Abraham K. Lorber

Attorney | Seattle | 206.223.7434 | lorbera@lanepowell.com

Area of Practice

Abe’s practice includes all aspects of commercial litigation with a special focus on real estate litigation, commercial lease enforcement and tort defense. Abe assists businesses and individuals from throughout the country as they do business in the state of Washington.

Professional Experience

Graduate, NITA Deposition Skills: Northwest Program (2010)
Summer Associate, Lane Powell (2008)
Student Attorney, University of Michigan Clinical Law Program (2007-2008)
LSAT Tutor and Law School Admissions Consultant, Kaplan Test Prep (2005-2008)

Admitted to Practice

All Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Academics

The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2008)
- General University Merit Scholarship
- Campbell Moot Court Competition
The University of Michigan (B.A., magna cum laude, 2005)
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Caroline R. Jones Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

Litigation
Long Term Care and Seniors Housing Client Service Team
Real Estate Litigation

Representative Clients

Bank of America
Wells Fargo Bank
Electrolux Home Products

Representative Matters

Sullivan v. Harris (King County Superior Court) (Obtained summary judgment in favor of employer in personal injury lawsuit alleging negligent driving by employee)
Red Shield Insurance Co. v. Sears, Roebuck, and Co. (Skagit County Mandatory Arbitration) (Obtained defense verdict absolving defendant of all liability in lawsuit alleging product defects in a commercial dryer)
Balvage et al. v. RISA (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington) (Obtained summary judgment ruling and preliminary injunction in favor of 54 plaintiff-homeowners enjoining homeowner’s association from violating Federal Fair Housing Act prohibitions on housing discrimination)
Kauhi v. Countrywide, et al. (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington) (Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal with prejudice of RICO and fraud claims asserted by plaintiffs against various institutional lenders)
Farmers Ins. Co. of Wash. v. Electrolux Home Products, Inc. (King County Mandatory Arbitration) (Obtained defense verdict absolving defendants of all liability in lawsuit alleging product defects in consumer range)

Publications

Contributor, Lane Powell Wage and Hour Deskbook (2008)
“Expanding The Duty To Warn In Wash. Liability Case,” Law360, Portfolio Media, Inc. (October 21, 2008)

Speaking Engagements

“Real Estate Transition Course: 2010 Changes to WA State Laws for Real Estate Brokers,” Building Owners and Managers Association of Seattle King County (October 26, 2010)
“Understanding the New GFE and HUD-1 Settlement Statement and Avoiding the Pitfalls,” Lorman Education Services (July 14, 2011)