Litigation &
Dispute Resolution.
Alden Kinsley delivers sophisticated litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution services to businesses and individuals throughout Seattle and King County.
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Our litigation practice addresses the complex legal challenges facing Seattle's diverse business community, from tech giants to emerging enterprises.
Commercial Litigation
Representing Seattle businesses in high-stakes contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and complex commercial claims in King County Superior Court and federal court.
Dispute Resolution & Negotiations
Strategic mediation and arbitration services helping Seattle companies resolve disputes efficiently while preserving business relationships.
Trial & Appellate Litigation
Experienced trial attorneys with a track record in Washington State courts, the Western District of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Business & Commercial Services in Seattle
Representing companies, executives, and ownership groups in high-stakes business disputes throughout the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Commercial Litigation
Contract disputes, business torts, and complex commercial claims. We represent clients in disputes that affect operations, relationships, and growth.
Arbitration & Mediation
Strategic advocacy in alternative dispute resolution. We guide clients through arbitration and mediation to achieve efficient, favorable outcomes.
Construction Disputes
Project delays, defect claims, payment disputes, and mechanic's liens. Representing owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Equity disputes, board conflicts, fiduciary breaches, and business dissolutions. Protecting ownership interests and corporate governance.
Employment Disputes
Wrongful termination, non-compete enforcement, wage disputes, and executive compensation. Representing employers and executives.
Aviation Regulatory & Disputes
Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 compliance. FAA enforcement defense, certificate actions, and aircraft transaction disputes.
Technology & AI Disputes
Software contract disputes, IP conflicts, data breach litigation, and emerging AI liability claims.
Securities & Investment Claims
Broker misconduct, investment fraud, and fiduciary breaches. FINRA arbitration and civil claims for institutional and individual investors.
Professional Liability
Claims against accountants, financial advisors, attorneys, and other professionals. Pursuing accountability when professional failures cause harm.
Insurance Coverage Disputes
When insurers refuse to honor legitimate claims. Representing policyholders in coverage disputes and bad faith claims.
M&A Disputes
Earnout disputes, reps & warranties claims, purchase price adjustments, and post-closing conflicts. Resolving disputes when deals go sideways.
Franchise & Licensing Disputes
Franchisor-franchisee conflicts, termination disputes, encroachment claims, and licensing agreement breaches. Representing franchisors, franchisees, and licensees.
Financial Services Disputes
Investment advisor conflicts, fund disputes, lender liability, and fiduciary breach claims. Representing financial institutions, advisors, and their clients.
Trade Secret Litigation
Protecting proprietary information when employees depart or competitors misappropriate confidential data. Pursuing and defending trade secret claims.
Regulatory Enforcement Defense
Defending businesses against FTC, SEC, and state attorney general investigations and enforcement actions. Navigating regulatory inquiries and compliance disputes.
Individual & Personal Services in Seattle
Protecting executives, founders, and professionals in personal legal disputes throughout Seattle and the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area.
Estate Administration Disputes
Conflicts arising during estate settlement, executor misconduct, and disputes over asset distribution. Representing heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representatives.
Trust & Fiduciary Litigation
Trustee breaches, self-dealing, and mismanagement of trust assets. Holding fiduciaries accountable and protecting beneficiary rights.
Will Contests & Inheritance Disputes
Challenges to will validity, undue influence claims, and disputes over testamentary intent. Protecting rightful inheritances and family legacies.
Guardianship & Conservatorship
Contested guardianships, conservator misconduct, and disputes over care decisions for incapacitated adults. Advocating for vulnerable individuals and concerned family members.
Executive Employment Disputes
Severance negotiations, wrongful termination, and equity disputes for C-suite executives and senior leaders. Protecting careers and compensation.
Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants
Challenging or enforcing non-competes, non-solicitation agreements, and trade secret claims. Helping executives navigate career transitions.
Founder & Ownership Disputes
Partner buyouts, business divorces (company breakups and co-founder separations), and equity fights. Resolving disputes when business relationships break down - often called 'business divorce' when partners split.
Investment Fraud & Broker Disputes
Recovering losses from unsuitable investments, churning, and advisor misconduct. FINRA arbitration and civil claims for individual investors.
Personal Reputation & Defamation
Protecting executives, founders, and public figures from false statements, online defamation, and reputational attacks that damage careers and businesses.
Professional License Defense
Defending doctors, attorneys, CPAs, and licensed professionals against board complaints and disciplinary actions that threaten careers.
Privacy & Digital Rights
Data breach claims, privacy violations, and digital harassment. Protecting individuals in an increasingly connected world.
Significant Contract & Fraud Claims
Substantial breach of contract, fraud, and financial disputes for individuals. When someone owes you significant money or has deceived you, we pursue accountability through aggressive litigation.
Serving Seattle and Surrounding Communities
In addition to Seattle, we represent clients throughout the Greater Seattle Metropolitan Area, including:
Why Choose Alden Kinsley for Seattle Legal Matters
Seattle, Washington stands as the Pacific Northwest's economic engine—a global center for technology, healthcare innovation, international trade, and professional services. The legal disputes arising in this sophisticated marketplace require attorneys who combine courtroom experience with genuine business acumen.
Alden Kinsley serves Seattle clients with a litigation practice built for the demands of modern business. We understand that disputes rarely exist in isolation from broader commercial objectives. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with strategic thinking, always focused on achieving outcomes that serve our clients' long-term interests.
From King County Superior Court to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, our attorneys bring extensive trial experience to every matter. We handle complex commercial disputes, technology litigation, professional liability claims, and sensitive employment matters with the thoroughness and discretion that Seattle's business leaders expect.
For businesses and individuals throughout Seattle, Tacoma, and the greater Puget Sound region, Alden Kinsley provides the sophisticated legal advocacy that high-stakes disputes demand.
