Davis Wright Tremaine is dedicated to providing excellent legal services, and delivering them in a manner customized to each client’s particular needs and preferences. This commitment has remained intact for decades as the firm has grown across the nation. Today, Davis Wright is a full-service firm with more than 600 lawyers in ten offices on the east and west coasts of the United States. Our offices are in: Anchorage, Bellevue, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Richmond, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington DC.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Headquarters: Seattle, WA
Headquarters: Seattle, WA
PRACTICE AREAS: 74
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 193
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 144
Firm Details
PRACTICE AREAS: 74
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 193
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 144
Managing Partner
Chief Pro Bono and Social Impact Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer
Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer
Executive Operations Partner
Managing Partner
Chief Pro Bono and Social Impact Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Talent and Inclusion Officer
Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer
Executive Operations Partner
Lawyers
Search Firm's Attorneys
Recognized since 2022 by
Scott Adams
Scott Adams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Scott practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Adams since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott Adams is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2021 by
Elaine R. Albrich
Elaine R. Albrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Elaine R. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Elaine R. Albrich since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elaine R. Albrich is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2025 by
Darby Allen
Darby Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Darby practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Darby Allen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Darby Allen is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2016 by
Maria Anderson
Maria Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Maria practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Maria Anderson since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Maria Anderson is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2024 by
Peter J. Anderson
Peter J. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment Law - Music, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Media Law. Peter J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Peter J. Anderson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter J. Anderson is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2020 by
Sean A. Atkins
Sean A. Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Sean A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean A. Atkins since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean A. Atkins is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2026 by
Kevin D. Badgley
Kevin D. Badgley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Kevin D. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin D. Badgley since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin D. Badgley is held by other lawyers.
Recognized since 2018 by
Kraig L. Marini Baker
Kraig L. Marini Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Technology Law. Kraig L. Marini practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Kraig L. Marini Baker since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kraig L. Marini Baker is held by other lawyers.
Awards & Focus
Top Listed overall Awards
- Top Listed in the United States in Entertainment and Sports Law with 17 lawyers
- Top Listed in the United States in Media Law with 19 lawyers
Top Listed state Awards
- Top Listed in California in Media Law with 5 lawyers
- Top Listed in District of Columbia in Technology Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in New York in Media Law with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Banking and Finance Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Commercial Litigation with 17 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Employment Law - Management with 11 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Health Care Law with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Information Technology Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Labor and Employment Law - Management with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Litigation - Intellectual Property with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Technology Law with 12 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Technology Law with 10 lawyers
Top Listed city Awards
- Top Listed in Los Angeles in Media Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in New York in Media Law with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in San Francisco with 20 lawyers
- Top Listed in San Francisco in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Banking and Finance Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Commercial Litigation with 16 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Health Care Law with 8 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Information Technology Law with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Labor and Employment Law - Management with 7 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Litigation - Intellectual Property with 4 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 6 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Technology Law with 10 lawyers
- Top Listed in Seattle in Technology Law with 12 lawyers
- Top Listed in Washington in Technology Law with 4 lawyers
Awards
- ACLU of Southern California: 2012 Artistic Freedom Award (for pro bono work)
- James Madison Award by The Washington Coalition for Open Government
- Volunteer of the Year award from Eastside Legal Assistance Program
- Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California Unity Award: Candice Petty
- Woodhull Freedom Foundation Vicki Sexual Freedom Award: Bob Corn-Revere
- Gold Standard Certification: Women in Law empowerment forum
- Chevron: Law Firm Diversity Award
- Association for Government Leasing/Finance Lifetime Achievement: George Mardikes
- Louis B. Potter Lifetime Professional Service Award, DRI: Chrys Martin
- 2012 Pro Bono Award from King County Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association Pro Bono Champion: Aleah Yung
- BTI Consulting Group 2012 Client Service All-Star: Doug Ross
- Pro Bono Challenge Award, Oregon State Bar: DWT Portland Office
- ACLU of Southern California: 2012 Artistic Freedom Award (for pro bono work)
- James Madison Award by The Washington Coalition for Open Government
- Volunteer of the Year award from Eastside Legal Assistance Program
- Black Women Lawyers Association of Northern California Unity Award: Candice Petty
- Woodhull Freedom Foundation Vicki Sexual Freedom Award: Bob Corn-Revere
- Gold Standard Certification: Women in Law empowerment forum
- Chevron: Law Firm Diversity Award
- Association for Government Leasing/Finance Lifetime Achievement: George Mardikes
- Louis B. Potter Lifetime Professional Service Award, DRI: Chrys Martin
- 2012 Pro Bono Award from King County Bar Association
- American Health Lawyers Association Pro Bono Champion: Aleah Yung
- BTI Consulting Group 2012 Client Service All-Star: Doug Ross
- Pro Bono Challenge Award, Oregon State Bar: DWT Portland Office
- Minority Media and Telecommunications Council Distinguished Pro Bono Award
- Women in Law Empowerment Forum Gold Certification
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Indext: Perfect Score; Designation: Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
- Seattle University School of Law and Women's Law Caucus: 2013 Woman of the Year Award - Michele Radosevich
- The Legal Aid Society, 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award: George Wukoson
- Oregon State Bar President's Award for Public Service: Gene Grant
- Litigation Counsel of America - Peter Perlman Service Award: Carol Bernick
- Oregon State Bar - Pro Bono Award: Robert Newell
- Minority Media and Telecommunications Council Distinguished Pro Bono Award
- Women in Law Empowerment Forum Gold Certification
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Indext: Perfect Score; Designation: Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
- Seattle University School of Law and Women's Law Caucus: 2013 Woman of the Year Award - Michele Radosevich
- The Legal Aid Society, 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award: George Wukoson
- Oregon State Bar President's Award for Public Service: Gene Grant
- Litigation Counsel of America - Peter Perlman Service Award: Carol Bernick
- Oregon State Bar - Pro Bono Award: Robert Newell
Areas of Practice
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Advertising Law
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Artificial Intelligence Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Civil Rights Law
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Derivatives and Futures Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Entertainment and Sports Law
- Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- Entertainment Law - Music
- Entertainment Law - Theater
- Environmental Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- First Amendment Law
- Food and Beverage Law
- Franchise Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Health Care Law
- Immigration Law
- Information Technology Law
- Insurance Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Leisure and Hospitality Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Municipal
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Media Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- Native American Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Patent Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Regulation
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trademark Law
- Transportation Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Utilities Law
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