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149 Litigation lawyers are available in ZIP code 98101 in Seattle, Washington. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.4/5 and 50% provide free consultation.

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Showing top 10 Litigation attorneys in Seattle, Washington near ZIP code 98101. Click any pin to view lawyer details, ratings, and contact information. Gold pins indicate top-rated lawyers.


Litigation Case Statistics Overview

Litigation Case Timeline

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Litigation cases in Seattle typically take between 6 and 30 months to resolve, depending on complexity, court schedules, and settlement likelihood.

Seattle Court Backlog

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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

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Seattle courts see an estimated 100 to 250 new litigation cases filed per month, based on recent public court data.

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Approximately 30% of disputes resolve before formal litigation, 45% after filing but before trial, and around 15% proceed to trial with variable outcomes.


FAQs - Litigation Lawyers in 98101 city Seattle How many Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation lawyers actively serve residents of Seattle, Washington (98101)? Approximately 38 licensed attorneys focus on Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation across Seattle, Washington (98101). Most matters are filed through the Washington District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. How long do Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation matters usually take in courts near Seattle (98101)? Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington usually take around 2-7 months depending on complexity and the Washington District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation cases for people living in Seattle, Washington? Residents of Seattle typically see Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation filings handled by the Washington District Court. Proximity to 98101 helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around 98101 offer a free first consultation for Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation? About 66% of firms near ZIP 98101 offer a free first consultation for Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Class Actions, ERISA, Securities , Litigation, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Douglas Hofmann

Firm: Williams Kastner
Two Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Corporate , Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Fred Burnside

Firm: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am a class action defense lawyer, with an emphasis in consumer fraud class actions.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Howard Hall

Firm: Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch, P.S., Inc.
1111 Third Avenue Suite 1800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Environmental , Toxic Substances, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Terry Hall joined the firm in February 2000 and became a shareholder in January 2001 and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. From August 1981 to January 2000 he practiced with the Seattle firm George, Hull, Porter & Kohli, P.S. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. He is admitted to practice in both Washington and Oregon.Mr. Hall has substantial experience in the representation of individuals, companies, homeowner associations, and nonprofit organizations in toxic tort, products liability, construction defect, and employment cases on a local and regional basis. He has devoted a substantial portion of his practice in the defense of contractors and manufacturers in asbestos-related lawsuits and has tried numerous cases to verdict in Washington and Oregon. Mr. Hall’s practice also includes representing individuals, companies and organizations in environmental matters and general commercial litigation.. Mr. Hall is a former Peace Corps volunteer, having served in Afghanistan from 1973 to 1975, and is Past Moderator of First Congregational Church of Bellevue. He is a past trustee of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers and serves on the King County Superior Court Panel of Arbitrators. Mr. Hall is a member of the Board of Directors of the Leadership Institute of Seattle and Friends of Youth and the Board of Governors of the Harbor Club.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Hayley Fulton

Firm: Montgomery Scarp & Chait PLLC
1218 3rd Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Hana Kern

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Construction , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Hana is a member of the Ryan Swanson's litigation group, with experience in contract and construction law, complex litigation and employment disputes.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Gulliver Swenson

Firm: Ryan, Swenson & Cleveland, PLLC
1201 3rd Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Gulliver focuses the majority of his practice in litigation. The remainder of Gulliver's work involves providing advice as general counsel for mid-sized businesses and formation and capitalization of new businesses. His experience includes advising clients in sports and entertainment, banking, insurance, healthcare, real estate and employment matters.. Gulliver is accustomed to the rigors of appearing in court to argue his client's position. He has participated in multiple trials and has an active motions practice including obtaining multiple emergency temporary restraining orders protecting his clients interests.. Recently, Gulliver obtained a defense verdict after a lengthy bench trial. He was also instrumental in a very successful settlement for an orthopedic spine surgeon group that had been wrongfully terminated by its managed-care organization.. Gulliver's general counsel work includes representing Efinancial LLC, Integrity Networks, and the One World Now Organizing Committee in qualifying as a 501(c)(3) and in preparing for its event: One World 2011.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Gretchen Cappio

