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Prior to establishing her boutique family law firm in Seattle's Magnolia/ Interbay neighborhood, Ms. Hermon practiced family law at Law Offices of Susan Millican O’Brian & Associates, P.S. She previously worked as a public defender and has fifteen years of experience representing parents and children in courts throughout Washington. Ms. Hermon has dedicated much of her career developing the skills and expertise necessary to provide the highest quality representation to her clients during what is often the most emotionally challenging times of their lives. Ms. Hermon began family law work while attending Tulane University School of Law. Most recently, Ms. Hermon spent six years at King County Northwest Defenders Association, where she litigated a variety of serious matters ranging from criminal felonies to termination of parental rights. She was selected to supervise the juvenile offender and dependency units, and had oversight of more than ten attorneys and staff in addition to representing clients.

Practice focuses on working with management to implement and maintain proactive employement practices and the defense of employers when litigation arises.  Practice includes: Employment Litigation; Administrative Charges; Workplace Investigations; Discrimination Claims; Human Resource Policies/Handbooks and Procedures; Employee Discipline/Discharge Counseling; Wage and Hour Counseling; Sexual Harassment Claims; and Management and Employee Training.

PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY. A dedicated and fierce advocate, Jason pursues justice for his clients despite opposition, obstruction or personal inconvenience, taking whatever lawful and ethical measures are required to vindicate his client's cause.  Jason began his career in corporate finance, including spending a decade at Warner Bros. Studios where he served as a director of finance.  Jason’s work in Hollywood left him yearning for a more meaningful career helping others, so he returned home to the Pacific Northwest and began working as a Plaintiff’s lawyer.. After attending Willamette University College of Law, Jason worked to help those injured by pharmaceutical companies.  He then expanded his practice to include employment law, where he served as a dedicated advocate for employees who were injured by large corporate employers. Fully understanding the sudden impact of the loss of income and livlihood on a family allowed Jason to use his empathy, along with tenacity, skill and perseverance, to diligently represent his clients, resulting in a proven record of success.. Jason found the answer in his quest to help others at Seattle Truck Law, where he passionately works to help indivdiuals who have suffered serious injuries through the negligence and recklessness of others.  As a former Plaintiff himself, Jason endured extended litigation against a powerful corporation. That experience informs Jason’s client relationships with an additional layer of empathy and connection, which enhances his understanding of the importance of timely communication in keeping the client informed and comfortable throughout the litigation process.

Over the last 17 years, my law practice has developed to serve clients active in real estate, hospitality and business. Having worked closely with business owners and general counsel over many years, I understand our clients need to make prompt and well informed business decisions based on trust and confidence in my analysis of the pertinent issues. I use my market knowledge, communication skills and experience working on a variety of high profile, complex projects to advocate for clients, close transactions and achieve fair results.. Real Estate: My primary practice is commercial real estate transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, real estate finance, real estate development, transit-oriented development, design professional services agreements, and construction contracts.. Hospitality/Business: Further, I assist hospitality and business clients with corporate formation and governance, limited liability company operating agreements, management agreements, franchise agreements, master services agreements, vendor contracts, and liquor licensing.. Construction: Over many years, I have represented owners, developers, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers in a wide variety of construction claims. This construction litigation experience has assisted in preparing and negotiating comprehensive construction contracts, master subcontractor agreements, architect agreements, engineering contracts and other construction project documents.

Over 30 years as management employment/labor law attorney and workplace investigator.  Big firm, in-house, and solo practices.  Trusted business advisor, legal consultant, and strategic partner to C-level executives, operations managers, and Human Resource professionals.   Experienced corporate executive and a Washington Best Lawyer.. Areas of focus include:. ·     Workplace investigations and cultural assessments. ·     Discrimination and harassment. ·      Performance management. ·      Employee discipline and termination. ·      Labor arbitrations and administrative hearings. ·      Administrative complaints (e.g., EEOC). ·      Employment law litigation. ·      Employee policies, procedures and handbooks. ·      Wage and hour (e.g., exempt-nonexempt issues, interns, independent contractors). ·      Employment, severance, non-compete, non-disclosure and other agreements. ·      Accommodations. ·      Leaves of absence. ·      Reductions in force and reorganizations. ·      Labor contract administration and grievance management. ·      Employment practices compliance review. ·      Development and presentation of training programs on topics such as. o   Sexual and other prohibited harassment. o   Leaves of absence. o   Investigation techniques. o   Performance and attendance management. o   Labor contract grievances and arbitration. o   Discipline and termination. o   Best practices to avoid employee lawsuits. Work with unionized and non-unionized environments, Fortune 500 companies, startups, family businesses, and executives. Clients include health care organizations, airlines, railroads, bottling companies, grocery retailers, technology firms, contractors, public employers, and more.. Can be reached at

