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Rudy

Rudy A. Englund
Shareholder
Seattle
D 206.223.7042
C 206.612.3599
englundr@lanepowell.com

Rudy Englund is a seasoned trial lawyer representing clients in a range of business, employment and compliance dispute resolution matters. He has extensive experience serving as lead counsel in wage and hour class action litigation matters.  

In additional to wage and hour disputes, Rudy represents clients in commercial and complex litigation in federal and state courts and in class action litigation in matters involving:

  • Employment claims;
  • Securities litigation;
  • Consumer fraud;
  • Mortgage lending practices and fair credit reporting (FCRA/FACTA); and
  • Business dispute resolution.

He is described by clients in Chambers USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business as “smart, extremely prepared and an effective examiner of witnesses.” In 2006, Rudy was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Rudy has been active in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation for more than 30 years serving in multiple leadership capacities. In addition, he served a five-year term on the ABA Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary.

Experience

  • Kayshel v. Toyota of Kirkland
    Defended the O’Brien Auto Group, comprised of more than a dozen auto dealerships, against claims that the dealerships failed to pay their sales consultants commissions on sales made on finance department products in month-long trial.
  • Big Box Retailer Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
    Defended big box retailer in a Wage and Hour Collective Action two-phase jury trial to judgment involving off-the-clock work allegations.
  • Contos v. National Bank Escrow Company LLC
    Case No. C08-838ZU.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
    Represented National Bank Escrow in a putative class action lawsuit claiming violation of RESPA section 8(a) (12 U.S.C. § 2607(a)), the Washington Consumer Protection Act, and breach of fiduciary duty.
  • Bradford v. McDonnell Douglas
    Defended Mcdonnell Douglas and obtained a Products Liability Defense Verdict against 34 plaintiffs after three month trial.
  • In re River Park Square Project Board Litigation
    Obtained dismissal of target defendant Prudential by motion to dismiss on eve of trial in bondholders’ securities litigation.
  • In re Cray Inc. Derivative Litigation
    Successful defense of client Cray, Inc. in motions to dismiss in companion federal and state court shareholder derivative actions.
  • UNITE v. The Gap Superior Court San Francisco
    U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
    Saipan Sweatshop Litigation — Civil RICO Class Action regarding Saipan garment manufacturing industry.
  • Huber v. National Bank
    Case No. 2:15-cv-00051
    Obtained dismissal of putative Class Action for National Bank.
  • In re Cutter and Buck Inc. Securities Litigation
    Successful settlements in companion securities and shareholder derivative actions.
  • Boursee v Texaco
    Represented client Texaco in a Contract Employee Class Action successfully defeating class certification.
  • DuWors v. TracFone Wireless, Inc. et al
    Case No. 2:2010cv01789U.S. District Court, Western District of WashingtonSeattle, Washington
    Defended TracFone and big box retailer against claims that the defendants’ sales of prepaid wireless phone cards are in violation of the Washington Gift Card Statute and Consumer Protection Act.
  • In re L&L Energy, Inc. Securities Litigation
    Case No. 13-cv-6704-RAU.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    Represented L&L Energy and various current and former directors and officers in two sets of securities class actions in federal court in Washington and New York, five shareholder derivative actions in federal and state court in Washington and Nevada, and potential opt-out litigation.
  • Big Box Retailer Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
    U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
    Defended big box retailer in case alleging the company failed to timely pay associates at the time of the termination of their employment. A favorable settlement was achieved and approved by the court.
  • Big Box Retailer Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
    U.S. District Court, District of AlaskaAnchorage, Alaska
    Represented big box retailer in four major wage and hour class action lawsuits pending in the states of Alaska, California and Oregon, as well as consumer-based class allegations under gift card and consumer protection laws in the state of Washington.
  • Big Box Retailer Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
    U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
    Defended big box retailer in case alleging the company failed to timely pay associates at the time of the termination of their employment. A favorable settlement was achieved and approved by the court.
  • Rapid Funding Group, Inc. v. KeyBank NA
    Case No. CV07-1348 PK
    Defended KeyBank against an action by Rapid Funding Group to recover damages based on representations and warranties allegedly made by KeyBank in conjunction with loans by RFG to third-party Trade Base Equipment.
  • Big Box Retailer Wage & Hour Class Action Lawsuit
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    Defended big box retailer in case alleging the company failed to timely pay associates at the time of the termination of their employment. A favorable settlement was achieved and approved by the court.

Community Involvement

American College of Trial Lawyers

  • Member, Jury Committee (2018)
  • Member, Complex Litigation Committee (2018)

American Bar Association

  • Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (2010-Present)
  • Numerous Leadership Positions, Section of Litigation (1986-Present)
  • Co-chair, Section of Litigation’s Rules Amendments Seattle Roadshow (2016)
  • Member, Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary (1997-2002)
  • Council Member, Section of Litigation (1994-1997)

International Association of Defense Counsel, Member

Federal Bar Association Western District of Washington

Thought Leadership

  • 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
  • October 19, 2021News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 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
  • October 28, 2020News
    Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 2021
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 16, 2020News
    Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • January 16, 2020Publication
    Book Review: Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts
    King County Bar Association Bar Bulletin
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • June 10, 2019News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • October 12, 2018News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2019
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • June 18, 2018News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • October 26, 2017News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • June 9, 2017News
    Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 30, 2017News
    Chambers® USA  Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • May 24, 2017News
    Miao Selected as Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
    Awards & Honors
  • October 20, 2016News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in Benchmark Litigation 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • May 27, 2016News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • April 29, 2016Event / CLE
    Rules Amendments Roadshow
    American Bar Association Section of Litigation | Seattle
  • February 2, 2016News
    Twenty-five Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • October 27, 2015News
    Lane Powell Highly Recommended in 2016 Benchmark Litigation
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • June 12, 2015News
    Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 21, 2015News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • February 11, 2015News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • October 20, 2014News
    Eleven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized as “Litigation Stars;” Two Named as “Future Stars” in 2015 Benchmark Litigation Legal Guide
  • August 19, 2014News
    Horowitz and Lindquist Selected as Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
    Awards & Honors
  • August 18, 2014News
    Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • June 13, 2014News
    Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • June 3, 2014News
    Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2014
    Awards & Honors
  • January 29, 2014News
    Twenty-two Lane Powell Attorneys and 12 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2014
    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
  • Awards_2023 Best Lawyers America
  • 2023 Benchmark Litigation Local Star
  • Washington Super Lawyers 2022

Practices & Industries

  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Wage & Hour
  • Class Action Readiness Panel
  • Securities & Corporate Governance Litigation

Education

  • University of Washington, J.D., 1975
    • Phi Beta Kappa
  • University of Washington, B.A., magna cum laude, 1972
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Honors

Lifetime Fellow, American Bar Foundation

“Seattle Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers®, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2018, 2022)

The Best Lawyers in America©, Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions — Defendants (2010-2023)

"Local Litigation Star," Benchmark Litigation, Class Actions (2008-2018); Employment Litigation (2008-2023); Securities (2008-2023)

“Labor & Employment Star – West,” Benchmark Litigation (2019-2023)

"Washington Super Lawyer," Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation (2003-2022)

Chambers® USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Business, Litigation: General Commercial (2004-2016)

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

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