Joseph E. Lynam

Joseph E. Lynam

Areas of Practice

Joe Lynam has an active litigation practice focusing on complex litigation, with emphasis on aggressively representing clients in litigation relating to real estate, severe personal injuries and other matters. With over 27 years in litigation, Joe's range of experience includes insurance coverage, complex medical issues, piercing the corporate veil and Internet law. As lead counsel representing plaintiffs, Joe has obtained numerous million dollar plus recoveries.

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

· Co-chair, Real Estate Litigation Practice Group

· Insurance

· Intellectual Property and Technology

· Litigation

Representative Matters

· Hyatt v. Northwest Contractors, et al. (Wash. State Court) - brought negligence and product liability claims relating to worksite accident; recovered $1.5 million for clients.

· Kenyon Zero Storage v. PF Acquisition I, et al. (Wash. Federal Court) - brought piercing the corporate veil and other claims relating to multi-year lease of commercial property and recovered over $1.4 million for landlord client.

· Willow Wind, et al. v. Kenyon Zero Storage (Wash. Federal Court) - defended over $65 million of damages claims related to alleged agreement to purchase stock and breach of fiduciary duties.

· Mass Tort Litigation - including breast implant litigation and DES litigation.

Awards and Honors

· Named as a Washington "Super Lawyer," Washington Law & Politics, in 2009 and several prior years

Professional and Community Activities

· Member, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

· Member, Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington

· Member, Litigation Section of the Washington State Bar Association

· Member, Litigation Section of the American Bar Association

· Member, NAIOP

· Member, BOMA Education Committee

· Member, Washington Athletic Club