Firm: Keller Rohrback Law Offices
1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Gretchen Freeman Cappio has a track record of success in multidistrict litigation.. Gretchen’s passion for striving for meaningful change through the class action device is rooted in her experience representing the plaintiff class in Erickson v. Bartell Drug Co., 141 F. Supp. 2d 1266 (W.D. Wash. 2001). Remarkable for its time, Erickson established that an employer violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when its otherwise comprehensive insurance coverage plan failed to cover certain prescriptions vital to women.. Gretchen has gone on to play a key role on the leadership team representing consumers in the multi-billion dollar litigation In re Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Marketing, Sales Practices, & Prod. Liab. Litig., MDL 2672 (N.D. Cal.). She has been involved in negotiations, drafted key settlement documents, and supervised notice in the 2.0-liter, 3.0-liter, and Bosch settlements. Gretchen presented the 3.0-liter notice plan at the preliminary approval hearing.. Gretchen is also a key member of the Plaintiffs’ settlement team in another impactful diesel emissions MDL, In re Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep EcoDiesel Mktg.,Sales Practices, & Prod. Liab. Litig., MDL 2777 (N.D. Cal.). Lead counsel asked her to coordinate key briefing assignments, expert work, and arguments.. Keller Rohrback is honored to be the sole firm appointed to represent the class in Jabbari v. Wells Fargo & Company, No. 15-2159 (N.D. Cal.). Gretchen co-leads the Keller Rohrback team that filed the first class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo alleging the bank signed its consumers up for products without their authorization. From filing the complaint to settling it for $142 million, Gretchen has played an integral role at every stage of litigation. Through innovative work with renowned economists, the settlement achieves first-of-its kind credit injury damages, which are tailored to each eligible class member’s injury. Plaintiffs’ motion for final approval is currently pending.. From its inception, Gretchen has played a key role in guiding the litigation regarding EpiPen pricing, In re: EpiPen (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Mktg., Sales Practices, & Antitrust Litig., MDL 2785 (D. Kan.). Keller Rohrback’s managing partner, Lynn Sarko, is co-lead of the litigation. He and his co-lead counsel have tasked Gretchen with drafting dispositive briefing and coordinating offensive and defensive discovery.. When a paper products company vacated a Midwestern town and left an environmental disaster in its wake, Gretchen represented the community. The mayor praised Gretchen and her team’s work, stating, “You were knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely cared about the Village’s case.” Gretchen applies these same attributes as a leading member of the Keller Rohrback team that has subsequently been hired by numerous counties to represent them in the national Opioid litigation, In re: National Prescription Opiate Litig., MDL 2804 (N.D. Ohio). Keller Rohrback’s team is designing a damages model that seeks to address one of the most urgent human-made epidemics in our country’s history.. When parents discovered their children’s toys were contaminated by lead paint, they hired Gretchen to bring the case that became In re Mattel, Inc., MDL 1897 (C.D. Cal.). In addition to briefing core legal issues, Gretchen worked with lead poisoning experts for litigation and settlement purposes.. With a reputation for effective collaboration and leadership, Gretchen takes on impactful litigation and delivers meaningful results.. Among Gretchen’s all-time favorite pieces of mail is a photograph of a satisfied client in a baby products case and her young son holding a homemade, hand-written sign that simply says “Thank you Mrs. Cappio.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Gregory Hollon

Firm: McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren, PLLC
600 University Street, Suite 2700 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Criminal Defense , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am a trial attorney at McNaul Ebel in Seattle, Washington. I represent plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation, including disputes involving professional malpractice, insurance, securities, employment, business, and real estate. I have represented clients in numerous trials and arbitrations, and through the appellate process as well. After clerking for a Federal District Court judge, I joined McNaul Ebel in 1997 as an associate and became a member in 2004.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Geoffrey Bridgman

Firm: Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. Attorneys at Law
1601 Fifth Avenue Suite 2100 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Construction , Corporate , Insurance , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Litigation attorney and Assistant Managing Member for Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC a 100 year old plus leading mid-sized Seattle law firm serving healthcare, business, municipal, and insurance clients.Geoff Bridgman has handled cases throughout Washington and the country. His practice includes both litigation and counseling clients on litigation avoidance. He has handled numerous commercial, contract, construction, insurance and products liability disputes. He acts a National Products Counsel for a leading medical device manufacturer and has been admitted pro hoc vice in courts throughout the United States. Geoff frequently advises both insurance and non-insurance clients regarding insurance covereage issues.

