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Date: January 21, 2026
Foster Garvey Newsroom

We’re pleased to announce that 18 of our attorneys have been named to The Legal 500 City Elite list in Seattle and Portland for their excellence in Commercial Disputes, Corporate and M&A, and Real Estate.

The Legal 500 US Elite is designed to spotlight exceptional attorneys driving innovation and growth in key US cities. Legal 500 conducts targeted and trusted interviews with leading practitioners, clients and peers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of attorneys and firms in the market. With over 37 years of experience recognizing excellence, Legal 500 is one of the most trusted names in the global legal community.

Foster Garvey’s strength in the Pacific Northwest is reflected by our attorneys making up approximately 10% of the Seattle and Portland Elite lists. We congratulate the following individuals named to these City Elite lists. 

Seattle

George E. Bonini – Corporate and M&A

Sinjin H.X. Dinh – Corporate and M&A

Jason Donovan – Commercial Disputes

Christopher G. Emch – Commercial Disputes

Gary E. Fluhrer – Real Estate

Michael J. Gamsky – Corporate and M&A

Bryan Helfer – Real Estate

Benjamin Hodges – Commercial Disputes

Christopher S. Napier – Real Estate

Jacque E. St. Romain – Real Estate

V. Rafael Stone – Corporate and M&A

Portland

Jason M. Ayres – Commercial Disputes

Larry J. Brant – Corporate and M&A

Kathleen Bricken – Commercial Disputes

Vince P. Cacciottoli – Corporate and M&A

Eryn Karpinski Hoerster – Commercial Disputes

Kelly Meltzer – Corporate and M&A

Steven D. Nofziger – Corporate and M&A


Foster Garvey PC, a preeminent law firm with offices on both coasts, offers an extended national and international reach to serve many influential and innovative companies, government entities and individuals across a full spectrum of legal services. The firm's attorneys are consistently recognized for their deep industry knowledge and superior client service by prominent legal industry publications, including Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA, Chambers Global and “Best Law Firms.” In addition to providing efficient and effective counsel, Foster Garvey upholds a strong commitment to community service, pro bono representation, diversity and inclusion efforts and a collegial and equitable work environment. The firm has offices in SeattlePortlandWashington, D.C.New YorkSpokane and Tulsa.

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