Practice Emphasis.
Complex Commercial Litigation
Employment
Technology
Business
Education.
University of California at Los Angeles (1982); Seattle University Law School (J.D., 1986)
Bar/Court Admissions.
Admitted in Washington, 1986
Admitted to the United States District Court, Western District of Washington, 1986
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1986
Professional & Civic Involvement.
American Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
East King County Bar Association
EKCBA Judicial Evaluation Committee
Eastside Legal Assistance Program
Representative Experience.
Successfully represented developer of Costco premium salmon product in contract and trade secret claim against Dutch multinational corporation.
Defended local specialty packaging manufacturer in product defect claims by Washington’s largest bank.
Represented nationally recognized real estate brokerage in multimillion dollar litigation involving commercial development.
Served as joint defense counsel in claims by adjacent landowner in Medina “mega-mansion” litigation.
Served as plaintiff’s counsel in one of Washington State’s largest securities fraud cases.
Successfully defended distributor in product defect claims involving agricultural product facility in Eastern Washington.
Acted as plaintiff’s counsel for national technology firm in trade secret infringement action.
Defended claims under Washington’s new anti-spamming law.
Represented local packing business in multi-state litigation claims in corrugated packaging industry.


MICHAEL T. CALLAN