Floyd Short

Firm: Susman Godfrey L.L.P.
1201 Third Avenue Suite 3800 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Floyd Short litigates and tries complex commercial and intellectual property cases on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in the State of Washington and across the United States. A proficient and versatile trial lawyer, he represents individuals and companies in cases involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, health care, ERISA, antitrust, unfair competition, and bankruptcy litigation.. Mr. Short also represents individuals in False Claim Act qui tam actions, white collar criminal matters, and SEC and other government investigations, as well as consumers in antitrust and intellectual property class actions.. Mr. Short has successfully tried more than a dozen major cases—most to a jury—and has appeared in federal and state courts in Alaska, California, Delaware, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Texas, Utah, and Washington, proving himself a seasoned and effective trial lawyer. He also has tried patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases in the International Trade Commission.. For every one of his cases, Mr. Short masters his client’s objectives, technology, products, and services in order to obtain the best possible outcome. He takes pride in his ability to explain complex issues and advocate his client’s position to judge and jury in a clear and persuasive manner. Through nearly 30 years of civil and criminal trial practice, plus teaching law part-time, Mr. Short has honed his ability to communicate and connect with judges and juries, as well as with clients, witnesses, and other attorneys.. Mr. Short has been recognized for his skills and leadership by lawyers and judges alike. He has been named a Washington Super Lawyer for several years (2014-2020, Thomson Reuters) and has held a Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™ (5.0 out of 5.0) from Martindale-Hubbell since 2013. Mr. Short recently served on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and previously served as the President of the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and a Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference by appointment of the WDWA federal judges.. Before joining Susman Godfrey in 2006, Mr. Short was a federal prosecutor and the Supervisor of the Complex Crimes Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, where he specialized in white collar criminal cases involving securities fraud, investment fraud, financial fraud, Internet and computer crime, and intellectual property crime.. At the beginning of his legal career, Mr. Short served as a law clerk to the Honorable Betty Fletcher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Erin Curtis

Firm: Skellenger Bender, PS
1301 Fifth Ave., Suite 3401 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Eric Laliberte

Firm: Keller Rohrback L.L.P.
1201 3rd Ave Ste 3200 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Eric Laliberte meets sensitive issues with practical solutions. As a member of Keller Rohrback’s Trust & Estates Litigation and Commercial Litigation teams, Eric’s work is informed by multiple practice areas.. Eric graduated with his M.B.A. from Chapman University in 2009 and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2012. His background in both finance and law provides him with the ability to understand complex financial issues and explain them in simple, straightforward ways. In addition to his clear communication skills, Eric also listens carefully to his clients’ needs and tailors his strategy to meet them. Whether a matter requires alternate forms of dispute resolution or a fiercely litigated battle, Eric is equipped to handle it.. In addition to his legal work, Eric also serves on the Lake Washington School District Board of Directors. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and teaching soccer to his son.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Emma Owings

Firm: Preg O'Donnell & Gillett PLLC
1800 Ninth Avenue Suite 1500 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Elizabeth Weinstein

Firm: Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC
818 Stewart St Ste 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation

Elizabeth Hebener

Firm: Williams Kastner
601 Union St Ste 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation

Elizabeth Findley

Firm: Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
1420 Fifth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
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

Firm: Sedgwick LLP
520 Pike Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Edward Chung

Firm: Chung, Malhas & Mantel PLLC
1511 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
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.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Irene Hecht

Firm: Keller Rohrback Law Offices
1201 Third Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Appellate , Insurance , Personal Injury, Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Irene Hecht is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice emphasizes insurance law, particularly in coverage and bad faith litigation. She also has an active appellate practice and has represented insurance companies in trial courts, the Court of Appeals, and before the Washington State Supreme Court. Ms. Hecht has over 30 years of experience in coverage analysis and representation, including both commercial and personal lines, umbrella and excess coverage, and first- and third-party coverage. She has dealt with a wide variety of coverage issues including: advertising injury, personal injury, construction defect, automobile, underinsured motorist, personal injury protection, homeowner’s, products-completed operations, E&O, and D&O. Ms. Hecht also actively advises and defends insurers in bad faith litigation, with respect to both first- and third-party matters.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Duncan Emerson Manville

Firm: Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP
1425 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Appellate Practice, Construction Litigation, Contract Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Appellate, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Litigation

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