Patrick C. Sheldon

Patrick is Of Counsel at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.  He has been in practice for nearly 30 years. His current trial practice emphasizes representation of professionals in the health and legal fields in civil matters and disciplinary matters. He represents doctors, lawyers, chiropractors, hospitals, nurses and naturopaths. He has handled hundreds of negligence and disciplinary matters for professionals. Patrick also has trial experience in products liability, premises liability, consumer protection, construction defect and surety matters. Patrick is a former legislative assistant to the Hon. Warren G. Magnuson. He also served as a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Disciplinary Board.  

E-Mail: psheldon@forsberg-umlauf.com

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• Experience:

Health care law including medical negligence defense, disciplinary matters and insurance and regulatory compliance issues. Attorney negligence defense, disciplinary matters and consultation on legal ethical issues. Products liability, consumer protection, construction and surety.

• Education:

A.B. University of California, Berkeley, 1977 with Highest Honors and Great Distinction in General Scholarship

J.D. Georgetown University Law Center, 1980 with honors

• Admitted To Bar:

Washington State 1980
U. S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1981
U. S. District Court Eastern District of Washington, 1981

• Memberships:

Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers
Martindale Hubbell “A/V” rated
Phi Beta Kappa