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Patty Eakes

Patty Eakes

USA 2026

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Washington

9 years ranked

Litigation: General Commercial

Washington

10 years ranked

Labor & Employment

Washington

5 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Patty Eakes is a versatile trial lawyer who represents Fortune 500 companies and executives in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, and white-collar criminal defense. A former prosecutor, Patty is a preeminent trial lawyer and member of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. Her practice involves breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, patent infringement, securities fraud, copyright and trade secret claims, tax fraud, RICO violations, whistleblower, and employment discrimination and wage and hour cases. Patty also conducts internal investigations for private companies and government agencies.

Career

Patty is a founding member of Calfo Eakes. Prior to forming the firm, she was a King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions from 1990 until 2006 where she prosecuted numerous high profile criminal cases.

Professional Memberships

Patty is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), American Bar Association, Fellowship of the Litigation Counsel of America; Asian Bar Association; and Women’s White Collar Defense Association.

Personal

University of Washington, J.D. 1989; University of Washington, B.A. Speech Communication 1986.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Washington

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Patty Eakes garners market-wide recognition for her standout white-collar crime and government investigations practice. She is also regularly called upon for her expertise in representing high profile companies in commercial litigation.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Washington

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Patty Eakes garners market-wide recognition for her standout white-collar crime and government investigations practice. She is also regularly called upon for her expertise in representing high profile companies in commercial litigation.

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Labor & Employment - Washington

Band 4
Individual Editorial

Patty Eakes of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a distinguished practice in the space. She is able to handle an impressive range of issues, including matters related to breach of contract, discrimination, and wage and hour claims.

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Strengths

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  • Her presence in the courtroom and ability to cross-examine witnesses is one of her strongest skills. She is great to watch on her feet in front of a jury.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • Patty Eakes has got to be the best trial lawyer in the city.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

  • She's a phenomenal trial lawyer and one of the busiest.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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