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Mike Spence to Again Moderate the Battle of the Barristers
Back by popular demand, Mike Spence will again moderate the 2014 Battle of the Barristers. The Battle of the Barristers is the Seattle KingCounty REALTORS® annual fundraiser that brings real estate attorneys together to discuss and debate real estate topics in front of an audience of real estate professionals. Mike will both stoke the legal debate and keep the […]
Michael Olver and Chris Lee to Present at NWEPC General Meeting
Next month, Michael Olver and Chris Lee will speak to the Northwest Washington Estate Planning Council (NWEPC) on the topics of medicaid divorce, asset division in committed intimate relationships and TEDRA in a presentation titled “Litigation: The Planning & Trust Battlefield” The NWEPC is an association of estate planners in northwest Washingon offering services in […]
Karen Kalzer to Present at Employment CLE
On February 12, 2014, Karen Kalzer will speak at the 2nd Annual Small Business Employment Law Issues: Crucial Elements for Employers seminar. Karen will join the program chair in the session titled “Recognizing and Resolving Workplace Disputes to Avoid Litigation” before teaching the final session of the day, “New Sources of Conflict for Small Businesses.”
Alexandra Gerson Quoted in AARP The Magazine About Digital Assets
The February / March 2014 issue of AARP The Magazine features advice by Helsell attorney Alexandra (Xan) Gerson.
Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Stephanie Grassia
Stephanie Grassia has joined Helsell Fetterman and will lead the firm’s Insurance Coverage practice group. Stephanie represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes involving commercial property and casualty claims. She also serves as an expert witness for disputes involving the custom and practice in the insurance industry.
Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Samuel Jacobs
Sam has practiced land use and real estate law in Seattle for over 30 years, most recently as a partner in the law firm Mosler, Schermer & Jacobs. Sam focuses his practice on real estate development issues and representation of housing cooperatives, floating home communities, condominiums, and homeowner associations.
Alexandra Gerson Featured in Two MarketWatch Articles on Digital Assets
MarketWatch recently featured advice by Helsell attorney Alexandra (Xan) Gerson. In Who Gets Your Digital Fortune When You Die?
Karen Kalzer to Present at Claims & Litigation Management Alliance Conference
Karen Kalzer will be presenting in the first session of the 2014 Professional Liability & eDiscovery Conference by Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. Karen’s presentation is titled “Developments in Employment Practices: What Now?”. The conference will take place on January 24 in Orlando, Florida. Handout to Karen’s presentation
Helsell Fetterman Welcomes Caitlin Bellum
Caitlin Bellum has joined Helsell Fetterman as an associate attorney. Caitlin has practiced intellectual property and entertainment law in Seattle for the past four years and will be joining Helsell Fetterman’s business law and intellectual property practice groups. Caitlin focuses her practice in trademark and copyright protection, licensing, brand management, privacy issues, internet law, entertainment law, publishing, publicity rights, advertising and dispute resolution.
Ann Callahan Earns CLM Designation
Congratulations to Ann Callahan, Helsell Fetterman’s Human Resource Manager, for earning the Certified Legal Manager (CLM) designation from the Association of Legal Administrators. To earn the CLM designation a candidate must demonstrate a mastery of the essential knowledge, skills and abilities of a proficient legal administrator.