Sally W. Harmeling

Licensed in Washington and Oregon

Sally is a hard worker and an aggressive litigator and advisor.

With more than 13-years' experience, Sally litigates civil and commercial disputes, including acting as lead litigator on multi- and single-party matters. Sally handles all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation negotiations and preparations, lawsuit initiation, discovery and depositions, dispositive motions, trial, and appellate work. Sally is experienced in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

In addition, Sally practices employment and intellectual property law, both as a litigator and an advisor. She assists clients in selecting, protecting, and policing their intellectual property rights, including prosecuting trademark applications in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and litigating trademark infringement. Sally is experienced in protecting certification marks, and acts as outside general counsel for a large gluten-free certification organization. Sally is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Washington State Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section.

Sally grew up in Pacific, Washington, and attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where she graduated cum laude. Sally later graduated magna cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Sally practiced law at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, an AmLaw 100 Firm in San Francisco, before moving to Wenatchee and joining JDSA.

Sally currently serves as the President of the Chelan-Douglas Counties Bar Association, and she is on the Boards of Directors for Wenatchee's Numerica Performing Arts Center and for Stage Kids, a non-profit whose mission it is to equip the youth of North Central Washington with the life skills, character, and relationships for a bright future through the proven power of musical theater. She previously served on the Boards of Directors of the Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services and her local homeowners' association, and was a member of the Wenatchee Valley Follies Guild and Children's Foundation.

In her free time, Sally enjoys spending time with her husband Ben (a local veterinarian) and their three children, running, traveling, baking, singing, and local community performing arts.