FAVROS NEWS

FAVROS is pleased to announce that Jesse Williams was named a Principal at FAVROS effective January 1, 2024.

FAVROS is pleased to announce that Michelle Hyer was named a Principal at FAVROS effective January 1, 2024

FAVROS is pleased to announce that Joe Gardner was named a Principal/Owner at FAVROS on January 1, 2024

FAVROS is pleased to announce that Emory Wogenstahl was named a Principal at FAVROS on April 11, 2022.

FAVROS is happy and proud to announce that Scott O’Halloran was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers.  The ACTL is an invitation only fellowship of U.S. and Canadian practicing trial lawyers whose membership is limited to no more than 1% of the practicing lawyers in any state or province.  The ACTL thoroughly investigates each nominee and selects those who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, and professionalism according to colleagues including opposing counsel, co-counsel, and judges who have presided over trials in which they represented a party.  Scott joins other FAVROS attorneys Tom Fain, Phil VanDerhoef, and Ron Leighton as Fellows of the College.

Michelle “Shelly” Garzon is a Principal/Owner
Joe Gardner is a Principal
Amanda Thorsvig is a Principal

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On November 12, 2020, the Washington Chapter Board of Directors of ABOTA (American Board of Trial Lawyers) selectedChris Anderson as the 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year. Recognized as the highest honor a Washington trial lawyer can receive, the ABOTA-Washington Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded annually to a recipient exhibiting the best traits of a trial lawyer - excellence in advocacy, a distinguished career and a reputation for civility, ethics and fair play.

FAVROS is pleased to announce that Ron Leighton joined FAVROS Law on September 1.  Ron is a recently retired U.S. Federal District Court Judge (Tacoma) with eighteen years of experience on the bench and a distinguished career as an American College of Trial Lawyer, having tried more than sixty complex cases to verdict.  Ron is available to use his unique skills to help litigants in this time of unprecedented court congestion to privately try, arbitrate or mediate cases.

Caleb advises and represents health care professionals, hospitals, and other providers in healthcare litigation matters. He works with healthcare practitioners in disciplinary and licensing disputes. Caleb’s practice also includes general liability defense and business litigation. Prior to joining FAVROS, Caleb served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Robert S. Lasnik at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and as a Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

FAVROS|Law is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2020, Deanna Bui is a Principal in the firm and Todd Reichert is a Principal/Owner.

FAVROS is pleased to welcome Whitney Magnuson as an associate attorney in our Tacoma office.  Whitney advises and represents health care providers in litigation and administrative matters. Whitney’s practice also includes general liability defense and business litigation.

Elizabeth advises and represents health care professionals, hospitals, and other providers in healthcare litigation matters. She works with healthcare practitioners in disciplinary and licensing disputes. Elizabeth’s practice also includes general liability defense and business litigation.

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· Mary Spillane, Super Lawyers, Top 100, Top 50 Women
· Christopher Anderson, Super Lawyers
· Eric Norman, Super Lawyers
· Scott O’Halloran, Super Lawyers
· Philip VanDerhoef, Super Lawyers
· Ketia Wick, Super Lawyers
· Todd Reichert, Rising Stars

Ashley focuses her practice on the representation of health care professionals, hospitals, and other providers in medical malpractice actions. She also represents health care practitioners in licensing and disciplinary disputes. Ashley has a diverse civil litigation background that includes experience in defending construction defect, premises liability, personal injury, and commercial litigation matters. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ashley spent over a decade marketing pharmaceutical and biomedical products for several Fortune 500 companies.  

Jeremiah advises healthcare professionals, employers, contractors, and business owners in civil litigation and professional licensing actions. Before joining FAVROS, Jeremiah worked for five years as a public defender, where he tried numerous cases as lead counsel to both judge and jury. He also clerked on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His legal scholarship has been cited with approval by federal courts.

Mary Spillane, in the fields of Appellate Practice and Health Care Law

Philip VanDerhoef and Scott O’Halloran in the field of Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

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 •  Mary Spillane Super Lawyers, Top 10, Top 100, Top 50 Women

 •  Christopher Anderson, Super Lawyers

 •  Eric Norman, Super Lawyers

 •  Scott O’Halloran, Super Lawyers

 •  Philip VanDerhoef, Super Lawyers

 •  Todd Reichert, Rising Stars

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Congratulations to Chris Anderson, who will be serving as the 2019 President of the Washington Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.  Eron Cannon will be serving in a Board position over membership for the Washington Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates during 2019 as well.

On October 9, 2019, Shelly Garzon was awarded the Community Leadership Award by the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers for her pro bono work to re-unite families separated by the change in the U.S. immigration policy.  The WDTL’s Community Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has provided substantial support and benefit to our community through volunteerism or pro bono efforts while embodying outstanding professionalism, ethics, and civic virtue.  Congratulations, Shelly!

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Joe focuses his practice on the representation of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice actions.  In addition, Joe has a diverse civil litigation background that includes personal injury defense, commercial litigation, and representation of businesses, state agencies, and hospitals in employment discrimination matters.  Joe’s experience also includes appeals of various civil matters in both state and federal courts.

Emory represents and advises healthcare professionals, businesses, and hospitals in complex civil litigation and administrative actions.  He has advocated on behalf of medical care organizations, licensed professionals, community associations, and corporations in federal and state courts and administrative proceedings.  He has extensive experience in high-level analysis and risk management related to legal responsibilities and liabilities and counsels his clients in a variety of complex legal issues including privacy, HIPAA, and litigation strategy.

FAVROS|LAW is proud to announce that Mary Spillane has been named one of the Top 10 in the 2017 Washington Super Lawyers List.  Congratulations, Mary!

Rachel’s practice focuses on the representation of health care professionals, hospitals and other providers in medical malpractice actions and disciplinary actions.  Rachel also has experience in other areas of complex litigation including construction defect, products liability, premise liability, and commercial litigation.

FAVROS is happy to welcome Monica Cadagan as associate attorney in the Tacoma office.  Monica represents and advises healthcare professionals and entities in medical malpractice actions.  She also represents health care practitioners in licensing and disciplinary disputes.  Additionally, Monica has experience representing business entities in various civil matters.

FAVROS is happy to welcome Caitlyn Portz to our firm.  Caitlyn is an associate attorney in the Seattle office who represents and advises health care professionals, hospitals, and other providers in medical malpractice actions. Caitlyn also represents health care practitioners in licensing and disciplinary disputes.

Mary Spillane was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in the fields of Appellate Practice and Health Care Law.  Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.  Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 

Top 100:
   •  Mary Spillane
   •  Phil VanDerhoef

Top 50 Women:
   •  Mary Spillane

Super Lawyers:
   •  Chris Anderson
   •  Tom Fain
   •  Scott O'Halloran
   •  John Rosendahl
   •  Phil VanDerhoef
   •  Mary Spillane

Rising Star:
   •  Eric Norman
   •  Todd Reichert