Kevin Hormann is a seasoned litigator with a focus on civil litigation defense. Kevin advises individuals and businesses on matters involving personal injury, premises liability, and motor vehicle accidents. He guides clients from initial case assessment through to final appeal, ensuring practical and effective solutions at every stage. Kevin’s breadth of experience means he can navigate complex issues with precision and efficiency.
Before joining Clyde & Co, Kevin worked at one of the country’s leading litigation boutiques, where he handled high-stakes commercial disputes nationwide. His work included representing both claimants and defendants in litigation involving patent infringement, natural gas gathering agreements, and qui tam whistleblower actions. These cases often carried exposure in the billions, giving Kevin a deep understanding of risk and strategy in critical disputes.
Admissions
Washington
US District Court for the Western District of Washington
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Houston Law Center, 2010. Order of the Coif and Senior Articles Editor, Houston Law Review.
B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2007
Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
King county Bar Association
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Experience
Obtained summary judgment in favor of individual retail manager in premises liability suit.
Prevailed against a motion to compel production of confidential and privileged client materials involving nuanced areas of the work product doctrine.
Second-chaired a protracted jury trial in which the final damages award was less than the pre-trial settlement offer.
Publications
“The Death of the DMCA? How Viacom v. YouTube May Define the Future of Digital Content,” Houston Law Review, 2009.
