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Seth Alan Rosenberg
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Biography
Seth has spent his entire working life advocating for the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community. Seth began his professional career working for the Pima County Superior Court as a criminal investigator. He then obtained employment with the Veterans Administration operating their Health Care for Homeless Veterans program in Tucson and Portland. After leaving the VA, Seth served as executive director of several agencies in the Portland and Seattle area providing services to low-income and disabled adults and families.
Seth obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and an Honors Degree in Humanities at Flinders University of South Australia. Seth returned to the United States and obtained a Masters in Social Work from Arizona State University, graduating Phi Kappa Phi and Magna Cum Laude. Seth was then selected for the Social Work Leadership Training Group within the Veterans Administration, where he earned a Masters of Business Administration from Portland State University, graduating summa cum laude. Seth later augmented his management skills by attaining a Certificate in Human Resource Management from the University of Washington.
Seth attended the University of Washington School of Law. He specialized in administrative and employment law. During law school Mr. Rosenberg participated in internships with the Public School Employees of Washington, the U.S. Court, Western District of Washington, and Littler Mendelson in San Francisco. He also worked with the Innocence Project Northwest.
In his free time Seth is the art teacher for his son's class.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
25%
17 years | 200 cases
Employment and Labor
25%
17 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
35%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 12 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana
State: Indiana
No misconduct found
Location
Seattle Litigation Group, PLLC
1215 4th Ave., Suite 1100, Seattle, WA, 98161
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Seth Alan Rosenberg's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 28 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Applies the Law Fairly, Justly, Accurately and SWIFTLY!
Already kind, caring, smart, tactful, and forward thinking. Not afraid to stand up for his clients when it's the right thing to do, despite immense social pressure to back down. This is the man for the job.
Posted by Jamie | November 14, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consultative
Seth took the time to review my case, and when it became evident my case was not a good fit, Seth took the time to explain why my case was not a fit, and where I might go to find an attorney willing to take my case. Seth was gracious with his time, and never made me feel rushed or like he did not ca...
Posted by Teresa | June 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding!!!!!
I'm so thankful for Seth and his team! Super attentive, timely, and good follow through. He and his team are well educated about the law and need little time to build a strong argument. Seth was also very clear in what he anticipated, and was very motivated in securing a win for me!
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Look no further, this is the attorney you want!
I had a consultation with Seth in regards to my unemployment claim and he was straight to the point! Mr. Rosenberg weighed my options and we concluded on a great choice for me. I just can’t say enough good things about Seth and this firm. If you’re on the fence, don’t be. Reach out, you won’t regr...
Posted by anonymous | February 9, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Would not recommend.
It's not worth my time to fight with an attorney over the contents of a review. I'll just say that I did not find this attorney to be professional and was not impressed with the 5 minutes of a free consult I received. I emailed my case details in advance, if my case wasn't worth taking, it could have...
Seth Rosenberg
Replied last April 6, 2022It is unfortunate that this person is complaining about a free consultation in which she expected much more than was offered to her in writing prior to that meeting. She expected Mr. Rosenberg to review documents for free prior to her phone call despite the fact that the appointment confirmation specifically stated that Mr. Rosenberg would not do that. Further, Mr. Rosenberg never yelled at this person nor did she make a request for a reasonable accommodation. She simply expected to get what she wanted no matter what she had agreed to ahead of time. We pride ourselves in providing excellent customer service. As our reviews are typically excellent, we are obviously doing this well. Sometimes people's expectations make this impossible.
Seth Alan Rosenberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"Seth is a well-respected and steadfast lawyer. He practices at the highest level, both from a competency perspective and with regard to professionalism. He is a strong advocate for his clients’ interests, and he has good judgment."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I had the chance to work with Seth and he was quite knowledgeable, well respected, and able to cut to the chase to get to the heart of the matter quickly and efficiently. I highly endorse Seth in his areas of specialization and was glad to have his expertise on behalf of our mutual client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Seth is the absolute authority when it comes to administrative law issues. He is honest and hardworking and does all that he can to advocate for his clients."
"I endorse attorney Seth Rosenberg with no reservations. He is very knowledgeable and experienced bankruptcy attorney. He is fair, reasonable and approachable."
"Well-known and well-respected lawyer. Highly recommended."
"I recently used Seth Rosenberg's firm for a ow income client who was about to lose his business due to hassles with L&I. He is from S. American and had a hard time understanding how our system could be so UNFAIR. Fortunately, Seth had the skill and patience to work with the client and the aggressiveness to get the job done with L & I."
"I endorse this lawyer. I only know Seth as a classmate in law school, but even then, I saw that he was mature, hard working, and very caring."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Seth for several years now and can say without hesitation that Seth is a brilliant lawyer. Seth will fight for his clients all the way to the Washington Supreme Court, if necessary! He is also an invaluable resource for professional license defense and bankruptcy related issues. Seth provides quality legal services at reasonable prices. I would highly recommend his services."
"I'm pleased to endorse Seth Rosenberg. Whether talking over a hypothetical or brainstorming solutions, I find him to be not only knowledgeable and savvy, but also easy to talk to. Seth has great depth of knowledge and experience in dealing with administrative agencies. He cares about his clients. Seth is that extraordinary lawyer who combines intelligence, experience, and diligence with wit and compassion."
Elizabeth de Bagara Steen
Administrative law lawyer | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have seen Seth achieve really terrific results for people who were in unfortunate and difficult situations. He has a way of working with people that often leads to a resolution much faster than the bureaucratic process typically allows. His facts-based approach eases the often burdensome process of negotiating with a bureaucracy. He has been successful even in cases that seemed impossible, and he really cares about his clients. I couldn't endorse him more strongly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Seth has shown himself to be very knowledgeable about the laws surrounding bankruptcy and I would recommend him without hesitation."
