Atty. Francis S. Floyd
Francis S. Floyd, a civil trial lawyer in Washington, Oregon and Alaska since 1978, is the President of Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S., which he founded in 1991.
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Francis S. Floyd is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress PS. Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Francis S. Floyd, a civil trial lawyer in Washington, Oregon and Alaska since 1978, is the President of Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S., which he founded in 1991
- Francis’ practice emphasizes the defense of insureds and self-insureds in large loss, complex litigation in the Northwest
- He has tried over 100 civil jury trials, defending serious personal injury, closed head/brain injury, wrongful death, employment, civil rights, construction accidents, defense of public and private schools, non-profits, counties and cities, copyright and trademark, pharmacies and medical devices, professional negligence, sexual abuse, commercial litigation, and catastrophic losses
- He has been lead counsel in defending class action claims involving civil rights, personal injury, employment, intellectual property, and drug and pharmacy lawsuits
- Francis has an AV Peer Review rating in the Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected as a Washington Super Lawyer every year since 2004
- Francis is a member of all state and federal Washington and Alaska courts, the Ninth Circuit Court and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- He is a member of the Northwest Indian Bar Association and admitted to practice in a number of Pacific Northwest tribal courts
- He is also a member of the American Society of Pharmacy Law, Defense Research Institute and the Washington Council of School Attorneys
- Francis graduated with college honors, cum laude, and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Washington and Willamette University College of Law
- A lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, he enjoys fly fishing and mountain biking
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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