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Williams Kastner is pleased to welcome Brent Elswick as a Member in the firm’s Seattle office. Brent brings nearly 15 years of experience advising businesses and individual clients on corporate, transactional, and general business law matters, with a particular emphasis on aviation law. His practice includes representing clients in the purchase, sale, lease, and financing...

Williams Kastner has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, achieving national and regional rankings across multiple practice areas. The firm is noted for its comprehensive legal services and strong regional presence in the Pacific Northwest. National Rankings: Williams Kastner received National Tier 3 rankings in Environmental Law, Litigation – Construction, and...

Williams Kastner is proud to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. In addition, seven attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. We are especially pleased to share that Heidi Mandt has been honored as Lawyer of the Year in...

Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the expansion of its Portland, Oregon, office with the addition of six accomplished attorneys: Megan Ferris, Leslie Kocher-Moar, Greg Reinert, Joel Saunders, Ashley Shearer, and Alex Newgard. Their arrival marks a significant enhancement of the firm’s litigation capabilities across the Pacific Northwest. Collectively, this group brings extensive experience in...

Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that attorney Mark Myers has once again been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as one of the top environmental lawyers in Washington State. This marks the second consecutive year that Myers has earned this prestigious distinction. In its 2025 review, Chambers USA stated: “Mark Myers...

March 5, 2025 – Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the promotions of Stacy DeMass and Kenna Duckworth to Of Counsel. Both attorneys have been elevated from Senior Associate in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the firm. “Stacy and Kenna have consistently demonstrated excellence in their respective practice areas,” said Rod Umberger, Managing Director...

Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that Heidi Mandt has been selected as a faculty member for the 2025 International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy. Known as the “Crown Jewel” of the IADC, the Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most esteemed programs for honing defense trial advocacy skills. Heidi has...

January 1, 2025 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce the promotion of two attorneys within the firm. James Bulthuis has been elevated from Member to Equity Member, and Sean Leake has been promoted from Senior Associate to Member. Additionally, Member Jessie Harris has been elected to serve on the firm’s board of directors “We...

Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® ranked nationally in 4 practice areas and regionally in 21 practice areas. Williams Kastner received the following rankings in the 2025 Best Law Firms®: National Tier 3 Environmental Law Litigation – Construction Native American Law Real...