OUR HISTORY ⎯

Faber Fairchild McCurdy is a continuation of the longstanding, highly respected firm Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka which has served our business community since 1974.

Jeff Fairchild and Mitch Faber were long-time partners with Steve Adelstein, Phil Sharpe and Phil Serka, until they retired from the practice to…well…we do not actually know what they are doing. Steve, Phil and Phil set the standard for helping clients achieve their broader objectives through exceptional legal work.

  • Steven P. Adelstein is a Bellingham native and practiced law in Whatcom County beginning in 1974. Steve focused his practice on commercial and construction litigation, and served on innumerable nonprofit boards during his time at the firm.

  • Very few people do not know Philip E. Sharpe who, in addition to his business practice, served as special counsel of the United States Senate Labor Committee and general counsel to United States Senator Brock Adams. Phil served as a Western Washington University trustee, a Whatcom Community College trustee, and as a frequent fundraiser for local causes and charities.

  • Philip A. Serka began practicing in 1976 and developed a particular expertise in real estate and land use, and frequently spoke on these topics. Phil helped numerous local organizations ranging from the Arthritis Foundation to the Museum of Northwest Art, and is a highly regarded expert in Northwest art.

ATTORNEYS ⎯

Meet Our Team

Faber Fairchild McCurdy consists of a full team of experienced attorneys ready to assist you with any legal needs.

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Experience

Faber Fairchild McCurdy is the next iteration of Adelstein, Sharpe & Serka which has ably assisted businesses and individuals with their legal needs since — gasp — 1974. Faber Fairchild McCurdy attorneys have spent years in their respective practice areas. We call on that experience daily to help our clients address their legal challenges and meet their business objectives.

Results

Faber Fairchild McCurdy does well for its clients, and have helped innumerable clients succeed both in the marketplace and, when required, in court. We also recognize that there is almost always more than one way to achieve a legal objective, and we work with our clients to find solutions that reflect their values, culture and budgets.

Expertise

We are not general practitioners. Faber Fairchild McCurdy attorneys each focus on specific practice areas important to businesses of all types — from formation to acquisitions to real estate to employment. You get the point. We provide our clients with the benefits of a big city practice without the obvious drawbacks.

Schedule a Consultation

We are business lawyers; we are here to help, and would welcome a chance to learn how we can help you or your company. Perhaps over coffee.