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- 2013
- Washington Supreme Court to Hear Argument in Class Action Lawsuit Against MHN Government Services and Managed Health Network
- Eric Christensen, Chair of the Firm's Energy, Telecommunications & Utilities Group, to speak on Buying & Selling Electric Power in the West, January 17 & 18, 2013, in Seattle, WA
- King 5 Interviews Video with Steven Reich
- Washington Supreme Court Rejects Tort Claims Against Electric Utilities Based On Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields
- Ryan Espegard on NPR
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell memorial to Thomas "Jerry" Greenan (1933-2013)
- 2012
- Don Cohen presented oral arguments on January 10, 2012 to the Washington State Supreme Court on the Greater Wenatchee Reg. Events Center v. City of Wenatchee, et al.
- Stephanie Bloomfield elected as Vice President/President-elect of Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- King 5 News Video on Jury Award
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell is Named One of the Top 75 Corporate Philanthropists
- GTH Successfully Defends Trial Court Victory on Lease Interpretation at the Ninth Circuit
- Press Release, 08.17.2012: Suit Seeks Environmental Cleanup of Contaminated Creek That Feeds Into Gig Harbor
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Named For Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2013 With Twelve Lawyers and Fifteen Areas of Practice.
- Eric Gilman to speak on A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words: Using the iPad as a Cost-effective Trial Presentation Tool, October 12, 2012
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell is Ranked Again Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers
- GTH sponsors Tacoma Art Museum's Franciscan Polar Plaza holiday ice skating in support of the local community
- Investor awarded $1.7 million for claims against Merrill Lynch and Phil Scott.
- 2011
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
- Energy Update: GTH Congratulates Snohomish County PUD On Completion Of Youngs Creek Hydro Plant
- Trademark Owners: you have until October 28th to protect your marks against competing .xxx domain registrations
- Energy Update: Ninth Circuit Upholds Market-Based Rates For Electricity
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Honors the Memory of Donald H. Thompson, Of Counsel Attorney with the Firm Since 1997
- James W. Beck Named Among the Most Accomplished Young Executives as a '40 Under Forty' 2011 Honoree
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2011
- GTH and our Business and Employment Law Group are proud sponsors of The Newspapers in Education (NIE) program
- GTH Honored with AWB’s Community Service Award 2011 for “Helping People In Need.”
- GTH Wins “Top Places to Work 2011” Award
- GTH is Honored with the Nonprofit Excellence in Corporate Community Support Award.
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Wins Trial Victory for Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County, Washington in Electric Pole Attachment Case.
- GTH Honored Again With The Law Firm Pro Bono Award By The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association At The Lincoln Day Banquet
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Attorneys Andre Penalver and James Beck Help Immigrant Escape Persecution in Pro Bono Case
- William E. Holt Presented With Firm’s Prestigious Founders’ Award
- Congratulations to GTH Partner Michelle Menely on a successful result in an insurance coverage matter.
- Congratulations to GTH Partner Michelle Menely for a successful defense in a negligent storage of a firearm case.
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell was named among the Top 4 most-respected law firms in Washington as part of 'Washington’s Most-Respected Brands' in the July 29 Puget Sound Business Journal ('PSBJ').
- GTH lawyers have been named for inclusion in the 2012 Best Lawyers in America, in nine areas of law.
