Atty. Ryan McDevitt
As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group, Ryan McDevitt ensures fairness in the marketplace by holding corporations accountable to their customers, communities, and competitors. In recent years, Ryan has represented consumers and local governments in major fraud, defect, and nuisance litigation against nearly every major automaker.
Antitrust & Trade Regulation & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Ryan McDevitt at a Glance
Ryan McDevitt is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, litigation, and internet. Admitted to practice in Washington (2010), US District Court for the Western District of Washington (2011), US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2012), and US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2019). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D. Harlan, 2010) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A. Government, 2007). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan McDevitt
- As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group, Ryan McDevitt ensures fairness in the marketplace by holding corporations accountable to their customers, communities, and competitors
- In recent years, Ryan has represented consumers and local governments in major fraud, defect, and nuisance litigation against nearly every major automaker
- This work includes service on plaintiffs leadership committees in multidistrict litigation involving a wave of thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that are not equipped with industry-standard antitheft devices
- a significant role achieving and administering landmark settlements on behalf of drivers of Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Ram, and Jeep vehicles in the Volkswagen “Clean Diesel' and Fiat Chrysler “EcoDiesel' multidistrict matters
- service on the court-appointed Executive Committee in litigation concerning defective transmissions in Nissan and Infiniti vehicles
- work as co-lead counsel in litigation concerning a serious safety defect in Chevrolet Bolt EV batteries
- and litigating matters involving alleged defects in airbag control units in 12.3 million vehicles from six major automakers, transmissions in numerous Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles, and engines in several Hyundai and Kia models
- In addition to his work in the automotive industry, Ryan has litigated consumer protection and antitrust claims, financial and securities fraud, intellectual property infringement, and federal labor law violations in federal and state courts nationwide
- For example, he has represented dentists in sprawling antitrust litigation against Delta Dental
- the Federal Home Loan Banks of Boston, Chicago, and Indianapolis in litigation against dozens of issuers, underwriters, and sponsors of private label mortgage-backed securities worth $13 billion
- classes of mortgage borrowers treated unfairly by mortgage servicers and banks
- and the Navajo Nation in protecting its rights to the NAVAJO trademark
- Ryan has been recognized by Law360 as a 'Rising Star' for 2023 and as an 'MVP' for 2024
- Articles & Presentations •Quoted, ' Buyers Gaining Ground In Right To Repair Fight, ' Law360 (April 8, 2022). •Quoted, “ Products Liability Group of the Year: Keller Rohrback, ” Law360 (February 16, 2022). •Panelist, HarrisMartins MDL Conference: Automotive MDLs (July 24, 2019)
- Recognitions Honors & Awards •Law360 MVP, Transportation, 2024 •Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2025 •Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2024 •Selected as a 2023 Rising Star by Law360
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan McDevitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan McDevitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Class Action in Seattle
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Civil Litigation in Seattle
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Internet & Cyber Law in Seattle
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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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 Ryan McDevitt
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 Ryan McDevitt's practice in the field of ip, class action, litigation, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan McDevitt brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington, US District Court for the Western District of Washington, and US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Ryan McDevitt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip, class action, and litigation, Ryan McDevitt 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 Ryan McDevitt 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 Ryan McDevitt Handles in Seattle
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ryan McDevitt directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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