by Jim Rosemary | Oct 6, 2026
Jake is Seattle-area native who sought warmer weather for his undergraduate degree, attending Chapman University in Southern California, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic and Corporate Communications and a minor in Law, Justice and Social Control. He then moved back to the Pacific Northwest to attend the University of Washington School of Law. Throughout law school Jake studied several business focused topics, but expanded his interest and understanding of litigation practice as an extern in the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division I.
In 2025, Jake accepted his new role as a Senior Associate. His practice includes insurance coverage and litigation of first- and third-party disputes involving both contractual and extra-contractual claims, including bad faith, negligence, and violations of the Washington State Consumer Protection Act and Insurance Fair Conduct Act. Jake’s experience includes coverage and litigation disputes arising from commercial general polices, business owners, automobile, and homeowners insurance policies. His coverage and litigation experience further includes disputes arising from umbrella and excess insurance policies and coverage disputes in the context of additional insureds. Jake’s litigation practice includes cases before the Washington State Court of Appeals, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and Oregon State and Federal Court disputes.
In his free time, Jake enjoys (and frequently, does not enjoy) golfing, as well as fishing, watching bad 80’s action movies and yelling at his favorite sports teams on TV.
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.
