Meet Perkins Coie's Newest Partners in the Puget Sound
New partners. Proven impact. Meet Perkins Coie's newest partners—a diverse group of legal innovators who represent the future of our firm. Their fresh insights and relentless commitment to excellence are already transforming outcomes for the clients and communities we serve.
| Eric Ashcroft Eric Ashcroft focuses his practice on federal income tax matters, counseling clients on the tax consequences of complex business transactions. He advises a diverse range of clients, including strategic acquirers, private equity sponsors, venture capital funds, emerging growth companies, public and private issuers of debt and equity, and high net worth individuals. | ||||
 | Patent Litigation Tyler focuses on patent litigation in federal courts, post-grant proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and investigations at the International Trade Commission. He represents clients in cases involving various technological areas, including gaming systems, fitness equipment, video coding and decoding, casino management systems, and semiconductor devices. Tyler also maintains an active pro bono immigration practice. | ||||
 | Nisha Vrajlal Nariya Nisha Vrajlal Nariya advises high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning, complex trusts, and comprehensive wealth transfer strategies, which includes tax planning, business succession, fiduciary matters, and probate, as well as family office formation, QSBS, international and charitable planning, and planning for specialized assets such as art, sports teams, and intellectual property. She is known for her practical and strategic guidance in helping clients preserve wealth, protect their legacy, and navigate complex financial and family dynamics. | ||||
 | Construction & Real Estate Litigation Geoff Palachuk practices commercial construction law, representing public owners and private developers in all phases of project delivery, from predesign through project closeout. He also mitigates corporate risk through the claims resolution process and manages clients' litigation strategies when disputes arise. Geoff has negotiated complex contracts and navigated high-stakes litigation for some of the largest companies and construction projects in the country. | ||||
 | Corporate & Securities Christopher Wassman represents public companies across industries in capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings, underwritten equity and debt offerings, Rule 144A debt offerings, and private placements. He advises clients on securities law compliance, SEC filings and other public disclosures, corporate governance, stock exchange matters, and acquisitions. | ||||