Atty. Derek Ko
Derek Ko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Derek, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026.
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Derek Ko is a business and internet attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Summit Law Group Pllc. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Ko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law and Technology Law
- Derek, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Ko handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Ko is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Derek Ko is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
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 andnue, 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.
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