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Biography
John serves as a trusted advisor for individuals and businesses in high stakes, complex civil litigation, including aviation law, commercial and intellectual property litigation, product liability, and torts.
John has extensive experience defending airlines, aviation operators, and aircraft and component manufacturers in litigation stemming from aviation accidents. John’s commercial and intellectual property experience includes representing businesses involved in contract disputes, business torts, consumer protection act and unfair business practice claims, and trademark disputes. John represents several automotive manufacturers in product liability matters, and he has extensive experience defending high-value wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims.
Clients turn to John for his ability to accurately and quickly assess cases to formulate effective and cost-efficient resolution strategies. John has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict and is among the most experienced trial attorneys at Stokes Lawrence. Although most cases resolve through private settlement, John's depth of experience and skill at trial help to leverage optimal outcomes through alternative dispute resolution.
John is a past President of the Asian Bar Association of Washington and past President of the Filipino Lawyers of Washington. He serves in leadership with the National Filipino American Lawyers Association and is a member of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. In 2016, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association selected John for its “Best Under 40” award. In 2017, the American Bar Association recognized John among the nation’s Top 40 Young Lawyers.
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Licensed in Alaska for 6 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 11 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 17 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Stokes Lawrence
1420 5th Ave., Ste. 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2021
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2020
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2019
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2018
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2017
Top 40 Young Lawyers, American Bar Association
2016
Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
2007
King County Bar Foundation Scholar, King County Bar Association
2007
Tausend Moot Court Competition, 1st Place, Seattle University School of Law
2007
Cheney & Metzger Legal Writing Scholarships, Finalist, Seattle University School of Law
N/A
Associate Editor, Seattle University Law Review, Seattle University School of Law
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National Moot Court Team, Seattle University School of Law
N/A
CALI Award: Legal Writing (Top Honors in Course), Seattle University School of Law
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CALI Award: Evidence (Top Honors in Course), Seattle University School of Law
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Academic Achievement Scholarship, Seattle University School of Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Of Counsel, Stokes Lawrence
2010 - Present
Associate Attorney, Mills Meyers Swartling
2016 - 2019
Attorney Shareholder, Mills Meyers Swartling P.S.
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Williams Kastner
2007 - 2007
Extern to the Honorable James L. Robart, United States District Court, Western District of Washington
Associations
2018 - Present
Asian Bar Association of WashingtonBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
National Filipino American Lawyers AssociationChair, Awards & Endorsements Committee
King County Bar Association
Member
Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW)
Board Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Northwest Aviation Insurance Association
Member
Asian Bar Association of Washington
Member
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee
Member
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy
Graduate
Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW)
President Elect
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NABABA)
Member
National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA)
Member
King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Aid Clinic (International District)
Pro Bono Attorney
2016 - 2017
ABA TIPS Leadership AcademyGraduate
Sample of Legal Cases
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Judgment of $1.2 million in favor of client
Unfair Business Practices Claim
Obtained full defense verdict at trial
Defended Private Weather Service
Prevailed on summary judgment
Securities Fraud Litigation
Secured judgment for client for the principal amount of his investment, treble damages, interest, and attorneys' fees
Defended Municipality
Achieved total defense verdict in favor of client following three-week jury trial.
Education
2008
Seattle University School of Law
JD, summa cum laude
2004
Washington State University
BA, magna cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2017
King County Bar Association Aviation and Space Law Section’s Annual Meeting, 2017
Author and Co-presenter, "Goodbye 'Sweetheart.' The Ethics of Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Diversity in Legal Practice"
2011
Pacific NW Aviation Law & Insurance Seminar
Is the Common Carrier Doctrine Still Relevant in Modern Aviation?
2010
Pacific NW Aviation Law & Insurance Seminar
Aviation Case Law Update
2009
Tribal Self-Insurance: Opportunity & Related Medicare Law Changes
Tribal Economic Development
Publications
2015
DRI Product Liability Conference
Contributing Author, "Case Law Update (Ninth Circuit)"
2009
The SIRMon, ABA Self-Insurers and Risk Managers Committee
Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance?
2009
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance? UM & PIP Coverage Obligations for Self-Insurers – Part I
2009
The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel
Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance? – Part II
2009
USLAW Network
Co-Author, "State of Washington Construction Law Compendium"
N/A
The Voice, DRI
Regular-Contributing Author, "Legislative Tracking
Languages
English