About

John Guadnola is a seasoned attorney with an extensive background and impressive record of success in his practice areas, including antitrust litigation, alcohol regulation, copyright and trademark litigation, and complex litigation. Learn more about his work and accomplishments below. John C. Guadnola is a highly experienced lawyer based in Tacoma, Washington. With a strong background in antitrust litigation, alcohol regulation, copyright and trademark litigation, and complex litigation, John has built a reputation for his success in these practice areas. In addition to his work in private practice, John also serves as the Executive Director and General Counsel of the Association of Washington Spirits & Wine Distributors. In this role, he is actively involved in advocating for alcohol regulation issues at both the legislative and enforcement levels. One of John\s notable cases includes his role as co-lead counsel in the nationally significant case of Costco v. Hoen. In this case, John represented distributor intervenors in successfully defending Washington State laws governing the distribution and sale of beer and wine against an antitrust claim brought by Costco. The Ninth Circuit Court upheld the laws in 2008, marking a significant victory. Since Washington privatized the distribution and sale of spirits in 2011, John has been involved in ongoing litigation over the implementation of the Initiative. He has also been a speaker at numerous national and state symposia and seminars, where he has shared his expertise on topics such as alcohol regulation and antitrust litigation and enforcement. Overall, John C. Guadnola\s impressive record of success and his dedication to his practice areas make him a highly respected attorney in Tacoma, Washington.

Legal Issues

Antitrust Law

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Health Care Law

Intellectual Property

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
  

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