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Kellen

Kellen F. Patterson
Associate
Seattle
D 206.223.7148
pattersonk@lanepowell.com

Kellen Patterson is an experienced commercial litigator who primarily focuses on complex commercial construction disputes. She handles a full range of litigation processes, including pre-suit settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration, discovery including large-scale e-Discovery, motions practice and appeals.   

Kellen has represented numerous regional and national general contractors, subcontractors and designers in a range of contract and tort litigation matters. She also has experience representing Washington state municipalities and school districts in administrative proceedings including land use disputes and employee discipline matters.

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

Washington Women Lawyers (2020-Present)

  • Board Member
  • Annual Event Co-Vice President

Associated General Contractors of Washington, Member (2018-Present)

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

  • September 2, 2022News
    Patterson Named to Puget Sound Business Journal Next Generation in Law List
    Awards & Honors
  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • July 14, 2022News

    Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022

    Awards & Honors
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    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
  • Award_2023 Lawyer of the Year Ones to Watch
  • Washington Rising Stars 2022

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 (2022-2023); Construction Litigation (2023)

"Washington Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Construction Litigation (2020-2022)

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