Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Employment Litigation view more
Licensed in Washington since: 1998
Education: University of Washington School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2023 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2000 - 2002, 2004 - 2005, 2007 - 2009, 2011 - 2012 Corr Cronin LLP
1015 2nd AveFloor 10
Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-501-3509 Email: Blake Marks-Dias Visit website
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Blake Marks-Dias is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Seattle, Washington area. Providing legal representation in Washington for a variety of different issues, Blake Marks-Dias was selected to Super Lawyers for 2014 - 2023. He is admitted to practice before the courts in Washington.
After completing undergraduate studies, Blake Marks-Dias attended law school. Blake Marks-Dias was enrolled at University of Washington School of Law. He earned a juris doctor degree in 1998. Blake Marks-Dias was admitted to the practice of law in 1998.
Attorneys like Blake Marks-Dias are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.
Blake Marks-Dias represents clients with Business Litigation issues.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Employment Litigation: Defense, Environmental LitigationFirst Admitted: 1998, Washington
Professional Webpage: http://www.corrcronin.com/our-team/blake-marks-dias/
- B.A., cum laude, Gonzaga University; 1st Place Speaker, 2nd Place Team, 1995 CEDA National College Debate Tournament
- Article regarding the scope of privilege attached to intra-firm communications regarding an existing client., "How Privileged Is Communication With Your Firm's In-House Counsel", NWLawyer, 2014
- Presentation., Presenter, Serving Clients: What Makes Good Client Service and What are Our Key Ethical Obligations, William L. Dwyer Inn of Court, 2018
- Presentation on the possible pitfalls of overpreparation., Presenter, Let it Be: The Dangers of Overpreparing a Witness, Network of Trial Law Firms, 2018
- Article regarding strategies for successful defense of employment discrimination cases., Changing the Narrative in Employment Discrimination Cases, King County Bar Bulletin, 2018
- Moderated panel on how to develop winning trial strategies in IP cases., Moderator, IP Trials Roundtable, IP Defense Summit, 2016
- Lecture on how to create a winning narrative in employment discrimination trials., Speaker, Changing the Narrative in Employment Discrimination Trials, Network of Trial Law Firms, 2017
- Participated in moderated debate on the ACLU's proposed changes to the rules on peremptory strikes., Speaker, Proposed Changes to Peremptory Strikes, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, 2017
- Instructor, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2016
- Namic Conference, "Class Action Trends and Developments", 2021
- NAMIC Conference, "Trends and Developments in Wage and Hour Class Action Cases", 2022
- FDCC Annual Meeting Panel, "Anatomy of a Trial", 2022
- Executive Board Member, William L. Dwyer Inn of Court
- Confidential settlement after three weeks of trial in product liability case for Fortune 500 company., 2020
- Partial defense verdict in employment discrimination trial in Western District of Washington., 2022
- Defense verdict in multi-week product liability trial in King County Superior Court., 2022
- Defense award in arbitration involving Consumer Protection Act and other business torts., 2021
- Lead trial counsel in case alleging breach of fiduciary duty. Confidential settlement prior to entry of judgment., 2017
- Co-lead trial counsel, prosecuting multi-million dollar MTCA cost recovery action. The case settled on favorable terms the day before trial., 2018
- Favorable settlement, on the eve of trial, in wrongful death case against a municipality., 2019
- Defense verdict for Fortune 50 client in alleged employment discrimination case., 2015
- Favorible settlement, on eve of trial, of client's multi-million dollar MTCA claims against neighboring property owner., 2016
- Favorable property valuation following trial on behalf of utility client., 2015
- Defense verdict for University of Washington in alleged employment discrimination case., 2015
- Board of Directors, Childhaven;Â , 2022
- PEMCO, 2022
- Graco Children's Products, 2022
- City of Tacoma, 2022
- Pierce County, 2019
- USAA, 2019
Office location for Blake Marks-Dias
1015 2nd Ave
Floor 10
Seattle, WA 98104
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2023
- Rising Stars: 2000 - 2002, 2004 - 2005, 2007 - 2009, 2011 - 2012
Top Lists
Top 100: Washington Super Lawyers: 2016 - 2023- Top 100: 2023 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2022 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2018 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2017 Washington Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2016 Washington Super Lawyers