William D. Hochberg
Top rated Workers' Compensation attorney in Edmonds, Washington
Hochberg & Hamar, PLLC
Practice areas: Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 1983
Education: University of Washington School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2025 Call today:
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Hochberg & Hamar, PLLC
222 Third Avenue NorthEdmonds, WA 98020 Visit website
Details
Hochberg & Hamar is a distinguished law firm based in Edmonds, Washington, known for its comprehensive legal services in workers' compensation and personal injury cases. The firm is led by William D. Hochberg, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience and a robust educational background. Mr. Hochberg is dedicated to serving clients across the Greater Seattle metro area, providing legal representation in various practice areas, including Washington state workers' compensation and personal injury cases such as car crashes, falls and construction site injuries.
Mr. Hochberg's legal journey began at the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1983. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in 1980.
Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1983, Mr. Hochberg has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington since 1986 and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit since 1987. Additionally, he has the distinction of being admitted to the Washington Supreme Court in 1983. His legal prowess was further honed through his previous role as an assistant attorney general, where he worked in various divisions, including labor and industries, licensing, and social and health services.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Hochberg is an active participant in educational and pro bono activities. He has been a speaker on the Industrial Insurance Act for the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and has contributed to seminars on Longshore Workers’ Compensation and Workers’ Compensation for Superior Court Judges. His pro bono work includes serving as past chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of WSAJ and holding various leadership roles within the organization.
Mr. Hochberg is also a respected member of several professional associations, including the Washington State Association for Justice, the American Association for Justice and the Washington State Bar Association. He has served as treasurer and former chair of the Washington Trial Lawyers Political Forum and is a member of the Snohomish County Bar Association. His commitment to the legal community extends to his role as judge pro tem in the Snohomish County South District Court, where he continues to contribute his legal knowledge and uphold the principles of justice.
Practice areas
Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1983, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.hochberglaw.net/william-d-hochberg
- Professionals in Workers’ Compensation
- Chair, Washington Trial Lawyers Political Forum
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 1986
- King County Bar Association
- Snohomish County Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- Washington State Association for Justice
- Washington State Bar Association
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1987
- Washington State Supreme Court, 1983
- Washington, 1983
- Department of Labor and Industries v. Avundes, 140 Wn.2d 282 (2000)
- Castro v. General Constr. Co., 37 BRBS 65 (2003) aff’d, 401 F.3d 963, 39 BRBS 13 (CRT) (9th Cir. 2005), cert denied 546 U.S. 1130 (2006)
- Roller v. Dep’t of Labor & Indus., 128 Wn. App. 922, 117 P.3d 385 (2005)
- Cockle v. Department of Labor and Industries, 142 Wn.2d 801 (2001)
- Department of Labor and Industries v. Landon, 117 Wn.2d 122 (1991)
- Boeing v. Heidy, 147 Wn.2d 78 (2002)
- Department of Labor and Industries v. Estate of MacMillan, 117 Wn.2d 222 (1991)
- Kilpatrick v. Department of Labor and Industries, 125 Wn.2d 222 (1994)
- Department of Labor and Industries v. Fankhauser, 121 Wn.2d 304 (1993)
- Sebastian v. Department of Labor and Industries, 142 Wn.2d 280 (2000)
- Harry v. Buse Timber & Sales, 166 Wn.2d 1 (2009)
- Past Chair of the Workers’ Compensation section of WSAJ
- Past Member, Washington Pattern Instruction Committee, Workers’ Compensation Subcommittee
- Past Member, Executive Committee of WSAJ
- Past Chair and Treasurer of the WSAJ Justice for All PAC, Presently Board Member
- Past Chair of the Legislative Steering section of WSAJ
- Named “Super Lawyer” by Supers Lawyers (2004-present)
- Avvo “10” rating
- Professionals in Workers’ Compensation Kit Case Award (2007)
- University Puget Sound, B.A., Summa Cum Laude, 1980
- Frequent speaker both on the Longshore and Industrial Insurance Acts for various organizations
- Washington State Association for Justice Yearly Appellate Law Review
- Workers’ Compensation, Superior Court Judges Committee
- Longshore Workers’ Compensation, Office of Administrative Law Judges
- Industrial Insurance Act, Speaker for Washington State Assoc for Justice (WSAJ)
- Spoke before the Superior Court Judges Committee regarding Workers’ Compensation Update
- Spoke before the Office of Administrative Law Judges regarding Longshore Workers’ Compensation
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2025
