Christopher B. Rounds

Christopher B. Rounds

also known as Chris Rounds

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Insurance, Wrongful Death

1409 Franklin St Ste 217, Vancouver, WA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

With over 25 years of experience defending injury claims for insurance companies and their policyholders, Chris knows how insurers think, and what makes them settle.

40%
Litigation 30%

Chris enjoys working on non-injury claims such as professional negligence, boundary disputes, construction defects, and a variety of business and contractual disputes. He also knows how to minimize expenses by focusing on those parts of a case that matter the most.

30%
Insurance 20%

When insurance companies deny coverage to their policyholders, Chris knows how and when to push back. He understands insurance policies and the laws that regulate insurance companies in Washington and Oregon.

20%
Wrongful Death 10%

In addition to wrongful deaths claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, Chris has handled death claims arising from industrial accidents and defective products.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 39 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rounds Law Office PC

1409 Franklin St Ste 217, Vancouver, WA, 98660-2826

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Christopher B. Rounds's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by FLOYD | September 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Never thought I would need a lawyer

I was driving for LYFT and after a minor fender bender (6 months past), I was surprised to get a court summons to pay the other guys insurance company the repair bill (about $5000). I thought LYFT had taken care of it but for whatever reason, they let it slip by without settling the problem. I st...arted calling lawyers but w/o a personal injury component most would not even discuss it. Several referred me to Chris Rounds but I was a bit worried about how much it would cost! After a free consultation, I felt much better about the initial $1500 retainer. Chris quickly made some phone calls and wrote a letter and presto, Lyft settled the issue and I got a refund of almost $1000. I would highly recommend Chris as an ethical lawyer that explains your options very well.

Posted by Dan | February 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Satisfied

Chris Rounds was recommended to us by an attorney friend as the best attorney in Clark County, Wa to defend against a homeowner liability claim. Given his 30+ years experience in this specific field and the competent way he walked us through the process, we heartily agree. Chris was hired to overs...ee our insurance carrier’s defense of our case, which resulted from a sidewalk tripping incident in front of our residential property. After months of his involvement and counsel, it is clear to us that Chris’ role was highly effective in the securing of the plaintiff’s settlement for our homeowners insurance limit. The original claim was for over five times as much! Chris is easy to work with and efficient with his time. The extra we spent for Chris’ services was well worth it.

Posted by Stephen | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good negotiator, very helpful and friendly

My wife and our very young daughter were in a car accident that was clearly the fault of the other driver and they suffered some injuries. We hired Chris to negotiate on our behalf so we would receive a fair settlement. Chris was an assertive, ethical, and diligent negotiator and his office handled a...ll the paperwork which included dealing with various hospitals and medical office claims and insurance companies. During the process, Chris answered all our questions and checked in with us quite often to make sure he was representing us in a way that we were happy with. It took awhile, but we ended up getting settlements both for my wife and our daughter that we are pleased with.

Posted by Adriana | June 15, 2015

Search no more!

After a couple of lawyers, I almost gave up.... Then someone referred me to Chris, I had nothing to lose after all. To me and my family, he was a God sent... He made it happen. That's why I say, "Search no more!" Thank you again Chris!

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015

Response was pragmatic

I'm a 4th year JD/MBA student, so I feel comfortable being critical of the typical gobbledygook attorneys provide when clients seek advice. Yes, it's the attorney's job to peel away the layers of the onion, but a good attorney avoids confounding the issues and helps his clients make informed decisio...ns that are in their best interests. Christopher's answer was straightforward and pragmatic, and most importantly -- it helped me make a decision.

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Christopher B. Rounds's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Patton

Litigation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had cases against Chris when he was in defense, and I've hired him as an arbitrator. That should tell you that I know him to be competent, fair minded, thorough, and very intelligent. I endorse Chris whole heartily."

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Matthew Rizzo

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris as both a defense attorney and in his current practice doing personal injury work. Chris is well-prepared, hard-working and very knowledgeable in his practice areas. He zealously advocates for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Brandon Campbell

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is compassionate, knowledgeable, and tenacious in his fight to help client's who have been injured in accidents (or otherwise), get what they deserve. Chris has a detailed understanding of insurance practice and procedures. I endorse Chris as a talented advocate for clients in need of support with an injury claim."

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Steven Turner

Litigation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chris Rounds without reservation. He has the highest degree of ethics, competence, and compassion, all of which make him an excellent lawyer."

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Joseph Di Bartolomeo

Litigation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris and I have worked together as opposing counsel on a few cases over the years. Chris is a worthy opponent, and advocates with professionalism. I recommend Chris without hesitation."

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Robert Phed

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would trust him fully to handle any case."

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Ray Brooks

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher is a good lawyer. He works hard, and is as smart as they come."

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Christopher Ramsay

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris has a rock solid blue-collar work ethic and communcation style that good people relate to. Through his words and actions, Chris demonstrates his commitment and compassion for those who have been injured as a result of the negligent actions of others. His experience speaks for itself."

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Eden Brown

Litigation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris for 30 years and never cease to be impressed with his ability and expertise. He is skilled, compassionate and dedicated to his profession, his clients, and his colleagues. He is a strong advocate with deep integrity (and a wry sense of humor) and I cannot endorse him highly enough."

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Nathan McKinney

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Competent and knowledgeable, do listen to this attorney's advice"

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John Peterson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris was my first boss. He was a great mentor and a good lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Sleight

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Edwards

Insurance lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a smart, resourceful, and experienced lawyer. I turn to him whenever I have a question about one of my cases. I would not hesitate for a minute to refer a friend or family member his way."

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Quinn Posner

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Chris Rounds as a lawyer. Whenever I have a question about a case or an interpretation of the law, Chris is the first colleague I turn to. If you need a sharp, funny, down to earth lawyer who is highly respected, look no further. You've found him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1986

Magna Cum Laude, Lewis & Clark Law School

N/A

Top Fundraiser (8+ years), annual Race for Justice, St. Andrew Legal Clinic

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Rounds Law Office

2003 - 2010

Staff Attorney, Safeco/Liberty Mutual Insurance

1991 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Bullivant Houser Bailey

1989 - 1991

Attorney, Cox & Peterson Attorneys At Law

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Case, Dusterhoff & Mehlhaf

1986 - 1987

Attorney, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Associations

2013 - Present

Oregon State Bar, House of Delegates

Member

2013 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section

Executive Committee Member

2001 - Present

St. Andrew Legal Clinic, Race for Justice

Founding Member

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Admitted

1986 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Admitted

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Oregon State Bar, Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee

Member

2011 - 2014

Lewis & Clark Law School

Alumni Board Member

2010 - 2012

Washington State Bar Association, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee

Member

1997 - 1998

St. Andrew Legal Clinic

Chair

1994 - 2001

St. Andrew Legal Clinic

Board of Directors

Education

1986

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Vassar College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Oregon Paralegals Association

Washington Practice 101

2015

Legal Lunchbox

Washington Practice 101

2015

Crossing the Border

Interstate Discovery

2013

Fall Seminar

Ethics for Tort Attorneys

Languages

English

Activity

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