Christopher Mason
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 37 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Litigation
Language
English
About
I have more than 30 years of experience advising, litigating and advocating on behalf of large, mid-range and small companies, including start-ups, as well as corporate executives and other individuals. I am committed to cost effective, results-driven advice and advocacy. I try and help my clients avoid and fix problems before they spin out of control and if they are in disputes, to manage those disputes to the best conclusion. In negotiation and litigation, my approach is to identify each client’s leverage and use it for maximum impact. Practice Areas · General Business Litigation and Advice · Employment Litigation and Advice · Injunctive Litigation including Non-Competition, Intellectual Property and Trade Secret Claims · Business and Partnership Dissolutions · Complex Tort Litigation Personal I grew up on the Connecticut coast in a small town called Madison. My mother gave me a lifelong love of mountains and skiing. My father was a lawyer on Wall Street and I followed in his footsteps. In 1984, I moved to Seattle. Three National Parks within a day’s drive felt like paradise to me and still does. I am lucky to be married to a great person and Ruth and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in 2017. We have two grown kids, a son and daughter. I have a commitment to hunger relief. My involvement with Food Lifeline has informed me on the complexity of poverty and economic insecurity and showed me that people of all political philosophies can come together for common good. I love to hike and ski, both in the resorts and ski mountaineering. Most of all, I love what I do. Helping people and businesses by practicing law, most recently for 17 years with my business partner Jeff, continues to be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I do. I’d be honored to help you too.
Practices Areas
Business
Litigation
Employment and labor
Language
English
Contact
Smyth & Mason, PLLC1325 Fourth AvenueSuite 940Seattle, WA, 98101 Office (206) 621-7100 1325 Fourth AvenueSuite 940Suite 940Seattle, WA, 98101 Office (206) 621-7100(206) 621-7100
Office: (206) 512-8367
Website: N/AReviews
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.
Chris has been a value counselor on several difficult issues we've faced over the years. I highly recommend Chris for all your legal needs.
I've consulted with Chris for the last several years, and am continually impressed with his knowledge, experience and professionalism. He sees the "big picture" and advises accordingly.
I hired Mr Mason for a wage claim. I was very satisfied and felt he was extremely knowledgeable. Following his recommendations, we came to an acceptable agreement.
Chris was very helpful with our case. He was supportive of us but he was also exhorting when we needed to get some things done in a timely manner. I can't imagine our experience being any better.
Chris has been a valuable consul to me for years. I have used his services on a wide variety of issues for the three businesses I own. He uses a common sense approach to solve potential issues before they become problems.
Chris and his team helped me respond to a sensitive work related situation. He prepared me thoroughly and ensured the best possible outcome.
Straight up from the beginning, Chris explained the costs, the path we were about to take and identified and cut out any possible harmful nonsense or information. Him and his team predicted and prepared us for the up and coming events. Negotiations were direct and to the point but with the necessary diplomacy to prevent unnecessary and wasteful posturing. Cutting down on wasted time and cost and getting the suit settled in the fastest way possible. This is very important to anyone. I have only had the use for council a few times in the past but in all candor I found Chris and team to be the most professional and at the peak knowledge and know how. If you ever have to fight a big fight way beyond yourself or your resources, I would certainly recommend this firm if asked. Whether we won or lost, from the beginning, I know without question we did the best we could've asked for hiring Chris Mason.