Atty. Fred B Burnside

Atty. Fred B Burnside

Fred B Burnside is a lawyer practicing business law, class action defense, litigation and 4 other areas of law. Fred received a B.A. degree from Colorado College, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Seattle Seattle 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (206) 677-9921 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Fred B Burnside at a glance

Fred B Burnside is a Partner; Co-chair, Class Action Defense Group based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2000), Wisconsin (2000), Washington (2002), and Oregon (2009). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2000) and Colorado College B.A. Philosophy Colorado College B.A. with distinction (—). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Fred B Burnside is a lawyer practicing business law, class action defense, litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Fred received a B.A. degree from Colorado College, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Fred practices at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Fred B Burnside's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fred B Burnside handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Class Action

Fred B Burnside is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Fred B Burnside

Where is Fred B Burnside's law office located?
Fred B Burnside's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Davis Wright Tremaine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fred B Burnside handle?
Fred B Burnside focuses on business, real estate, class action, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Fred B Burnside practiced law?
Fred B Burnside has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Fred B Burnside go to law school?
Fred B Burnside earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (—).
How can I contact Fred B Burnside for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 2000
Colorado College B.A. Philosophy Colorado College B.A. with distinction
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000
Washington
Admitted: 2002
Oregon
Admitted: 2009

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