Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Two New Partners

Helsell Fetterman, a Seattle-based law firm providing exceptional legal solutions for businesses, organizations and individuals is pleased to welcome Stephanie Grassia and Samuel Jacobs to the partnership.


Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Jessica Tsao

Jessica Tsao has joined Helsell Fetterman as an associate in the firm’s Business and Real Estate practice groups. Jessica advises businesses and business owners on all manner of transactions from formation through merger/acquisition, and assists clients with the ongoing administration of their companies by negotiating and drafting operational contracts and loan agreements.


Debbie Akhbari: Featured Alum of Seattle University School of Law

Debbie Akhbari, a 2013 graduate of Seattle University School of Law, is one of the featured alumni for the admission’s office.  Debbie attended the law school at night while working full-time and has many unique experiences that resonate with future law students. Seattle University School of Law profile of Debbie Akhbari


Fall Employment Breakfast

It is time for your breakfast with Helsell’s Employment Group The employment and labor landscape in Seattle, the Northwest, and the U.S. continues to change.  You are invited to be our guest at our fall breakfast update to learn more about the changes affecting employment and labor practices. Topics will be: Minimum Wage Marijuana How […]


U.S.News – Best Lawyers Ranks Helsell Fetterman Among Top Seattle Law Firms

For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers included Helsell Fetterman in their 2015  “Best Law Firms” rankings.  Helsell Fetterman received a first-tier ranking for the Seattle market for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Insurance Law, the highest tier ranking awarded. Seven Helsell Fetterman attorneys are listed in Best Lawyers, including one recognized as […]


Real Estate Today with Tom Kelly: Dual Agency

Last weekend, Mike Spence was a guest on KIRO Radio’s Tom Kelly’s Real Estate Today weekly radio show.  A strong real estate market has given rise to more transactions represented by dual agents.  Dual Agency is when a real estate agent represents both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. The discussion addressed: Can […]


Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Brandon Gribben

Brandon Gribben has joined Helsell Fetterman as a senior litigation associate. Brandon’s primary areas of concentration include real estate litigation, commercial litigation, commercial and residential landlord/tenant law and general real estate law.


Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Liberty Upton

Liberty Upton has joined Helsell Fetterman as an associate attorney. Liberty is the past recipient of a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for her work in the Trusts and Estates clinic. She received a scholarship from the Washington State Bar Association Taxation Section for use in the pursuit of her LL.M. in Taxation.