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John Goldmark

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T 206.757.8068 Seattle
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John Goldmark knows how to tackle tough litigation. With a focus on IP disputes, class action defense, and cannabis, John has helped deliver successful outcomes for some of the most innovative companies in the world. He learns his clients' business and finds creative ways to achieve their objectives. His strong record litigating diverse cases , at trial and appeals courts around the country, has made him a go-to advocate for companies facing complex disputes. He also understands where and how to mitigate risk and brings practical approaches to dispute resolution.

On behalf of leading companies like Amazon, Ring, Microsoft, Tilray, Leafly, Providence, and Citi, as well as an array of small to mid-size businesses, John has brought his passion for trying cases and his dedication to achieve each client's vision of success.

Practice Highlights

Litigator and trial lawyer

Substantial experience trying cases and arbitrations, and successfully litigating complex disputes in state and federal courts across the country.

Technology litigation

Deep experience representing and advising technology clients across a host of tech-focused litigation, including copyright, trademark, privacy, consumer protection, trade secret, and consumer protection disputes.

Cannabis litigation

Co-chair of DWT Cannabis Industry Group, serving as lead trial counsel on high-profile disputes for industry leading cannabis clients, and gaining recognition as "MVP of the Year" in Cannabis by Law360.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2008
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • Tulalip Tribal Courts Washington

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2008, with honors
    • Washington Law Review
    • Order of the Coif
    • Order of the Barristers
  • B.A., Biophysics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Whitman College, 2003
    • Dean's List, six semesters
    • Academic Achievement Scholarship, 1999-2003

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Legal Foundation of Washington, Trustee, 2014-present
    • W.D. Washington, Pro Bono Panel Member, 2012-present
    • William L. Dwyer Inn of Court, 2011-2017
    • Tribal Court Spokesperson, Tulalip Tribes of Washington, 2008

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Litigation - Intellectual Property by Best Lawyers, 2020-present
    • Named an "MVP of the Year" in Cannabis, Law360, 2020
    • Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2013-2018

Background

    • Law Clerk, Hon. John C. Coughenour, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2008-2009
    • Extern, Hon. Ricardo S. Martinez, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2006
    • Trial Fellowship, King County Prosecutor’s Office, Felony Trial Unit, June-July 2012
    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2007
    • Intern, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender, Seattle, 2001, 2004
    • Intern, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, 2002 
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