Lauren A. Dorsett
Counsel
Lauren Dorsett uses her extensive knowledge in bankruptcy to design and accomplish unique solutions to maximize value for her clients. Lauren started her legal career as a law clerk for Judge Karen Overstreet (Ret.) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington, where she gained a deep understanding of bankruptcy law and obtained invaluable courtroom experience. With her experience, Lauren provides detailed analysis with a practical approach to help her clients navigate various bankruptcy and creditor's rights matters.
Lauren represents businesses and individuals on a full range of legal issues arising in bankruptcy, including fraudulent and preferential transfer disputes, dischargeability of debt, claim objections, asset sales, and plan confirmation. She also advises and represents her clients in out-of-court workouts and financial restructurings to resolve debt obligations. In addition, Lauren handles matters involving real estate disputes and general business-related litigation, such as contract disputes and tort matters. Lauren appears in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country to protect and enforce her client's interests.
Practice Highlights
Bankruptcy and creditor's rights
Litigation
Real Estate
Admitted to Practice
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New York, 2022
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Washington, 2010
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2014
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2015
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2016
Education
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J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2010, magna cum laude
- CALI Award, Advanced Electronic Legal Research
- Year-End Achievement Scholarship, 2009
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B.A., Political Science, Minor in Law, Societies and Justice, University of Washington, 2006
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Current President and Member, Board of Directors, Turnaround Management Association, Pacific Northwest Chapter
- Former President, Bankruptcy Law Section, King County Bar Association (2021-2022)
- Communications Director, 2023-present; Special Projects Leader, 2022-2023; Membership Relations Director, 2019-2022; — Unsecured Trade Creditors' Committee, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Creditor-Debtor Rights Section – Washington State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Professional Recognition
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- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2025-present
- Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2021-2024
Background
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- Law Clerk, Hon. Karen A. Overstreet (Ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2011-2014
- Legal Extern, United States Trustee’s Office, Seattle, 2009
- Legal Intern to In-House Counsel, Getty Images, Inc., Seattle, 2009