Ragan Powers

Partner

T 206.757.8123 Seattle
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Ragan Powers represents investors, secured and unsecured lenders, debtors and lessors in restructuring and bankruptcy. He handles out-of-court workouts and restructurings, consensual and litigated Chapter 11 cases, distressed business transactions and related litigation. Ragan has helped clients with a range of issues including underperforming equity investments, large secured transactions, management of troubled loan portfolios, and distressed financing arrangements.

Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 1981
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1981
    • Order of Barristers
    • Member, Moot Court Honor Board
  • B.A., Economics, Political Science, University of California, Davis, 1978, with highest honors

Memberships & Affiliations

    • American Bankruptcy Institute
    • American Bar Association
    • Former Board Member, NW Chapter of Turnaround Management Association

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Washington), 2005-2024; Received "Band 1" ranking, 2012-2024
    • Selected by Best Lawyers as Seattle's "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2016; in Banking and Finance Law, 2025
    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2001-present; in Litigation - Bankruptcy Law, 2015-present; in Banking and Finance Law, 2018-present; in Commercial Litigation, 2025-present
    • Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2001-2002, 2004, 2006-2024
    • Selected for "11th Annual Turnaround Award: Materials Deal of the Year (Under $250MM)" for 363 Sale of Quantum Technologies by The M&A Advisor, 2017
    • Named as one of "155 Top Lawyers" by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Monthly, 2007
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