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James E. Horne
Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
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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.
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
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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Languages
- English
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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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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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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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.
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