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Melissa Kay Roeder
also known as Melissa Habeck
About Melissa
Biography
Melissa K. Roeder, Of Counsel in Foley & Mansfield’s Seattle office, has more than a decade of general civil litigation and insurance defense experience. Well recognized in the Pacific Northwest asbestos defense community, she delivers effective and practical solutions to her clients in the fields of asbestos, toxic tort and cannabis/marijuana law.
Melissa is the current Defense Research Institute (DRI) Representative for Washington State, Past-President of Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL), and a member of Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
Career achievements include being selected as one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers in Washington State, a "Super Lawyer" from 2012-present, a "Rising Star" from 2008-2011 and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (WDTL) Outstanding Litigation Associate in 2008.
Melissa is as “out of the box” at work as she is outside of the office. She rides a Harley Davidson, is a former Alaska commercial fisherman, and grew up working on the family farm in a town of 500 people in southwest Minnesota.
Her motto is "don't do it if you don't enjoy it." Melissa’s play fair attitude and solid reputation has been the key to her successes inside and out of the courtroom. “I love what I do, and I hope I have the opportunity to work with you.”
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Oregon for 4 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois
State: Illinois
No misconduct found
Location
Foley Mansfield
999 Third Avenue, Suite 3760, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Melissa Kay Roeder's Reviews
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Posted by Gus | August 15, 2013
Great Lawyer
Melisssa was assigned this case by our insurance company. She is knowledgeable, professional and knows the law. She kept me informed and up to date. I would highly recommend her and her firm.
Posted by Gail | July 29, 2013
Corporation Defense Attorney
Melissa is very tenacious and I feel that she really partners with her clients on professional as well as personal levels. She is extremely experienced in her field and I would highly recommend her services.
Melissa Kay Roeder's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melissa is an energetic, professional, well-prepared, tireless advocate for her clients, and an active, wonderful member of the local bar."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michelle Corsi
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Aug 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is an extremely proficient lawyer and well organized."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa's work ethic pays dividends for her clients. On top of her legal skills, she's a great person."
"Melissa is an amazing attorney and an amazing person. She is very hard-working and conscientious. I highly recommend her for all asbestos and litigation work!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Lisa Williams
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Jun 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Melissa is a pleasure to work with. She responds quickly and is knowledgeable about her cases. Her up-beat personality and superb organizational skills makes it easy to work together."
"I have worked with Melissa K. Habeck"
"I endorse Melissa's work ethic, work product, as well as her legal ability. She is a bright, energetic, and dedicated fellow professional with whom I am proud to practice."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rudolph Janta Award for Best State/Local Defense Organization, DRI
2016
Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2015
Washington Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer
2014
Top 100 Women Lawyers in Washinton, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Outstanding Associate, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, Foley Mansfield
2004 - Present
Shareholder, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Murray Dunham Murray
Associations
2008 - Present
Defense Research InstituteMember
2005 - Present
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Washington Defense Trial LaywersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Noll v. American Biltrite, Inc. et al.
Victory
Butler v. ABI
Summary Judgment Victory
Faulkner v. Various Defendants
Successful Frye Hearing
Education
2000
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
South Dakota State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Puget Sound Adjusters Association
Claims in the 21st Century
2016
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Asbestos Seminar
Marketing
2016
Perrin Asbestos Conference
Washington/Oregon Asbestos Law
2016
NBI Technology in the Courtroom
PowerPoint Presentations in the Courtroom
2014
HarrisMartin Asbestos
The Outlook of Asbestos Litigation
2013
Continuing Legal Education
Rules and Experts North of Portlandia
2012
Washington State Annual Asbestos CLE
Asbestos Litigation Potpourri: Expert Exclusion 2.0
2011
National Business Institute
How to Deal with Impossible Clients, Witnesses and Opposing Counsel in
2009
NALS
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Gearing up for Trial
2009
Asbestos: A Year in Review
Washington State Asbestos Cases
2009
Asbestos Law Update (Full Day CLE)
Asbestos Case Handling
2008
How to pick a Jury
Trial
2007
Presenter: " The Art of Settlement," National Business Institute"
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2007
Presenter: " Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Washington"
Depositions
2007
Presenter: " Legal Writing and Analysis Workshop for Paralegals: Brief Writing"
Legal Writing
Publications
2016
DRI: The Voice of the Defense Bar
And the Defense Wins
2013
Super Lawyers
Farm Girl
2006
WDTL Defense News
"To Whom the Bell Tolls: Analysis of Clare v. Saberhagen Discovery Rule"
Languages
English