John Thomas Fetters
Stokes Lawrence • Seattle, WA
AviationContract DisputesIntellectual Property LitigationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
john.fetters@stokeslaw.com
Phone
(206) 717-8588
Address
Seattle, WA, 98101, US
Professional
About
John Thomas Fetters is a highly regarded attorney based in Seattle, WA, with over 15 years of experience in high-stakes civil litigation. He specializes in contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, and personal injury cases, making him a trusted advisor for both individuals and businesses navigating complex legal challenges. A summa cum laude graduate of Seattle University School of Law, where he earned his JD in 2008, and a magna cum laude graduate of Washington State University with a BA in 2004, John combines a strong academic foundation with extensive practical experience. His litigation expertise includes defending airlines, aviation operators, and manufacturers in cases arising from aviation accidents, as well as representing businesses in contract disputes, business torts, and trademark issues. He has successfully handled high-value wrongful death and catastrophic injury claims, demonstrating his capability in personal injury law. Clients appreciate John's swift and accurate case assessments, which allow him to develop effective and cost-efficient resolution strategies. His proven trial experience, with numerous cases tried to verdict, positions him among the most accomplished trial attorneys at Stokes Lawrence. While many disputes are settled privately, John's depth of experience is instrumental in achieving optimal outcomes through alternative dispute resolution. In addition to his legal practice, John is a distinguished leader within the legal community, having served as the past President of both the Asian Bar Association of Washington and the Filipino Lawyers of Washington. He is also active with the National Filipino American Lawyers Association and the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. His accolades include being named one of the "Best Under 40" by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association in 2016 and being recognized among the Top 40 Young Lawyers in the nation by the American Bar Association in 2017.
Credentials
Education
2008 Seattle University School of Law JD, summa cum laude 2004 Washington State University BA, magna cum laude
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2024 Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2022 Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters 2021 Selected to Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
Publications
2015 DRI Product Liability Conference Contributing Author, "Case Law Update (Ninth Circuit)" 2009 The SIRMon, ABA Self-Insurers and Risk Managers Committee Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance? 2009 The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance? UM & PIP Coverage Obligations for Self-Insurers – Part I 2009 The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Is Self-Insurance Really Insurance? – Part II 2009 USLAW Network Co-Author, "State of Washington Construction Law Compendium"
Associations
2018 - Present Asian Bar Association of Washington Board of Directors 2017 - Present National Filipino American Lawyers Association Chair, Awards & Endorsements Committee King County Bar Association Member Filipino Lawyers of Washington (FLOW) Board Member Federal Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 King County Bar Association Aviation and Space Law Section’s Annual Meeting, 2017 Author and Co-presenter, "Goodbye 'Sweetheart.' The Ethics of Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Diversity in Legal Practice" 2011 Pacific NW Aviation Law & Insurance Seminar Is the Common Carrier Doctrine Still Relevant in Modern Aviation? 2010 Pacific NW Aviation Law & Insurance Seminar Aviation Case Law Update 2009 Tribal Self-Insurance: Opportunity & Related Medicare Law Changes Tribal Economic Development
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Updated: May 25, 2026