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Robert William Novasky
also known as Rob Novasky, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
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Biography
Mr. Novasky is a shareholder of Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S., working in the Tacoma office. He focuses on the defense of civil rights claims, municipal liability, complex litigation, catastrophic damages, products and personal injury defense, commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith, and underinsured motorist claims.
Rob has significant trial experience in state and federal court. He has tried cases in Pierce, King, Thurston, and Lewis Counties, as well as numerous other counties throughout the State of Washington. He has also tried cases in the United States District Courts of Washington. In addition, Rob has represented clients in all three divisions of the Washington Courts of Appeals, the State Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Oregon for 7 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Forsberg & Umlauf, PS
1102 Broadway, Suite 510, Tacoma, WA, 98402
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Robert William Novasky's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Rob extensively on a variety of matters. I cannot say enough about the quality of his work or his character. I highly recommend this attorney for alllitigation defense matters."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Very professional. Exceptionally prepared for his cases/trials."
Lauren Locke
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Shareholder, Forsberg & Umlauf, PlS.
2013 - 2015
Of Counsel, Forsberg & Umlauf, PS
2010 - 2013
Partner, Stone|Novasky, LLC
1992 - 2010
Shareholder, Burgess Fitzer, P.S.
Associations
2012 - Present
Claims & LItigation Management AllianceMember
2012 - Present
Cascade Regional Blood ServicesChairman - Board of Directors
2011 - Present
Tacoma RotaryMember
2002 - Present
International Association of Defense CounselMember
2000 - Present
Robert W. Bryan Puget Sound Inns of CourtMember Emeritus
1992 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cummins v. Lewis County, 133 P.3d 458, 156 Wn.2d 844 (Wash. 2006)
Summary Judgment dismissal upheld by Supreme Court
Estate of Jones v. State of Washington, Second Chance, Inc., et. al.
Summary Judgment overturned by appellate court
Martinez v. Miller Industries, et. al.
Appellate Court overturned dismissal & remanded to trial court
Education
1991
University of Puget Sound School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
Whitworth University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Washington Counties Risk Pool Annual Conference
The Use of Independent Adjusters in Municipal Investigations
2010
Police Liability for Cities
Law Enforcement Liability
2008
Municipal Law Seminars
Public Works, Recreational Immunity, Public Events
2007
High Profile Cases
High Profile Cases
2005
Law Enforcement Seminar
Law Enforcement Liability/Risk Assessment
Publications
1994
Washington State Bar Association
Motor Vehicle Accident Deskbook
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers