Atty. Laura R. Gerber
Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients.
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About Laura R. Gerber at a glance
Laura R. Gerber is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, whistleblower, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Washington (2004), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (2006), U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (2006), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court (2006). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington (M.P.A. Goshen, 2003). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Laura R. Gerber is a strong advocate for her clients
- From her early years in a whistleblower protection organization, to her current practice litigating against some of America’s largest corporations, Laura has built her career as a trusted advocate for plaintiffs
- Laura represents her clients with skill, tact and diplomacy
- As a result, Laura’s clients trust her to listen carefully, keep them informed, provide excellent legal advice, and to diligently pursue their interests in litigation against powerful defendants
- For over fifteen years, Laura has practiced in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group where she has developed a diverse practice with a focus on holding corporations and other institutions accountable
- Laura is experienced in litigating consumer protection, RICO, antitrust, ERISA, environmental, excessive fee, breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty, qui tam, and Ponzi scheme matters
- Laura’s strategic persistence in complex cases has led to impressive results with her clients receiving substantial recoveries
- Laura played a key role in managing litigation enhancing the security of pension plan benefits for healthcare workers at religiously affiliated healthcare systems, resulting in settlements exceeding $800 million
- In addition to her J.D., Laura has a Masters in Public Administration
- Articles & Presentations •Speaker, New Trends in Church Plan Litigation, American Conference Institute’s 8th National Forum on ERISA Litigation, (October 2014). •Co-author with R. Giovarelli, Land Reform and Land Markets in Eastern Europe, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2005). •Co-author with David Weissbrodt, Penny Parker, Muria Kruger, and Joe W. (Chip) Pitts III, A Review of the Fifty-Fourth Session of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, 21 neth q. hum. rts. 291(20030
- Recognitions Honors & Awards •Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024): •Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law •Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2025 •Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2009, 2014
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Laura R. Gerber's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura R. Gerber handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Laura R. Gerber is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →
Laura R. Gerber is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →
Laura R. Gerber is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Laura R. Gerber is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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