Erik R. Lied joined Karr Tuttle Campbell as a shareholder in 1999, after practicing for nineteen years with Bogle & Gates, formerly one of the largest law firms and litigation practices in the Pacific Northwest.  He is a member of Karr Tuttle Campbell’s Litigation Department, where his practice is primarily business and commercial litigation. He is a graduate of the University of Washington (B.S. 1976, with Honors, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and UCLA School of Law (J.D. 1980).

Mr. Lied’s practice includes a broad range of litigation in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations and mediations.  He has represented some of the largest national and international corporations, as well as foreign companies, regional and local companies, and many individuals.  While at Bogle & Gates, Mr. Lied served on the steering committee of the Securities Litigation practice group and was the chair of the Commercial Product Liability practice group.  His cases have ranged from simple disputes, up to large class actions and other complex litigation.  These cases have been in courts throughout Washington and also in other states, including Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and California.

Mr. Lied has served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, the NASD (now FINRA), and King County Superior Court.  He has authored articles and instructed seminars on a variety of litigation-related subjects.  He is an active member of local, state, and federal bar associations.

Mr. Lied has been voted one of Washington State’s “Super Lawyers” by Washington Law & Politics.

Mediation and Arbitration Experience

• Mediator and Arbitrator, Rule 39.1 Panel, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

• Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

• Arbitrator, King County Superior Court

• Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD)