Doug Hofmann has been with Williams Kastner since 1975 and a Member since 1982. Mr. Hofmann is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He serves as National and Regional Counsel for several clients and he specializes in complex litigation. Mr. Hofmann's practice emphasizes litigation and he has tried over 50 cases involving commercial disputes, construction, product liability, pharmaceutical & medical devices, medical malpractice, toxic tort, coverage, marine vessels and business claims involving unfair competition, royalty, trade secrets and patents. He also has experience helping clients and businesses on insurance issues. Mr. Hofmann is a frequent speaker and publisher on litigation, product liability, and construction topics. He has also worked on many appeals and argued cases to the Supreme Court of Washington where law was established on market share liability, joint and several liability, media reporting of criminal charges, defamation and qualified privilege, and the law of successor liability. He also authors the Washington chapter for the 50 state compendium for the Tort Law Desk Reference and he is the Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) MDL Co-Defense Liaison Counsel. Mr. Hofmann has been named to Super Lawyers every year since 2001 by Washington Law & Politics magazine, and Seattle Magazine has named him as a "Top Lawyer."
Washington, 1975 U.S. Supreme Court, 1982 U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri,
1975 J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Law Review:
Member, St. Louis University Law Journal, 1974 - 1975University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WashingtonNorthwestern University, Evanston, Illinois,
1972 B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Washington Products Liability, Aetna Casualty and Surety Company,
1985Litigation Mechanics, Sullivan Payne Co. (Reinsurance),
1986Pharmacy Liability, Pierce County Pharmaceutical Association,
1987Tort Reform and Non Economic Damage Caps, American Bar Association, Products, General Liability and Consumer Law Committee Mid Year Meeting,
1988Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health, Health and Safety Responsibilities in Construction Contracts, Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, University of Washington,
1989Depositions: Strategies, Tactics and Mechanics, Professional Education Systems, Inc,
1989Washington Product Liability Law: Recognizing, Evaluating Preparation and Trial, Professional Education Systems, Inc.,
1990Construction Safety Management, Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety, University of Washington,
1990Depositions: Problems and Procedures, Professional Education Systems, Inc,
1990Washington Job Site Liability Law, Associated Builders and ContractorsPreparing for and the Defense of Medical Malpractice Claims, Series of medical malpractice seminars/workshops presented to Physicians, Nurses and Staff at Providence Hospital, Anchorage, AK,
1990Medical Malpractice, Negligent Credentialing, Anti Trust, and How to Minimize Risk, Seminar/workshop presented to medical staff retreat of St. Vincents Hospital,
1991Recent Developments in Construction Site Safety Liability Issues, Construction Update for the 90s, a construction law seminar presented by Williams, Kastner & Gibbs,
1991Cross Examination of Plaintiffs Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association,
1991Discovery Tactics: Drawing the Line Between Clever and Unfair, Professional Education Systems, Inc.,
1991Medical Malpractice Workshop, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Yakima, WA,
1991Fall Prevention on Construction Sites, Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, University of Washington,
1992Washington Products Liability Law: Recent Developments and Restricted Joint and Several Liability, Continental Insurance Company - Spring Seminar,
1992Settlement Trusts, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys,
1992Work Site and Land Owner Safety Liability and Recent Changes Arising From Stute v. P.B.M.C., Washington Logging Safety Conference, Tumwater, WA,
1992Avoiding Costs of Litigation and Recent Developments in Construction Site Law, Governors Industrial Safety and Health Conference, Spokane, WA,
1992Depositions: Strategies, Tactics & Mechanics, Professional Education Systems, Inc.,
1993Avoid Costly Litigation, An Ounce of Prevention - During a Flurry of Change, selected topics on multi-employer work site, joint and several liability, indemnity agreements and additional insurance, Construction Update seminar presented by Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, Seattle,
1993Discovery Tactics: Drawing the Line Between Clever and Unfair, Professional Education Systems, Inc.,
1993Allocation Between Insured and Insurer in Insurance Coverage Actions, Northwest Environmental Claims Association,
1994Presentation to Washington House and Senate Committees on HB 1989 and SB 5978 for Construction site Employer Immunity, Olympia, WA,,
1995What the Defense Bar is Doing Wrong and What Should Be Done About It, DRIs National Conference of Defense Bar Leaders,
1995Law Office Practice and Economics, The Association of Defense Trial Attorneys,
1995Direct and Cross Examination Instruction, Washington State Bar Association Skills Training CourseMulti-Party Cases - End Product Manufacturers Perspective, Washington State Defense Trial Lawyers Product Liability SeminarWashington Liability and Claims Handling Overview for Personal Lines Insurance, CNA Insurance Companies West Coast Regional Office, Sacramento, CA,
1996Construction Safety: The Bottom Line, Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Environmental Health, University of Washington,
1996Using Alternative Fee Structures to Improve Profitability and Client Relations, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys,
1996Historical Development of Job Site Liability in Washington and Construction Safety, USF&G Insurance,
19961996 Construction Update, Historical Development of Construction Law and Job Site Safety, CNA Insurance,
1996Construction Safety and Development of Washington Law of Job Site Liability, Reliance Insurance,
1996Legislative Briefing: Construction Issues, Job Site Liability, and the Statute of Repose,, presentation to Washington state legislators and Liability Reform Coalition, Seattle, WA,
1996How to Think Like a Scientist to Prepare Your Case and Use Daubert, CLE of the Nevada State Bar Association,
1996Powerful Expert Witness Strategies in Washington, How and Where to Find Qualified Expert Witnesses and Direct Examination, National Business Institute, Seattle, WA,
1997Daubert and its Implications, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys,
1997Injury and Litigation Prevention - Trial Demonstration and Evaluation, Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety,
1998Legal Aspects of Construction Safety: Construction Law and Liability, Northwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety,
1998Spinnaker and Beyond: Indemnification Strategies and Theories, How to Avoid Spinnaker Pointe Indemnity, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Condominium Construction Defect Litigation,
2004
- Present
PPA MDL: Recent Rulings, Status, and Life Expectancy, Mealeys Ephedra & PPA Litigation Conference,
2005
Seattle-King County Bar Association MemberWashington State Bar Association MemberAmerican Bar Association,
1984
- Present
Vice-Chairman, Products, General Liability and Consumer Law CommitteeAmerican Bar Association Toxic and Hazardous Waste and Environmental Law CommitteeWashington Defense Trial Lawyers MemberAssociation of Defense Trial Lawyers,
1989
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1992 Member, Executive CouncilAssociation of Defense Trial Lawyers,
1992
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1993 Vice-PresidentAssociation of Defense Trial Lawyers,
1993 President-ElectAssociation of Defense Trial Lawyers,
1994
- Present
PresidentFederation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Defense Research Institute,
1994
- Present
Board of DirectorsDefense Research Institute Product Liability Advisory Council
Birth Information:
1950, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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Business & Commercial Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Health & Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Litigation & Appeals, Products Liability Law, Real Estate Law
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