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Martha J. Dawson  Partner
Seattle  +1.206.370.7980
Fax +1.206.370.6043
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In her 20 plus years of practice, Martha has focused on commercial and complex litigation. As a former trial attorney, Martha understands the important role that document requests, proper document production, and the management of documents play in litigation. Since 1997, Martha's practice has focused on document–intensive litigation, allowing her to develop and expand skills in managing large document cases, including, specifically, electronic discovery.

Martha co-leads K&L Gates' unique practice group dedicated to document review. That group, the e-Discovery Analysis and Technology (e-DAT) Group, consists of more than one hundred lawyers and non–lawyer professionals. The group uses systematic processes and advanced technology to provide efficient document review legal services, especially with regard to electronic documents. These services have been extensively utilized in nationally prominent complex litigation.

Martha has actively participated in the discussions regarding the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. She is a member of the Lawyers for Civil Justice, and is also a frequent speaker and author on electronic discovery issues.

Martha has worked on the design of several litigation support relational databases, served as a consultant in the development of the firm's Client Services Extranet sites, and worked closely with Attenex Corporation in the development of its Attenex Patterns TM E–Discovery Platform, an advanced technology document mapping software tool.

Bar Admissions
  • Bar of Washington
Education
  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law (1981) magna cum laude
  • B.A., University of Washington (1978) cum laude

PRACTICES & INDUSTRIES
e-Discovery Analysis and Technology (e-DAT) Group
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