"I have worked closely with Mr. Rosenberg on several consumer-debt related matters, and seek his expertise whenever a bankruptcy or dischargeability issue presents itself. He is thorough and competent, and uses his knowledge of the law to effectively advance the interests of his clients. I have no compunction in recommending Seth to anybody seeking legal assistance in a consumer debt matter."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Seth is my go-to referral for debtor/creditor and administrative matters. He is talented, personable, and attentive to his clients' needs."
"Seth is a good friend and fellow Bankruptcy attorney. He is very knowledgeable and a tireless advocate who strenously represents his clients' interests. I whole-heartedly endorse Seth."
"I strongly endorse Seth Rosenberg. Seth is very knowledgeable in the areas of bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt settlement. If you need assistance with a legal matter, Seth would be a great choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a client to Seth and heard rave reviews about his "desk-side" manner. Seth is knowledgeable, highly ethical, very responsive, and interested in the best debt solution for the client."
"I turned to Seth Rosenberg for help when I found myself representing a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in federal bankruptcy court. Seth was knowledgeable, generous with his time, responsive and extremely helpful to me and the GAL and I highly endorse him."
"I strongly endorse Seth Rosenberg. He is empathetic, dedicated and zealous for all of his clients. He takes the time to ensure that his work is of the best quality and that his clients obtain the best possible result."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Superlawyer, Seth Rosenberg
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Superlawyers Rising Star, Seth Rosenberg
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Rising Star 2019, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star 2018, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star 2017, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star 2016, SuperLawyers
2015
Pro Bono Award - Individual, King County Bar Association
2014
Pro Bono Award - Individual, King County Bar Association
2013
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
1999
Al Gore Hammer Award for Service to Homeless Veterans, Vice President Al Gore
1999
"Stat Award", Veterans Administration Medical Center
1996
Interagency Cooperation, Federal Executive Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Member, Seattle Litigation Group, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Attorney, J. A. Long Law, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Attorney, Chigus, PLLC
2008 - 2009
Extern, Federal District Court, Western District of Washington
2008 - 2008
Summer Associate, Littler Mendelson
2007 - 2008
Extern, Public School Employees of Washington
2003 - 2006
Executive Director, Family & Adult Service Center
1995 - 2001
Director, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans, Veteran's Administration
1991 - 1994
Supervised Release Specialist, Superior Court of Pima County
Associations
2014 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2019
Oregon State BarMember
2014 - 2019
Federal Bar Assocation, OregonMember
2003 - 2009
Society Human Resource ManagementMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kumar v. Gate Gourmet
Resolution for plaintiffs
Levine v. Creative Change Counseling
prevailed at trial
In re Wholesale Rates
Most of case dismissed at summary judgment. The rest settled.
Gonzales v. Seattle General Services, et al
summary judgment obtained
In re Dawson
discharge of debt
Thompson v. Salon Excada
Full settlement
Clemens v. Motel 6
Settled in full
Kumar v. Gate Gourmet
Pending decision from Supreme Court
Sanchez v. Globe One
Charges dismissed at summary judgment hearing.
In Re Santillan
The back IRS debt was discharged.
In Re Choice National Loan Consulting, et al
Charges withdrawn
Erofeev v. NW Ultrasound
Full settlement
In re Security National Escrow
Settled without a hearing
CitiMortgage v. Caddell
Defendant exonerated and awarded attorney fees.
Education
2009
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Washington -Seattle
Certificate Human Resource Management
2000
Portland State University
M.B.A.
1995
Arizona State University
M.S.W.
1987
Flinder's University of South Australia
Honors B.A.
1985
University of Adelaide
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Breakfast CLE
Administrative Law Under Trump
2015
Morning CLE
Strategies in Debt Defense
2014
Morning CLE meeting
How to Garnish
2014
Continuing Legal Education
Garnishment Defense
2013
Washington State Continuing Legal Education
New Developments in Administrative Law
2013
Solo and Small Practice
Law as a small business
2013
King County Bar Association, continuing legal education
Defending Licenses Against DOH
2012
Washington State Bar Association CLE
Debt Settlement Scams
2012
Rainier Rainmakers
Introduction to Bankruptcy
2012
Rainier Rainmakers
Consumer Debt Advocacy
2012
Local News Broadcast
Kumar v. Gate Gourmet
2012
Issues of State Licensing
Professional Licensure Defense
2011
Windermere Realty Roundtable
Introduction to Bankruptcy
2011
Credit Card Relief & Mortgage Modification Scams
Credit Card Relief & Mortgage Modification Scams
2011
Continuing Legal Education
Licensure Defense
2011
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 & 13 Workshop
Consumer Bankruptcy
Publications
2013
Real Change
State Supreme Court takes on Gate Gourmet Case
2012
Real Change
Food Flight
2011
Rocket Lawyer
How to Settle Your Debt Without Being Scammed
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I open a civil lawsuit for an IOU?
24 Sep 2011
Q&A
Can a husband and a wife's paychecks each be garnished at the same time?
16 Sep 2011
Q&A
In Washington State, after the 2nd answer is filed for a Writ of Garnishment, what happens next? How do I get paid?
15 Sep 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
PayDay Lenders Create Modern Debtor's Prisons
10 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
Street Kred: The New Credit Report
10 Sep 2012
Legal Guide
How Not To Spell Relief: Debt Relief Scams
20 Aug 2012