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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 535-1754
Address
1201 3rd Ave Fl 40, Seattle, WA, 98101-3029, US
Professional
About
John Stuart Kaplan is an attorney with Perkins Coie in Seattle, Washington, where he represents clients in matters involving bankruptcy and debt, business, litigation, and real estate. Based in the firm’s Seattle office, he brings a broad legal perspective to complex disputes and transactions, helping clients navigate challenging financial and commercial issues with practical, well-reasoned guidance. His work reflects a strong understanding of the interrelated legal and business considerations that can arise in high-stakes matters. Mr. Kaplan is known for a professional, client-focused approach that emphasizes clarity, responsiveness, and strategic thinking. Whether addressing bankruptcy concerns, business disputes, litigation strategy, or real estate-related matters, he works to provide counsel tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances. His practice is grounded in careful analysis and a commitment to helping clients make informed decisions at every stage of the legal process. With experience across multiple practice areas, John Stuart Kaplan is well positioned to assist individuals and businesses facing complex legal challenges. Clients turn to him for dependable advocacy and practical solutions designed to protect their interests and move matters forward efficiently.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.
Credentials
Education
1993 Duke University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987 University of Pennsylvania BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights Laws, Best Lawyers in America 2012 America's Leading Lawyers, Chambers USA 2003 Rising Stars of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2002 Rising Stars of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2001 Rising Stars of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Publications
2006 The Roles and Motivations of Key Players in Bankruptcy Cases, Aspatore Books "An Overview of the Twists and Turns of Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Reorganizing" 2003 Washington Secured Transactions Under Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code: Forms and Practice Manual, Data Trace Publishing Company (updated annually) Book 1996 Washington Real Property Deskbook "Environmental Liabilities and Bankruptcy" 1995 Pacific Northwest Bankruptcy and Credit Seminar "Drafting Documents with an Eye Toward Bankruptcy" 1992 Alaska Law Review "The Mental Health Land Trust Litigation: State v. Weiss and its Aftermath"
Associations
2004 - Present CENTS (Consumer Education and Training Services) Fundraising chair 2000 - Present CENTS (Consumer Education and Training Services) Board of Directors American Bankruptcy Institute Turnaround Management Association Washington State Bar Association
Speaking
2006 22nd Annual Conference of the Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) Impact of BAPCPA Amendments on Business Bankruptcy Practices 2006 19th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute Plenary Session II: Case Law Update 2005 National Bankruptcy Institute Article 9 of the UCC 2002 Washington Troubled Loans; CLE Effect of Bankruptcy 1998 King County Bar Association Debtor/Creditor Section Recent Washington State Decisions Affecting Debtor/Creditor Practitioners
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Updated: Aug 29, 2026