Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. is a litigation defense firm, specializing in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, general liability, auto liability, municipal liability, construction litigation, employment liability, product liability, and professional liability. The firm was founded in 1993, with five original shareholders in Seattle, Washington.It has now grown to over thirty attorneys with offices in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington as well as a presence in Portland, Oregon. Over the years, Forsberg & Umlauf has built strong bonds with the bar, the judiciary, and the community.
Attorneys at Forsberg & Umlauf pride themselves on practicing law with passion, managing cases proactively, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and treating colleagues and adversaries with professionalism and respect.They value strong client relationships.By understanding clients’ businesses and objectives, they provide the best possible legal representation.They offer practical and effective solutions to clients’ legal concerns by providing guidance to resolve matters outside of litigation and protecting our clients’ interests in the courtroom.
Forsberg & Umlauf participates and holds leadership positions in local and national litigation defense organizations such as the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Defense Research Institute, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, American College of Coverage Counsel, Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the Inns of Court.
The firm volunteers through the King County Pro Bono Neighborhood Legal Clinics, YMCA Mock Trial, and UW Mentorship Program, and support Law Fund and the Foundation for Washington State Courts. They also proudly support the Campaign for Equal Justice, Family Law CASA, Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors and Lawyers Helping Hungry Children.
