Jacob Michael Downs

Jacob Michael Downs

Corr Downs PLLC • Seattle, WA
Contracts AgreementsEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 962-3660
Address
100 W. Harrison St. N440, Seattle, WA, 98119, US

Professional

About

Jake Downs is a founding member of Corr|Downs, rated in the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and named as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers® magazine. As a Tacoma native and long time Seattle resident with family on both sides of the mountains, Jake is committed to representing companies and individuals throughout Washington State. He is a recognized leader in his field with an expansive litigation and dispute resolution practice focusing on employment, personal injury, and business Issues. Several of his cases have garnered local and national news coverage. Jake has extensive experience before state and federal courts and private arbitration. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts for his clients in cases tried in federal and state courts involving fraud, breach of contract, and trade secrets including a $2.5 million verdict against Amazon. He has also prevailed in arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment and breach of fiduciary duty. In addition, Jake counsels and advises on policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity, protection of confidential information, and noncompetition/nonsolicitation agreements. Jake successfully combines his trial counsel experience with his leadership skills as a Former Captain in the United States Army during which time he deployed to Iraq and Kosovo and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

About Contracts Agreements Law

Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.

Credentials

Education
2006 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A Pacific Lutheran University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 Puget Sound Business Journal Employment Unplugged: Mobile Technology in all phases of the employment relationship 2013 Puget Sound Busines Journal The Revolving Door: Protecting Your Company's Information Amidst Increased Employee Mobility, Turnover, and Defections 2012 Puget Sound Business Journal What to Do When Employees Go Wild 2011 Puget Sound Business Journal Are We Adequately Protecting Our Business’ Valuable Information From Improper Disclosure by Current and Former Employees? 2007 International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Defense Counsel Journal Privacy of the Workplace Drug Testing Procedures and Results
Associations
2011 - Present American Bar Association YLD Labor & Employment Committee Vice Chair 2006 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 2006 - Present King County Bar Association Member Defense Research Institute Member Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Member
Speaking
2015 LWHRA 2015 Annual Symposium Employment Unplugged: Mobile Technology and the Employment Relationship 2013 Lane Powell's 31st Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar It’s a Brave, New World: How to Protect Your Company’s Most Important Informa 2012 Lane Powell’s 30th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar What to Do When Employees Go Wild 2012 In-house Ethics Seminar for Nordstrom, Inc. Waiver, Over-Dissemination and Internal Investigations: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege 2011 Lane Powell’s 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar Cloudy With a Chance of Litigation: Best Practices for Handling Workplace Technology, Privacy and Trade Secret Issues in the Cloud
Updated: Mar 08, 2026