Leading Adviser Awards 2020

Acquisition International - Leading Adviser 2020 43 116 Acquisition International - Issue 1 2021 Oct20480 ince gaining his JD from the Seattle University School of Law in 1984, Mr. Osborn has worked hard to gain a reputation within the legal industry for personal injury litigation. He has tried dozens of jury trial and settled hundreds of cases, achieving results that have secured multimillion-dollar results for his clients. Now partner in his own firm, Mr. Osborn has the scope to focus on doing the work he loves exactly the way he wants to. Since opening the doors of Osborn Machler, Mr. Osborn has been able to successfully litigate cases in many different areas. It offers clients an enormous scope when it comes to finding support for their specific cases. The firm has specialized in aviation law with injured passengers and crew in airplane and helicopter accidents, as well as reaching out in railroad and maritime cases. These cases have often been brought to a successful conclusion for the parties involved. Recently, the firm has taken on more work with regards to trampoline park injuries. Nationwide, these accounted for 92,000 emergency room visits in 2010, and the number of injuries has only risen since then. Mr. Osborn has been personally involved in the resolution of 25 cases involving injuries to children and teenagers occurring at trampoline “parks”, which makes him the ideal person to turn to in cases such as these. Another field that has seen more attention from Mr. Osborn and his firm has been with families who have suffered thanks to defective toys that have been produced in China. While based in Seattle, Mr. Osborn’s reputation transcends borders and has allowed him to fight on behalf of children and their families in 16 different states. These children either died or suffered injuries from toys containing magnets that fell out of their toys and were swallowed by the children. It’s incredible negligence that has led to nationwide recalls of toys from US companies. The work is something that Mr. Osborn feels very strongly about, and he has many cases in this field that he is preparing for trial. Mr. Osborn’s long history in the industry has allowed him to gain access to many courts, offering clients an approach that can be adapted to meet the criteria of success for each. He has been admitted to practice in Washington State and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Since 2003, he has been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an invitation-only organization that recognizes only the best trial lawyers from both plaintiff and defense practices. While his career is one of amazing achievements, Mr. Osborn has taken the time to ensure that his hardwon experience is always being S When battling a case of personal injury, you want more than an attorney who can win – you want one who can ensure that the events that happened to you will not happen to anyone else. We take a look at Simeon J. Osborn, named in Acquisition International’s Leading Advisor Awards as Leading Personal Injury Litigation Attorney of the Year, Washington. We take a closer look at his track record to learn precisely why. Personal Injury Lawyer Secures Success passed down. He has published several articles on trial practice and is a frequent speaker and instructor in the area of trial preparation and practice. Outside of his practice, Mr. Osborn is an active member of the local community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Kirkland Boys and Girls Club and the Seattle University Law School Alumni Board as well as being President of the Kirkland Merchants select baseball club, an organization which he founded to benefit local youth. He has spent his life committed to making other people’s lives better. This, then, is the secret of his success. It’s Mr. Osborn’s commitment to people, to ensuring that they can thrive even in the direst of circumstances, that they get the justice they deserve, that sets him apart. He truly is a leader, not just of a community, but an industry, thanks to this compassionate approach. Company: Osborn Machler Contact: Simeon J. Osborn Website: www.osbornmachler.com L ading Personal Injury Litigation Attorney of the Year, Washington