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John T. Fetters
P: (206) 812-7467 John Fetters practices civil litigation in both state and federal court, as well as in private arbitration. John represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of contract disputes and business tort litigation. He also defends personal injury claims on behalf of businesses and product manufacturers. John enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer and golf, and is an avid Sounders FC fan. |
Practice Areas
Education
- Washington State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2004
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2008
- Associate Editor, Seattle University Law Review
- Seattle University National Moot Court Team
- Dean’s List, 2006-2008
- Extern to Honorable James L. Robart, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Representative Work
- BUSINESS DISPUTES/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
- Defended Acura dealer in unfair business practices claim. Obtained full defense verdict at trial.
- Represented construction equipment manufacturer in breach of contract action against specialty metal parts supplier.
- Defended international merchant bank in lender liability action.
- Defended business process outsourcing company in breach of contract action.
- Represented owner of closely held corporation in breach of contract action against co-owner.
- Represented several commercial property owners in breach of lease disputes.
- AVIATION
- Defended private weather service in action by commercial airline passengers for injuries related to turbulence. Prevailed on summary judgment: 2011 WL 678657 (PDF).
- Defended commercial airline in negligent infliction of emotional distress claim where engine fan cowls dislodged during flight.
- Defended several commercial airlines in boarding/deplaning trip-and-fall claims.
- Represented general aviation manufacturer in air crash litigation.
- INSURANCE
- Represented chiropractor in insurance coverage lawsuit against professional liability insurer and commercial general liability insurer.
- Represented liability insurer in large contribution action against co-insurer.
- PRODUCT LIABILITY
- Regularly represents large auto manufacturer in product liability claims.
Professional and Community Activities
- King County Bar Association (Aviation Section)
- Washington State Bar Association (Litigation Section)
- American Bar Association (Litigation Section)
- Federal Bar Association
- Filipino Lawyers of Washington
Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements
- IS THE COMMON CARRIER DOCTRINE STILL RELEVANT IN MODERN AVIATION? Presenter, 38th Annual Pacific Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar, 2011.
- AVIATION CASE LAW UPDATE, Presenter, 37th Annual Pacific Northwest Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar, 2010
- IS SELF-INSURANCE REALLY INSURANCE? UM AND PIP COVERAGE OBLIGATIONS FOR SELF-INSURERS, Co-author, published in The SIRMon, ABA Self-Insurers and Risk Managers Committee, Fall 2009; The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Fall 2009; and the WSBA Litigation Section Newsletter, Winter 2010
- TRIBAL SELF-INSURANCE: OPPORTUNITY AND RELATED MEDICARE LAW CHANGES, Presenter, Picture This! Tribal Economic Development Seminar, 2009
- STATE OF WASHINGTON CONSTRUCTION LAW COMPENDIUM, USLAW Network, 2009
Recognition
- Frederic C. Tausend Moot Court Competition for Appellate Advocacy, First Place
- CALI Award: Evidence, Seattle University School of Law
- CALI Award: Legal Writing, Seattle University School of Law
- Cheney and Metzger Legal Writing Scholarships, Finalist
- King County Bar Foundation Scholar
- Seattle University Academic Achievement Scholarship
Background and Interests
- Native of the Pacific Northwest
- Avid soccer fan