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Martin J Pujolar
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Biography
Marty is a Shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. His practice areas include construction defect, general liability, personal injury, product liability, insurance coverage, employment, UIM, and insurer "bad faith"/extracontractual liability litigation. Marty earned his B.A. degree from the University of Puget Sound and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State, King County, Pierce County, Nevada State and the District of Columbia bar associations and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers.
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Licensed in Oregon for 1 year
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 26 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98164-2047
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Posted by Heather | April 29, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Marty Pujolar Provides Excellent Legal Representation
Marty Pujolar handled a difficult civil litigation claim for our agency and won our case every step of the way. He prevailed on our behalf through Superior Court, winning a Motion for Summary Judgment Dismissal, a Motion for Reconsideration, and a subsequent appeal. The attorney for the other side ...
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2013
Marty Pujolar Review
Marty was very supportive and did an excellent job representing myself. He made himself available to answer questions and always responded in a timely manner.
Martin J Pujolar's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Pujolar is a very experienced attorney that often contributes to very complicated areas of the law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked personally with Marty for a number of years. He is a smart and aggressive lawyer and his clients are lucky to have him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a diligent and effective advocate for his clients."
"I recently had a case against Mr. Pujolar. We had some tough issues in the case, but were able to work them out. He was professional and a tough advocate for his client."
"I've known Marty for most of my life and he has the highest character and judgment of anyone I know. On a business level, he is an outstanding attorney whose results speak for themselves. As an attorney currently practicing in Chicago, I provide Marty's name for all local Washington matter referrals with complete confidence in his abilities. On a personal level, Marty is a devoted family man and true friend. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any legal matter within his areas of practice."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Shareholder, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
2004 - 2005
Partner, Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos
1999 - 2004
Associate, Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos
Associations
Washington State Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Construction Section Chair 2012 -2013
Nevada State Bar
Member
District of Columbia Bar
Member
Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Claims Litigation Management Alliance
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Oregon Mutual Insurance Company v. Hartford Fire Insurance Company, --- P.3d ----, 2012 WL 4055351 (Wash.App. Div. 1)
Dismissal
Chadwick Farms Owners Ass'n v. FHC LLC, 166 Wn.2d 178, 207 P.3d 1251 (2009)
Metco Homes, LLC v. N.P.R. Construction, Inc., 158 Wash.App. 1022, 2010 WL 4320463 (Wash.App. Div. 1)
Dismissal
Argo v. Port Jobs, 2015 WL677373 (February 17, 2015).
Education
1999
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Puget Sound
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Attorney's Guide to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Attorney's Guide to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Coverage & Exclusions
2016
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law: Advanced Practice
Major Procedural Pitfalls - UM/UIM
2016
Insurance Bad Faith "Set-Up" in Washington
Bad Faith Law and the Origin of he Set-Up
2015
Insurance Company Training
Washington Insurance Claims Handling
2013
National Business Institute
Litigating Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington: Secrets to Discovery
2012
Medicare's New "Super Claim" and Government Liens Simplified
Liens, Subrogation and Assignments
2012
Insurance company traininig
Wrongful Death Claims in Washington
2012
Insurance Company Training
Washington Insurance Claims Handling
2012
Insurance Co. Training
Washington Claims Handling Guidelines
2012
Bad Faith Insurance Claims In Washington
Avoiding Bad Faith / IFCA Claims
2011
Law Firm Training
"Communication Makes it Happen"
2011
Law Firm Associate Training
Effective Oral Argument
2011
Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington
Avoiding Bad Faith / IFCA Claims
2010
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Annual Construction Law Seminar
Declarant's Fiduciary Duties
2010
Lorman Education Services
Rules of Evidence, Privileges
2010
Insurer Training Seminar
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims in Washington
2010
Insurer Training Seminar
Construction Defect Litigation in Washington
2009
Washington Evidence
Rules of Evidence, Privileges
2009
National Business Institute
Personal Injury Trials: Getting the Most out of your Evidence, Washington Evidence
2009
Lorman Education Services
Rules of Evidence, Privileges
2009
Insurer Training Seminar
Construction Defect Litigation in Washington
Publications
2017
National Business Institute Seminar
Attorney's Guide to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Coverage & Exclusions
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
Major Procedural Pitfalls - UM/UIM
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
Bad Faith Law and the Origin of he Set-Up
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
Attorney's Guide to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Litigating Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington: Secrets to Discovery
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Liens, Subrogation, and Assignments
2011
National Business Institute Seminar
Avoiding Bad Faith / IFCA Claims
2010
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Declarant's Fiduciary Duties
2010
Legal Reference Guide
Washington Law on Third-Party Insurance Coverage of Product and Construction Defect Claims
2010
Lorman Education Services publication
Rules of Evidence, Privileges
2009
Legal Reference Guide
Construction Defect Law in Washington
2009
National Business Institute Seminar
Washington Evidence
2009
Lorman Education Services publication
Rules of Evidence, Privileges
2008
WSCAI
Snow Advisory: An HOA's Duty to Remove Ice and Snow
Languages
English