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Stokes Lawrence is proud to announce that it has been named a leading law firm in Employment for Washington in the 2013 edition of Super Lawyers Business Edition.

Stokes Lawrence is pleased to announce that Shareholder Sean Griffee has received a Preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. To determine an attorney's rating, researchers from Martindale-Hubbell survey clients and peer attorneys on the attorney's professionalism and ethical standards. Clients provide feedback on the attorney's relationship qualities, including communication ability, responsiveness, quality of service and value for the money. Peer review ratings reflect the attorney's le...

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers announced today the 2014 "Best Law Firms" rankings. Stokes Lawrence was ranked as a "Best Law Firm" in several categories, with the firm achieving top-tier rankings in Arbitration, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Intellectual Property, and Litigation - Labor & Employment in the Seattle area, and Trusts & Estates Law in Seattle and Yakima. The firm was also recognized for its work...

Shareholder Leslie Ruiter was recently elected to the board of trustees at Seattle Pacific University. She will serve a three-year term and work with fellow board members to support the university's mission to "engage the culture and change the world." Leslie is eager to serve the historic college and its high quality faculty and students to further its commitment to outstanding education. Leslie and the board will also be working with the university's newly elected president, Daniel Martin,...