Brian Ernst

Brian Ernst joined Marler Clark in 2026. Prior to joining Marler Clark, Brian worked at a Seattle law firm where he focused on litigating a variety of matters in state and federal courts. He was named a Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in 2024.

Brian graduated from Seattle University School of Law. During law school, Brian served as Executive Editor at Large of the Seattle University Law Review and the Vice Chair of the Moot Court Board. Brian was the winner of the Fredric C. Tausend Moot Court Competition and was chosen by the faculty as one of two Faculty Trust Scholars for his graduating class. Brian committed much of his time outside the classroom to youth, volunteering for the Seattle Youth Traffic Court, Street Law teaching program, the Youth Advocacy Clinic, and the civil legal aid organization Team Child. Originally from Oregon, Brian attended the University of Puget Sound where he served as student body president and graduated with a degree in politics and government.

When not working, Brian spends time with his wife Emilie and dog Gio. Brian loves good food and cooking, choral music, and aviation.