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Carol Moody grew up in the Seattle area and attended law school at the University of Washington. She began her practice in a large Seattle law firm in 1980, becoming a partner in 1987. In 1993, she was a founder and partner of Moody & Battuello, a firm specializing in health care professional liability and products liability, though her cases also continued to include a wide range of civil disputes. Carol’s practice has included representation of physicians and hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, a large school district and a professional football team. Her experience includes civil jury trials, appellate practice and serving as a mediator in civil cases. She has also done litigation consulting on cases for both plaintiff’s and defense counsel. Carol is rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell. She joined Fain Anderson Sheldon & VanDerhoef, PLLC, as “of counsel” in 2005.
Litigation Experience
Ms. Moody has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts around the state of Washington. Highlights of her experience include the following:
- Successful defense of three physicians against allegations of improper removal of life support systems in a case televised nationally on “Court TV”.
- Successful defense of a University of Washington physician against allegations of improper performance of an experimental surgical procedure.
- Successful defense of a professional football team against liability for the off-field conduct of its players.
- Lead counsel for a large school district in cases involving alleged sexual assaults on students.
- Lead counsel for pharmaceutical companies in product liability cases.
- Representation of numerous physicians, hospital and health maintenance organizations in professional malpractice actions.
- Consultation and participation in developing policies, procedures and risk management strategies for health care facilities.
- Negotiation and mediation of a wide range of legal disputes.
Professional Experience
- 2005—Present
Fain Sheldon Anderson & VanDerhoef, PLLC, Attorney of Counsel
- 1999—2004
Carol L. Moody, Attorney and Mediator
- 1993—1999
Moody Battuello, P.S., founder and shareholder
- 1980—1993
Karr Tuttle Campbell, P.S., attorney and shareholder
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1980
- University of Washington, B.A., 1977
Phi Beta Kappa
- University of Washington, 1998
Professional Mediation Skills Certificate Training Program
Bar Admission
Admitted to practice in the following Courts:
- Washington State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Memberships