Pacific Northwest Commercial Litigation Team
The world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders require top-tier legal representation to handle sensitive and challenging litigation.
Whether in the earliest stages of a potential dispute or in need of first-chair trial excellence, companies look for a legal team they can trust. For decades, clients have sought out the talents and skills of Perkins Coie's Pacific Northwest lawyers who collaborate firmwide to provide strategic guidance in litigation matters.
Our experienced lawyers play to win. Managing the most consequential bet-the-company matters, we protect our clients’ reputations, brands, employees, and other critical assets. Our team’s proven track record in handling high-profile matters and in securing significant victories in the Pacific Northwest and beyond demonstrates our passion and determination to prevail on behalf of our clients. Our team boasts four Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the Co-Chair of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute, and the former President of the Oregon Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Our clients’ objectives drive our strategy, whether the objective is immediate injunctive relief, timely resolution of a business dispute, private arbitration, or victory at trial or on appeal.
Key Contacts
- Firmwide Chair, Class Action Defense Practice
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- Firmwide Chair, Business Litigation Practice
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- Seattle Office Managing Partner
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- Co-Chair, Trial Practice Group
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- Firmwide Chair, Securities Litigation Practice
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- Member, Firmwide Executive Committee; Firmwide Co-Chair, Litigation Practice Group
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- Firmwide Chair, Energy and Environmental Litigation Practice
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- Co-Chair, Trial Practice Group
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- Litigation Partner
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Accolades
Meet the Pacific Northwest Commercial Litigation Partners
Awards
- Recognized by Law360 as a Regional Powerhouse In Washington
- Chambers Ranked Band 1 in Washington Litigation: General Commercial by Chambers USA.
- Chambers Ranked Band 1 in Oregon Litigation: General Commercial by Chambers USA.
- Perkins Coie Ranked #1 Firm in the Pacific Northwest and #2 for Privacy & Data Security by Vault
What Others Say
- Perkins Coie covers the litigation field extremely well and has very knowledgeable lawyers that can handle diverse cases.
- They are extremely experienced, talented and skilled. They do not make some of the common mistakes others do."
- "The litigators I work with are very experienced and knowledgeable of the cases we work on as well as being very in touch with their clients."
- "They do a great job getting up to speed to understand the outcomes necessary for commercial success."
- The firm’s ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong.
- They are a strong litigation shop for large cases.
- They are a go-to firm for the defense side in litigation.
- She is a talented litigator who quickly earns trust from clients.
- One of the best commercial litigators in Oregon.
- She is an excellent trial lawyer.
- "Perkins Coie is a powerhouse."
- "He is exceptional. He's tenacious and has an incisive mind."
- "She is sophisticated, creative and ethical. She is a great strategizer and a true superstar."
- "…breathtakingly confident and is a go-to when I need a strong trial lawyer."
- He is a master at openings and closings and getting the juries to like him.
- He is one of the most skilled trial attorneys in the nation.
- "This team of experienced trial lawyers frequently represents industry heavyweights, including clients from the technology, construction, telecommunications, food and beverage, retail and aerospace sectors.”
- "…probably the best female trial lawyer in Oregon for commercial work."
- "They are smart, super sharp and have a very good collaborative dynamic."
- "The Perkins Coie attorneys are amazingly smart and talented. They provide excellent practical and strategic insights."
- "…comes highly recommended for his ability to handle complex civil disputes.
- "Able to draw upon expertise located throughout its national network.”
- "Outstanding bench of seasoned litigators experienced in a wide array of commercial disputes.”
- "…an extremely strong lawyer and one of the most practical litigators I have ever worked with."
- "They do a great job getting up to speed to understand the outcomes necessary for commercial success."
- "…the best trial lawyer in Oregon, I couldn't have more confidence in him."