by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
Riki was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco in 2019. In 2020, Riki moved to Seattle to attend law school at Seattle University. Riki joined the firm as a Rule 9 Intern and was eventually brought on as an associate after obtaining his law degree and passing the Washington Bar in 2023. In 2024, Riki also passed the Hawai’i Bar and now has the privilege to practice in two different states, both of which he now calls home.
Riki enjoys golfing, tennis, pickleball, paddleboarding, and hiking. During the cold season, Riki spends most of his free time skiing. Throughout undergraduate and law school, Riki worked nights as a bartender and still enjoys making cocktails in his free time. While he has since traded his cocktail shaker for a yellow legal pad, Riki still makes the best spicy margarita in town.
by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
Ellen was born and raised in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania. She attended college at Loyola Marymount University where she studied Political Science and Philosophy. Choosing to stay in California, she earned her law degree from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. During law school, she worked in criminal defense, personal injury, as well as real estate law, before settling into litigation defense.
In 2024, Ellen accepted her new role as Senior Associate with Lether Law Group. Her practice includes insurance coverage and litigation of first- and third-party disputes involving both contractual and extra-contractual claims, including insurance bad faith, negligence, and violations of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act and Insurance Fair Conduct Act. Ellen also has trial experience in Federal Court and a strong track record of achieving successful outcomes through mediations and arbitrations. She has also represented clients on a pro hac vice basis in Oregon and California.
In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, watching the Mariners, and exploring the many craft beers Seattle has to offer.
by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
Ryan grew up in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai’i. As a local Hawai’i boy, he spent most of his free time outside doing his favorite activities like spearfishing, hiking, and camping. He swam competitively from ages 9 to 19 and even swam at a collegiate level for the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Aside from swimming, Ryan received a bachelor’s degree in Finance and graduated cum laude. He continued his education at Seattle University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor. While attending law school, he was a Research and Technical Editor for Seattle University’s Law Review and also worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Russell Powell. Ryan is a licensed attorney in Washington and Hawai’i.
In 2024, Ryan accepted his new role as Senior Associate. Ryan regularly represents clients on an assigned defense or coverage counsel basis in Washington state and federal courts as well as Hawai’i state courts. His practice includes construction defect litigation and insurance coverage litigation of first and third-party claims/disputes involving contractual and extra-contractual claims including violation of the Insurance Fair Conduct Act, violation of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act, insurance bad faith, and negligence. Notably, Ryan worked as assigned defense counsel for an insured involved in the largest construction defect claim in the history of the state of Hawai’i. Ryan also provided pro bono legal services to assist individuals and entities affected by the August 2023 wildfires in Lāhainā, Maui, Hawai’i.
by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
In 2025, Jensen accepted his new role as Partner. Jensen has extensive experience in litigation and insurance coverage, with a focus on a broad range of policies including commercial general liability, professional liability, errors and omissions, excess and umbrella coverages, legal and dental malpractice, personal and commercial auto and watercraft, homeowners, commercial property, and first-party business coverages.
He has represented clients in federal, state, and appellate courts. He often is consulted on complex insurance contract and coverage disputes. His practice encompasses both first- and third-party claims, involving contractual and extra-contractual issues across Washington.
He also represents policyholders, often in the insurance defense context, offering strategic counsel and litigation support in claims involving liability and coverage disputes.
Jensen has trial experience in state courts, particularly in cases involving first-party coverage and bad faith claims. He has also authored appellate briefs before both the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Washington Court of Appeals, addressing issues of contract interpretation and extra-contractual tort liability.
by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
Kevin is a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University and Seattle University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, the United States Supreme Court, the SuquamishTribal Court, and admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition, Kevin has appeared pro hac vice in courts in Louisiana and California. Kevin has represented insurers and insureds in coverage for 20 years. These claims involve personal and commercial auto policies, commercial general liability, professional liability, and E&O insurance. Kevin has also advised and represented risk pools, insurers, and insured in matters ranging from automobile/bus accidents to catastrophic landslides. His practice also includes construction defect disputes, personal injury claims, commercial leases, and significant property damage disputes.
He has successfully represented, insurers, insureds, and private clients in arbitration, mediation, litigation, and on appeal in a wide variety of cases. These cases include but are not limited to successfully arguing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that the trial court properly dismissed retaliation and discrimination claims brought by former police claims before the Ninth Circuit and United States Supreme Court. Kevin’s experience also includes a police officer shooting case and a school discipline case, among others. Additionally, Kevin has appeared in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as a specially appointed county prosecutor. Kevin frequently advises insurers on coverage issues involving multiple coverage lines including auto, trucking, commercial, E&O, personal, municipal, and reinsurance.
Kevin lives in Burien, Washington with his wife and three children. When not working, he enjoys time with his family, cooking, fishing, and spending time outdoors.
