SEATTLE, Wash. — Carney Badley Spellman is pleased to announce that seventeen attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
Fourteen attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, and three attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, which highlights lawyers who are earlier in their careers and demonstrating outstanding professional achievement.
Inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® is based on a comprehensive peer-review process in which lawyers evaluate the professional abilities of their peers across a wide range of practice areas. Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers have earned this distinction through the feedback and recommendations of fellow members of the legal profession. For more information about the selection process, please visit the Best Lawyers methodology page here.
2027 Best Lawyers
- Jason Anderson, Appellate
- Linda Clapham, Appellate, Insurance, and Insurance Litigation
- Sommer Clement, Construction
- Rory Cosgrove, Appellate
- John Dippold, Construction
- Susan Schalla Dippold, M&A
- Mark Lamb, First Amendment Law and Real Estate
- Patrick Lamb, Corporate Law and M&A
- James Lobsenz, Appellate
- Tana Materi, Corporate Law
- Mark Rosencrantz, Construction
- Joe Wallin, Corporate and CleanTech
- Scott Weaver, Commercial Litigation
- Robert Weber, Real Estate
2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Parker Keehn, Construction
- Isaac Prevost, Appellate and Commercial Litigation
- Teva Sempel, Construction and Commercial Litigation
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.
