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50% Defective / Dangerous Products
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25% Litigation
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25% Personal Injury
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About Me
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Melissa K.Roeder of Seattle-based law firm Forsberg Umlauf was recently selected as the first female shareholder (partner) in the 15 year old firms history.... more
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Melissa is a pleasure to work with. She responds quickly and is knowledgeable about her cases. Her up-beat personality and superb organizational...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Lisa Williams
, Over 2 years ago
I have worked with Melissa K. Habeck
Endorsement from lawyer:
Zachary Herschensohn
, Seattle (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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11 years since Melissa Kay Roeder was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Washington |
Active
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2000 |
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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Shareholder at
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
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2004–present
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Attorney at
Murray Dunham Murray
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2002–2004
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2000 |
| South Dakota State University |
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BS - Bachelor of Science |
1993 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2009 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2008 |
| Outstanding Associate |
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers |
2008 |
| Rising Star |
Washington Law & Politics Magazine |
2007 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Defense Research Institute |
2008-present
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| Member |
King County Bar Association |
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| Member |
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers |
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| Member |
Washington State Bar Association |
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Portfolio
Cases
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Outcome: Summary Judgment Victory
Outcome: Successful Frye Hearing
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| "To Whom the Bell Tolls: Analysis of Clare v. Saberhagen Discovery Rule" |
WDTL Defense News |
2006 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Asbestos Case Handling |
Asbestos Law Update (Full Day CLE) |
2009 |
| Trial |
How to pick a Jury |
2008 |
| Washington State Asbestos Cases |
Asbestos: A Year in Review |
2008 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution |
Presenter: " The Art of Settlement," National Business Institute" |
2007 |
| Depositions |
Presenter: " Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Washington" |
2007 |
| Legal Writing |
Presenter: " Legal Writing and Analysis Workshop for Paralegals: Brief Writing" |
2007 |
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