Top Litigation Lawyers in Seattle | 642 available

642 Litigation lawyers are available in Seattle, Washington, including Stephen VanDerhoef, Stevan Stark, Steven Caplow, and Steven Contos. These lawyers are rated between 3.9/5 to 4.3/5 and 50% provide free consultation.

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.

Litigation Case Outcomes

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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.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Stephen VanDerhoef

Firm: Cairncross & Hempelmann, A Professional Service Corporation
524 2nd Ave Ste 500 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Business Formation, Civil , Computers and Software, Condemnation & Eminent Domain, Contracts, Corporate , Hotel and Resort , Intellectual Property , Land Use & Zoning, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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“I don't know how he maintains his good humour and sanity in the world of litigation, but Steve somehow does it, and delivers top-notch legal work at the same time. An excellent att…”

Stevan Stark

Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
1301 2nd Ave Ste 4200 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation

Theodore Miller

Firm: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
915 2nd Ave Ste 1386 , Seattle , Washington 98174
Practice Areas: Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Terrence Cullen

Firm: Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98164
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Insurance , Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Terry’s practice focuses on defense litigation, with primary concentration on professional liability.

Taylor Washburn

Firm: Lane Powell PC
1420 Fifth Ave, Suite 4200 , Seattle , Washington 98111
Practice Areas: Litigation

Tara Gillespie

Firm: Lane Powell
1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation

Tamera Williams

1752 NW Market St # 534 , Seattle , Washington 98107
Practice Areas: Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Tamara Nelson

Firm: Merrick, Hofstedt & Lindsey, P.S.
3101 Western Avenue Suite 200 , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Litigation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Susan Fox

Firm: Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
401 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Corporate , Labor , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Susan has a busy and varied litigation practice. About half of her practice involves employment law. This work includes reviewing employment policies and manuals, as well as defending employers against charges of discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to pay for overtime and other employment-related wrongdoing.. For more than a decade, Susan has done legal work for Gene Juarez Salons including all of their employment matters. She also regularly represents national investment companies that buy out the long-term income streams Washington State lottery winners receive when they win a substantial prize. Recently, Susan represented a professional female snowboarder in a commission dispute with a manufacturer.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Susan Foster

Firm: Perkins Coie
1201 3rd Ave Fl 48 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business , Intellectual Property , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Sumeer Singla

Firm: Impact Law Group
1325 4th Ave Ste 1400 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
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“I worked with Mr. Singla at King County and Seattle City Attorney's Office. He is well versed in the law. He is effective and spends time preparing for anything that might happen a…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Steven Stolle

Firm: Stolle Law Group, P.S.
1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154
Practice Areas: Construction Defects, Construction , Consumer Protection, Contracts, Insurance , Patents, Real Estate , Securities , Trademarks, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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“Steve is a highly skilled litigator who cares about his clients and fights hard for their interests. He is well versed in the law and excels at finding innovative ways to use it to…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Steven Kerr

Firm: Cable, Langenbach, Kinerk & Bauer, LLP
1000 2nd Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Civil , Corporate , Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Before law school, Steve spent six years as a media and account executive for advertising agencies in Seattle and San Francisco.  He is married and has two daughters.
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“Steve is a top-quality, thoughtful, pragmatic and creative litigator.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Steven Jensen

Firm: Lane Powell
1420 Fifth Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Civil , Employment & Labor , ERISA, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Steven Fogg

Firm: Corr Cronin Michelson Baumgardner & Preece LLP
1001 Fourth Avenue , Seattle , Washington 98154
Practice Areas: Civil , Securities , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
I am a partner in the Corr Cronin firm.  I am an experienced jury trial lawyer who has tried more than seventy cases to verdict.  My practice focuses on complex trial work, including product liability lawsuits, commercial litigation and the defense of securities and other class action lawsuits.  I also use my experience as a former SEC attorney and criminal prosecutor to help individuals and companies respond to civil and criminal investigations.. Prior to joining the firm, I was a senior homicide prosecutor in Seattle, where, for several years, I exclusively tried murder cases, including a number that received front-page media attention. Before moving to Seattle to become a prosecutor, I practiced in Washington, D.C., where I began my career as a staff attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Enforcement.
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“My organization hired Steven to represent us in a major case against a large city. He did a great j”
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“I have know Steve as a colleague for over 15 years. His trial skills and intellect are superb.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Steven Contos

Firm: Westwood Law Group PLLC
1725 SW Roxbury Street, Suite 2 , Seattle , Washington 98106
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning
Steve is a founding member of Westwood Law Group. He has been advising individual and business clients on a wide variety of legal issues since 2005. His practice has focused on general business representation, construction law, commercial and residential real estate, entity formation, business acquisitions, commercial transactions, debtor/creditor matters, estate planning, and probate. Steve has substantial litigation experience, advocating for clients in various commercial, real estate, and construction disputes including mediation, arbitration, and trial. In addition to working in a law firm setting, Steve previously worked as in-house counsel for a construction firm and provides pro-bono services to The Anchor Project. Steve has an office on Bainbridge Island and is available to meet with clients in Kitsap County.
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“Mr Contos help me with a very difficult legal issue. He is kind and very good at explaining legal te”
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“Steve Contos has a knack for law that is hard to analyze or teach -he knows how to help clients get what they want and he enjoys being able to help.”

Steven Caplow

Firm: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation

Theresa Wang

Firm: Stokes Lawrence, P.S.
1420 5th Ave. , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Litigation
Theresa has spent her career helping companies protect their intellectual property across the country and around the world. She excels at building strong, transparent relationships with in-house legal teams, and developing streamlined processes for IP management and enforcement that provide clear oversight of IP portfolios and greater predictability for legal expenses. Her priority for each client is to design and implement long-term strategies for securing and maintaining the maximum protection and value of intellectual property assets.. Theresa has a deep understanding of the intricacies of the software industry and enforcement of license agreements and protection of the invaluable copyrights associated with her clients’ products. She has over a decade of experience working closely with software asset management groups to ensure compliance and bolster the value of product portfolios. These services range from assisting clients with navigating licensing agreements and negotiating with customers, all the way to litigation and trial. Theresa also frequently handles matters involving trademark protection and enforcement on both the prosecution side, to assist clients in developing their brand and global presence, and when disputes arise in litigation in federal courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Steven Robert Loitz

4409 California Ave SW Ste 100 , Seattle , Washington 98116
Practice Areas: Litigation
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“He didn't even inform me of when my case was going in front of the judge. Extremely disapointed. G”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Ted Buck

Firm: Stafford Frey Cooper
601 Union Street , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Agricultural , Civil Rights, Corporate , Insurance , Products Liability, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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“I have worked closely with this attorney on several issues involving insurance claims investigations”
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“I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity years ago when I was a law clerk for the Honorable Judge James Hutton to watch Mr. Beck in litigation during a trial in Yakima County. …”

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