Lucio Maldonado
Admitted in Washington
Lucio Maldonado is a partner at Corr Cronin, where his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, mass toxic-tort litigation, product liability defense, and appellate law. He represents individuals, small and local businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes disputes, and is known for his solution-oriented approach to complex litigation, prioritizing practical outcomes over unnecessary conflict.
Lucio has litigated a wide range of matters, including federal qui tam investigations, class action defenses, white-collar criminal defense, mass toxic torts, trade secret misappropriation claims, telecommunications service provider disputes, professional malpractice, school district tort liability, agricultural disputes, data breach matters, and government investigations into elected officials.
His work has been consistently recognized by leading legal publications. Super Lawyers has named Lucio a Rising Star in Business Litigation each year since 2022. In 2022, Puget Sound Business Journal featured him in its inaugural Next Gen In Law section, highlighting emerging lawyers shaping the region’s business community. He was recognized by Best Lawyers as One to Watch for Commercial Litigation in 2023 and again in 2024, when he was also recognized in two additional practice areas: Appellate Practice and Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants. In 2024, the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington presented Lucio with its New Lawyer Award. In 2025, Best Lawyers expanded his One to Watch recognitions to a total of six practice areas. Also in 2025, Benchmark Litigation named Lucio to its 40 & Under List – West, recognizing his work in Commercial Litigation, Production Liability Litigation, and White-Collar Crime – an honor awarded to only 109 attorneys from the West region, including just nine from Washington, and only two recognized in three practice areas.
Before joining Corr Cronin, Lucio clerked for the Honorable Steven González of the Washington Supreme Court. In 2021, when Justice González was elected by his peers to the role of Chief Justice – the first Chief Justice of color in Washington state history – he tapped Lucio to be his presenter at the swearing-in ceremony.
Lucio is committed to pro bono service and mentorship. He sits on the board of the Joint Minority Mentorship Program and regularly participates in initiatives supporting first-generation law students.
Fluent in Spanish, Lucio has a background in agriculture and largely credits his work ethic to long, hot days spent working on his family’s farm in Eastern Washington.
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Featured Cases
Telecommunications Contract Dispute
Represented out-of-state publicly held telecommunications company in contract dispute against customer (publicly held company headquartered in Seattle) that initiated arbitration in Bellevue and sought to prematurely disconnect Wifi services in thousands of stores nationwide, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Successfully argued that a venue clause ordering arbitration “in a city other than one either party has their headquarters” operated to prohibit a hometown advantage, not merely to disqualify the parties’ respective headquarter cities. The arbitrator agreed and moved the arbitration from Bellevue to Los Angeles – the case settled shortly thereafter.
Appellate Practice
Hired as amicus counsel to represent the Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Coalition in the Washington Supreme Court.
Asset Realty v. EXP
Part of team that defended publicly traded company against suit by competing brokerage asserting $35 million in damages arising from alleged tortious interference and misappropriation of trade secrets. Team obtained $150,000 sanctions award against opposing party for discovery violations.
Real Estate Litigation
Successfully represented closely-held local business who sought to enforce a multi-million dollar purchase and sale agreement. After years of litigation the judge ruled that our clients “did everything they were required to do under the contract – everything,” ordered specific performance of the sale, and awarded our client its fees for the entire litigation. Successfully briefed and argued against a motion for discretionary review in the Court of Appeals.
Wrongful Death
Represented publicly traded company in wrongful death action. Deposed the personal representative of the estate and obtained material admissions. Case settled favorably shortly thereafter.
School District Tort Litigation
Represented middle school student who attempted suicide on school grounds due to incessant bullying. Deposed principal and obtained material admissions regarding failure to follow up on student’s self-reported suicidal plan. Case settled before trial.
Legal Malpractice
Drafted summary judgment motion dismissing legal malpractice claims against major Seattle law firm. Obtained CR 11 attorney fee award for being forced to litigate for months after a deposition which should have been dispositive.
