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Kellen

Kellen F. Patterson

Associate

Kellen Patterson is an experienced commercial litigator whose practice centers on complex commercial construction disputes. She handles the full range of dispute resolution and litigation proceedings, with a focus on achieving efficient and pragmatic solutions to clients’ construction-related problems.

Kellen has wide ranging experience handling all aspects of complex litigation, including pre-suit claims handling and negotiations, large-scale e-discovery, mediation, motions practice and appeals. She is well versed in both arbitration and court settings.

Kellen also has a strong background in advising and representing public entities, having represented numerous Washington state municipalities and school districts, including in both land use and administrative proceedings.

Kellen is active in various industry and legal organizations, and is currently serving as a Board Member on the Seattle Architecture Foundation. She has also served as a member of the King County and State Boards of the Washington Women Lawyers. In addition, Kellen is active in the Washington Chapter of the American Counsel of Engineering Companies.

Professional Experience

Groff Murphy PLLC, Attorney (2017-2020)

Porter Foster Rorick, LLP

Attorney (2015-2017)
Summer Associate (2014)

Federal Trade Commission, Legal Intern (2014)

Washington State Attorney General's Office, Torts Division, Summer Law Clerk (2013)

Community Involvement

Seattle Architecture Foundation, Board Member (2023)

American Council of Engineering Companies, Member (2022-present)

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Pathfinder (2023)

Washington Women Lawyers (2020-2021)

Board Member
Annual Event Co-Vice President

King County Washington Women Lawyers (2015-2019)

Board Member
Judicial Appreciation Luncheon Co-Chair

Washington State Bar Association (2015-Present)

King County Bar Association (2015-Present)

Thought Leadership

November 13, 2023News
Lane Powell Recognized as 2023 Top Performer & Compass Award Winner by Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Awards & Honors
July 31, 2023News
Forty-seven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2023
Awards & Honors
February 21, 2023News
Lou-Magnuson, Patterson & St.Clair Selected for 2023 Leadership Counsel for Legal Diversity Programs
Awards & Honors
September 2, 2022News
Patterson Named to Puget Sound Business Journal Next Generation in Law List
Awards & Honors
July 14, 2022News
Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022
Awards & Honors
July 15, 2021News
Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
Awards & Honors
July 12, 2021Publication
Washington Supreme Court Rules for Public Works Contractor in Dispute With City
Construction Legal Update
January 4, 2021News
Lane Powell Welcomes New Associates in Portland and Seattle
Firm Announcement

Practices & Industries

Commercial Litigation
Construction
Transportation

Education

University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2015
- National Moot Court Team (2014-2015)
- National Heritage Moot Court Competition, Semi-finalist (2014)
Gonzaga University, B.Ed., Elementary and Special Education Teaching Certificates, magna cum laude, 2010

Admissions

Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Honors

"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation, Transportation (2022-2024); Construction Litigation (2023-2024); Construction Law (2024)

"Washington Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Construction Litigation (2020-2023)

"Next Generation in Law," Puget Sound Business Journal (2022)

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