Atty. Steve Y. Koh

Atty. Steve Y. Koh

Steve Koh chairs the firm's International Arbitration practice. In addition, Steve handles product liability, civil fraud and class action matters.

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Profile Summary

About Steve Y. Koh at a glance

Steve Y. Koh is a business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1992) and University of Washington (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steve Koh chairs the firm's International Arbitration practice
  • In addition, Steve handles product liability, civil fraud and class action matters
  • He has represented clients such as The Boeing Company, OfficeMax, Boise Cascade Corporation, T-Mobile and Honeywell
  • Steve also acts as arbitrator in commercial matters

Practice Areas Explained

Steve Y. Koh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steve Y. Koh 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.

Steve Y. Koh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Class Action

Steve Y. Koh is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

Steve Y. Koh is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

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

Steve Y. Koh 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve Y. Koh

Where is Steve Y. Koh's law office located?
Steve Y. Koh's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve Y. Koh handle?
Steve Y. Koh focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Steve Y. Koh go to law school?
Steve Y. Koh earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (BA).
How can I contact Steve Y. Koh for a consultation?
You can contact Steve Y. Koh directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Steve Y. Koh received?
Steve Y. Koh's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1992
BA
University of Washington
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration - Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fraud
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to "Best Lawyers Under 40" list by the National Asian-Pacific American Bar Association
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington Super Lawyers," 2007 - 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer Representative to Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 2003, 2007 - 2009
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Seattle)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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