642 Litigation lawyers are available in Seattle, Washington, including Shannon Wing, Shata Stucky, Shauny Jaine, and Shawn Larsen-Bright. These lawyers are rated between 3.8/5 to 4.2/5 and 50% provide free consultation.
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.
My practice is focused on helping individuals and small business owners in the areas of debt defense, consumer protection, and asset protection.. My specific practice areas include student loan matters (federal and private), chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and civil and commercial litigation. I have also successfully represented clients in numerous cases including issues of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real estate, business finance, and class action matters.. Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, I am a graduate of Kent-Meridian High School (co-valedictorian) and a graduate of the University of Washington Honors Program, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Distinction. My honors thesis foscused on self-directed breast cancer research through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reseach Center. I then traveled back east to attend Boston University School of Law, where I graduated with Honors in the Concentration of Litigation and Dispute Resolution. I also externed for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston for the Chief of the Financial Litigation Division.. I relocated back to my hometown of Kent, WA after over a decade of practice with large firms in New York City and Philadelphia. During my free time, I enjoy gardening, movies, hiking, skiing, and anything out on the beautiful waters of our Pacific Northwest. I am a member of the bars of the State of Washington, the State of New York, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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“If you need an iron fist in a velvet glove, Shannon is for you. She has the technical horsepower gained in big firm practice. She is able to quickly and effectively parse out all t…”
1001 4th Ave Ste 4500 , Seattle , Washington 98154
Practice Areas: Litigation
Shata represents major corporations in complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts. She has experience working on a wide variety of legal issues, including data privacy, patent infringement, products liability, insurance coverage, and hazardous waste cleanup.Representative work includes defending major corporations in nationwide class actions alleging breach of data privacy obligations, defending a leading software developer and internet marketing company in a class action involving advertisements for counterfeit merchandise, defending a gaming company against allegations of patent infringement, and helping a company in the clinical research industry resolve a dispute over a software development contract.Before joining Riddell Williams, Shata served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Harriet Lansing, Minnesota Court of Appeals.
I am an experienced trial lawyer and a partner at Susman Godfrey, one of the country's premier litigation firms. I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, and have extensive experience in antitrust, patent and intellectual property, shareholder disputes involving founders and venture capitalists, class actions, and other complex business disputes. My clients have included individual patent owners and entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized technology companies caught up in disputes with much larger companies, and Fortune 500 companies in the financial services, pharmaceutical, retail and entertainment industries. I handle many cases on a contingent fee basis or under an alternative fee arrangement that makes sure that my firm is compensated based on results, and not purely time or effort. Please check out my web bio at my firm's web site and contact me if you'd like to discuss a potential case. Specialties Business litigation, patent and intellectual property disputes, antitrust, securities/shareholder litigation
Practice Areas: Civil , Defamation, Libel and Slander, Trademarks, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Stacia N. Lay is a graduate of California State University, Chico (B.A., 1995, Magna Cum Laude) and Rutgers University School of Law (J.D., 2000, Highest Honors). During law school, Stacia worked on the Rutgers Law Journal and as a teaching assistant for the Legal Research and Writing Program while also externing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After law school, Stacia clerked for the Honorable Karen G. Seinfeld (Retired) of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II. Before law school, Stacia worked as a reporter in Northern California. Stacia also conceived of and is responsible for publishing the Hendricks & Lewis blog, IP Law Chat, which can be found at . She is a member of the bar of Washington.
1420 Fifth Avenue Suite 3000 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Telecommunications , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Shelley regularly presents seminars to attorneys, government workers and the public on access to government records and meetings.. Prior to her law career, Shelley spent four years as a daily news producer at KING-TV in Seattle.
Shawna M. Lydon is a member of the Litigation Practice Group at Betts Patterson Mines. Her practice is primarily in the area insurance defense litigation including employment, personal injury, product liability and professional liability matters. Ms. Lydon also has substantial experience handling real estate disputes, including mortgage litigation involving lender liability. Prior to joining Betts Patterson Mines, Ms. Lydon served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court.
Shawn Toor is an associate in the Seattle office of Williams Kastner. He is a member of the firm’s Business Transactions practice group and Business Litigation practice group. In his role as a transactional attorney, Shawn understands that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In his role as a litigation attorney, Shawn strives to provide a cure that is carefully thought out and mindful of his clients' unique demands.. Prior to practicing law, Shawn worked as a Loan Modification Specialist for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage where he modified nearly $20 million dollars of delinquent loans and helped hundreds of customers keep their homes. As an attorney, Shawn has leveraged that real estate experience and works on a variety of real estate cases involving eminent domain, land use, zoning, and title insurance. In Shawn's litigation practice, he has represented clients in various complex commercial litigation matters including telecommunications, intellectual property, environmental contamination, and shareholder disputes.. Shawn utilizes lawyers at his firms whom have nearly 100 years of experience to find solutions for his clients that are practical and cost-effective. He will keep your goal in mind every step of the way to ensure your interests are not sacrificed.
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“I gladly endorse Shawn Toor, he combines enthusiasm with an unmatched work ethic. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any client of mine. He is a credit to the profession and …”
601 Union St Ste 4100 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Taxation - State & Federal, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am a member in the Seattle office. I focus my practice on creditordebtor relationships, real estate matters and commercial litigation. I have represented debtors under Chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, debtors-in-possession, secured and unsecured creditors, financial institutions, landlords, tenants, and leasing companies. I have represented both landlords and tenants in commercial and retail leases and related property management matters and with the acquisition, sale, and development of commercial and retail properties. My experience with residential real estate includes resolving disputes involving boundary lines, quiet title, adverse possession, misrepresentation, and earnest money. I have also represented businesses and individuals in all facets of collections, including prejudgment and post judgment remedies.
701 Fifth Ave., Suite 6100 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Appellate , Banking & Finance, Consumer Fraud, Contracts, Securities , White Collar Crime, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
SHAWN IS A BUSINESS LITIGATOR WITH A PRACTICE FOCUSED ON COMPLEX CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND APPEALS.. Shawn is the Head of Dorsey's Seattle Trial Group and has extensive experience with disputes concerning securities, fiduciary duties, fraud, contracts, corporate trusts, corporate control, health care, real estate, and banking, as well as with class actions and derivative matters. He also has substantial experience representing companies and individuals in internal investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, and frequently represents banks and broker-dealers in matters involving securities, banking, credit, and other financial services. He has been recognized as "Rising Star" in Business Litigation every year since 2010.. Shawn is also active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the King County Bar Association and as the Board Chair of Kids Co. In addition, Shawn is the pro bono coordinator for Dorsey's Seattle office and contributes significant time toward pro bono trial and appellate matters involving constitutional rights.
Kind regards -- I am a trial lawyer with extensive experience in all facets of civil litigation. My geographic areas of practice are King, Kitsap, Jefferson, Mason, Clallam and Pierce counties. I invite your inquiries.
Mr. Raab enjoys fighting for justice for consumers, with a focus on class actions. Mr. Raab has litigated both on behalf of and against sophisticated companies, and he has prevailed for his clients on dispositive motions and on appeals. Mr. Raab has experience with insurance matters in complex cases, including class actions, environmental investigations and cleanups, product liability claims, medical malpractice claims, food contamination claims, financial schemes, software disputes, and potential bad faith liability. Mr. Raab is licensed in Oregon, Washington, and New York and practices in federal and state courts.
“Sofya is a highly-skilled advocate. She approaches cases with professionalism, confidence and skill. I have seen the quality of her work in Court, and endorse her as an attorney.”
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