Top Litigation Lawyers in ZIP 98121 | 48 available
48 Litigation lawyers are available in ZIP code 98121 in SEATTLE, Washington, including Jacqualyne Walker, Jeff Comstock, Jennifer Catanese, and Jennifer Smitrovich. Average rating of these lawyers is 4.5/5 and 50% provide free consultation.
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Litigation Case Statistics Overview
Litigation Case Timeline
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.
FAQs - Litigation Lawyers in 98121 city SEATTLE
How many Civil , Real Estate , Litigation lawyers actively serve residents of Seattle, Washington (98121)?
Approximately 40 licensed attorneys focus on Civil , Real Estate , Litigation across Seattle, Washington (98121). Most matters are filed through the Washington District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps.
How long do Civil , Real Estate , Litigation matters usually take in courts near Seattle (98121)?
Civil , Real Estate , Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington usually take around 2-8 months depending on complexity and the Washington District Court docket.
Which local court most often hears Civil , Real Estate , Litigation cases for people living in Seattle, Washington?
Residents of Seattle typically see Civil , Real Estate , Litigation filings handled by the Washington District Court. Proximity to 98121 helps with quick submissions and clerk communications.
Do attorneys around 98121 offer a free first consultation for Civil , Real Estate , Litigation?
About 57% of firms near ZIP 98121 offer a free first consultation for Civil , Real Estate , Litigation, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
2801 Alaskan Way Suite 300 , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Civil , Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Matt is a partner and a member of Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s Condemnation, Real Estate and Litigation Teams. In connection with his active condemnation practice, Matt routinely advises and represents both municipal agencies and property owners regarding both substantive and procedural eminent domain law. In addition to his substantial experience in condemnation law, Matt is also an active real estate litigator, representing and counseling clients in all aspects of commercial landlord-tenant law, including lease negotiations, disputes, workouts and unlawful detainer actions.. As a proven trial attorney, Matt has considerable experience representing clients in mediations, arbitrations and in trials, including a number of multi-week jury trials. Matt has tried cases in King, Pierce and Snohomish County Superior Courts, and has successfully argued cases before the Washington State Court of Appeals. Matt is a frequent speaker on legal issues involving eminent domain law and has served as author and editor for a number of state and national legal treatises on the topic. Matt was named a "Super Lawyer" in 2013 through 2015 by Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, and a “Rising Star” for Eminent Domain Law in 2012 and 2010 by Washington Law & Politics Magazine.. Matt is the Past President of the Puget Sound Chapter of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) and serves as the Vice Chair on the IRWA’s International Ethics Committee.
Mr. Scheer has a thriving litigation practice and focuses on complex and commercial litigation. He is admitted in Federal and State Court, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a trial lawyer. He has tried cases in admiralty, collapse, coverage, construction, breach of contract, construction defect, property insurance, bad faith, civil forfeiture, subrogation, personal injury, criminal prosecution and professional and products liability. He has tried multiple wrongful death cases to verdict, and many other catastrophic loss trials. Mr. Scheer tried to verdict one of the very first fully virtual jury trials in the country, during the COVID 19 pandemic, and has since tried several additional fully virtual jury trials to verdict. Mr. Scheer was both trial and appellate counsel in Cunningham vs. State, 61 Wn. App. 562 (1991), Schwindt vs. Lloyd’s of London, 81 Wn. App. 293 (1996) and Seattle Pump Co., Inc. vs. Traders and General Ins. Co., 93 Wash. App. 743 (1999), all of which established new law favorable to defendants and insurers in the state of Washington. Among other reported cases, Mr. Scheer was also both trial and appellate counsel in Weiland vs. Gordon, 93 Wash. App. 1078, (1999), Law vs. Pagtaluna, 166 Or. App. 551 (2000), Hill vs. Jawanda Transport, Ltd., 96 Wash. App. 537 (1999), Teja vs. Brar, 106 Wash. App. 1013 (2001), Boyer vs. Robertson, 110 Wash. App. 1028, (2002), and Klotz vs. Dehkhoda, 134 Wn. App. 261, (2006), five of which involved wrongful death suits, and the sixth involving significant claims for personal injury instituted in the U.S. and dismissed to foreign jurisdictions based on forum non conveniens. The dismissals were affirmed on appeal. He was also trial and co-appellate counsel in Commonwealth Ins. Co. of Am. Vs. Grays Harbor County, 120 Wn. App. 232, 84 P.3d 304 (2004), a successful appellate decision from a declaratory judgment action involving first party coverage and building code upgrade coverage. Mr. Scheer was also trial and appellate counsel in Schutz vs. La Costita III, Inc., 256 Or. App. 573 (2013), which established new law favorable to defendants in a dram shop case. Mr. Scheer speaks regularly at numerous international and national conferences, and he has appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, discussing a product liability case in which he was lead counsel. Mr. Scheer has received his “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest peer based rating indicating very high to preeminent legal abilities and highest ethical rating. Mr. Scheer has been selected multiple times by Washington Law & Politics magazine as a Washington State Super Lawyer, including this year. Mr. Scheer is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Loss Executive Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the Council on Litigation Management, where he is the past co-chair for Washington. Mr. Scheer is also a member of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (“WDTL”), where he served four years as a Trustee on the Board of Directors for WDTL and also served as the Chair of the Construction Committee and Chair of the Judicial Liaison Committee. In addition to his admission to the Washington Bar in 1987, Mr. Scheer is also admitted to practice in Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. He has handled and managed cases in multiple jurisdictions, and he has tried cases and argued appeals in Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Mr. Scheer received his J.D. from the University of Oregon Law School in 1986 and his B.S. in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Oregon in 1982.
