Kellen Hade takes a thoughtful approach to solving problems. There is no one-size-fits-all model, and while one dispute may require litigation, another may need just a phone call. Pragmatism is key. Kellen listens to his clients, understands their goals, and partners with them on the strategy that best balances economy and results.
Kellen helps financial institutions and technology companies resolve disputes. He works with clients and the opposing side to solve the problem early and efficiently. When litigation can’t be avoided, Kellen is an experienced advocate and represents clients in state and federal courts and arbitration, including first-chair experience and appellate practice.
Kellen’s experience working with financial institutions is wide-reaching. He has defended claims under the UCC, RESPA, TILA, ADA, and consumer protection statutes, among others. Kellen helps clients in loan workout situations, including loan modifications, refinancing and, if necessary, litigation. He also advises on operational and regulatory matters.
Kellen partners with technology companies and other businesses to solve commercial and employment matters, like breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, copyright infringements, trade secret misappropriations, and class actions. Kellen has particular expertise negotiating and resolving disputes about noncompetition, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements.
Before private practice, Kellen served as a law clerk to Justice Mary Yu of the Washington State Supreme Court and Judge Robert Whaley of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He is an appointee to the King County Bar Association’s Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee and is on the Qlaw Association’s board of directors. Kellen also co-chairs the firm’s pro bono committee.