Nathan W. Rouse

Nathan W. Rouse focuses his practice on complex litigation, with particular emphasis on disputes concerning government or commercial contracts, large-scale construction projects, and criminal defense.

He recently rejoined the firm after completing two federal judicial clerkships, one at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the other at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Additional Qualifications:

• Judicial Clerk, Hon. Richard A. Jones, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2016-2017
• Judicial Clerk, Hon. Dolores K. Sloviter, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Philadelphia, 2015-2016
• Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, Seattle, 2013-2015
• Judicial Extern, Hon. James L. Robart, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2012

Professional & Community Activities:

• The William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court, 2012-present
• Board Member, Powerful Voices, 2014-2015

Education:

• J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2013, summa cum laude
  • Research & Technical Editor, Seattle University Law Review
  • National Order of the Barristers
  • CALI Awards: Constitutional Law; Administrative Law; Legal Writing II; Criminal Law
  • Winner of 2012 James E. Bond Moot Court Competition
• B.A., Colorado College, 2006
  • English Department Nominee for Rhodes Scholarship