Atty. Katherine Heaton

Atty. Katherine Heaton

Ms. Katherine Heaton is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Katherine Heaton at a glance

Katherine Heaton is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on securities, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Washington (2011), Oregon (2016), and Texas (2018). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Columbia University (M.A. Physics, 2004). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Katherine Heaton is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 2004, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Katherine practices at DLA Piper LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Heaton's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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 Katherine Heaton

Where is Katherine Heaton's law office located?
Katherine Heaton's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Heaton handle?
Katherine Heaton focuses on securities, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Katherine Heaton practiced law?
Katherine Heaton has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Katherine Heaton go to law school?
Katherine Heaton earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (M.A. Physics, 2004).
How can I contact Katherine Heaton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 2011
M.A. Physics
Columbia University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2011
Oregon
Admitted: 2016
Texas
Admitted: 2018

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