Nathan Nanfelt

Nathan Nanfelt, Class Action Attorney in Seattle, Washington

Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, Insurance, and Personal Injury

AttorneyatKeller Rohrback L.L.P.

Seattle, WA

Practicing class action in Seattle since 2012.

14+
Years practicing
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Nathan Nanfelt is an attorney based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Nathan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..

Based in
Seattle, WA
Experience
over 14 years
Known for
Class Action · Insurance · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Seattle, WA.
  • Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Nathan Nanfelt: Nathan Nanfelt is an attorney based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Nathan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nathan Nanfelt

Nathan concentrates on class action, insurance, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Seattle, Washington

Nathan takes class action matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathan agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Seattle, Washington

Nathan takes insurance matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Seattle, Washington

Nathan takes personal injury matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathan agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Seattle, Washington

Nathan takes product liability matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathan agrees to represent you.

Wrongful Death cases in Seattle, Washington

Nathan takes wrongful death matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nathan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nathan Nanfelt — Over 14 years of Washington class action experience

Nathan Nanfelt is an attorney based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Nathan has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..

Nathan Nanfelt has the heart of an advocate.

Nathan is committed to fighting for justice and fairness for policyholders, consumers, and workers. As an attorney on Keller Rohrback LLP’s Complex Litigation team, Nathan represents individuals, businesses, and classes harmed by insurers and other corporations that commit bad faith or malfeasance. Whether representation leads to an early resolution (great when that happens!), arbitration, litigation, or trial, Nathan has the endurance to go the distance for the little guy.

An avid storyteller, Nathan has a knack for distilling complex facts into compelling narratives. His practice includes representing policyholders, including homeowners, small businesses, and injured persons. Denied or delayed insurance benefits? Nathan’s your advocate.

Nathan knows his way around the courtroom. Prior to joining Keller Rohrback LLP, Nathan served as a judicial law clerk in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. Before that, Nathan tried jury cases for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. With his extensive court experience, Nathan has the discernment to know when to compromise and when to fight.

A graduate of Seattle University School of Law, Nathan co-wrote constitutional and human rights educational materials for youth in Zambia, with a focus on gender-based violence and police brutality.

When not lawyering, Nathan enjoys playing the piano. You may just see him on the keys in a hotel lobby or bar association event. He lives with his family in Seattle, where he attends Sounders games and attempts the occasional DIY home project.

Articles & Presentations

•Presenter, Eternal Optimists Wanted: Opposing Arbitration Clauses (2025).
•Writer, Proper Parties chapter to WSAJ Insurance Law Deskbook, 1st Ed. (2022).
•Co-presenter, Gender Equity in the Legal Profession, William Dwyer Inn of Court (2018).
•Panelist, Judicial Externships, Seattle University School of Law (February 2017).
•Speaker, Life After the Bar Exam, remarks on behalf of Young Lawyer Division at KCBA Swearing-in Ceremony (October 2013).
Street Law Zambia: Practical Education for Zambia’s Youth, a 12-Lesson Teacher and Student Curriculum, co-authored with Pamela Mumbi and Dr. Edward O’Brien (March 2014).
The Cap on Attorney’s Fees: A Primary Obstacle to Protecting Prisoners’ Civil Rights, De Novo, Washington State Bar Association (February 2012).
•Co-presenter, Stay Classy, Young Lawyers: What Anchorman Ron Burgundy Can Teach You About Being a Better Lawyer, CLE at KCBA (November 2012).

Recognitions

Honors & Awards

•National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2024-2025
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2020-2023
•Received three CALI awards and the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Dispute Resolution

Working with Nathan on a class action matter

Nathan Nanfelt has the heart of an advocate. Nathan is committed to fighting for justice and fairness for policyholders, consumers, and workers. As an attorney on Keller Rohrback LLP’s Complex Litigation team, Nathan represents individuals, businesses, and classes harmed by insurers and other corporations that commit bad faith or malfeasance. Whether representation leads to an early resolution…

Clients Nathan works with

Nathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, insurance, and personal injury matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Nathan Nanfelt's legal education and bar admissions

  • Seattle University School of Law

    J.D. · 2012

  • Wheaton College

    B.A. · 2007

Jurisdictions

Nathan's state bar admissions

  • Washington

    2012 · ACTIVE

Nathan studied at J.D. in Seattle University School of Law and B.A. in Wheaton College.

Law school and academic background

Nathan completed J.D. in Seattle University School of Law and B.A. in Wheaton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nathan runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Nathan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional & Civic Involvement •Association for Justice, Member , Insurance Law Section, Executive Committee (current) •Judge Charles V

    membership

  • Johnson Youth and Law Forum, Board Member (2018-2025) •William L

    membership

  • Dwyer Inn of Court, Member

    current), Board Member (2018-2020) •Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member •Federal Bar Association, Member •King County Bar Association, Member •KCBA Young Lawyer Division, Board Trustee (2013-2016 · membership

Locations

Nathan Nanfelt's office in Seattle

Nathan's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400

Seattle, WA 98101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nathan Nanfelt — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nathan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Seattle, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nathan

Nathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nathan Nanfelt

  • How much does it cost to hire Nathan for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nathan offer a free consultation?

    Nathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nathan's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Nathan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nathan take my case if I'm outside Seattle?

    Nathan is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Nathan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nathan accepting new class action clients right now?

    Nathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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