Heath Hyatt
Heath Hyatt is a litigator, focusing on complex commercial cases.
With experience representing a broad range of clients, Heath has litigated breach of contract disputes, trade secret misappropriation, copyright and trademark infringement, and other business matters.
As an experienced litigator in political law, Heath recently worked on cases to expand voting rights and access to voting in states across the country. He also defended against lawsuits aimed at overturning the 2020 Presidential Election results. Heath also advises clients on campaign finance laws in Seattle and the state of Washington.
Maintaining an active pro bono practice, Heath primarily focuses on upholding constitutional rights. He was recently a part of the legal team that secured a preliminary injunction to prevent indiscriminate and excessive force against peaceful protesters. He also assists clients with immigration benefit applications and is currently litigating a class action immigration lawsuit in collaboration with the ACLU.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review, 2018
- Claremont McKenna College, B.A., Government, cum laude, 2012
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie, Summer Associate, 2017
- U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia, Civil Division, Legal Intern, 2016
- Office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Deputy Executive Assistant and "Bodyman," 2013-2015
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation Law, 2023-2025
Insights
News
Professional Experience
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Ventures
Counsel for Intellectual Ventures in a successful trade secret dispute against former employees working in IV’s Advanced Physics Laboratory. After a three-week arbitration, the arbitrator ruled in IV's favor on the misappropriation of trade secrets and breaches of contract and awarded IV injunctive relief and $6.7 million in attorneys’ fees.
Business Torts
Smith v. Gen Con
Washington Superior Court (King County)
Counsel representing defendant in defamation case. All claims dismissed at motion to dismiss stage, and later re-dismissed a second time. Currently pending on appeal.
Copyright and Trademark
Upper Deck v. Ravensburger North America
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Counsel for Ravensburger defending against various claims of misappropriation and copyright infringe relating to the Disney Lorcana trading card game.
Moi v. Chihuly
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Complete summary judgment victory, holding that Chihuly was sole author and copyright owner of certain paintings and awarding attorneys’ fees of $1.6 million. Affirmed on appeal.
Real Estate
Warhorse Golden Gate LLC v. WeWork Companies Inc. and WeWork 25 Taylor LLC
New York Supreme Court (New York City)
Counsel representing tenant and guarantor in dispute against landlord concerning lease exit, and alleged breaches of guaranty.
Pro Bono Cases
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County et al. v. City of Seattle
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Counsel representing BLM and a group of individuals challenging the City of Seattle’s use of force against demonstrators protesting police violence. Successfully obtained a temporary restraining order restricting the use of force, which was later converted to a preliminary injunction. The case received widespread coverage in the Seattle Times and Law360.
Wagafe, et al. v. Trump, et al.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Represent plaintiffs in class action challenging the legality of several executive orders issued by the president of the United States, and a secretive government program targeting Muslims applying for immigration benefits. District court has certified two nationwide classes.