John Rapp, Attorney
A seasoned and successful international and domestic litigator, mediator, negotiator, and appellate advocate, John represents a broad array of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies. He has litigated business disputes of many types and involving many industries, including real estate, environmental, intellectual property, class actions, fraud, RICO, cannabis, and forfeiture, both domestically and internationally.
John has a special talent for helping partners in diverse businesses navigate business breakups. Due to his extensive experience, he has developed many methods for preventing litigation, making dispute resolution more cost-effective, and reducing lawsuit length and expense. If litigation is necessary, John is known for his tenacity, as well as his power to explain complex legal concepts to clients, judges, and juries.
After hours, you’ll find John playing tennis, studying comparative religion, going to the movies, and playing with his granddaughter.
More About John
Speaking Engagements
Creating an Ethical Culture in Cannabis, Cannabis Summit, September 24th, 2020.
Winning Before Fighting: Top 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies for Cannabis Companies, Harris Bricken webinar, August 14, 2019.
Media Appearances
Psilocybin Services Would Be Legalized In Washington State Under New Bill, Marijuana Moment, January 6, 2022.
Professional Experience
Neutral, Pacific ADR Consulting, LLC
Principal, 421 Law
Director of Education, Information Technology Compliance Institute
Director of Ethics Education, Microsoft Corp.
Asia Pacific Regional Training Officer, Baker & McKenzie
Lecturer & Continuing Ed. Director, University of Washington Law School
Senior Attorney & Director of Litigation Training, Bogle & Gates
Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (Brooklyn), NY
Publications
Regular contributor to the award-winning Canna Law Blog.
Distinguishing General From Universal Ethical Rules
The Comparative Reliability of Polygraph Evidence, Law Review
90-Second Nuggets: The Best of Business
Recognition/Honors
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, (J.D.)
- University of Washington, (M.A.)
- Northwest Nazarene University, (B.A., summa cum laude)
Bar & Court Admissions
- New York
- Washington
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Western and Eastern District Federal Courts of Washington
- Southern and Eastern District Federal Courts of New York
- Eastern District Federal Court of Louisiana.