Atty. Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder

Atty. Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder

Tom Boeder has more than 25 years' experience as a commercial litigator. His practice includes cases involving antitrust, antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions, class actions, consumer product liability and consumer protection litigation, and intellectual property litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder at a glance

Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder is a business, ip, 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., 1968) and Yale University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom Boeder has more than 25 years' experience as a commercial litigator
  • His practice includes cases involving antitrust, antitrust clearance for mergers and acquisitions, class actions, consumer product liability and consumer protection litigation, and intellectual property litigation
  • A former deputy attorney general and chief of Antitrust, Consumer Protection and Criminal Law Enforcement in the Washington State Attorney General's Office, Tom has worked on a number of significant cases over the years, including the merger of The Boeing Company and McDonnell Douglas Corporation and the Louisiana-Pacific OSB Siding Litigation
  • His representative clients include The Boeing Company, Outerwall Inc., Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Systems, Starbucks Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

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 Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder

Where is Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder's law office located?
Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder'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 Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder handle?
Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder go to law school?
Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (BA).
How can I contact Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder received?
Thomas L. "Tom" Boeder's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1968
BA
Yale University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust/IP Intersection
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — False Advertising
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Washington's Super Lawyers," 2001 - 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked by Chambers USA, in "America’s Leading Commercial Litigation Lawyers," 2010 - present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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