Business Details
Seattle Personal Injury & Civil Litigation Attorney
Roger Davidheiser is a seasoned trial attorney with over 28 years of courtroom experience, specializing in serious personal injury, insurance bad faith, and civil litigation. As a former King County prosecutor, he has tried more than 100 jury cases, including high-profile homicides and financial fraud cases, and has argued before the Washington State Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. With a career dedicated to advocating for victims of catastrophic injuries and corporate negligence, Davidheiser combines his prosecutorial background with the resources of Friedman | Rubin, a nationally recognized trial law firm, to secure maximum compensation for clients. His practice emphasizes empathy, legal expertise, and a commitment to holding wrongdoers accountable, ensuring clients receive both justice and financial restitution for their losses. 
Services
Serious Personal Injury
Significant Economic Harm
Litigation Trial Specialist
Criminal Case Representation
Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 28 years of courtroom experience in complex litigation.
- Our attorney is a former King County prosecutor with 100+ jury trials.
- We partner with Friedman | Rubin, a nationally recognized trial law firm.
- Our practice combines criminal prosecution expertise with civil litigation strategy.
- We guarantee personalized advocacy for victims of catastrophic injuries.
What people say
Compassionate advocate
Courtroom success
Responsive communication
Tenacious representation
Life-changing results
Services
Serious Personal Injury
Serious personal injury cases involve long-term disabilities, disfigurement, or wrongful death caused by negligence. Our firm represents victims of truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and premises liability. We ensure compensation covers medical costs, lost wages, and emotional distress through aggressive litigation.
Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance bad faith claims arise when companies deny or delay legitimate policyholder claims. We specialize in holding insurers accountable for unfair practices, including coverage denials and inadequate settlements. Our team secures compensation for victims while navigating complex insurance regulations.
Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation addresses breaches of contract and business disputes causing financial harm. We represent clients in cases involving transactional conflicts, employment disputes, and fraud. Our approach combines legal expertise with strategic negotiation to recover economic losses.
Criminal Defense
Criminal defense representation spans assault, financial fraud, and homicide cases. Our attorney's prosecutorial background informs defense strategies that challenge evidence and protect constitutional rights. We serve clients facing both state and federal charges.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims seek compensation for families who lose loved ones due to negligence. We handle cases involving workplace fatalities, defective products, and criminal conduct. Our practice ensures survivors recover funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages.
People
Roger Davidheiser
Senior Trial Attorney
Roger Davidheiser is a former King County prosecutor with 28+ years of trial experience. He specializes in personal injury, insurance bad faith, and commercial litigation. A graduate of NYU School of Law, he partners with Friedman | Rubin to advocate for victims nationwide.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle catastrophic injuries from car accidents, premises liability, product defects, and traumatic brain injuries requiring long-term compensation.
How do insurance bad faith claims work?
We prove insurers acted unreasonably by denying valid claims or delaying payments, then pursue full compensation for policyholders' losses.
Can I file a lawsuit after a criminal case?
Yes, victims can pursue civil action for financial restitution regardless of criminal trial outcomes through tort litigation.
What qualifies as commercial breach of contract?
Commercial breaches include failure to deliver services, payment defaults, and violations of written agreements causing significant economic harm.
How are punitive damages determined?
Punitive damages require proof of malicious conduct or gross negligence, as demonstrated in our successful $2M jury award case.
