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David P Roosa
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Biography
David primarily represents victims of corporate negligence, policyholders, and those with serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries ("TBI"). David has jury trial experience in state, federal, and municipal courts. Recently, David has obtained substantial plaintiff verdicts alongside partners Rick and Ken Friedman in the Western District of Washington. David also occasionally tries criminal cases, and obtained two defense verdicts in 2015 for wrongfully accused citizens. At the appellate level, David has briefed a number of cases before Washington Division I and Division II court of appeal commissioners, and authored (uncredited) the prevailing briefs in the Wyoming Supreme Court case Irene v. Seneca, et. al., 337 p.3d 483 (Wyo. 2014).
David grew up in Alaska and graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1997. After high school, he spent one year as a Rotary International Exchange Student in Rostock, Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., David studied at the Ohio State University and graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in International Business and a B.A. in German Language and Literature. David then spent roughly two years in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, at the Centro ISI English Academy through the AIESEC program teaching English to adults and children.
Before starting a career in the law, David worked for three years as a Licensed Customs Broker and Ocean Import Manager for a global logistics/freight-forwarder and NVOCC in Chicago, IL.
David Roosa joined Friedman | Rubin in 2012 as the firm's first "Moe Levine Fellow of Trial Advocacy." The award honors one of the greatest trial lawyers of the 20th Century and is given to interns showing great promise as future trial lawyers.
David lives with his wife and two sons in West Seattle. His hobbies include competitive running and swimming, outdoor grilling, watching Ohio State football games in the fall, and playing the guitar – poorly.
Experience and Organizational Membership
- Speaker: WSAJ GSS Series: Introduction to Insurance Bad Faith – March, 2016
- Member: Washington State Association for Justice
- Member: Seattle Plaintiffs Attorney Roundtable (S.P.A.R.)
- Licensed to practice law in Washington State, the Western District of Washington, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
- 2012: Seattle University School of Law – Juris Doctorate
- 2001: Ohio State University – Bachelor of Science (Business); Bachelor of Arts (German Language)
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Friedman Rubin
51 University St Ste 201, Seattle, WA, 98101-3614
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Compassion and Competence
David Roosa saved my life. When an accident left my life in tatters and I wasn't able to fight for myself David not only stood by me he stood up for me. His skill is matched only by his heart.
Posted by Minjung | November 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend David
I firmly believe that there are only a few lawyers who are competent, hardworking and active like David. I met several lawyers in my recent legal dispute and had asked several lawyers to resolve my legal issues. But David was the best lawyer I ever met. He is very abundant in legal knowledge and...
Posted by Ashley Adair | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
David is your guy
David is an excellent attorney and you want him in your corner. Not only is he highly skilled, he is an awesome human being to work with. Our case was emotional and he always did a great job explaining each step in detail so we would have peace of mind in a timely manner (even from high maintenance m...
Posted by Rebecca | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Plaintiff
It is hard to find words to express our deep gratitude to this incredible lawyer who helped us during a very difficult time. In September 2014, our city's water tested positive for e-coli, in which we were forced to close the doors to our business and throw away thousands of dollars worth of inventor...
David P Roosa's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is considered a lawyer's lawyer! When many attorneys need help, they run to David Roosa! He is brilliant, kind, and VERY attentive! He is always speaking at seminars to fellow lawyers and is well respected in the community. Anyone who knows David can confirm this! I endorse this lawyer!"
"I've known David since law school. I've brainstormed with him through classes, cases, and everything in between. He is an excellent lawyer who is intelligent and hard-working. He's also a great communicator and oral advocate. He's the real deal."
"David is highly knowledgeable about the law and an excellent oral advocate, when you combine those skills you have an excellent attorney representing you. David has my highest endorsement."
