Don Paul Badgley, Attorney

Practice and Experience

Mr. Badgley is a trial lawyer with extensive experience specializing in complex commercial litigation, tax litigation, securities litigation, tort litigation, arbitration and mediation. He has been lead counsel with primary responsibility for the preparation and trial of cases involving a wide range of commercial, intellectual property, business, and technical issues as well as in product liability litigation. He has practiced before the United States Tax Court, United States District Courts and United States Courts of Appeals and before State and Federal courts in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Hawaii, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York and Delaware.

Professional Qualifications

Mr. Badgley is a Fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a member of the Washington State, Federal, and American Bar Associations and has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and State and Federal courts throughout the United States. He has served as an arbitrator and mediator in numerous cases. Mr. Badgley is the author of the Pacific Rim Advisory Counsel "International Arbitration/Mediation Handbook."

Community and Civic Activities

Mr. Badgley has been active in civic and community affairs as a member of the University of Washington Alumni Association and University of Washington Law School Moot Court Honor Board.  He is also a Regent of the Seattle Art Museum and a Director of the Henry Gallery Association.  Mr. Badgley was a Charter and Founding member of the Park Hill Rotary Club and a Director of L'Arche, a community for the mentally handicapped, and is a member of the Men's Board of ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) which provides financial aid to University of Washington postgraduate students in the sciences.