Atty. Benjamin Gould
Benjamin Gould makes the law work for his clients. Ben, a Seattle native, practices in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Gould at a Glance
Benjamin Gould is a appellate attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2007) and Washington, Washington State Bar Association (2011). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Gould
- Benjamin Gould makes the law work for his clients
- Ben, a Seattle native, practices in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group
- His ability to clearly and efficiently communicate factual and legal issues to his clients and courts allows him to advance the interests of those who have been harmed by others’ misconduct
- Ben has extensive experience in appellate litigation, and has secured successful results for his clients before the U.S
- Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits, as well as before numerous state appellate courts
- Ben also maintains an active practice outside the appellate arena
- He has represented clients in individual and class actions involving pensions, securities, and consumer-protection law, among a wide range of other subjects
- Before joining the firm, Ben worked as a Legal Fellow of the ACLU Drug Law Reform Project, litigating cases related to drug policy and civil rights
- He also served as a clerk to two federal appellate judges: the Honorable Betty Binns Fletcher of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Honorable Diana E. Murphy of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Gould's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Gould handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Appellate Practice in Seattle
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Benjamin Gould
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Gould's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Gould brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California and Washington, Washington State Bar Association, Benjamin Gould can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Benjamin Gould's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Benjamin Gould attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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