Abby Michels brings over 20 years of experience in civil defense litigation, advising clients across private practice, state government, and one of the world’s largest property and casualty insurers. Abby’s work spans complex construction defect disputes, business litigation, premises liability, personal injury claims, general liability defense, and first-party insurance defense, including matters involving extracontractual and Moody claims.
Abby has represented general contractors and subcontractors in construction disputes, as well as insurers and their policyholders in a wide range of litigation. Her insight into risk and her ability to navigate challenging claims make her a trusted adviser for clients facing high-stakes issues.
Based in the Pacific Northwest for almost two decades, Abby is proud to serve clients in the region with practical, commercially focused advice they can act on.
Admissions
Washington
Oregon
US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
US District Court for the District of Oregon
US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
J.D., Willamette University College of Law
B.A., University of Washington
Memberships
Washington State Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
Expérience
Won summary judgment on first-party insurance case defending insurance carrier in connection with cancellation of policy.
Won arbitration in first-party insurance case defending insurance carrier in connection with suit limitation provision of contract.
Publications
"Domain Name Disputes: Deciding What Law to Apply," Entertainment Law Review, January 2002, and Oregon Law Journal, October 2001
