USA Guide 2026 : Washington
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
CH& provides highly effective legal counsel and superior service to clients in all aspects of real estate development, land use and zoning, business transactions, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our teams use an efficient, collaborative approach to overcome legal challenges and help clients reach their goals. We are known for our ability to combine creative thinking, local partnerships and expert knowledge to achieve our clients’ success.
The Corporate attorneys at Cairncross & Hempelmann bring a wealth of experience and deep relationships with some of the Puget Sound region’s most sophisticated and innovative companies and individuals. Our clients trust us to serve as an advocate and trusted advisor and we are often integrated as part of the strategic decision-making process.
Our team consists of business people who practice law. We are focused on ensuring not only the most effective legal protections for our clients, but also appropriate business solutions to help our clients to make informed, objective decisions to reach their goals. We form deep relationships with our clients and truly get to know owners and managers, their businesses, and their goals. We then work tirelessly to bring their plans to fruition.
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Cairncross & Hempelmann is a local firm handling corporate mandates for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established public companies. The team acts on a diverse range of commercial matters including M&A, financings and strategic transactions, with notable activity for clients in the technology sector.
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I trust the Cairncross and Hempelmann team; they are very direct and knowledgeable.
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Dwight Wheaton works on a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A. He advises a number of high-profile local and international clients. He also has expertise with cross-border M&A matters.
He is highly responsive; he always picks up the phone.
Dwight is calm under fire and goes out of the way to see things from our point of view.
Robert is a deal maker, he is an effective negotiator and he has a quick response time.
Laura Bertin is a sought-after practitioner in the corporate/M&A space, with a particular focus on representing emerging growth companies and startups. She advises clients on both the buy and sell side.
Laura's knowledge and skill stand out, as well as her empathy.
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John Gregory
Aurelia Tunru
Robert C. Seidel
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