LAW PRACTICE

           Ken Davidson possesses a broad range of experience representing clients in litigation as well as business and real estate transactions. He has handled lawsuits involving construction liens and disputes, real estate purchase contracts, wrongful termination of employment, medical and legal malpractice, wrongful death, partnership disputes, stockbroker misconduct and real estate title disputes. He advises clients on business matters including the formation of limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships and the sale of business interests.  He also counsels clients concerning real estate investments including the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate.

           Ken brings a wealth of practical knowledge arising out of his personal experience in real estate development and construction.  He has personal experience with in multi-family residential, retail and office construction projects. These projects include the 50,000 square foot Emerald Building which houses the firm's offices. He has also been involved in the ownership and management of a community bank, a commercial fishing vessel, a restaurant and a ski area.

EDUCATION

• Duke University, B.A., with Honors, 1970

• University of Tuebingen, Germany, Fulbright Fellowship, 1970-1971

• Duke University, J.D. 1974.  Editorial Board of Duke University Law School Law Journal

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Governor, Washington State Bar Association, 2000-2003
• Member and Chair (1999) Washington State Access to Justice Board, 1995-99
• President, East King County Bar Association, 1990
• President and incorporator, Eastside Legal Assistance Program, 1989
• Former Board Member, Kirkland Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Kirkland Downtown Action Team
• Board Member and Founder, Inter Bank (d/b/a Valley Community Bank and Kirkland Bank of Commerce

Email: kdavidson@kirklandlaw.com