James E. Horne

James E. Horne

Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Insurance Defense ...
  • Hawaii, Oregon, U.S. District Cout, District of Oregon, Washington
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Biography

Jim has extensive federal and state trial and appellate experience in a wide range of civil litigation matters, having served as defense counsel in product liability claims involving asbestos, prescription medications, naturopathic compounds, medical devices, sports safety helmets, and other products. He also has considerable experience with building and construction defect claims on behalf of contractors, building owners, and occupants as well as fire loss and property damage claims, including business interruption, loss of use, and loss of access claims.

Education
Willamette University College of Law
J.D. | Law
Honors: Cum laude
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Gonzaga University
B.A., English
Honors: Magna cum laude
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Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
- Current
Partner
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
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Kingman Ringer & Horne, P.S.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Federal and State RICO Acts, Civil and Criminal" (Chapter 25A) of the Commercial Law Deskbook
Washington State Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
Ethical Obligations of Counsel in Light of Magaña v. Hyundai Motor America, Annual Insurance Law Seminar
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Co-Author and Presenter, 2010.
Awards
AV Rated
Martindale Hubbell
Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics
Professional Associations
Oregon State Bar  # 821697
Member
Current
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Washington State Bar Association
Member
Current
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Hawaii State Bar Association
Member
Current
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King County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
Current
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Defense Research Institute
Member
Current
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Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
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Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Hawaii
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Oregon
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U.S. District Cout, District of Oregon
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Washington
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Practice Areas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Insurance Defense
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
SEATTLE
901 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400
SEATTLE, WA 98164
Telephone: (206) 689-8500
Fax: (206) 689-8501
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 AM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Office open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily.