Pacifica Law Group
Unwavering Integrity. Proven Excellence. Recognized Experience.
Pacifica Law Group was created in April 2011 by six former partners of an
international law firm with offices located around the world and headquartered
in Pittsburgh.
Pacifica Law Group serves public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest with
high-level expertise and intellect, and a commitment to the dynamics and values
that drive Northwest companies and civic entities.
Pacifica Law Group offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding public
financing, project counseling, appellate and civil litigation.
Pacifica News & Events
May 6, 2013 – Well Known Construction Law Team of John Parnass and Zak Tomlinson Joins Pacifica Law Group…Read More
March 4, 2013 – Highly Regarded Real Estate Team of Richard A. Moore, Marni H. Wright and Brie C. Jensen Joins Pacifica Law Group…Read More
February 11, 2013 – Taki V. Flevaris and Jamie L. Lisagor Join Litigation Practice Group…Read More
January 22, 2013 – Greg Wong Seattle Times Op-ed on renewing our public school levies…Read More
December 29, 2012 – 
Pacifica Law Group congratulates MOHAI on the opening of its new museum space in the restored historic Armory at Lake Union Park. The beautiful new facility will provide MOHAI with inspiring new space for exhibits, programs and events. We are proud to have served as lead counsel on the project. For an excellent overview of the new museum, which opened December 29, 2012, see this article in the New York Times…Read More
December 3, 2012 – Pacifica Law Group is very pleased to announce that Sarah C. Johnson and Jessica A. Skelton have been elected into the partnership, effective January 1, 2013.
November 1, 2012 – 
Pacifica Law Group is pleased to announce that the firm has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2013 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the areas of Appellate Practice and Public Finance Law for the Seattle Metropolitan area.
September 25, 2012 – Paul J. Lawrence representing educational advocacy groups, legislators, school administrators, teachers, parents, and a retired Supreme Court Justice argued the constitutionality of the two-thirds supermajority vote requirement for tax increases before the Washington Supreme Court. Paul led a team including Matthew J. Segal, Sarah C. Johnson and Greg Wong:
- Seattle Times - Court weighs constitutionality of law restricting tax increases…Read More
- News Tribune – Supreme Court hears arguments over Eyman’s two-thirds supermajority tax measure…Read More
- The Oregonian – Washington State Supreme Court hears arguments about two-thirds tax supermajority…Read More
- Publicola – Tuesday Jolt: Two-Thirds Rule Debated in Supreme Court…Read More
August 7, 2012 – Student Achievement Council
Jay A. Reich, Pacifica Law Group partner, is appointed member of state Student Achievement Council by Gov. Chris Gregoire…Read More
July 2012 – Litigation Counsel of America
Paul J. Lawrence named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America…Read More
June 2012 – Pacifica Law Group is pleased to announce that the following attorneys from our firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2012 Washington Top 100, 2012 Washington Super Lawyers, and 2012 Rising Stars lists:
Washington Top 100 List
Paul J. Lawrence
Washington Super Lawyers List
B. Gerald Johnson; Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis; Matthew J. Segal
Rising Stars List
Kymberly K. Evanson; Deanna L.S. Gregory; Sarah C. Johnson; Jessica A. Skelton; Greg Wong
June 2012 – SuperLawyers.com – Q&A – B. Gerald Johnson: Civic Booster
The co-founder of Pacifica Law Group helped shape Seattle…Read More
May 30, 2012 – Seattle Times – Judge rules tax initiative violates constitution
Paul Lawrence lead attorney for Coalition which includes the League of Education Voters, the teacher’s union, parents, taxpayers and lawmakers…Read More
April 1, 2012 – Pacifica Law Group Adds New Associate
Hickory M. Gateless Joins Litigation Practice Group…Read More
March 15, 2012 – State of Washington Department of Commerce
Faith Li Pettis named Affordable Housing Advisory Board chair…Read More
March 9, 2012 – Seattle Times
Kemper Freeman loses latest bid to stop light rail over I-90 bridge…Read More
March 9, 2012 – Publicola
Superior Court Judge Hears Challenge to Eyman’s Two-Thirds Rule…Read More
February 29, 2012 – The American Lawyer
Pacifica highlighted as American Lawyer reports that technology deals are heating up the Seattle legal market…Read More
January 2012 – Seattle Business Magazine
Congratulations to Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis, Gerry Johnson, Paul Lawrence, Mac McCullough and Faith Li Pettis for being selected as a leading lawyer in the Puget Sound region for 2012, as determined by their peers.
October 25, 2011 – National Public Radio
Greg Wong interviewed on renewing Seattle’s Families & Education Levy… Read More
September 1, 2011 – Best Lawyers 2012
Congratulations to Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis, Gerry Johnson, Paul Lawrence, Mac McCullough and Faith Li Pettis for being selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2012 (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
July 25, 2011 – Seattle Times
Eyman tax initiative’s two-thirds vote requirement faces lawsuit. Plaintiffs’ group represented by Paul Lawrence, Matthew Segal and Greg Wong… Read More
July 12, 2011 – Puget Sound Business Journal
Pacifica Law Group Lands Two Prominent Attorneys… Read More
April 12, 2011 – Seattle Times
Well-known Seattle Attorney to Represent Pro-tunnel Campaign… Read More
April 5, 2011 – Puget Sound Business Journal
Six Partners Leave K & L Gates to Form Pacifica… Read More