Benjamin Gould, Appellate Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment
PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.
Seattle, WA
Practicing appellate in Seattle since 2007.
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Benjamin Gould is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Benjamin has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Class Action · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Class Action, and Employment matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Benjamin Gould: Benjamin Gould is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Benjamin has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Benjamin takes on
Benjamin concentrates on appellate, class action, employment, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Benjamin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Class Action
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Employment
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Internet
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Appellate cases in Seattle, Washington
Benjamin takes appellate matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Seattle, Washington
Benjamin takes class action matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Benjamin takes employment matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Seattle, Washington
Benjamin takes internet matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Benjamin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Benjamin Gould — appellate lawyer in Seattle
Benjamin Gould is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Benjamin has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Ben, a Seattle native, practices in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group. His ability to clearly and efficiently communicate factual and legal issues to his clients and courts allows him to advance the interests of those who have been harmed by others’ misconduct.
Ben has extensive experience in appellate litigation, and has secured successful results for his clients before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits, as well as before numerous state appellate courts. Ben also maintains an active practice outside the appellate arena. He has represented clients in individual and class actions involving pensions, securities, and consumer-protection law, among a wide range of other subjects.
Before joining the firm, Ben worked as a Legal fellow of the ACLU Drug Law Reform Project, litigating cases related to drug policy and civil rights. He also served as a clerk to two federal appellate judges: the Honorable Betty Binns Fletcher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Honorable Diana E. Murphy of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, and extended family.
Articles & Presentations
•Co-author with Karla Carlisle, Constitutional Confusion: Washington’s Weapons-Surrender Statute, Washington State Bar News (May 2026).
•Author, Courts Should Abandon Case Nixing Class Action Rep’s Award, Bloomberg Law (April 25, 2023).
•Author, Alphabet Soup: Exploring Washington’s Unique ‘ABC Rule’ on Attorney Fees From Collateral Litigation, Washington State Bar News (Feb. 9, 2023).
•Author, On the Lawfulness of Awards to Class Representatives, Cardozo Law Review de novo (2023).
•Author, An Update on COVID-19 Coverage Litigation in Washington, Washington State Association for Justice: Trial News (Nov. 2022).
•Author, Washington’s Flawed ABC Rule, 58 Willamette L. Rev. 251 (2022).
•Author, Inoculation Altercation: What Critics Misunderstand About the Washington Supreme Court Vaccination Order, Washington State Bar News (Oct. 21, 2021).
•Author, Subject-Matter Jurisdiction in the Washington Supreme Court: Unsettling the Settled, NWSidebar (Nov. 2, 2020).
•Author, Vaccine Law: An Overview of Current Law and a Look at the Future, NWLawyer (November 2019).
•Author, Radical Jurisprudence, 93 Wash. L. Rev. Online 49 (2018).
•Speaker, Rule 23(f) and Class Action Appeals, American Bar Association 19th Annual National Institute on Class Actions, New Orleans, LA (2015).
•Author, A Review of Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner, Reading Law (2012), Trial News (March 2014).
•Co-author with Derek W. Loeser & Erin M. Riley, 2010 ERISA Employer Stock Cases: The Good, the Bad, and the In Between-Plaintiffs Perspective, Pensions & Benefits Daily, Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (Jan. 28, 2011).
•Co-author with Derek W. Loeser, Point/Counterpoint: Is Rule 23(b)(1) Still Applicable to ERISA Class Actions?, ERISA Compliance and Enforcement Library of the Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (May 1, 2009).
•Co-author with Derek W. Loeser, The Continuing Applicability of Rule 23(b)(1) to ERISA Actions for Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Pension & Benefits Reporter, Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (Sept. 1, 2009).
Press
Some Washington judges aren’t ordering accused abusers to surrender guns. A new court ruling could change that, InvestigateWest (August 21, 2025)
Recognitions
Honors & Awards
•Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024):
•Appellate Practice
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2025
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2013-2019
•Recipient of the 2010 Burton Award for Legal Achievement for the article, The Continuing Applicability of Rule 23(b)(1) to ERISA Actions for Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Pension & Benefits Reporter, Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., September 1, 2009
Benjamin's approach to appellate cases
Benjamin Gould makes the law work for his clients. Ben, a Seattle native, practices in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group. His ability to clearly and efficiently communicate factual and legal issues to his clients and courts allows him to advance the interests of those who have been harmed by others’ misconduct. Ben has extensive experience in appellate litigation,…
Clients Benjamin works with
Benjamin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, class action, and employment matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Yale Law School
J.D. Editor · 2006
Yale University
B.A. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Benjamin's state bar admissions
Oregon
2025 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2018 · ACTIVE
Supreme Court of the
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
Washington
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2011 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2010 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2010 · ACTIVE
California
2007 · ACTIVE
Benjamin studied at J.D. Editor in Yale Law School and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Benjamin completed J.D. Editor in Yale Law School and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Benjamin runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Benjamin Gould's office in Seattle
Benjamin's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Benjamin Gould — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Benjamin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Benjamin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Benjamin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Benjamin
Benjamin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Benjamin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Benjamin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Gould
How much does it cost to hire Benjamin for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Benjamin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Benjamin offer a free consultation?
Benjamin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Benjamin's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Benjamin's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Washington typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Benjamin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Benjamin take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Benjamin is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Benjamin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Benjamin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Benjamin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Benjamin accepting new appellate clients right now?
Benjamin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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