Atty. Rob Kornfeld

Atty. Rob Kornfeld

National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1984. National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Deposition Skills, 1994.

Kirkland Kirkland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Rob Kornfeld at a glance

Rob Kornfeld is a Partner based in Kirkland, Washington, practicing at Robert Kornfeld, Attorney at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Washington (1980), U. S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1980), New York (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Gonzaga Law School (J.D., 1979) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State (Member, Sections: Trial and Maritime) and American Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Kirkland, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy, 1984
  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Deposition Skills, 1994
  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Masters, 1991
  • Co-Editor, Verdicts and Settlement Section of "Trial News," a publication of Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, 1986-1988

Guest Speaker

  • Co-Chair for WSTLA Convention at Whittier, B.C
  • Canada, February 13, 1999 and February, 2002
  • Speaker at: Taking Effective Deposition Seminar May, 1999

Guest Speaker

WSTLA Seminars - Auto Cases - April 2002 and April 9, 2004

Publications

  • "Construction Flagger Overcomes Liability Attack in Personal Injury Case," WSTLA Trial News at pg 17, October 1998
  • "Perinatal Asphyxia and Post-delivery Burn Settles," WSTLA Trial News at pg 21, June 1999
  • "Maritime Injury in Canada: The Revered American Negligence Lawyer," WSTLA Trial News at pg 17, July 1999
  • "Declination of Coverage Doesn't Mean No Case," WSTLA Trial News at pg 18, September 2000
  • "Get to Know Your Clients," WSTLA Trial News at pg 18, December 2000
  • noted speaker at personal injury seminars and chair of noted personal injury seminars including Traumatic Brain injury presentations of Washington state Trial Lawyers Ass. and numerous publications in the Washington State Trial News
  • Represented numerous traumatic brain injured and spinal cord injury patients 2000-2009 and emphasis of practice on catastrophic and serious personal injury and medical negligence claims
  • Rob Kornfeld handles traumatic injury cases such as brain, knee, hip and spinal claims often caused in construction site and work place settings or as a result of high velocity motor vehicle collisions

Practice Areas Explained

Rob Kornfeld's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rob Kornfeld handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

Rob Kornfeld is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Washington →

Sexual Harassment

Rob Kornfeld is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Washington →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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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 Kirkland 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 Rob Kornfeld

Where is Rob Kornfeld's law office located?
Rob Kornfeld's law practice is located in Kirkland, Washington. The firm is Robert Kornfeld, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rob Kornfeld handle?
Rob Kornfeld focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Rob Kornfeld practiced law?
Rob Kornfeld has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Rob Kornfeld go to law school?
Rob Kornfeld earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Rob Kornfeld for a consultation?
You can contact Rob Kornfeld directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Rob Kornfeld received?
Rob Kornfeld's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga Law School
- 1979
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1980
U. S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995
Arizona
Admitted: 2015

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