About Us

Cairncross & Hempelmann is a Seattle-based law firm with offices located in the city’s historic Pioneer Square District. Having just celebrated its 20th anniversary, C&H employs 40 lawyers who advise companies and individuals in the following 8 practice areas: Corporate Finance & Business Transactions, Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions, Real Estate, Land Use & Natural Resources, Commercial Litigation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Tax, and Employment. In addition to these traditional practice areas, C&H has combined the skills and experience of lawyers from different practice areas to offer legal services targeted specifically to select client industries, including Hospitality, Travel & Tourism. The attorneys and staff at C&H are dedicated to providing highly efficient legal assistance and personal service to all of our clients. C&H is a member of Mackrell International, a global network of more than 65 law firms located in 101 offices around the world, and is regularly recognized as a “Best Workplace” by local publications (Washington CEO, Seattle Business Monthly and the Puget Sound Business Journal) as well as various industry groups.
"Where our success is measured by the success of our clients."