Washington

Seattle-based Summit Law Group maintains a strong Washington litigation practice, with notable capabilities in government, employment and complex commercial disputes. The team is particularly effective in appellate and constitutional matters, combining trial-level advocacy with a growing record of significant outcomes before the Ninth Circuit.

Jessica Goldman is a prominent figure in the practice. She led the defense of the City of Seattle in Uber v. City of Seattle, defeating an application to halt enforcement of a city ordinance and securing affirmance from the Ninth Circuit. Goldman also represents the Washington State Legislature in Nixon v. Washington State Legislature and West v. Washington State Legislature, where the team established the existence of legislative privilege under the Washington Constitution, prevailed at trial and before the Court of Appeals, and proceeded to discretionary review before the Washington Supreme Court.

The employment litigation practice is another strength. Shannon Phillips, supported by Molly Gibbons, successfully defended Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue against religious-accommodation claims under Title VII and Washington law. The team secured summary judgment, preserved the result before the Ninth Circuit and resisted en banc review. Phillips and Gibbons also obtained summary judgment for the City of Issaquah in litigation involving religious accommodation, wrongful termination, civil-service rules and constitutional claims.

The firm also demonstrates strength in commercial and consumer litigation. Alexander Baehr acted as lead counsel defending Walmart, Best Buy and Apple in Butler et al. v. Walmart Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Inc., a putative class action exceeding $5 million. The court dismissed the claims after addressing a question of first impression concerning whether Apple mobile phones fall within Washington’s Telephone Buyers’ Protection Act; the matter proceeded to appeal before the Ninth Circuit. Clients refer to Alex as “a top notch trial lawyer who knows the judiciary well and is an incredible legal strategist.”

Other prominent practitioners include Diana Siri Breaux, an experienced trial and appellate advocate; Christopher Wion, who leads substantial commercial and receivership disputes; Selby Brown, the litigation practice group leader; and Hathaway Burden, who has broad trial, arbitration and appellate experience. With an established base in Washington and deep experience representing public bodies, major corporations and institutional clients, Summit Law Group stands out for sophisticated advocacy in high-stakes litigation.




Updated October 2026