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Roy Andrew Umlauf
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Biography
Mr. Umlauf is a shareholder with Forsberg & Umlauf. His broad litigation defense practice includes catastrophic damages, construction claims, products and personal injury defense, premises liability, bad faith, legal malpractice, underinsured motorist claims, investigation and preservation of evidence advice.
Personal injury defense litigation (emphasizing catastrophic damages cases), including vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction site claims (including injuries, tender of defense analysis, construction defects and insurance coverage) and product liability. Litigation and advice regarding CGL, and automobile insurance policies (emphasizing UIM claims). Professional liability defense of lawyers, pharmacists, and medical providers. Arbitrator (UIM/King County Superior Court) and Mediator.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 40 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98164-2047
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"Roy Umlauf and I were on opposite sides of a case last year. That said, I enjoyed working with, and came to respect, him more than attorneys with whom I've co-counseled matters. Roy is a consummate professional in all the most meaningful metrics: command of both the governing law and the applicable facts (of course), but also unimpeachable integrity, a truly pleasant demeanor during what can so often be an unnecessarily adversarial process, an abidingly good humor, and a big-picture outlook that no doubt serves his clients, his colleagues, and those in the legal community well indeed. While I hope to have the chance to work with him again, I simultaneously dread it as I know he'll keep me on my toes. Properly so."
"Roy has a keen legal mind. He is the lawyer's lawyer. Roy always has time to take the call from a fellow lawyer to discuss any legal matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Roy and his firm as opposing counsel on several personal injury cases. He is always well prepared, articulate and professional."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
2014
The Best Lawyers in America, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Washingon Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Barrister of the Quarter, Target Corporation
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Outstanding Product Liability Counsel, Terex Corporation
2008
Jack P. Scholfield Outstanding Achievement, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
President's Award, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Exceptional Achievement/Service, Defense Research Institute
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
Associations
2013 - Present
ABOTAMember
2008 - Present
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Products Liability CommitteeMember
2002 - Present
Foundation for Washington State CourtsTrustee
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Member
King County Legal Clinic
Past Volunteer
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Insurance Committee
Past Chairman
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
2009 - 2010
Defense Research Institute, Medicare Secondary Payer Task ForceMember
2003 - 2005
Defense Research Institute, Expert Witness CommitteeChairman
2003 - 2011
Foundation for Washington State CourtsPresident
2002 - 2005
Defense Research InstituteNorthwest Region Director
2002 - 2005
Defense Research Institute, Board of DirectorsNW Regional Director
2001 - 2002
Defense Research Institute, Washington StateRepresentative
2000 - 2001
Washington Defense Trial LawyersPresident
1997 - 2001
Washington Defense Trial LawyersOfficer
1994 - 2002
Washington Defense Trial LawyersTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
Foxworthy v. Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Dismissal on grounds of Sovereign Immunity
Sufuric Acid Burn Jury Trial
Defense Verdict
Education
1985
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Seattle University School of Law
Top Tips for Avoiding Legal Malpractice Claims and Ethical Complaints
2015
New York State Bar Association
Legal Malpractice Ethical Considerations, Concerns and Trends
2015
King County Bar Association
Defendant’s Perspective: Comparative Fault and Other Considerations
2015
ESAJ
Defense Counsel’s Perspective Tips/Issues
2015
Daniels Head Insurance Agency
Ethics, Insurance and Professional Liability
2015
ABOTA
Masters in Trial Seminar
2013
National Legal Malpractice Conference
Evaluation, Preparation, and Transformation of the Difficult Lawyer’s Testimony and Delivery
2012
Puget Sound Adjusters Association
Using Video/Surveillance to Evaluate, Settle and Win Cases
2012
Masters in Cross Examination
Cross Examination of Accident Reconstructionist
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Legal Malpractice and Insurance Considerations for Immigration Lawyers
2011
WSBA-CLE, ICE
Document! Investigate! Got Surveillance? Save it Now!
2011
WSBA, CLE
Estate Planning Pitfalls, Claims, Bar Complaints, Insurance from Defense Counsel's Perspective
2011
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Crises Management/Accident Investigation/Preservation of Evidence
2011
Puget Sound Adjusters Association
Using Video/Surveillance to Evaluate, Settle and Win Cases
2011
Guadian Ad Litem Training
Defense Counsel's Perspective on Liability and Settlement, Structured Settlement Considerations
2011
Forsberg & Umlauf Associate Training CLE
Oral Argument: Trial Perspective
2011
Corporate Safety Training
Crisis Management/Accident Investigation/Preservation of Evidence
2011
AILAWA
Legal Malpractice and Insurance Considerations for Immigration Lawyers
2010
WSPA CLE
Using Demonstraticve Exhibits at Trial: Show Me, Don't Just Tell Me
2010
WSBA CLE, Risk Management
Additional Insurance Issues from Defense Counsel Perspective: Who Is Going to Pay?
2010
WDTL Damages CLE
Using Biomechanics and Medicine to Determine the Mechanics of Injury
2010
DRI Webcast CLE
Medicare Secondary Payer Act from the Defense Perspective
2010
Daniels-Head Insurance CLE
Legal Malpractice/Risk Management Essentials
2009
CLE
Negotiations Strategies
2008
WDTL Product Liability Litigation CLE
Explaining your Product/Accident with Demonstrative Evidence
2007
Target/Sedgwick Claims Services
Settlement Negotiations/Arbitration
2007
Risk Management Seminar
Accident Investigation/Preservation of Evidence
2007
KCBA Trial Skills
Using Themes in Opening
2006
AILA Ethics and Immigration Law Seminar
Legal Malpractice & Insurance Considerations for Immigration Lawyers
2006
Annual Convention
How to Evaluate and Settle the Catastrophic Damage Case
2006
Unknown
Risk Management Issues Contractual Risk Transfer Provisions and Additional Insurance
2004
Unknown
Anatomy of a Motor Vehicle Accident Case: From Investigation to the Courthouse Steps, Damages from Defense Perspective
2004
Washington State Paralegal Association, Spring Conference
Case Investigations, Facts, Documents and Witnesses
2003
Annual Convention
CR35 Independent Medical Exams
2003
Annual Ethics Seminar
Taking Tank Seriously in Construction Defect and Other Complex Litigation
2001
Unknown
Arbitrations
1999
Annual Insurance Seminar
UIM Arbitration, Jury Trials, Intervention
1998
Seabury & Smith, Continuing Legal Education
Professional Liability and Ethics for Lawyers
1998
Seattle University Business Law
Products Liability and Insurance
1996
Guardian ad Litem Seminar
Guardian ad Litem
1995
Professional Liability Continuing Legal Education
Recent Developments in Insurance Law
1995
Lorman Education Services Continuing Legal Education
Recent Developments in Insurance Law
1995
Lorman Continuing Legal Education
Recent Developments in Insurance Law
1995
Seattle University Environmental Law
Environmental Insurance Litigation
1993
Unknown
How to Investigate Environmental Insurance Claims
1993
PEMCO Casualty Claims Seminar
Bad Faith and Legal Malpractice
1992
Lorman, Insurance Continuing Legal Education
Is It An Accident
1991
Continuing Legal Education
Uninsured Motorist Issues
Publications
N/A
Washington State Bar Association Motor Vehicle Accident Litigation Deskbook
Enforcement and Effective Settlements
N/A
Firm Desk Book Publications
Washington Underinsured Motorist Issues and Law
N/A
Firm Desk Book Publications
Professional Liability
N/A
Firm Desk Book Publications
Premises Liability
N/A
Firm Desk Book Publications
Environmental Insurance Coverage
Languages
English