What areas of law does David J. "Dave" Burman practice?

David J. "Dave" Burman focuses on Appellate, Business, Civil Rights, Internet, and IP.

Where is David J. "Dave" Burman located?

David J. "Dave" Burman primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200.

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David J. "Dave" Burman is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights.

Based in: Seattle, WASHINGTON
Experience: attorney
Known for: Appellate · Business · Civil Rights

Handles Appellate, Business, and Civil Rights matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Seattle) (2025).

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David J. "Dave" Burman represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David J. "Dave" Burman

David Burman, a partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in litigation, including antitrust, appellate, class action, consumer protection, constitutional, media, patent and intellectual property, privacy, and other cases. He also counsels clients in these and other areas. He has worked on many high-profile cases, including two U.S. Supreme Court arguments, the trial contesting the 2004 Washington State Governor's election, Costco Wholesale Corporation's precedent-setting antitrust and constitutional challenges to state wine and liquor laws, and the Yellow Pages publishers' successful constitutional challenge to municipal restrictions on distribution. He was national counsel in the Pharmaceutical AWP class actions in a federal MDL and more than a dozen state courts. He served as a lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference in 2003 - 2006 and 2009, was a speaker at the 2010 Conference and served on the Ninth Circuit Rules Advisory Committee. He was selected as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and as a member of the American Law Institute, where he was an advisor in drafting the "Principles of Aggregate Litigation."

Dave has been chair of the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, has served on its management and executive committees, and has acted as client service partner for one of the firm's largest institutional clients.

Credentials

Education

Georgetown University
— · 1977

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Washington, Washingt
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District of Columbia
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Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Seattle)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Seattle)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Seattle)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Technology Law (Seattle)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Seattle)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - First Amendment (Seattle)
2012
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Seattle)
2011
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Seattle)
2009
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
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 - First Amendment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
2026
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2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — First Amendment Law
2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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2026
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Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington State Bar Association, Award of Merit
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of Wyoming, Outstanding Alumnus
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Foundation of Washington, Goldmark Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leadership Tomorrow, Edward E. Carlson Award
2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200

Seattle, Washington 98101-3099

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What areas of law does David J. "Dave" Burman practice?
David J. "Dave" Burman focuses on Appellate, Business, Civil Rights, Internet, and IP.
Where is David J. "Dave" Burman located?
David J. "Dave" Burman primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200.
Is David J. "Dave" Burman a verified attorney?
David J. "Dave" Burman's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with David J. "Dave" Burman?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 206-359-8000.