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Derek is an outstanding lawyer and someone I consult with on a regular basis. We have worked together on many matters and I trust his instincts and...
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Jeffrey Norton
, New York (NY), Over 1 year ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. Derek knows ERISA law!
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Aashish Desai
, Irvine (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Derek William Loeser was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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1994 |
01/31/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Keller Rohrback L.L.P.
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2002–present
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Associate at
Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson
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1997–2002
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Law Clerk at
United States District Court, District of Oregon, Hon. M. Hogan
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1996–1997
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Trial Attorney at
United States Department of Justice
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1994–1996
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Washington |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Middlebury College |
American Literature |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1989 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Burton Award - Legal Writing |
The Burton Foundation |
2010 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Avvo Top Employee Benefits Lawyer |
Washington CEO Magazine |
2008 |
| Super Lawyer |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
| Rising Star |
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2006 |
| Rising Star |
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2005 |
| Achievement Award |
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1996 |
| Award for Public Service |
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1996 |
See all 11 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Bar Association |
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| Member |
King County Bar Association |
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
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Portfolio
Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Strategies for Bringing and Defending Fee Claims and Complying with DOL's Disclosure Requirements |
ERISA 401(k) Fee Ligitgation and New Fee Disclosure Regulations |
2010 |
| Trials of Employer Stock Cases; What's Next After DiFelice v. US Airways, Brieger V. Telltabs & Nelson v. Hodoval |
ABA Mid-Winter Meeting, San Antonio, TX |
2010 |
| Hey, Wait a Second (City)! I Just Got My Class Certified, Now What?! Litigating Class Actions Between Certification and Trial - Prespective From All Sides |
14th Annual ABA National Institute on Class Action |
2010 |
| ERISA 401(k) Plan Litigation |
Western Benefits & Pension Conference |
2009 |
| Employer Stock Cases; 401(k) Fee Cases; and ERISA Class Action and Attorney Fee Issues |
22nd Annual ERISA Litigation Conference - New York, NY |
2009 |
| Employer Stock Cases; 401(k) Fee Cases; and ERISA Class Actions and Attorney Fee Issues |
22nd Annual ERISA Litigation Conference - Las Vegas, NV |
2009 |
| ERISA Fiduciary Liability |
RIMS 2008 Annual Conference |
2008 |
| ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation |
20th Annual Erisa Litigation Conference |
2007 |
| ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation |
19th Annual ERISA Litigation Conference |
2006 |
| ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation |
18th Annual ERISA Litigation Conference |
2005 |
| ERISA Company Stock Litigation |
Western Benefits Council ERISA Litigation |
2004 |
| Damages in Tort and Contract Litigation - Economic Loss Rule |
WSBA CLE |
2002 |
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