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Jim White, IP Attorney in Federal Way, Washington

Federal Way, WA

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Jim White is an attorney based in Federal Way, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP.

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Federal Way, WASHINGTON
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  • Handles IP matters from Federal Way, WASHINGTON.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).

About Jim White: Jim White is an attorney based in Federal Way, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jim takes on

Jim concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jim handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Federal Way, Washington

Jim takes ip matters in Federal Way, 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 Jim agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jim White — ip lawyer in Federal Way

Jim White is an attorney based in Federal Way, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP.

BACKGROUND

Jim White specializes in the domestic and foreign prosecution of software and Internet-related patents, and also provides services in strategic planning and analysis of patent portfolios, patent validity and infringement opinions, and patent licensing. He received his technical degrees from Stanford University, including an M.S. in Computer Science (1991) and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (1989). After over six years of work as a software engineer in the Silicon Valley, he returned to Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his J.D. (1997) and was appointed to the Order of the Coif. While at Boalt Hall, he was an Executive Editor of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal.

EXPERIENCE

Jim’s professional experience includes research and development work at several companies, including Nortel Networks and Rockwell International. He has extensive expertise in a number of software-related technologies and e-commerce applications, including communications protocols, cryptography, object-oriented programming, telecom, data mining, operating systems, networking, decision theory, artificial intelligence, compilers, and parallel-processing.

Jim has spoken on and is co-author of the publication, “Software Patents: Procuring and Enforcing,” The Patent Resources Group, October 1999, as well as authoring several other software-related legal publications.

AFFILIATIONS

Jim is admitted to the Washington State Bar (1997) and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State Patent Law Association.

Jim's approach to ip cases

BACKGROUND Jim White specializes in the domestic and foreign prosecution of software and Internet-related patents, and also provides services in strategic planning and analysis of patent portfolios, patent validity and infringement opinions, and patent licensing. He received his technical degrees from Stanford University, including an M.S. in Computer Science (1991) and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems…

The kind of cases Jim takes

Jim reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Federal Way and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California Berkeley

    J.D. · 1997

  • Stanford University

    — · 1991

  • Stanford University

    BS · 1989

Jurisdictions

Jim's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

Jim studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley, — in Stanford University, and BS in Stanford University.

Law school and academic background

Jim completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley, — in Stanford University, and BS in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jim runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jim has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars Of Washington Law, 2006-2008

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — ASCAP's 1997 Nathan Burkan National Copyright Writing Competition, First Place

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — California State Bar IP Section, 1997 Competition for Outstanding Papers Relating to Intellectual Property, First Place

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — UC Berkeley Law School, Boalt Hall - Order Of The Coif

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2023.

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Super Lawyers, 2015-2022

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars Of Washington Law, 2006-2008 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — ASCAP's 1997 Nathan Burkan National Copyright Writing Competition, First Place (2026).

Locations

Jim White's office in Federal Way

Jim's primary office is at 29832 Second Place SW, Federal Way, Washington, 29832. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

29832 Second Place SW

Federal Way, Washington 29832

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jim White — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jim usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jim charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jim'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; Jim will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Federal Way, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Jim

Jim discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip 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. Jim confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jim's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jim White

  • How much does it cost to hire Jim for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jim walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jim offer a free consultation?

    Jim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jim's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Jim's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple ip 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. Jim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jim take my case if I'm outside Federal Way?

    Jim 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 — Jim 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 Jim?

    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. Jim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jim accepting new ip clients right now?

    Jim'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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