Williams Kastner is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, Max Glasson will be promoted from Of Counsel to Member and Eliot Harris and Jeff Wells will be elected to the firm’s Board of Directors.
“These promotions reflect the hard work and contributions Max, Eliot, and Jeff bring every day. We’re looking forward to seeing how their leadership continues to shape our firm and support our clients,” said Managing Director Rod Umberger.
Max Glasson focuses his practice on real estate, business, estate planning, and probate. He handles both litigation and transactional matters, combining proactive risk management with strong advocacy when disputes arise.
Eliot Harris is a commercial litigator who represents clients in insurance coverage, product liability, shareholder disputes, commercial contracts, real estate, intellectual property, premises liability, and professional negligence matters. He advises clients on pre-litigation strategy and coverage analysis and litigates coverage and bad faith claims across multiple lines of insurance.
Jeff Wells concentrates his practice on employment litigation, defending corporations, small businesses, and public entities in claims involving discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, wage and hour issues, and class actions. His experience includes arbitration, jury trials, and appeals, along with advising employers on policies, discipline, accommodations, leave, and other workplace matters.
About Williams Kastner
Williams Kastner is a Pacific Northwest law firm founded in 1929, with more than 65 attorneys in Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. The firm is known for its trial and litigation experience and its work across a wide range of industries and practice areas, with particular strength in Construction, Insurance Coverage, Labor and Employment, Product Liability, Retail and Hospitality, and Transportation and Logistics. Williams Kastner represents clients in matters throughout the region and beyond, combining practical advice with a strong focus on results and long-standing client relationships.