James P. Savitt 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Ratings Not yet reviewed Former client? Write a review Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 70% Lawsuits / Disputes 25 years, 100 cases 10% Communications / Media 15 years, 10 cases 10% Business 25 years, 75 cases 10% Unknown Show all areas of practice Hide additional areas of practice Contact Information Savitt & Bruce LLP Puget Sound Plaza 1325 Fourth Avenue Suite 1410 Seattle, WA 98101 206-749-0500 View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website Languages Spanish References Client Reviews How would you rate this lawyer? If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients? Review this lawyer Endorsements Endorsement from lawyer: Shelly Crocker , Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago Relationship: Worked together on matter Endorsement: Jim and I have worked on several matters over the years. No one works harder for their clients than Jim. He is extrememly smart and creative, and I... more View all 2 endorsements Résumé Licenses 22 years since James P. Savitt was first licensed to practice law in WA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Washington Active 1987 02/19/2009 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Partner at Savitt & Bruce LLP 1999–present Partner at Perkins Coie LLP 1991–1999 Associate at Perkins Coie LLP 1987–1991 Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison 1983–1986 See all 4 job entries Hide additional positions Education School Major Degree Graduated Georgetown University Law Center J.D., magna cum laude 1983 Cornell University B.A. 1980 Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date Top 100 Super Lawyers in Washington State Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 Top 40 Intellectual Property Super Lawyers in Washington State Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 League of Justice -- Washington's Most Amazing Attorneys Washington CEO Magazine 2006 Top 40 Intellectual Property Super Lawyers in Washington State Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2005 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2004 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2003 Washington Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2002 Washington Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2000 A/V Rating Martindale-Hubbell See all 12 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Member American Bar Association 1997–2007 Co-Chair, Committee on Continuing Legal Education Federal Bar Association of Western District of Washington 2005–2007 Councilmember Pike Place Market Preservation & Redevelopment Authority 2006–2007 Board of Directors Delta Society Inc. 2001–2006 Board of Directors Washington Biotechnology Foundation 1997–2005 Board of Directors Tribes Project 1998–2001 President Tribes Project 1999–2001 Judiciary & Courts Committee King County Bar Association 1998–2000 Chairperson, firmwide Y2K Practice Group Perkins Coie 1998–2000 Board of Directors Delta Society, Inc. 1991–1997 Leadership Tomorrow 1996–1997 Co-Chair, 75th Anniversary All Lawyers Conference Perkins Coie 1997 Treasurer Delta Society, Inc. 1992–1996 Chairperson, Associate Training and CLE Committee Perkins Coie 1992–1996 Charter Member Forum Eastside 1989–1994 Vision 2005 Task Force City of Bellevue 1991 See all 16 association entries Hide additional associations Portfolio Publications Article Publication Date Contributing author West Group publication 1999 Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Federal Litigation Practice Annual CLE of Federal Bar Association of Western District of Washington 2006 Federal Litigation Practice Annual CLE of Federal Bar Association of Western District of Washington 2005 Lawsuits / Disputes Resources How to Handle a Dispute with a Business Customer, Partner or Supplier 2 of 3 users found this helpful. Lawsuits/Disputes 1 answers, Seattle, WA Connecticut Lawsuits / Disputes 0 of 2 users found this helpful. dispute with chiropractor as to treatment billings 1 answers, Renton, WA View all Lawsuits / Disputes Answers & Advice Related Lawyer Searches Business Lawyers King County Business Lawyers King County Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers King County Lawyers King County Media Lawyers Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers Media Lawyers Seattle Business Lawyers Seattle Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers Seattle Lawyers Seattle Media Lawyers Washington Business Lawyers Washington Lawsuits & Disputes Lawyers Washington Media Lawyers