SEATTLE, Wash. — Carney Badley Spellman is pleased to announce that nineteen attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
This year, thirteen attorneys were named to the Washington Super Lawyers list and six were selected to the Washington Rising Stars list. The recognized attorneys represent a broad range of practice areas across the firm, including appellate law, construction, business, mergers and acquisitions, startups and emerging companies, real estate and commercial litigation.
Super Lawyers is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made through a patented process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations.
2026 Super Lawyers
- Jason Anderson, Appellate
- Linda Clapham, Appellate
- Rory Cosgrove, Appellate
- John Dippold, Construction
- Susan Schalla Dippold, M&A
- Jason Kettrick, Construction
- Mark Lamb, Real Estate & Litigation
- Patrick Lamb, M&A
- James Lobsenz, Appellate
- Mark Rosencrantz, Construction & Litigation
- Jay Terry, Construction
- Joe Wallin, Startups & Emerging Companies
- Scott Weaver, Real Estate & Litigation
2026 Rising Stars
- Gurpreet Dhatt, Construction
- Renee Li, Business/Corporate
- Danny Neuman, Startups & Emerging Companies
- Isaac Prevost, Appellate
- Teva Sempel, Construction & Litigation
- Jared Vermillion, Business/Corporate
This recognition reflects the high level of respect these attorneys have earned from their peers and their continued commitment to excellence in legal practice.
About Carney Badley Spellman
Carney Badley Spellman is a full-service law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a longstanding reputation for strategic legal counsel and unwavering client advocacy. For decades, we’ve partnered with clients across industries and sectors—ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies and government entities—providing practical, results-oriented legal solutions.
Our clients are innovators and leaders in their fields, spanning industries such as technology, healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, maritime, education, food and beverage, and the arts. Whether advising a closely held business or navigating complex litigation for a multinational corporation, we bring a collaborative approach grounded in deep legal expertise and a commitment to excellence.
