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Barbara Duffy

Barbara Duffy

USA 2026

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Barbara Duffy is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and works closely with the firm’s Elected Board to lead the firm forward, with a focus on innovative service offerings, outstanding client service, and development of talent and growth.

Barb brings extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, health care and regulatory disputes, and class actions. She has handled bench and jury trials in state and federal courts, is highly experienced in arbitration, and advises national and local clients on False Claims Act issues, qui tam cases, investigations, and class action defense. As a senior litigator and trusted advisor, she understands that delivering exceptional legal and business advice goes hand in hand with responsiveness and clear communication. Barb excels at keeping clients informed, empowered, and fully aware of developments that impact their business.

Career

Admissions

Washington

U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Professional Memberships

Lane Powell, President, 2019-2024; Board of Directors; Former Litigation Department Director

American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA), Chair, Program Committee for Long-Term Care and the Law, Chair; Long-Term Care, Senior Housing, In-Home Care, and Rehabilitation Practice Group, Former Chair

American Health Care Association Legal Committee (AHCA), Co-Chair, 2019-2020; Chair, 2014-2018

King County Bar Foundation, Trustee, 2019-2024

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Healthcare - Washington

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Individual Editorial
Barbara Duffy is recognized as a leading senior living attorney who draws on broader litigation capabilities as well as handling regulatory and transactional concerns.

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