In the News

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

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
March 9, 2012

The American Lawyer
Pacifica highlighted as American Lawyer reports that technology deals are heating up the Seattle legal market…Read More
February 29, 2012

Seattle Business Magazine
Congratulations to Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis, Gerry Johnson, Paul Lawrence, Mac McCullough and Faith Li Pettis for being selected by their peers as the best lawyers in the Puget Sound region for 2012.
January 2012

National Public Radio
Greg Wong interviewed on renewing Seattle’s Families & Education Levy… Read More
October 25, 2011

Best Lawyers 2012
Congratulations to Stacey Crawshaw-Lewis, Gerry Johnson, Paul Lawrence, Mac McCullough and Faith Li Pettis for being selected by their peers as a Best Lawyer 2012.
September 1, 2011

Seattle Times
Eyman tax initiative’s two-thirds vote requirement faces lawsuit
July 25, 2011

Seattle Times
Two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases challenged in lawsuit
July 25, 2011

Publicola
Breaking: House Dems Filing Court Challenge to Two-Thirds Rules
July 25, 2011

Puget Sound Business Journal
Pacifica Law Group Lands Two Prominent Attorneys
July 12, 2011

Puget Sound Business Journal
K & L Gates Attorneys Start their Own Firm
April 15, 2011

Seattle Times
Well-known Seattle Attorney to Represent Pro-tunnel Campaign
April 12, 2011

Puget Sound Business Journal
Six Partners Leave K & L Gates to Form Pacifica
April 5, 2011

Press Releases

Education Advocates Celebrate Court Ruling on Eyman’s I-1053
May 30, 2012

Pacifica Law Group Lands High Profile Public Law and Finance Attorneys:
Jay Reich, Obama Administration Appointee and Public Finance Lawyer, and
Edward “Mac” McCullough, Nationally Recognized Tax-Exempt Tax Lawyer
July 11, 2011