David A. Perez Partner

Partner David A. Perez was mentioned in "App Maker Must Sue Microsoft in Ireland, Says Wash. Panel," an article in Law360, regarding a three-judge panel’s rejection of a smartphone app company’s appeal to sue Microsoft in Washington state court.

Partners James Williams and David Perez, Counsel Mallory Webster, and Associate Reina Almon-Griffin were mentioned in "Kroger, Whole Foods Get Sales Tax Class Action Tossed," an article in Law360, regarding a class-action suit filed against the aforementioned grocery companies, which was ultimately thrown out of state court.

David Perez was quoted in "Lessons on Law Firm Management From Leaders Who Litigate," an article on Law.com regarding collaborating with colleagues and recognizing diverse management styles.

Partner David Perez was profiled on Law.com’s “How I Made It” series. The piece focused on his role as firmwide chair of the Business Litigation practice. David answered several questions about his role, practice, and business development efforts. He specifically elaborates on the necessity of quality client service.

Through our pro bono efforts, our firm responded to needs worldwide by helping Afghans desperate to escape the turmoil in their country, bolstering our new virtual program to help survivors of domestic violence, and expanding disability rights for veterans. The stories in this report highlight our efforts, in partnership with legal service providers across the country, to make a positive impact through pro bono service.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Seattle-based partner, David A. Perez, has been appointed to serve as the chair of the firm’s Business Litigation practice.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 367 of its attorneys were recognized by the 2022 Best Lawyers®. A total of 278 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 89 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Partner David Perez was highlighted in "'That's Not Crowd Control, That's Crowd Attack'," an article in Super Lawyers, regarding his assistance in the Seattle demonstrations against police violence. 

Partner David Perez was quoted in “Federal Judge Holds Seattle Police Department in Contempt for Use of Pepper Spray, Blast Balls During Black Lives Matter Protests,” an article in The Seattle Times, regarding this fall’s Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle.

Perkins Coie is proud to announce that 358 of its attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers® 2021. A total of 290 attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and 68 attorneys were selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

David Perez was quoted in The Seattle Times article, "‘Enormous’ Issues at Stake in Case Over SPD Use of Force Against Protesters, Judge Says; Hearing Set," regarding the firm's representation of Black Lives Matter.

David Perez, Joseph McMillan, Mallory Gitt Webster, Carolyn Gilbert, Nitika Arora, and Heath Hyatt were mentioned in the Bloomberg Law article, "Perkins Coie Joins Black Lives Matter in Seattle Lawsuit," regarding their representation of Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Partner David Perez has been named one of the 2019 “40 under 40” honorees by the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Partner David Perez was interviewed by Puget Sound Business Journal in the article "40 Under 40: David Perez Has Made Voting Rights a Passion to Honor His Parents," regarding his civil rights work, his career and his family. 

David Perez is an honoree in Puget Sound Business Journal's 2019 40 Under 40 class. In the article, "Puget Sound Business Journal Unveils the 2019 40 Under 40 Class," the publication named 40 individuals considered to be the business community's most innovative leaders under 40 years old.

Partner David Perez was mentioned in The Seattle Times article, “Federal Judge Finds Seattle Partly Out of Compliance With Police-Reform Deal—A Major Blow to City,” when a federal judge praised David’s work on police accountability.

Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that 27 counsel and senior counsel have been promoted to partner.

Perkins Coie attorneys were noted as counsel to General Mills in the Law360 article, "General Mills Beats Nature Valley False Labeling Suit," regarding the dismissal with prejudice of a proposed class action because the consumers didn't demonstrate General Mills misrepresented labeling in the Nature Valley products.

Perkins Coie has announced that 35 attorneys have been promoted to the firm’s counsel position, effective January 1, 2017.

Perkins Coie attorneys were mentioned in the Law360 article noting legal efforts to urge the U.S. Supreme Court last week to uphold the federal government's ban on offensive trademarks in a case involving the same rule used to revoke the Washington Redskins' registration.

Perkins Coie attorneys were mentioned as counsel in "9th Circ. Affirms Jet Financier's $8M Win Against Cargo Co.," a Law360 article, regarding damages suffered by Global BTG LLC after National Air Cargo Inc. backed out of a letter of intent, which also quoted partner Don Kula.