David Betz
Top rated General Litigation attorney in Seattle, Washington
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Practice areas: General Litigation, Construction Litigation, Business Litigation
Licensed in Washington since: 1998
Education: Seattle University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2004 - 2005, 2007, 2009 - 2012 Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
401 Union StSuite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-654-2275 Email: David Betz Visit website
With over 25 years of experience as a civil litigator, I advocate for clients on matters involving commercial litigation, professional liability, construction, product liability, breach of contract, real estate, insurance, extra-contractual issues and general liability. My clients come from a range of industries and businesses, and I have recently represented numerous residential and commercial owners, business owners, Homeowners Associations, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and product suppliers in litigation, on appeal, and through alternative dispute resolution.
First Admitted: 1998, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.ryanswansonlaw.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Member, WSBA Construction Section
- Member, Oregon State Bar, 2011
- Member, KCBA Business Section
- Member, KCBA ADR Section
- Member, Washington State Bar, 1998
- Admitted, U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Governors, President (2006-2010), University of Michigan Alumni Club of Seattle
- Bainbridge Island Little League Board of Directors (2022-2024)
- Board of Governors (2000-2006), University of Michigan Alumni Club of Seattle
Educational Background
- J.D., cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 1998
- B.A., cum laude, University of Michigan, 1994
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Co-Presenter - The Seminar Group, Condominiums: Opportunities and Pitfalls, 2006
- Presenter - Lorman Education Services, AIA Contracts in Washington: AIA Contract Provisions Pertinent to Construction Defects, 2008
- Presenter - The Seminar Group, Construction Defects: Update and Strategies The Contractor’s Perspective on Construction Defects, 2010, 2011
Office location for David Betz
401 Union St
Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2004 - 2005, 2007, 2009 - 2012