Announcements

September 11, 2023 – JGKMW Welcomes Ethan Silver

Ethan Silver joins JGKMW as an associate in the Seattle office. Ethan graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2023. While in law school, Ethan was committed to gaining valuable litigation and courtroom experience. He served on Moot Court Honor Board as Vice President, competing in and hosting UW Law’s in-house moot court competitions. In addition, Ethan served as a law clerk for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Division as well as a Rule 9 Intern for the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. As an alumni of the University of Washington for both his undergraduate and law school degrees, Ethan is excited to continue working in Seattle and the surrounding community.

October 10, 2022 – JGKMW Welcomes Natasha Richards

Natasha Richards joins JGKMW as an associate in the Seattle office following her graduation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2022. During law school, Natasha worked at the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and competed as a member of the UW’s national mock trial team. Her advocacy skills were recognized with the Hugh Miracle Award for Best Opening Statement and the John C. Coughenour Award for Best Oral Advocate. Prior to law school, Natasha obtained a graduate degree in Neuroscience and is excited to combine her passions of science and law at JGKMW!

January 1, 2022 – Michelle Taft Joins JGKMW Partnership

JGKMW is pleased to welcome Michelle Taft as the firm’s newest partner.  Michelle joined JGKMW in December 2013 and has become an integral member of our legal team.  Michelle’s dedication to her clients, strong work ethic, empathy, and competitive spirit make her an effective and successful advocate for her clients.  Outside the courtroom, Michelle has spent countless hours volunteering in animal rescue, on the board of a local rowing club, and as a volunteer ski patroller.  Her athletic and mountain rescue background and dedication to serving others give her a unique ability to connect with her healthcare clients and advocate on their behalf.  JGKMW is excited to welcome Michelle to partnership, and we look forward to her continued commitment to providing our clients with quality legal representation.

December 6, 2021 – JGKMW Welcomes Catarina Ferreira

Catarina Ferreira joins JGKMW as an associate in the Seattle office. Since her 2019 graduation from Seattle University School of Law, Catarina worked as an associate at a personal injury law firm in Seattle. During law school, Catarina served as a law clerk for the Honorable Ronald B. Leighton of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, worked as a Rule 9 Intern at a criminal defense firm, and was part of the summer law clerk program for the Washington State Office of the Attorney General. We are thrilled to welcome Catarina to JGKMW!

September 13, 2021 – JGKMW welcomes Kate Craddock to our firm

Kate Craddock joins JGKMW as an associate in the Tacoma office. Since her 2018 graduation from the University of Michigan Law School, Kate has served three years as a clerk for the Honorable Benjamin H. Settle of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. During law school, Kate worked for the University of Michigan’s Pediatric Advocacy Clinic on cases involving children with special health needs, and served in the Summer Law Intern Program in the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s Healthcare and Consumer Products Section. Kate was born and raised in Tacoma and is thrilled to join JGKMW!