some of the many other organizations in which our attorneys and staff members are involved or to which the firm has recently provided support through a financial contribution.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives to tackle the disease from all angles.
Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound‘s mission is to empower people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences, while building an accepting and inclusive society.
Food Lifeline rescues food and provides meals to end hunger today for thousands of people across Western Washington. We’re also working hard regionally to provide a long-term solution to hunger that ensures that everybody has enough food to eat.
The Foundation for Washington State Courts is a charitable foundation originally established jointly by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL) and the Washington State Association of Justice (WSAJ) to provide support and grant funding for courts across the state.
Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage and the skills to soar.
Literacy Source provides accessible, high-quality foundational education for adults to create lasting opportunities for themselves, their families and their communities.
The Oregon Food Bank is dedicated to eliminate hunger and its root causes…because no one should go hungry.
Safe Crossings Foundation is dedicated to helping grieving children who have lost a parent, sibling, or other loved one heal and thrive.
United Way brings caring people together to give, volunteer, and take action to help people in need and solve our community’s toughest challenges.
The USLAW NETWORK Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including funding scholarships to provide financial assistance and an annual virtual job fair.