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John

John S. Devlin
ShareholderCommercial Litigation Team Co-Chair; Financial Institutions Litigation Team Co-Chair; International Arbitration Team Chair
Seattle
D 206.223.6280
C 206.605.0310
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

  • 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
  • Chambers USA Leading Lawyer 2022
  • Washington Super Lawyers 2022

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)

"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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