Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
DWT’s Washington litigators practice in courts and administrative tribunals throughout the western states. The firm regularly represents most of the well-known national companies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest including Microsoft, T-Mobile USA, Amazon.com, Getty Images, Boeing, and Starbucks.
Key areas include:
- Class action defense
- Technology industry litigation
- Health care
- White collar and governmental investigations
- Political
- Trade Secret/Non-compete
- Financial Services
- Intellectual property
- Government contracts
- Construction
Chambers Review
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has particular expertise in litigation concerning consumer class actions and disputes in the healthcare, technology and financial services sectors. The firm also has experience across white-collar criminal and governmental investigations matters, securities fraud claims and antitrust litigation. Its lawyers are further noted for their adept handling of cases that straddle the intellectual property and employment arenas, including trade secret matters. The team is very active in representing blue-chip clients, both nationally and internationally.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright Tremaine successfully represented Zions Bancorp in four consumer class actions in Arizona, Utah and California, challenging NSF and overdraft fees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Wright has a very deep bench of experienced attorneys with specialties in almost every area we have encountered."
"The attorneys at Davis Wright have a solid awareness of commercial dynamics and challenges faced by businesses."
"The team provide very prompt responses and attention to their clients."
"Davis Wright has a very deep bench of experienced attorneys with specialties in almost every area we have encountered."
"The attorneys at Davis Wright have a solid awareness of commercial dynamics and challenges faced by businesses."
"The team provide very prompt responses and attention to their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Rummage is well versed in a broad range of commercial disputes, including those involving intellectual property and employment. He fields considerable expertise in class actions.
"Steve is the best of the best. He brings a brilliant legal mind, top-notch writing abilities and creative solutions to litigation."
Matt Diggs has deep experience in assisting clients with white-collar litigation and investigations. He shows particular expertise in False Claims Act matters.
"Matt has tremendous experience."
Ambika Kumar Doran has experience acting in litigation involving free speech principles and intellectual property issues for high-profile clients in the technology sector.
"Ambika is a very strong advocate."
"Ambika is a true superstar. Her legal acumen, strategic vision and thoughtful case management make her a go-to in complex litigation."
Fred Burnside is well regarded for his expertise in class action defense and regularly handles litigation arising in the financial services sector.
"Fred is an outstanding and creative attorney, and a pleasure to work with."
Robert Maguire is regularly called upon to represent marquee clients in the technology sector in complex commercial disputes. He is skilled in the handling of litigation concerning employment contracts and trade secrets.
"His client service and sophistication are outstanding, as is his ability to understand the broader context in which the client must operate."
Jaime Drozd Allen is an experienced litigator who cochairs the litigation group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. She offers substantial expertise in handling complex disputes, including consumer class actions and employment litigation.
"Jaime is a very strong practitioner who is knowledgeable and responsive."
Ross Siler is an associate with experience assisting healthcare clients with litigation and government investigations.
"Ross is excellent and responsive."
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