Best Lawyers in America Honors 5 HLFT Attorneys

Best Lawyers recognized five HLFT attorneys for their excellence in litigation. Art Harrigan (Emeritus) – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation Tim Leyh – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Securities.  Tyler Farmer...

ASSOCIATE – COMPLEX LITIGATION

Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen, LLP, rated among the top civil litigation firms in Washington State, seeks an associate attorney with three or more years of complex litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney in search of a...

HLFT Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers.  Tim Leyh, Art Harrigan (Emeritus), Tyler Farmer,  Randall Thomsen, and Shane Cramer were named Super Lawyers while Chelsey Mam is recognized as a Rising Star....

U.S. News Ranks HLFT Among the Top Law Firms in 7 Practice Areas

U.S. News released its annual Best Law Firms rankings, again recognizing Harrigan Leyh Farmer Thomsen LLP. This year, U.S. News recognized the firm ins seven practice areas, including Tier 1 regional rankings for five practice areas: Tier 1: Appellate Practice...

Best Lawyers in America Honors 4 HLFT Attorneys

Best Lawyers recognized four HLFT partners for their excellence in litigation. Art Harrigan – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Intellectual Property...

Elisabeth F.M. Read Joins HLFT as an Associate Attorney

Elisabeth joins the firm after serving as an Active Duty Captain in the United States Air Force JAG Corps.  During her most recent assignment as Special Victims’ Counsel, Elisabeth provided legal representation to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at all...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers.  For the 17th year in a row, Tim Leyh is honored in the Top 100 of the Washington Super Lawyers list. Tyler Farmer was named to the Top 100 list for the fifth...

HLFT Adds Two Attorneys to its Team

Harrigan Leyh is pleased to announce that Bill Beaver and Chelsey Mam have joined the firm. Bill has 40 years’ experience practicing law in the Seattle area handling a wide variety of matters ranging from advising companies on employment relations and business matters...

Ariel Martinez Joins HLFT Partnership

Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP is pleased to announce that Ariel Martinez has been elected to partner effective January 1, 2022.  Ariel is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate who represents state and local governments, individuals, and businesses in complex...

Join Our Team! HLFT is Hiring.

ASSOCIATE – COMPLEX LITIGATION. Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen, LLP, rated among the top civil litigation firms in Washington State, seeks an associate attorney with three or more years of complex litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a...

HLFT is Hiring – Sr. Litigation Paralegal Opening

SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL HLFT is seeking a full-time experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of complex litigation experience, including trial experience.  The candidate should have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.  He...

Best Lawyers in America Honors 6 HLFT Attorneys

On August 19, 2021  Best Lawyers recognized five HLFT partners and 1 associate for their excellence in litigation. Art Harrigan – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions –...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers. Tim Leyh is again honored on the Super Lawyers  Top Ten list. For the 16th year in a row, he also was named to the Top 100 of the Washington Super Lawyers...

Harrigan Leyh is Hiring – Associate Attorney Complex Litigation

ASSOCIATE – COMPLEX LITIGATION.  Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen, LLP, AV-rated firm specializing in complex litigation seeks an associate with two – four years of litigation and/or judicial clerkship experience.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated...

Best Lawyers in America Honors 7 HLFT Attorneys

On August 20, 2020 Best Lawyers recognized five HLFT partners and 2 associates for their excellence in litigation. Art Harrigan – Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions –...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers. HLFT's Managing Partner Tim Leyh is honored on the Super Lawyers  Top Ten list. For the 15th year in a row, he also was named to the Top 100 of the Washington...

Harrigan Leyh Wins Appeal Affirming Defeat of $27 Million Claim

On April 7, 2020, the Washington State Court of Appeals affirmed a $2.1 million judgment in favor of Whitepages, Inc. against one of its competitors.  Spokeo, Inc. had sought $27 million in damages against Whitepages.  After defeating Spokeo’s claims at a five-week...

HLFT Prevails After 4 Week Jury Trial

In a complex case involving an international securities transaction and claims under the Washington State Securities Act (WSSA), HLFT obtained a post-verdict ruling dismissing the plaintiff’s sole claim against our client.  The trial win protects a bequest to HLFT’s...

Best Lawyers in America Honors HLFT Partners

On August 15, 2019 Best Lawyers recognized all four named partners for their excellence in litigation. Tyler Farmer – Commercial Litigation Art Harrigan – Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers. For the 14th year in a row, Tim Leyh was named to the Top 100 of the Washington Super Lawyers list. Tyler Farmer was named to the Top 100 list for the second...

