About Havila C. Unrein

Havila Unrein gives her clients a voice in the legal system.

Havila practices in Keller Rohrback's nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group where she is dedicated to helping clients who have been harmed by others engaged in fraud, cutting corners, and abuses of power.

Havila made significant contributions to Hartman et al. v. Ivy Asset Management et al., a case involving fiduciary breach related to Madoff investments that resulted in a $219 million settlement with consolidated cases. She currently represents plaintiffs in multiple cases alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) by healthcare institutions attempting to claim exempt “church plan” status under ERISA.

During law school, Havila provided tax and business advice to low-income entrepreneurs and hi-tech startups as a student in the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. She also served as an extern to the Honorable Stephanie Joannides of the Anchorage Superior Court. Prior to law school, Havila worked and studied abroad in Russia, Azerbaijan, and the Czech Republic.

Recent Posts

Seventh Circuit Rules Advocate Health Care Network Pension Plan is Not a Church Plan Exempt from ERISA

Professional and Civic Involvement

California State Bar Association, Member

Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Member

Washington State Bar Association, Member

King County Bar Association, Member

Montana State Bar Association, Member

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Class Action & Complex Litigation
    • Employee Benefits & Retirement Security (Erisa)
    • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Washington
    2012, Montana
    2013, California
    2009, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
    2012, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    2012, U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
    2013, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    2013, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    2013, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    2013, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    2013, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
    2014, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    2017, Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships
    Professional and Civic Involvement

    California State Bar Association, Member

    Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Member

    Washington State Bar Association, Member

    King County Bar Association, Member

    Montana State Bar Association, Member
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Washington School of Law
    Class of 2008
    LL.M.
    Tax, with honors

    University of Washington School of Law
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Dartmouth College
    Class of 2003
    B.A.
    Russian Area Studies, magna cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Havila C. Unrein was admitted in 2008 to the State of Washington.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Havila C. Unrein is admitted to practice in California, Montana and Washington.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Havila C. Unrein is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and United States Supreme Court.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. has 73 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. was established in 1919.