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John

John S. Devlin

ShareholderCommercial Litigation Team Chair; Financial Institutions Litigation Team Co-Chair; International Arbitration Team Chair

Seattle

D 206.223.6280

devlinj@lanepowell.com

For more than 20 years, John Devlin has served as a trial advocate and advisor to clients in the banking, retail and manufacturing industries. He has tried more than 30 bench and jury trials in state and federal court, and represented clients in arbitrations governed by the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, American Arbitration Association and in the London Court of International Arbitration. From November 2021 through April 2022, he was part of the defense trial team in the Washington Attorney General’s multi-billion dollar suit against various pharmaceutical opioid distributors. John has also assisted clients in numerous investigations and lawsuits brought by the Washington State Attorney General.

John has avidly defended clients in:

Class actions,
Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) matters,
Commercial litigation,
Employment litigation,
Sarbanes-Oxley matters, and
Fair Credit Reporting Act claims.

His reputation has brought him interesting cases, including the class action defense of MGM over a box set of James Bond DVDs and a recent matter representing the NFL in a FIFA request. John is recognized by Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, where one source shared, "John is smart, pragmatic, and great to work with."

John is a member of Lane Powell’s team representing clients on Death Row in Louisiana and Texas. He has also litigated lenders’ claims, nationwide, regarding lien interests on real property seized by the U.S. Government pursuant to the Supplemental Admiralty Rules of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

John is a West Point graduate and a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger.

Experience

Johnson v. MGM Studios Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC
Case No. 2:17-cv-00541-RSM U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Nationwide class action alleging violation of Washington's Consumer Protection Act.
Frank v. Cannabis and Glass, et al.
Case No. Case No. 2:19-cv-00250-SABU.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Class action alleging violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Healthy Halo Insurance Services, LLC
Case No. Case No. 2:21-cv-104U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Class action alleging violation of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Barker v. Thrive Causemetics, Inc. et al.
Case No. 2:18-cv-01470-TSZU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Defended client in class action alleging fraud and violation of Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Brunswick v. Milmar, LTDA (Brazil)
AAA Arbitration
International contract.
Fishing Company of Alaska v. MAN Diesel
London Court of International Arbitration
International contract.
Claircom de Mexico v. Cingular Wireless (Mexico)
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
International contract.
Derry v. Aeromaster Airways, S.A. (Ecuador)
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
International contract.
Douglas v. ReconTrust Company, N.A.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Class action alleging violation of Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Elitech Group, Inc. (U.S.) and Elitech Group SAS (France) v. Qiagen Gmbh (Germany)
ICC Arbitration
Breach of contract.
Palavalli v. Bank of America, N.A.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Class action, mortgage contract.
Tavener v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
Class action, Washington Consumer Protection Act.
Wolstein v. London Underwriters, et al.
International contract.
Lund v. Sea Ray
Class action, fuel consumption/consumer protection.
Thomas v. Continental Ins. Co.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Class action, insurance.
Aircraft Gear Corp. v. Boeing
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Commercial/contract.
Kauhi v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Civil RICO.
Adkins v. KinderCare Education, LLC et al.
Case No. 2:16-cv-11192U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Defended client against claims of discrimination and FMLA violation.
Cytec Industries, Inc. v. Airtech International Mfg. Inc.
Defended noncompete claim involving national aeronautic manufacturing industry client.
Capitol West v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Class action, RICO.
Beyer v. Countrywide Home Loans, Inc.
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Class action, mortgage contract.
Wright v. AMC Mortgage Services, Inc.
Class action, mortgage contract.
Prescott et al v. CVS Health Corporation et al.
Case No. 2:17CV00803U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
Class action, RICO — prescription drug pricing.
Julep Beauty, Inc. Patent Infringement Claims by Eclipse IP
Assisted Julep, a leader in the cosmetics industry, in responding to patent infringement allegations made by Eclipse IP.
Cervantes Orchards & Vineyards LLC et al. v. Deere Credit Inc.
Case No. 18-35366U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Civil RICO.

Professional Experience

Lane Powell PC

Member, Board of Directors
Trial Lawyer, Associate/Partner (1994-Present)

Orleans Parish Indigent Defense, New Orleans, LA., Defense Counsel (1993-1994)

Tulane Legal Aid Program (TULAP), New Orleans, LA., Legal Intern (1991)

Community Involvement

The Second Ranger Battalion Assistance Foundation

Founder
Vice President

American Bar Association, International Arbitration Committee, Vice Chair (2018-Present)

Thought Leadership

June 1, 2023News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2023 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
February 1, 2023Publication
Fuel Card Issuers and Station Operators Beware!
Tax Legal Update
July 14, 2022News
Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022
Awards & Honors
June 1, 2022News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2022 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
January 26, 2022Publication
Responding to a Complaint: Washington
Practical Law
July 15, 2021News
Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
Awards & Honors
June 7, 2021News
Devlin Reappointed as Vice Chair of Policy for the American Bar Association International Arbitration Committee
Awards & Honors
July 16, 2020News
Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
Awards & Honors
May 21, 2020News
Devlin Mentioned in Law360 Article, ‘Judge Urges End To Suit Over Papa Murphy's $190M Merger’
In the News
November 25, 2019Publication
Responding to Discovery Subpoenas: Washington
Practical Law
November 18, 2019Publication
Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Washington
Practical Law
July 1, 2019News
Devlin Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine Article ‘Call of Duty’
In the News
June 10, 2019News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 4, 2019News
Lane Powell Announces New Leaders, Reinforcing Focus on Innovation & Talent
Firm Announcement
June 18, 2018News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
March 28, 2018News
Devlin Appointed Vice Chair of American Bar Association International Arbitration Committee
Awards & Honors
September 20, 2017Publication
Compelling and Staying Arbitration in Washington State
Practical Law
June 9, 2017News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
October 11, 2016Event / CLE
You Have Won Your Arbitration; Now What? — Enforcing International Arbitration Awards in Foreign Jurisdictions
American Bar Association | Tokyo, Japan
June 12, 2015News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 13, 2014News
Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 14, 2013News
Thirty-Six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Sixteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
June 13, 2012News
28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ 12 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
August 9, 2011News
Thirty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Awards & Honors
June 20, 2011News
Twenty-six Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers;’ Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Named As ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
July 20, 2010News
58 Lane Powell Attorneys Listed as Top Lawyers in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Awards & Honors
June 6, 2010News
28 Lane Powell Attorneys Named Washington Super Lawyers 2010
Awards & Honors

John's Bios

Primary
Employment
Financial Institutions
International Arbitration

Practices & Industries

Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Financial Institutions Litigation & Investigations
Insurance
International Arbitration
Securities & Corporate Governance Litigation
International IP Dispute Resolution
Class Action Readiness Panel
Business Dispute Resolution

Education

Tulane University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1994
- Tulane Law Review, Managing Editor
- Moot Court Trial and Appellate Competition Champion (1993-1994)
U.S. Military Academy at West Point, B.S., 1985

Admissions

Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted Pro Hac Vice in a number of other jurisdictions

Honors

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Litigation: General Commercial (2022-2023)

"Washington Super Lawyer," Thomson Reuters, Class Action/Mass Torts Defense (2010-2022)

"Top 100 Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters (2015, 2022)

Distinguished Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment

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