Same firm, same expertise, new name

By Joel Wright

We are happy to announce that we have shortened our firm’s name, from Lee, Smart, Cook, Martin & Patterson, P.S., Inc. to Lee Smart, P.S., Inc. For many years, people have referred to us simply as Lee Smart, and now it’s official.

Our name change coincides with the departure of attorneys Mike Patterson, Pat Buchanan, Duncan Fobes, and eight other attorneys. They will continue defending public entities and church-liability cases at a new firm. We value the many years that they have been our friends and colleagues, and we wish them the very best in their new venture.

With more than 30 trial lawyers, Lee Smart remains the largest firm in the state of Washington that devotes its practice almost exclusively to litigation. We pride ourselves on our expertise in efficient resolution of litigation and, unlike the “litigation departments” of larger firms, on our depth of experience in actually trying cases in the courtroom.

Lee Smart continues its aggressive defense of a wide range of civil litigation, including complex commercial litigation; construction-defect claims and construction-site accidents; professional-liability claims against doctors, physical therapists, allied health professionals, lawyers, real estate brokers, and other professionals; personal-injury actions; and claims against public entities.

The Lee Smart Quarterly is a publication of the law offices of Lee, Smart, Cook, Martin & Patterson, P.S., Inc. for clients and others. It is intended as general information only and is not to be construed as legal advice. You should consult an attorney if you have any specific legal questions.

Editor: Jeffrey P. Downer	Eml: jpd@leesmart.com
Phone: 206.621.3482	Toll Free: 877.624.7990