Oso Landslide Lawsuit Dismissal Affirmed by Court of Appeals

On December, 31, 2018, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s dismissal of the claims brought against Snohomish County for the deaths and property damage caused by the Oso Landside.  Harrigan Leyh attorneys Timothy Leyh, Randall Thomsen, and Kristin Ballinger...

Tyler Farmer Named Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

We are happy to announce that HLFT Partner Tyler Farmer has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, which is among the world's leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society...

Best Lawyers in America Honors HLFT Partners

On August 15, 2018 Best Lawyers (2018) recognized three HLFT trial lawyers for their excellence in litigation. Tyler Farmer – Commercial Litigation Art Harrigan – Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation /...

HLFT is Hiring – Associate Attorney Position

Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP, a top ranked, AV- rated Seattle firm focusing on complex litigation seeks an associate with two – four years of litigation and/or judicial clerkship experience.  This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers. For the 13th year in a row, Tim Leyh was named to the Top 100 of the Washington Super Lawyers list.  Art Harrigan, Tyler Farmer, Randall Thomsen and...

Harrigan Leyh Prevails After 5 Week Jury Trial

Yesterday, a 12 person King County Superior Court jury rejected multi-million dollar damage claims made against a Seattle technology company defended by Harrigan Leyh attorneys Timothy Leyh, Tyler Farmer, Kristin Ballinger and Shane Cramer, and paralegals...

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Sovereign Immunity Case

On Friday, December 8, 2017, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review the Washington State Supreme Court’s decision in Lundgren v. Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, 187 Wn.2d 857, 389 P.3d 569 (2017).  The petition for certiorari, which was filed by the...

Best Lawyers in America 2018 Honors Harrigan Leyh Attorneys

On August 15, 2017 Best Lawyers (2018) recognized three HLFT lawyers for their legal excellence. Art Harrigan – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Bet the Company Litigation, Litigation – Construction, Mass Tort Litigation / Class...

Harrigan Leyh Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Once again, several of the firm’s trial lawyers have been recognized for their excellence by Super Lawyers.  Art Harrigan, Tim Leyh, Tyler Farmer, Randall Thomsen and Val Tollefson were named Super Lawyers.  Each year, no more than five percent of the...

Tyler Farmer Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

Seattle attorney Tyler L. Farmer, of the law firm Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen, LLP, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.  Tyler has represented numerous clients in federal and state courts throughout the country. ...

Harrigan Leyh Welcomes New Partner Kristin Ballinger

Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen is pleased to announce that Kristin Ballinger has been elected to partner effective January 1, 2017.  Kristin is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate who represents state and local governments, individuals, and...

Harrigan Leyh Wins Dismissal of Oso Landslide Claims

Working closely with members of the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s office, HLFT attorneys Tim Leyh, Randall Thomsen, and Kristin Ballinger obtained a judgment dismissing all claims against the County in four consolidated cases arising out of the tragic 2014...

Benchmark Litigation Honors Six HLFT Lawyers

In its 2016 edition, Benchmark Litigation recognized six HLFT lawyers as Local Litigation Stars: Michelle Buhler – Insurance, Maritime Tyler Farmer -  General Commercial Art Harrigan – Competition, General Commercial, Professional Liability Chip Jordan -...

Tim Leyh Inducted Into American College of Trial Lawyers

In March 2016, Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen Managing Partner Timothy G. Leyh was inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers.  Tim joins Art Harrigan and Val Tollefson as Fellows. Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the...

Tyler Farmer Listed as “Top 100” Lawyer in Washington State

Harrigan Leyh is pleased to announce that its partner Tyler Farmer was named to the Top 100 2015 Washington Super Lawyers List by Washington Law & Politics Magazine/Thomson Reuters. Tyler’s practice emphasizes complex commercial litigation, including...

Super Lawyers Honors Harrigan Leyh Attorneys

Once again, the firm’s attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers.  Art Harrigan, Tim Leyh, Tyler Farmer, Randall Thomsen and Val Tollefson were named Super Lawyers.  Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super...

Harrigan Leyh Wins Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling

Harrigan Leyh obtained a unanimous ruling from the Washington State Supreme Court in Cedar River Water and Sewer District, et al. v. King County.  The firm represented King County against approximately $250 million in claims brought by two local water and...

Microsoft Obtains Jury Verdict Against Motorola

The firm recently obtained a $14.5 million verdict on behalf of its client, Microsoft, in Microsoft Corp. v. Motorola, Inc., et al., No. 10-cv-1823 JLR (W.D. Wash.).  The case involved Motorola’s breach of commitments it made to standard setting...

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