About The Firm

As Seattle lawyers and attorneys, we are dedicated, loyal and hard working advocates for our clients. The firm provides a full range of legal services for its clients that extend beyond the principal areas of concentration. Our lawyers practice in Washington in all state and federal courts, the trial and appellate court levels and before regulatory agencies. We also have lawyers licensed to practice law in Alaska, California and the District of Columbia.

Tom Pedreira

Tom Pedreira is a business lawyer specializing in representation of closely-held businesses. He has become increasing involved in maritime matters since joining the Mikkelborg firm as Of Counsel in 2002.

Tom has been involved with many professional associations. They include the American Bar Association and the Bar Associations for California, Washington, and the District of Columbia. He has been involved in numerous community activities, including service or membership on non-profit boards, service organizations, chambers of commerce and advisory committees. He also served on a volunteer basis as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Cedar Vista Hospital in Fresno, California. Pro bono activities include volunteering time with Hinds Hospice and helping people with legal problems at lawyers.com.

Tom graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics in 1977. He received his law degree in 1982 from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.

Practice Areas

  • Business and corporate law
  • Agriculture and food service law
  • Heath law

Bar Admissions

  • Washington
  • California
  • District of Columbia

Lafcadio Darling

Lafcadio Darling is an attorney at Mikkelborg Broz Wells & Fryer in Seattle, Washington. Lafcadio specializes in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on maritime law, contract disputes, business torts and unfair competition claims. Lafcadio is licensed to practice law in Washington and California, and is also admitted as a solicitor in the United Kingdom.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Maritime Law
  • Contracts
  • International Litigation

Professional Associations

  • Federal Bar Association
  • King County Bar Association
  • British Institute of International and Comparative Law

Education

  • Hastings College of the Law, J.D. 1999
  • University of London, L.L.M. (with merit) Commercial Law 2006
  • University of San Diego, B.A. (cum laude) History 1996

Bar Admissions

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • State Bar of California
  • Law Society of England & Wales