Cairncross & Hempelmann

Cairncross & Hempelmann CH& advises companies and individuals in business, real estate, land use, and litigation.

We adopted the brand“CH&” to reflect our partnership with our clients, our employees, and our community. We’re a Seattle-based law firm located on the edge of the city's historic Pioneer Square District. Founded in 1987, CH& employs 39 lawyers who advise companies and individuals in a wide variety of practices and industries suited to meet the needs of our diverse client base. Please explore our p

age to learn more about what makes Cairncross & Hempelmann unique among Seattle law firms, and the first choice for many of the Pacific Northwest’s preeminent business clients.

Please join us in welcoming James Grifo to the CH& Land Use Practice! You may learn more about Jamie's work here: https:...
04/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming James Grifo to the CH& Land Use Practice! You may learn more about Jamie's work here: https://bit.ly/4slWbFw

WA Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which bans nearly all noncomp...
03/30/2026

WA Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which bans nearly all noncompete agreements between companies and their employees and independent contractors. Our Employment group breaks it down for you here: https://bit.ly/4m3bd1B

We are excited to attend Mackrell International Legal Network's Women's Group Meeting in San Jose and participate in mea...
03/19/2026

We are excited to attend Mackrell International Legal Network's Women's Group Meeting in San Jose and participate in meaningful discussions with our colleagues. The MI Women's Group is an established initiative within Mackrell International, created to support, connect, and amplify the voices of women across its global member firms. The group is inclusive of and open to all women across the network. Binah Yeung, Kelsey Doyle, Maria Hodgins, and Patricia Laughman are representing our firm.

We are excited to attend Mackrell International Legal Network's Women's Group Meeting in San Jose and participate in mea...
03/19/2026

We are excited to attend Mackrell International Legal Network's Women's Group Meeting in San Jose and participate in meaningful discussions with our colleagues. The MI Women's Group is an established initiative within Mackrell International, created to support, connect, and amplify the voices of women across its global member firms. The group is inclusive of and open to all women across the network.

We are honored to sponsor and attend the Legal Foundation of Washington's Annual Goldmark Award Luncheon today. Each yea...
02/28/2026

We are honored to sponsor and attend the Legal Foundation of Washington's Annual Goldmark Award Luncheon today. Each year, the LFW Board of Trustees presents the Charles A. Goldmark Distinguished Service Award to an individual or organization that has championed the cause of equal justice by challenging and dismantling systemic barriers. Our support of LFW is part of our commitment to partner with community-centric organizations. Learn more about the luncheon here: https://bit.ly/3OGHgYr

CH& Partner Patricia Laughman presented a CLE to the King County Bar Association Litigation Section today entitled "The ...
02/25/2026

CH& Partner Patricia Laughman presented a CLE to the King County Bar Association Litigation Section today entitled "The Legal Ethics of Objections." The presentation provided an in-depth overview of Washington attorneys' ethical duties when handling evidence, particularly electronically stored information. Throughout the presentation, attendees were offered tips for proactive planning, transparent discovery practices, and strict compliance with the Washington RPCs to protect both the integrity of the judicial process and the lawyer's professional responsibilities.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Duncan Greene to our firm's Land Use & Zoning Practice Group, further strengt...
02/24/2026

We are pleased to announce the addition of Duncan Greene to our firm's Land Use & Zoning Practice Group, further strengthening our proficiency in land use, zoning, and development matters across the Puget Sound Region. "With his more than twenty years of experience advising clients on complex land use, environmental and regulatory issues, Duncan is an exciting new addition to our land use team," said Randall Olsen, CH& Partner and Land Use & Zoning Practice Group Leader. “He expands our capabilities and shares our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.”

Learn more about our Land Use & Zoning Practice Group here: https://bit.ly/4cdy47M

We are excited to sponsor and attend the 2026 ACEC Washington State Engineering Excellence Awards tonight, celebrating t...
02/06/2026

We are excited to sponsor and attend the 2026 ACEC Washington State Engineering Excellence Awards tonight, celebrating the achievements of teams who shape the future of engineering and showcase forward-thinking design, creative problem-solving, and extraordinary talent. CH& Partner Patricia Laughman will be in attendance.

CH& Partner and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Group Leader, Jenny Faubion-Ranade Faubion, will be a panelist...
02/04/2026

CH& Partner and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Group Leader, Jenny Faubion-Ranade Faubion, will be a panelist at the 2026 Turnaround Management Association Distressed Investing Conference next week, participating in the panel "Cradle to Grave: A Journey from Inception to Destruction." The panel traces the creditor's journey through the full life cycle of a business—from early health and growth to financial stress and potential distress. Jenny will be joined by Marc Schneider (Twelve Lions Capital), Jill Kirshenbaum (Briar Capital Real Estate Fund LLC), Sabrina Singh (Bank of America Business Capital), and Robert Patrick (SC&H Group).

Please join us in congratulating CH& Attorneys Binah Yeung, Steve VanDerhoef, David Herrman, Dwight Wheaton, Laura Berti...
02/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating CH& Attorneys Binah Yeung, Steve VanDerhoef, David Herrman, Dwight Wheaton, Laura Bertin, Aurelia Tunru, and Bob Seidel for their recognition in the Legal 500 US Elite rankings! Legal 500 is a globally recognized legal directory that ranks law firms and individual lawyers based on the quality of their work and reputation in the legal market. The US Elite rankings are designed to recognize elite legal talent on a city-by-city basis, acknowledging those attorneys who are driving exceptional results and leadership within their regional legal communities.

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., CH& organizes Days of Service every January, during which teams of C...
01/14/2026

To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., CH& organizes Days of Service every January, during which teams of CH&-ers volunteer at local nonprofits and serve our community. Our annual Days of Service event is one of the ways CH& fosters relationships with our community and supports those in need. This morning, a group of CH&-ers volunteered at Food Lifeline sorting and packaging food to be distributed to those who are food-insecure. Last year, Food Lifeline distributed over 73 million lbs of food across Western Washington, and we are proud to partner with them!

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