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LAWorld is a non-exclusive international legal network of 50 independent mid sized law firms covering most of the major commercial centres around the world, with more than 1300 lawyers across 90 cities. Its central purpose is to provide the clients of its members with instant access to quality legal advice anywhere in the world.

Members share many characteristics. Most are medium sized within their jurisdiction, able to devote personal partner attention to their clients; valued for the breadth and depth of their legal expertise and the quality of client service and many are active in the International Bar Association.

All have broadly based commercial, corporate and business practices; strengths in litigation; international and domestic clients; English speaking lawyers and a commitment to the use of the latest technology to benefit clients.

Through membership of LAWorld, they can recommend foreign counsel most appropriate and qualified to meet the needs of every client and provide local expertise, lawyer exchanges, meeting facilities in most capital cities and global friendships.

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At the top of our Seattle law firm

The LAWorld member law firm from Seattle, USA, Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S. today announced that they have re-elected Lawrence Gottlieb to another three-year term  as the firm’s Managing Shareholder. Gottlieb will oversee the more than 60 attorneys and support staff through the year 2015.  

“BPM has flourished during Larry’s three years as managing shareholder.  Larry worked as a football coach before becoming a lawyer, and he uses those skills to lead, and manage, the growth of the firm and its employees.  We look forward to continued progress in his coming term,” Christopher Tompkins, member of the firm’s Management Committee said in a statement.

Gottlieb joined Betts Patterson Mines as a director in 2006 and was elected the firm’s Managing Shareholder in 2009.   Along with his re-election as Managing Shareholder, Gottlieb serves on the BPM Management Committee and is a member of the Insurance Coverage Practice Group.  

“We are fortunate to have a talented group of lawyers and staff as well as a wonderful group of clients that, together, make the job easier than you might expect,” Gottlieb said in a statement. “I have a great deal of respect for our lawyers and staff and appreciate the dedication they bring to their work on a daily basis.” 

Gottlieb has been practicing law in the Seattle area since 1991.  Specializing in insurance coverage law, he works primarily for the insurance industry throughout the Pacific Northwest as an advisor, trial lawyer, and appellate advocate in the areas of first-party coverage, general liability coverage, professional liability coverage, and extra-contractual liability claims.  He also represents policyholders in the defense of various types of complex liability and damages claims.

The attorneys of Betts, Patterson & Mines, P.S. are sought out for their problem-solving skills and for their expertise in serving the legal needs of both large and small businesses, as well as individuals.  For more information, please contact James Nelson jnelson@bmplaw.com or John Braislin jbraislin@bpmlaw.com

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