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Michael D. McKay Robert G. Chadwell David E. Wilson, Of Counsel John McKay, Of Counsel Thomas M. Brennan Patrick J. Preston Krista K. Bush Kathryn C. Pineda Michael A. LeMay (1970-2005) |
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 Biography | Resume EXPERIENCE Jan. 2003 - Present McKay Chadwell, PLLC Principally involved in complex civil and criminal litigation in both federal and state courts. Aug. 2002 - Jan. 2003 Myers & Parker, P.L.L.C Seattle, Washington As contract litigation attorney petitioned court in guardianship proceedings and personal injury litigation matters. Directed discovery in complex Age Discrimination in Employment Act case and insurance coverage disputes. Sept. 2000 - May 2002 Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. Commercial Litigation Practice Group Seattle, Washington Primarily focused in civil litigation, drafted and argued both dispositive and nondispositive motions. Conducted and defended depositions in admiralty and insurance liability cases. Coordinated discovery requests and production in variety of civil defense matters, and developed case theories and consulted with clients regarding legal strategies. Assisted in real estate transactions and judicial and non-judicial real estate foreclosures. Spring 1999 Rumbaugh Rideout & Barnett Tacoma, Washington Assisted firm in civil discovery. Researched legal issues for preparation of trial brief. May – August 1998 Judicial Extern Washington State Court of Appeals Tacoma, Washington Researched legal issues and drafted language for final opinions. Reviewed appellate briefs and prepared case summaries for judicial review. Feb. 1997 - June 1997 Assistant Account Executive Kamer~Singer & Associates, Inc. San Francisco, California Coordinated communications strategy for DeBartolo Entertainment’s successful bid to win voter approval of new San Francisco 49er football stadium. Organized events to build support within the business community and among elected officials. Jan. 1993 - Oct. 1996 Legislative Assistant Office of United States Senator Patty Murray Washington, D.C. Staffed Senator Murray on the following key legislative issues: encryption and high technology, banking, budget, tax, small business and housing. Served as the primary staffer for three of Senator Murray’s committees including the Banking and Urban Affairs Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Special committee on Whitewater. Prepared speeches, Senate floor statements and questions and comments for committee hearings. Drafted amendments for Committee and Senate floor action. Consulted with key representatives of Washington State’s banking and trade communities. LEGAL AFFILIATIONS Bar Admissions Washington State 2000 Courts United States District Court Western District of Washington Bar Associations Washington Bar Association King County Bar Association’s Legislative Committee Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division Public Service Committee EDUCATION |