"David is methodical, thorough and clever. He uses his knowledge and skills very effectively to get his clients the recovery they deserve. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. David's grasp on insurance law is exceptional. He is a superb researcher with top-notch analytical skills. He is also an excellent public speaker, having recently spoken at WSAJ’s annual insurance law seminar. In addition to his legal skills, David possesses the rare combination of a bright mind and down to earth approach to problem solving. This coupled with his ability to work hard and passion for protecting people from being abused by insurance companies and large corporations make David Roosa an asset to our profession"
"David is among the brightest trial lawyers of his generation. His keen insights go straight to the heart of the matter, and he has an paralleled ability to not only anticipate defenses but arrive at unique solutions to them. Few people have the ability to correctly analyze case facts and applicable laws, defenses, clients, and juries like David does."
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know David on both a personal and professional level. He possesses great legal skills and knows how to maximize his clients' recoveries. He is also a good human being that treats his clients like family. I would not hesitate to refer my own family and friends to David."
"Attorney David Roosa is in full command of his practice and profession. When he gets to work on a case, you know who is in charge, and he uses his expertise and authority to get the best results for his clients every time. I highly endorse this attorney."
"I have known David since the beginning of law school. Because of his skill with the academic material, he made an excellent study partner; and because of his passion for litigation, he made an excellent mock trial competitor. During the several years that have passed since law school, I have greatly enjoyed seeing David bring the same skill and passion to his career. Because he is an outstanding attorney, I wholeheartedly endorse David Roosa."
"Since I have known David professionally, I have seen his attention to detail when working up a case on behalf of a client. I have also seen him in action in trial. In both instances, it was obvious to me that what mattered to David was nothing more than doing the best he could for a person who needed it."
"David knows how to work up a case. He's smart and efficient. Very impressed by his understanding of the law and what it takes to put pressure on insurance carriers."
"I can't say enough positive things about David. He is one of the best attorneys I've had the pleasure to work with and know personally. I also had the somewhat unique ability to observe him from behind the bench while I was a law clerk. David has a brilliant mind and a cool composure. He approaches each of his cases with diligence, creativity and enthusiasm. It is this aptitude that earned him respect behind the bench. I would not hesitate to associate a case with David, nor would I hesitate to send friends or family to him. He is the best of the best and only getting better. I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney."
"I enthusiastically endorse David. Having been mentored in a firm led by one of the county's greatest trial lawyers, David understands cases of great complexity better than most. I often come to him for insight and advice and am always impressed at his ability to see both strengths and weaknesses in a case that others routinely miss. Having collaborated on one project with him, I have also been impressed with his efficiency, discipline and the quality of his work. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a friend or family member."
"I would recommend the services of Mr. Roosa to any client with needs in the personal injury or tort arena. Mr. Roosa is an aggressive and passionate litigator that fights for his clients. David has handled several high profile cases in the Seattle area. These cases have attracted high profile media attention. His commitment to justice for his clients is second to none."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Cum Laude, Ohio State University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, Friedman|Rubin
2011 - 2011
Rule 44 Intern, Alaska Public Defender Agency
2008 - 2009
Clerk/Investigator, Cooke Roosa LLC
2004 - 2007
Ocean Import Manager, Coppersmith Inc.
Associations
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hausman v. Holland America Line et. al.
Settlement
Fresh Start Subs Co. (d.b.a. Subway) v. The Hartford et. ano.
Settlement
Turner v. Tukwilla P.D.
Settlement
Zmuda v. CCAS and Eastside Catholic School
Settlement
Education
2012
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Ohio State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
2001
Ohio State University
Bacherlors
Speaking Engagements
2018
Washington State Bar Association Personal Injury Boot Camp
Written Discovery
2017
2017 WSAJ Insurance Law Seminar
Recovering Attorney Fees In Bad Faith Litigation
2016
WSAJ Getting Started Series - Insurance Bad Faith and IFCA
Insurance Bad Faith
2016
"Keep Your Friends Closer" - Using the WAC's in first party PIP, PD & UM/UIM communications
Insurance Regulations
2015
SPAR - IFCA Conference
Introduction to Washington's Insurance Fair Conduct Act ("IFCA")
Publications
2016
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
UIM Insurance And the Duty of Good Faith - With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies?
Languages
English