Atty. Michael Woerner
Mike Woerner works for the public good. A member of Keller Rohrbacks nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group since 1985, Mike focuses on class action and mass personal injury cases.
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Michael Woerner is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1985). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Puget Sound (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional and Civic Involvement King County Bar Association, Member Washington State Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, Vice-Chair. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Woerner works for the public good
- A member of Keller Rohrbacks nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group since 1985, Mike focuses on class action and mass personal injury cases
- He is skilled at focusing the Courts attention on key issues in litigation and at negotiating favorable settlements to bring relief to people who have experienced physical, emotional, and financial harm from environmental contamination, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, and other negligent acts with far-reaching consequences
- Mike was a member of the litigation team that received the 1995 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from Trial Lawyers for Public Justice for the In re Exxon Valdez litigation resulting from the devastation of thousands of miles of fishing ground around Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island, Chignik, and Cook Inlet after the infamous oil spill
- He has more recently represented hundreds of clients in multiple states at risk of heart-valve damage or primary pulmonary hypertension from fen-phen diet drugs
- Mike also has experience litigating and negotiating widespread medical negligence issues and misconduct by fiduciaries charged with investing retirement plan assets
- With his focus on impact litigation, Mike strives to achieve full compensation for his clients as well as to compel institutional reform and change the conduct of powerful bad actors to prevent them from causing future harm
- Outside of work, Mike enjoys traveling with his family experiencing new places and cultures, as well as staying closer to home cheering on his kids basketball and volleyball teams
- Recognitions Honors & Awards •Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington, 2026 (Recognized since 2024) •Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs •Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2018-2025 •Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2001
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Michael Woerner is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →
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.
Michael Woerner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Michael Woerner is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →
Michael Woerner is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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