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.