John E. Glowney
Experience
John Glowney has represented franchisors in Washington state and federal courts in
matters involving disputes with franchisees in a variety of industries, including
automotive care services, janitorial services, real estate inspection services and
leased employees. He has also defended franchisors against class action claims and in
disputes with area representatives. His broad commercial litigation practice in the
areas of real property disputes, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, secured transactions and
general commercial litigation has given him extensive litigation and trial experience
and expertise in Washington state and federal courts.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Washington Super Lawyers® (Business Litigation), 2005-2009, 2011-2016
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America® (currently: Commercial Litigation), 2014-2015
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Member, American Bar Association, Forum On Franchising
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Member, American Bar Association (Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust
Law; I-2 Foreclosure and Related Remedies Committee; and Sub-Committee on
Assignment of Rents)
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Member, Washington State Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust
Sections, and Deed of Trust Revision Task Force)
Partner
Seattle, WA
(206) 386-7623 direct
(206) 386-7500 fax
john.glowney@stoel.com
Education
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J.D., 1982
Presentations
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Program co-chair, Real Property, Probate and Trust Midyear, Washington State
Bar Association, 1998
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University of Michigan Law School,
Member, Journal of Law Reform
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University of Michigan, B.A., 1976,
cum laude
Co-chair, "Real Estate Drafting and Litigation, WSBA CLE, 1997
Phi Beta Kappa
Hopwood Awards in poetry and fiction
Publications
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Author, "Secondary Obligors: Suretyships and Guaranty," Washington Commercial
Law Deskbook (WSBA, 1995)
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Author, "Premises Liability," Washington Real Property Deskbook (WSBA, 19961997)
Admissions
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Washington