Barbara J. Duffy
Partner and Executive Committee Member at Ballard Spahr
- Role
- Executive Committee Member at Ballard Spahr LLP
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barbara J. Duffy
As a member of Ballard Spahr’s Executive Committee, Barbara J. Duffy works closely with the firm’s Elected Board to lead the firm forward, with a focus on innovative service offerings, outstanding client service, and development of talent and growth.Barb brings extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, health care and regulatory disputes, and class actions. She has handled bench and jury trials in state and federal courts, is highly experienced in arbitration, and advises national and local clients on False Claims Act issues, qui tam cases, investigations, and class action defense. As a senior litigator and trusted advisor, she understands that delivering exceptional legal and business advice goes hand in hand with responsiveness and clear communication. Barb excels at keeping clients informed, empowered, and fully aware of developments that impact their business.In 2025, Barb joined Ballard Spahr as part of its combination with Lane Powell P.C, a leading Pacific Northwest firm known for its deep regional roots and innovative legal solutions. Before the combination, Barb served as the President of Lane Powell and, under her leadership, the firm earned recognition as a top-tier provider of legal services in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the country. The firm’s expanded footprint now includes offices in Anchorage, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon. Lane Powell’s 150-year legacy added and expanded capabilities to Ballard Spahr, including its premier Senior Living and Long-Term Care, Immigration, and Transportation teams.As part of her ongoing commitment to the health care industry, Barb has served as Chair of the American Health Lawyers Association\'s Long-Term Care and the Law Program Committee and was previously the Chair of the American Health Care Association’s Legal Committee for several years.Barb is named one of the top 250 female litigators in the nation by Benchmark Litigation, recognized as a leader in litigation and health care by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers, and is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Experience
Executive Committee Member
Jan 2025 — Present
Education
University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., cum laude, Law
1986 — 1989
University of Minnesota
B.A.
1981 — 1985
Skills
- Healthcare
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation
- Class Actions
- Trial Practice
- Appeals
- Home Care
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Litigation Management
- Civil Litigation
- Legal Writing
- Health Law
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