January 01, 2023 ─ Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that three new Members will be admitted to the firm. Earning a place in Williams Kastner’s 2023 Member class are: Jeff M. Wells (Seattle), Frank S. Harrison (Seattle), and Brendan T. Vandor (Seattle).
“We are excited and proud to welcome these talented individuals to the firm’s Membership” said Rod Umberger, Managing Director of Williams Kastner. “They have consistently worked hard and provided high-quality legal representation for our clients, and they are well-respected both within our firm and in the greater legal community. We look forward to practicing with them for many years to come and congratulate each of them on this significant accomplishment in their careers.”
Jeff M. Wells – Equity Member
His employment litigation practice focuses on defending large multi-national corporations, small businesses, and public entities in employment related matters. Jeff has defended clients against class actions, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, hostile work environment, wage and hour, and other employment related claims. Jeff also routinely provides outside investigation services for both public and private entities.
Frank S. Harrison – Member
His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including bankruptcy matters, class actions, contract disputes, construction litigation, health care litigation and real estate litigation.
Brendan T. Vandor – Member
Since first joining the firm as a summer associate in 2014 while attending the University of Michigan Law School, Brendan has represented Williams Kastner clients in trials, arbitrations, and mediations in various matters, including transportation, personal injury, commercial litigation, product liability, and tribal law. In addition, his general litigation experience includes breach of contract cases and insurance coverage disputes. In line with his work defending local and national transportation companies, Brendan serves on the firm’s Transportation Practice Rapid Response Team.
About Williams Kastner
Williams Kastner has been providing legal and business advice to a broad mix of clients since our Seattle office opened in 1929. With more than 65 lawyers in Washington and Oregon, the firm combines the resources and experience to offer national and regional capabilities with the client service and sensibility a local firm can provide. The firm culture is characterized by hard work, high-performance teamwork, diversity and the trusted relationships we form with our clients and the local community with pride which we devote towards the practice of law.www.williamskastner.com.