- GTH Recognized as a “2012 Top Ranked Law Firm” in Fortune Magazine
- GTH was presented the Governor’s Commute Smart Champion Award for 2011 in a ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion in October
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Ranked Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. Media Group and Best Lawyers
- 2010
- Congratulations to Eric Gilman and James Beck on Child Abduction Trial Success
- GTH Scores Best Workplaces Trifecta
- Seven GTH Attorneys Named Seattle Top Lawyers
- GTH Makes List of 100 Top Washington Companies
- YMCA Closes $27 Million Bond Offering
- Johnson and Reandeau Chosen for 40 Under Forty
- GTH Lawyers Named to Washington Super Lawyers List
- GTH Attorneys Obtain $19.3 Million Jury Verdict for the Washington Insurance Commissioner
- Martin Appointed to Pierce County Superior Court
- GTH Helps Thousands of Metropolitan Mortgage Investors Recoup Losses
- Peterson Receives High Honor for Civility
- GTH Singled Out for Pro Bono Service
- Cindy Zehnder and Al Ralston join GTH Governmental Affairs
- 2009
- Four GTH Lawyers Named Rising Stars
- Sellers Wins NALS Boss of the Year
- Joe Gordon, Sr.: March 31, 1909 - October 21, 2009
- GTH Wins SU's Law Firm Alumni Challenge
- Salvador A. Mungia Sworn In as the Washington State Bar Association's President for 2009-2010
- Stephanie Bloomfield Appointed Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative
- Pacific Plaza Opens in Downtown Tacoma
- GTH Represents Buyer of Highly Sought-After Condominium Project
- Jemima McCullum Named to The Business Examiner's "40 Under Forty" Roster for 2009
- Six GTH Attorneys Named to Superlawyers List by Washington Law & Politics
- Jemima McCullum Successfully Negotiates Deal for New Kitsap County YMCA
- Mark Honeywell Inducted into The American College of Trial Lawyers
- Jerry Greenan Selected as Recipient of Gonzaga University 2009 Law Medal
- GTH Attorneys Obtain $14+ Million in Settlements in Briscoe Sex Abuse Case
- Salvador Mungia Receives the Modelo de Excelencia Award from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
- Joe Gordon, Sr. Profiled in The News Tribune Article
- 2008
- Court of Appeals Upholds $1.52 million Award Against Thurston County
- Pierce County NALS Names Amy Doran Legal Secretary of the Year
- Mike Shaffer Wins Mortgage Fraud Case in Federal Court
- Court of Appeals Affirms $14 Million Jury Verdict Award in Salvini Case
- John Guadnola Appointed New Executive Director of the Washington Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association
- Four GTH Attorneys Named to the 'Best Lawyers in America' List Main Page
- Joanne Thomas Blackburn and Her Team Join GTH
- Jim Waldo Featured in Tacoma News Tribune Lead Article on 20th Anniversary of Puyallup Land Claims Settlement
- Rick Creatura and Andrea McNeely successfully defend Ramtha's School of Enlightenment's right to protect its teachings from unauthorized commercial use by others.
- Jury awards $4.4 Million to Family of Slain Rainier, Washington man represented by James Beck
- Salvador A. Mungia Elected as the Washington State Bar Association's President for 2009-2010
- Five GTH Attorneys Named to Superlawyers List by Washington Law & Politics
- GTH and Sal Mungia Honored by the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
- James Beck Files USERRA Lawsuit on Behalf of Military Chaplain
- Sal Mungia Named First Recipient of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association's Bertha M. Snell Award
- Horne and Ricketts Join GTH’s Seattle Office
- James Beck's Victory in USERRA Case Featured on Forbes.com
- Guadnola Wins Significant Victory for Washington Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association against Costco
- 2007
- GTH Welcomes Steve Victor as New Partner
- Bloomfield Successfully Defends Slip and Fall Case
- Governor Gregoire Names Toso as Press Secretary
- Court Refuses to Let Any Defendants Out of Metropolitan Mortgage/ Summit Securities Class Action Lawsuit
- Creatura Successfully Defends Grays Harbor Public Development Authority Against $3 Million Claim
- McCullum and Lynn Negotiate Exclusive Development Agreement with Silver Cloud on Behalf of Point Ruston LLC
- Pierce County NALS Names Jennifer Milston-Holder “Legal Secretary of the Year”
- WSBA Awards Lifetime Service Award to Dale Carlisle
- GTH Named One of the Ten Most Under-Rated Tacoma Businesses
- Beck Wins $542,000 Jury Verdict on behalf of U.S. Air Force Reservist
- Creatura Represents WSMA and Physicians in Settlement of Suit Against Regence Blueshield
- Toulouse Victims Hire Mike Shaffer
- Waldo Brokers Regional Transportation Compromise
- Maxa Protects Kitsap Physicians’ Services from $200,000 Claim
- GTH Aids State’s Biggest Planned Community
- McCullum Helps Create University Place Town Center
- Waldo Brokers Deal Allowing Development of New Port Terminal
- Beck Helps Win Significant Award For Injured Skier
- Holt Coordinates Lumber Mill Sale In Record Time
- Guadnola Argues Against Beer and Wine Deregulation at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Joe Gordon Jr. Wins 2007 Civility Award
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs Opens for Business
- GTH Helps Create Windmill Farm
- Holt Helps Obtain Windfall To Pacific Lutheran University
- Maxa Holds Insurers Accountable for Pollution
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