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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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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

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Litigation: General Commercial - Washington

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP defended Microsoft Corporation in over a dozen cases relating to alleged video game addiction in children through its capacity as the operator of Xbox Live and developer of the video game Minecraft.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely knowledgeable and aware of the environment in which we operate. It keeps us notified of relevant legal decisions and industry changes that could impact our business areas.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

  • I've always appreciated its promptness and ability to provide actionable guidance.

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  • Davis Wright Tremaine has the talent pool and effectiveness of a much bigger firm but the client service focus of a smaller firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen M Rummage
    Stephen M Rummage

    Stephen M Rummage

    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 an unparalleled commercial litigator. He is equally strong at litigation and settlement strategy as he is at issue positioning, brief writing and oral argument.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Matt Diggs
    Matt Diggs

    Matt Diggs

    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 a great demeanor and is super smart.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Ambika Kumar
    Ambika Kumar

    Ambika Kumar

    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 an attorney of the highest caliber and just keeps improving.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Fred Burnside
    Fred Burnside

    Fred Burnside

    Fred Burnside is well regarded for his expertise in class action defense and regularly handles litigation arising in the financial services sector.

    • Fred Burnside is a great advocate on his feet.

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  • Robert Maguire
    Robert Maguire

    Robert Maguire

    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 commercial regulation and false claims.

    • Rob is a sophisticated legal and political operator who has helped us navigate uncertain political dynamics within tight timelines.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • Rob Maguire is the best attorney we have ever worked with regardless of geographic location, subject matter or the legal issue involved.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

    • Rob is by far the most competent lawyer I have worked with. He consistently overdelivers, is incredibly smart, practical and capable of providing business-oriented advice.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
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  • Jaime Drozd
    Jaime Drozd

    Jaime Drozd

    Jaime Drozd is an experienced litigator who co-chairs 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 exceptional.

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  • Ken Payson
    Ken Payson

    Ken Payson

    Ken Payson is well regarded for his work advising clients on putative class actions for online retail and financial clients.

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  • Ross Siler
    Ross Siler

    Ross Siler

    Ross Siler is establishing a reputation in the market for his skill assisting healthcare clients with litigation and government investigations.

    • Ross is super diligent, smart and detail-oriented.

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