Atty. Paul S Smith III

Atty. Paul S Smith III

Paul S Smith III is a lawyer practicing construction defect, insurance coverage, maritime coverage and defense and 6 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Seattle Seattle 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul S Smith III at a glance

Paul S Smith III is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Washington (1998) and Oregon (2005). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Washington (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul S Smith III is a lawyer practicing construction defect, insurance coverage, maritime coverage and defense and 6 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Paul practices at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul S Smith III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul S Smith III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Construction Law

Paul S Smith III is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paul S Smith III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Paul S Smith III is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul S Smith III

Where is Paul S Smith III's law office located?
Paul S Smith III's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul S Smith III handle?
Paul S Smith III focuses on personal injury, construction, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Paul S Smith III practiced law?
Paul S Smith III has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Paul S Smith III go to law school?
Paul S Smith III earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Paul S Smith III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1998
Oregon
Admitted: 2005

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