Attorney
Binah is the Practice Group Leader of CH&’s Litigation Group. Her practice involves representing clients in complex business disputes, real estate, insolvency, and general commercial litigation. As an efficient and effective advocate for her clients, Binah delivers practical and strategic solutions for resolving complex issues in a focused manner. Binah represents her clients, ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies, across all phases of litigation and trial, while providing advice and counsel to help clients avoid getting there in the first place. Binah leverages her experience to proactively counsel clients, while providing solutions tailored to the unique challenges they face. Binah is originally from Vancouver, B.C., but has lived in Seattle for a long time and considers it home.
Introduction
Binah is the Practice Group Leader of CH&’s Litigation Group. Her practice involves representing clients in complex business disputes, real estate, insolvency, and general commercial litigation. As an efficient and effective advocate for her clients, Binah delivers practical and strategic solutions for resolving complex issues in a focused manner. Binah represents her clients, ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies, across all phases of litigation and trial, while providing advice and counsel to help clients avoid getting there in the first place. Binah leverages her experience to proactively counsel clients, while providing solutions tailored to the unique challenges they face. Binah is originally from Vancouver, B.C., but has lived in Seattle for a long time and considers it home.
Experience & Results
- Successfully resolved dispute pending in federal district court between agricultural products manufacturer and distributor relating to manufacturer and distributor agreement.
- Successfully resolved dispute pending in superior court between secured lender and borrower relating to loan and collateral enforcement.
- Successfully resolved dispute between purchaser and seller relating to representations and warranties relating to asset purchase agreement.
- Obtained judgment in favor of client following trial in commercial lease dispute.
- Obtained judgment in favor of client following trial in complex fraudulent transfer action.
Education
- Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
- American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence Recipient
- Cornelius Honor Society, Member
- University of British Columbia (B.A., Anthropology, 2008)
Admissions
- Washington
- Oregon
- Alaska
- US District Court, Western District of Washington
- US District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
- US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington
- US District Court for the District of Oregon
- US District Court for the District of Alaska
- US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Alaska
- US Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Honors & Recognition
- Ranked in Washington State by Chambers USA in the area of Litigation: General Commercial since 2023
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® on the Ones to Watch List in Commercial Litigation since 2021
- Named on the Washington Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers® Magazine since 2023
- Named on the Washington Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers® Magazine (2018-2021)
- Named Exclusive Featured Attorney for Anchorage, Alaska by Premier Bankruptcy Lawyers
- Recognized as one of the “Top Women Attorneys in Washington” by Seattle Met Magazine
- King County Bar Association “Outstanding Young Lawyer” Award (2014)
- Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Recognition (2012-2015)
- American Bankruptcy Institute “Medal of Excellence” Award (2011)
Professional & Community Involvement
- Litigation Counsel of America Fellow
- The Counselors of Real Estate®
- Owners’ Counsel of America Associate Member
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Mackrell International Americas, Co-Chair of Emerging Leaders Group (Americas)
- Consumer Education and Training Services (CENTS), Previous Board Member
- Jazz Night School, Board of Directors (2016–2018)
Publications/Speaking Engagements
- Moderator, “The Business of Law: Firm Management and Economics – What You Wanted to Know and What You Need to Know,” Mackrell International (August 16, 2024)
- Presenter, “Evidentiary Issues in Bankruptcy: Objections & Opportunities,” Northwest Bankruptcy Institute (May 13, 2022)
Personal
- In her free time, Binah enjoys playing all racquet sports except for pickleball.