Atty. Nathan Nanfelt
Nathan Nanfelt has the heart of an advocate. Nathan is committed to fighting for justice and fairness for policyholders, consumers, and workers.
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Nathan Nanfelt is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, class action, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (2012). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2012) and Wheaton College (B.A., 2007). Active member of Professional & Civic Involvement •Association for Justice, Member , Insurance Law Section, Executive Committee (current) •Judge Charles V, Johnson Youth and Law Forum, Board Member (2018-2025) •William L, and Dwyer Inn of Court, Member. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Nathan Nanfelt has the heart of an advocate
- Nathan is committed to fighting for justice and fairness for policyholders, consumers, and workers
- As an attorney on Keller Rohrback LLP’s Complex Litigation team, Nathan represents individuals, businesses, and classes harmed by insurers and other corporations that commit bad faith or malfeasance
- Whether representation leads to an early resolution (great when that happens!), arbitration, litigation, or trial, Nathan has the endurance to go the distance for the little guy
- An avid storyteller, Nathan has a knack for distilling complex facts into compelling narratives
- His practice includes representing policyholders, including homeowners, small businesses, and injured persons
- Denied or delayed insurance benefits?
- Nathan’s your advocate
- Nathan knows his way around the courtroom
- Prior to joining Keller Rohrback LLP, Nathan served as a judicial law clerk in the U.S
- District Court, Western District of Washington
- Before that, Nathan tried jury cases for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
- With his extensive court experience, Nathan has the discernment to know when to compromise and when to fight
- A graduate of Seattle University School of Law, Nathan co-wrote constitutional and human rights educational materials for youth in Zambia, with a focus on gender-based violence and police brutality
- When not lawyering, Nathan enjoys playing the piano
- You may just see him on the keys in a hotel lobby or bar association event
- He lives with his family in Seattle, where he attends Sounders games and attempts the occasional DIY home project
- Articles & Presentations •Presenter, Eternal Optimists Wanted: Opposing Arbitration Clauses (2025). •Writer, Proper Parties chapter to WSAJ Insurance Law Deskbook, 1st Ed. (2022). •Co-presenter, Gender Equity in the Legal Profession, William Dwyer Inn of Court (2018). •Panelist, Judicial Externships, Seattle University School of Law (February 2017). •Speaker, Life After the Bar Exam, remarks on behalf of Young Lawyer Division at KCBA Swearing-in Ceremony (October 2013). •Street Law Zambia: Practical Education for Zambia’s Youth, a 12-Lesson Teacher and Student Curriculum, co-authored with Pamela Mumbi and Dr. Edward O’Brien (March 2014). •The Cap on Attorney’s Fees: A Primary Obstacle to Protecting Prisoners’ Civil Rights, De Novo, Washington State Bar Association (February 2012). •Co-presenter, Stay Classy, Young Lawyers: What Anchorman Ron Burgundy Can Teach You About Being a Better Lawyer, CLE at KCBA (November 2012)
- Recognitions Honors & Awards •National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 •Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2024-2025 •Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2023 •Received three CALI awards and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Dispute Resolution
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan Nanfelt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Nathan Nanfelt 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.
Nathan Nanfelt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Nathan Nanfelt is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Washington →
Nathan Nanfelt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Nathan Nanfelt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →
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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