Atty. David Alan Bateman
David Alan Bateman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, judicial officer, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Employment & Labor & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 42+ Years Experience
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About David Alan Bateman at a Glance
David Alan Bateman is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Kandl Gates Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Alan Bateman
- David Alan Bateman is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, judicial officer, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices at K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, WA
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David Alan Bateman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Bateman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Employment Law in Seattle
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
David Alan Bateman is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Alan Bateman is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →
Internet & Cyber Law in Seattle
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
David Alan Bateman is one of 17,826 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Washington →
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 David Alan Bateman
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 David Alan Bateman's practice in the field of employment, ip, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Alan Bateman brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ip, and internet, David Alan Bateman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means David Alan Bateman 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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Common Legal Issues David Alan Bateman Handles in Seattle
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