Atty. Eric A. Franz
Eric A. Franz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property.
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About Eric A. Franz at a glance
Eric A. Franz is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. Educated at University of Washington (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Eric A. Franz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Eric A., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Eric A. Franz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric A. Franz 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.
Eric A. Franz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric A. Franz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric A. Franz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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