Kenneth E. "Ken" Payson

Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Seattle, Washington

12+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

206-622-3150

https://www.dwt.com/people/p/payson-ken

920 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300 Seattle WA US

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Bio

Representing clients in Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation cases, Kenneth E. "Ken" Payson practices in Washington. E. "Ken" Payson brings more than a decade of dedicated practice to each Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation case. Kenneth E. "Ken" Payson is dedicated to protecting client rights and pursuing favorable resolutions. Kenneth E. "Ken" Payson practices in Washington with a reputation for thorough and effective advocacy.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Washington

State Capital

Olympia

Highest Court

Washington Supreme Court

Bar Association

Washington State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Practice Area: Advertising Law
Practice Area: Communications Law
Practice Area: Consumer Protection Law
Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Special Focus: False Advertising
Washington Super Lawyers, 2005-2012
Best Lawyers Under 40, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, 2002
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1996
California State University East Bay, BA, graduated 1993

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Reviews

Shirley Robinson

3 months ago

A strategic and knowledgeable advocate in complex litigation

Our company retained Ken Payson at Davis Wright Tremaine to handle a significant commercial dispute that had escalated to the appellate level. From our first meeting, his deep understanding of both trial and appellate strategy was evident. He leveraged his recognized expertise in commercial litigation to dissect the lower court's ruling and built a compelling argument that ultimately led to a favorable settlement before oral arguments. Ken’s background, including his work in advertising law, proved invaluable as our case involved nuanced regulatory interpretations. His professionalism and ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear terms gave our executive team immense confidence. While his billing rates reflect the high caliber of his firm, and there were occasional delays in email responses during particularly busy periods, the quality of his work product and strategic guidance was exceptional. We felt well-represented by someone with over a decade of dedicated practice in Washington courts.