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Steven Caplow

Partner

Co-chair, Arbitration Practice

T 206.757.8018 Seattle
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Steven Caplow handles arbitration, complex commercial litigation, appeals, and aircraft transactions. He has broad experience in matters involving supply chains, insurance, contracts, business torts, real estate, securities, intellectual property, and employment.

He serves as principal outside counsel to ATREG, Inc., an advisory firm for advanced technology manufacturing assets.

Steven represents a major aircraft engine manufacturer, and airlines based in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

He conducts arbitrations under AAA, JDR, JAMs, and WIPO rules, is a FINRA dispute resolution arbitrator, and regularly publishes articles in the London-based journal, Arbitration.

Aircraft

Aircraft transactions for commercial aircraft and related equipment

Represent major engine manufacturer, international airlines, and banks:

  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) claim and remedy analysis
  • Washington law review of aircraft-related agreements, including Purchase Agreements, and Subcontracted Products Built to Boeing’s Detailed Design and Special Business Provisions (SBP)
  • Pre-Delivery Payment (PDP) and delivery financing for B737, B787, B747-8 and A320 aircraft
  • Develop innovative financing structure to address claw-back risk for PDPs
  • Negotiate development agreement and content licenses for fiber optic In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system
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Complex Commercial Litigation

City of Los Angeles v. The Travelers Ins. Co.

Summary judgment in Travelers' favor on environmental coverage claim. (2022)

Hill & Stout v. Mutual of Enumclaw

Represented Mutual of Enumclaw in landmark COVID insurance case in which the Washington Supreme Court ruled in favor of the insurer. (2022) Listed in Law360 as among the "biggest COVID-19 business interruption rulings of 2022."

Arbitration

Representing major wireless provider and other clients in arbitrations under AAA, JDR, JAMs, DC Bar Attorney/Client Arbitration Board and WIPO rules. (Ongoing)

King County v. Travelers, et al

Representing Travelers in environmental coverage case involving the Lower Duwamish Waterway. Court appointed defendants' liaison counsel. (W.D. Wash. 2020)

Seattle Children's Hospital v. Pizza Mart

Obtained summary judgment in favor of Seattle Children's Hospital and affirmed on appeal. (Wash. App. 2017)
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Attorneys' Fees

Bright v. Frank Russell Investments

Represented defendant Frank Russell Investments on appeal of attorney fee award (Wash. Ct. App. 2015)

Stormans v. Selecky

Expert witness on behalf of Legal Voice regard its award of attorneys’ fees (W.D. Wash. 2015)

DC Bar Attorney/Client Arbitration Board

Successfully represented client in Board’s largest attorney’s fee dispute. (2013)
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Garnishment and Other Insolvency

Garnishment and other insolvency

Representing online retailer, wireless carrier, national bank, and other clients in garnishments, adversary proceedings,  attachments, provisional process, and 327 applications. (Ongoing)

Groshong v. Sapp, et al.

Obtained favorable settlement for debtor Layne Sapp on preference and fraudulent transfer claims. (Bankr. W.D. Wash. 2010)

In re Qimonda Richmond, LLC

Represented consultant to debtor in sale of 300MM semi-conductor facility located in Richmond, Va. (Bankr D. Del. 2010)

Veronique Limited v. Cohen

Motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint to collect on acknowledgment of debt related to diamond financing. (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2009)
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Education

  • J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, 1990, with honors
  • B.A., History, Carleton College, 1983, cum laude

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board of Trustees, The Bush School
    • Vice President, Executive Committee Member, Board Member – Seattle United FC
    • Past President, KCBA Aviation Law Section
    • Past Board and Executive Committee Member, Seattle Arts and Lectures
    • Past Board Member, New Discovery School

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Commercial Litigation, 2020-present
    • Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers" in Business Litigation, Thomson Reuters, 2012-2024
    • Awarded AV Premier rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
    • Top Lawyers, Seattle Met Magazine, 2011-present
    • Martindale-Avvo rated

Background

    • Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney, Bogle & Gates PLLC, Seattle 
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Publications
08.17.23
News
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Publications
August 2019
Publications
Litigation
"New Prime v Oliveira: Statute Derails Arbitration of US Transportation Workers Claims," The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management Read More
Publications
2018
Publications
"Epic Clash Between Elephants and Yellow Dogs: US Supreme Court Upholds Enforceability of Employment Contracts that Provide for Individualised Arbitration," The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management Read More
04.24.18
Presentations
"Dance, Dance, Dance: Continuous Operation Lease Clauses," Seattle
Publications
2017
Publications
Employment, Benefits & Immigration
"Washington Employment Law Deskbook," Davis Wright Tremaine, 21st Ed. Read More
Publications
November 2017
Publications
"U.S. Supreme Court Continues to Nurse Along FAA Pre-emption: Kindred Nursing Centers v Clark," Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediations and Dispute Management Read More
08.29.17
Presentations
"Insurance Coverage Law in Washington and Oregon 2017," Hartford, Conn.
Publications
May 2016
Publications
"U.S. Supreme Court Settles Debate Over The ‘Law of Your State,’" Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediations and Dispute Management Read More
03.02.16
Presentations
"Down the Yellow Brick Road: Avoiding Washington State Claim Handling Regulations’ Lions, Tigers and Bears," Chicago
Publications
May 2015
Publications
"US Supreme Court Doesn’t Cry for Argentina," Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediations and Dispute Management Read More
Publications
2015
Publications
Employment, Benefits & Immigration
"Washington Employment Law Deskbook," Davis Wright Tremaine, 20th Ed. Read More
10.10.14
Presentations
"Long-Tail Product Liability: Marking Twenty Years under the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA)," Pacific Northwest Aviation Law & Insurance Seminar, Union, Wash
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