Bio

Sidney knows appeals. She has litigated hundreds of civil appeals in state and federal courts. Appeals are a specialized and often misunderstood practice area that have been Sidney’s sole career focus since 2005. Most folks have at least some passing familiarity with the trial process. Appellate clients need experienced guidance and representation so that they can understand the purposes, practices, and pitfalls of appeal, and feel confident about the process. Sidney provides knowledgeable, candid, and clear advice and analysis to clients. And when it comes to representation in court, her analytical skills are top-notch, her brief writing is clear and persuasive, and her skill in appellate oral argument is superb. Sidney got her start in appeals serving as a law clerk for the Honorable William Baker at Division One of the Washington State Court of Appeals. Judge Baker’s mentorship and guidance was an inspiration, as was the inside perspective on the appellate process that job provided. She then became an associate and eventually a partner at a boutique appellate firm. She has been recognized as a Washington “Super Lawyer” and teaches complex appellate practice subject annually at the Pincus Professional Education Advanced Appellate Advocacy Continuing Legal Education seminar. Education: University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2002, Willamette University, B.A., 1994.