Litigation cases in Seattle typically take between 6 and 30 months to resolve, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.
Seattle Court Backlog
The number of pending litigation cases in Seattle courts generally ranges from 300 to 1,200, reflecting both active filings and ongoing matters.
Litigation Seattle Filing Volume
Seattle courts see an estimated 100 to 250 new litigation cases filed per month, based on recent public court data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 30% of disputes resolve before formal litigation, 45% after filing but before trial, and around 15% proceed to trial with variable outcomes.
I am a former creditor attorney. I now exclusively represent consumers in bankrutpcy, debt settlement, debt litigation (FDCPA, RCW 19.16, RCW 19.86), and tenant rights.. My background as a former creditor side and former landlord side attorney gives me a well rounded approach in defending and counter attacking against creditors, debt collectors, and landlords. Not every case is complicated but often there are complexities in what appears to be simple cases. I give each case and client a thorough analysis for litigation, settlement, bankruptcy, and out of court options.. Prior to law school, I obtained my B.A. in Psychology and served in the U.S. Air Force (active and reserve) for nearly ten years during which I deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom in support of post 9/11 operations. I currently live in beautiful Mill Creek, WA with my wife and two children. During my free time I enjoy cooking, travelling, martial arts, reading, and rooting for the Seahawks.
999 Third Ave., Suite 3800 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Ellie’s practice focuses on construction law and litigation and employment-related matters. In addition, she represents companies in issues related to Minority, Woman, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification.. Ellie is an experienced litigator and has handled numerous high-stakes, complex commercial and construction disputes. She has appeared on behalf of clients in Washington state trial and appellate court, federal court, the Board of Contract Appeals, and private arbitration. In addition, she has successfully negotiated multiple seven-figure settlements.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, Ellie spent six years litigating with a boutique Seattle trial firm and clerked for the Honorable Joel M. Penoyar at the Washington State Court of Appeals.. Ellie has been named a “Rising Star” by Washington Law and Politics, an award limited to the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40, in 2014 and 2015.. Ellie is a member of the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court and an active member of the community. She was on the Washington Women Lawyers' Board of Directors; has presented at the WSBA Construction Law Annual Seminar and to numerous industry groups (the National Association of Women in Construction, National Electrical Contractors Association); and she is the co-author of the Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, Construction Law Chapter.. Ellie is also deeply committed to social justice. As a pro bono attorney for the Volunteer Advocates for Immigrant Justice, she obtained permanent residency for an undocumented Guatemalan child on the basis of neglect and abandonment. Prior to law school, she worked at PATH, an international health organization aimed at improving global health, especially among women and children.
Liz focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She has represented businesses and individuals in matters involving contract disputes, employment, and intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, and software licensing and protection. Liz’s experience includes all aspects of the litigation process, from investigation and discovery through motion practice and trial. Liz also conducts workplace investigations.
Eliot Harris is a Senior Associate in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner. Mr. Harris is a litigator, with a focus on mass torts, product liability, insurance, and catastrophic personal injury. His past successes include favorable results in numerous high-profile cases, many times by outright dismissal. In addition to his trial practice, Mr. Harris assists as coordinating counsel for various national clients involved in toxic tort litigation throughout the United States. Mr. Harris is frequently asked to judge moot court competitions at Seattle University School of Law and the University of Washington School of Law. He also volunteers regularly at the Greenwood Legal Clinic in Seattle.
Mr. Chung is the Senior Partner at Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC. Mr. Chung’s primary practice is comprised of Civil and Criminal Litigation, Immigration and Business Transactions.Mr. Chung has represented clients in complex litigations before the Washington Court of Appeals and the Washington State Supreme Court. Mr. Chung has argued numerous cases before Washington State District and Superior Courts. Mr. Chung has counseled and represented clients throughout King County, Pierce County, Island County, Kitsap County, and Snohomish County.In Civil Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented various individuals and entities in Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Vulnerable Adult Protection Act (VAPA), Employment Discrimination, Federal Torts Claims Act (FTCA), and civil claims against governmental entities and municipalities. In Criminal Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented clients in criminal defense, including felonies and misdemeanors, DUI and reckless driving, fraud and identity theft, embezzlement, domestic violence, and bigamy.In Business Litigation, Mr. Chung has represented individuals and entities in setting up Washington corporations, including registration of foreign and international corporations doing business in Washington state, advising clients on selling and purchasing business franchises, and registering copyrights and trademarks. Mr. Chung also has represented individuals and entities before administrative adjudications, including Department of Licensing (DOL), Labor and Industries (L&I), Board of Industrial Appeals (BIA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).In Immigration, Mr. Chung has represented clients in a wide variety of immigration and deportation proceedings, including Asylum, Fiancé(e) visas, Student visas, Citizenship, and Family Immigrant visas in the United States and at Embassy Consular Processing. Mr. Chung has represented clients from China, India, Pakistan, Korea, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Moldova, Libya, Israel, Mexico, Canada, France, and Germany.. Mr. Chung’s prior professional experience and practices ranged from nationally renowned law firms in pre-trial and post-trial complex litigation matters, to working for both small to mid-size law practices in Washington, California, and Pennsylvania.. Mr. Chung has advised companies in China and India doing business in Washington State.
David concentrates his practice on litigating, resolving disputes, and counseling startups involving intellectual property, technology, construction and engineering, professional liability, financial institutions, and corporate and partnership duties. He has a Yellow Belt certification in Legal Lean Sigma® and Project Management.
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Corporate , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Dominique Scalia obtained her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2013 and began her practice with the law firm of Garvey Schubert Barer in Seattle. Since being admitted to the Washington State Bar, Dominique has focused her practice on bankruptcy, receiverships, real estate law, and commercial litigation. She has successfully represented receivers and creditors at multiple contested hearings in both state and federal courts. Her practice philosophy is focused on working closely with clients to understand their needs and providing the advice they need to make informed decisions, while being prepared to escalate disputes to litigation when required.. Prior to law school, Dominique was a regulatory compliance analyst for multiple public universities. Dominique carries the attention to detail and strategic forethought required to navigate the regulatory framework to her practice of law. In her free time Dominique enjoys music, hiking, and tabletop gaming with family and friends.
I work primarily in civil litigation and aviation law, but also in assisting clients with general corporate matters, particularly entity formation and corporate governance and compliance for privately-held entities; and in estate planning and trust creation.. I started this firm because I believe it is increasingly difficult to obtain quality representation that is affordable. I am committed to achieving the client's goal in a thorough, cost-effective manner. I bring a streamlined approach to each representation, and engage a broader team of technical experts and consultants as need be.. Please contact me if I might be of service. I look forward to working with you.
Firm: Corr Cronin Michelson Baumgardner Fogg & Moore LLP
1001 4th Ave Ste 3900 , Seattle , Washington 98154
Practice Areas: Appellate , Class Actions, Corporate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Emily's law practice focuses on complex civil litigation, class action defense, products liability, real estate litigation, and employment litigation. Prior to joining Corr Cronin in 2004, Emily was a litigation associate at O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Los Angeles, and she clerked for the Honorable Thomas G. Nelson on the United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit.
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