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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : Washington
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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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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: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAI've always appreciated its promptness and ability to provide actionable guidance.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSADavis 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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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople 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.
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Band 2 
Band 2 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.
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Band 3 
Band 3 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.
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Band 3 
Band 3 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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Band 3 
Band 3 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: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSARob Maguire is the best attorney we have ever worked with regardless of geographic location, subject matter or the legal issue involved.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSARob 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.
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Band 4 
Band 4 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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Band 4 
Band 4 Ken Payson
Ken Payson is well regarded for his work advising clients on putative class actions for online retail and financial clients.
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 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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Ranked Individuals at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP (8)
Washington
Stephen M Rummage
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Members
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Fred Burnside
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View profile of Robert MaguireStephen M Rummage
View profile of Stephen M RummageKen Payson
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View profile of Ambika KumarJaime Drozd
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