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Meet Our Newest Associate Attorneys at Smith Freed Eberhard


Please join us in welcoming James Patterson, Michael Kim, and Olivia Angel – our newest Associate Attorneys at Smith Freed Eberhard’s Seattle, WA office!

James’ expertise spans both Commercial Liability Defense and Personal Lines practice areas. He enjoys spending his free time reading, cooking recipes from across the world, and playing soccer. James is a big Seattle Sounders fan.

Michael’s practice is focused on Commercial Liability Defense. Before attending law school and working in New York, Michael grew up in Bellevue, Washington. His favorite thing to do in Seattle is bring newcomers to the Alki Statue of Liberty.

Olivia’s practice areas focus on both Commercial Liability Defense and Personal Lines. Outside of her legal endeavors, Olivia leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys what the Pacific Northwest has to offer and looks forward to exploring more of the region

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