Rory D. Cosgrove
Seattle, WA
Practicing appellate in Seattle since 2014.
- 12+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Rory D. Cosgrove is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Appellate. Rory has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Carney Badley Spellman PS.
- Based in
- Seattle, WASHINGTON
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Appellate
- Handles Appellate matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Rory D. Cosgrove: Rory D. Cosgrove is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Appellate. Rory has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Carney Badley Spellman PS.
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Practice focus
Rory D. Cosgrove represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Rory D. Cosgrove
Rory D. Cosgrove is a Seattle-based appellate attorney at Carney Badley Spellman who focuses exclusively on civil appeals in state and federal courts. Recognized by Washington's appellate courts as the "Cadillac" of appellate lawyers, Rory has served as lead counsel in numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Washington's appellate courts, including the Washington Supreme Court.
Rory is also the premier embedded appellate counsel in the Pacific Northwest — working alongside trial teams to preserve issues, shape strategy, and strengthen outcomes at every stage of litigation. His clients include Providence, U-Haul, Bright Horizons, J.B. Hunt, Volkswagen, Safelite, Allied Universal, Graco, Pep Boys, and Comcast.
Credentials
Education
Eastern Washington University
B.A. International Affairs and French · 2008
Willamette University
J.D. · 2014
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
2014 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Best Lawyers in America (2026)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyer,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Super Lawyers Magazine (2025-present)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Super Lawyers Magazine (2018–24)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Associate of the Year,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (2019)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Roy Lockenour Award,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Responsibility (2012)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Yarwood Award,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Dean’s Honor Student for Modern Languages and Literatures (2008)
2026
Locations
Office locations
Carney Badley Spellman PS
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600
Seattle, Washington 98104
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What areas of law does Rory D. Cosgrove practice?
Rory D. Cosgrove focuses on Appellate.
Where is Rory D. Cosgrove located?
Rory D. Cosgrove primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600.
How experienced is Rory D. Cosgrove?
Rory D. Cosgrove has 12 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2014.
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