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“Mark is an exceptional lawyer with impressive credentials. I've worked with Mark on various matters over the past 17 years. I've also referred several clients to Mark because I tru…”
2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300 , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Litigation
Kellen helps financial institutions, technology companies and other businesses resolve disputes. He works with clients and the opposing side to solve the problem early and efficiently. When litigation can’t be avoided, Kellen is an experienced advocate and represents clients in state and federal courts and arbitration, including first-chair experience and appellate practice.. Kellen’s experience working with financial institutions is wide-reaching. He has defended claims under the UCC, RESPA, TILA, ADA, and consumer protection statutes, among others. Kellen helps clients in loan workout situations, including loan modifications, refinancing and, if necessary, litigation. He also advises on operational and regulatory matters.. Kellen partners with technology companies and other businesses to solve commercial and employment matters, like breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, copyright infringements, trade secret misappropriations, and class actions. Kellen has particular expertise negotiating and resolving disputes about non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Kellen is an excellent attorney who gets results for his clients.”
Jeff is an Associate Attorney in the Seattle office of GLP Attorneys and a member of the firm's Motions and Appellate Practice Department. Jeff received his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in May 2008 where he was a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship. While in law school, he received the Outstanding Client Advocacy Award from the Lewis and Clark Legal Clinic for his work representing low-income taxpayers in matters before the Internal Revenue Service. While part of the Clinic, Jeff and another student attorney prevailed at trial helping a low-income client avoid eviction from public housing.. Jeff also received his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in March 2010.. After law school, Jeff was an Associate Attorney with a plaintiff’s law firm in Bellevue focusing on commercial litigation where he managed hundreds of cases and regularly appeared and successfully argued dispositive motions in courts across Washington State.. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys, Jeff was a Senior Attorney with Moss Adams, LLP in Seattle. In this position he represented clients in hearings and appeals in front of the Internal Revenue Service and state tax boards.. Jeff has also done pro bono work as a volunteer attorney with the University of Washington Federal Tax Clinic, where he represented clients in administrative cases and collection matters before the Internal Revenue Service.. Jeff is a diehard Washington Huskies fan and in his free time he enjoys hiking, cooking, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and bulldog Stella.
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“Jeff is a bright and very passionate trial attorney, with a keen ability to understand the law and present arguments in court. I endorse him.”
2025 1st Ave Ste 1130 , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Litigation
I am committed to obtaining excellent results for my clients through creative and cost-effective means that are tailored to my clients' needs. I learned my craft working along side the best, Judge William L. Dwyer, and in the litigation departments of global law firms. My clients deserve no less, which I can offer in the personal and nimble setting of my own law firm.
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“I have worked with Judy for the last two years. In that time, I have come to realize that Judy is an incredibly skillful attorney. She is efficient, knowledgeable, and experienced.…”
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Mr. Derrig's wide-ranging experience, cut to the chase style of litigation, ability to engage opposing counsel, and trial experience provide him with the keen ability to resolve matters efficiently and effectively. Clients in a multitude of industries from school districts and municipalities to amusement parks and insurance companies, look to Mr. Derrig for their litigation needs. Most frequently Mr. Derrig's practice focuses on complex civil litigation, insurance defense, negligence, civil rights, products liability, premises liability, wrongful death, breach of contract, fraud, and consumer protection in both state and federal court. Mr. Derrig has also been appointed lead counsel in class action litigation.. In addition to Mr. Derrig's litigation practice and trial experience, he has also handled numerous appeals in both state and federal court.. Mr. Derrig is a veteran who served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. While in the military, he served as a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist and was an airborne parachutist. He had the honor of working with those that were at high risk for capture and showed them how to survive any situation so that they could return with honor.
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“Joseph Derrig is a highly intelligent, knowledgeable, and driven attorney. He can be counted on to represent and pursue his clients' interests with dedication and integrity. I endo…”
“I had a case with Jodi as opposing counsel. She was responsive and diligent in resolving the matter, and showed great civility throughout the process. I endorse this lawyer.”
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