Our main interest is in false claims act (Qui Tam) cases involving fraud against the government, as well as whistleblower reward programs in the area of tax fraud and material misstatements by publicly traded companies.. If you are aware of off label selling by pharmaceutical companies, Medicare or Medicaid fraud, false certifications for government guaranteed loans or grants, military procurement fraud, or similar rip-offs, give us a call.. I also have extensive experience as a plaintiff side employment and discrimination lawyer, fighting for individuals who are mistreated by their employers, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge and other employment law problems.. Choose your lawyer based on whether you think you can work with them for a period of years as well as their "rating." Do they listen?  Do they tell you bad news as well as good things?  Most lawyers are very honest, and hard to offend, so ask them the tough questions to get straight answers.

Nicole Gainey graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She is a licensed attorney in Washington State. She focuses her law practice, which she founded teh same year she graduated, 2014, on plaintiff's employment law claims. She is dedicated to helping Washington state workers meet their legal goals while protecting their rights. She is currently accepting new clients in the areas of workplace Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination / Retaliation, Civil Rights. She serves her employment law clients in the greater Seattle, Renton, Tukwila, Eastside, and King County areas.. She supports many legal and community organizations and national non-profits that seek safety and justice for all, including:. Serving as co-chair for the South King County Roundtable, of the Washington Association of Justice, 2015 to 2017, and the WSAJ Diversity Commitee 2017 - 2020, Trial News Editorial Board 2019 - 2023. Volunteering with the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project, and the Fairwork Washington Legal Clinic, and UW's Student legal Clinic and by supporting the. ACLU, (member since 1996),. The Southern Poverty Law Center, (Member since 1996),. The Human Rights Campaign, (Supporter since 1998),. Legal Voice, (Volunteer and Supporter since 2011),. The Filipino Community Center (Supporter since 2015), and. API Chaya, Supporter since 2016.

Nancy Anderson is a shareholder at Lane Powell PC, and Chair of the firm's Wage & Hour Group. She concentrates her practice on all types of employment and class action litigation and advice work, including wage and hour, employment discrimination, retaliation, benefits claims, and ERISA claims. Ms. Anderson has successfully tried cases to verdict, including defense of class actions and actions brought by individual claimants alleging employment discrimination, and has represented clients at arbitrations, agency proceedings, and investigations.

My work revolves around complex commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes and business dissolutions, trust and probate estate disputes, real estate controversies, contracts, construction issues, debtor/creditor rights, employment issues, and torts. I have experience with trusts as well as financial transactions in the following industries: banking, lending, mortgages, construction, real estate, commercial development and leasing.. I am aggressive in the courtroom, but compromise if and when appropriate. My prime objective is to achieve practical results for my clients, using an effective combination of technical skill and common sense.

My practice is focused on all aspects of real estate and business transactions.  I draft and negotiate commercial leases, ground leases, purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, merger or redemption agreements, loan and financing documents, entity and formation documents, and corporate documents, as well as most other documents involved in a typical M&A transaction or real estate venture, project or transaction.  I also assist contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers and design professionals with negotiating construction contracts, design contracts and related agreements.

My practice involves a full range of labor and employment law matters, including counseling employers on compliance with legal obligations, training, drafting policies and agreements, and representing employers in litigation and administrative proceedings.

My practice focuses on resolving labor and employment and business disputes.  I also litigate issues of environmental law, health care and constitutional law.

My practice encompasses all aspects of immigrtion law and employment law , including wrongful termination, discrimination, failure to accommodate, and sexual harassment litigation in both state and federal court.. Prior to starting The Rekhi Law Firm, PLLC, I worked at The Blankenship Law Firm, P.S. and the international firm of Lane Powell, P.C. as a part of their employment law practice group.. I graduated from Tulane University School of Law cum laude, where I served as Senior Associate Editor of Tulane Law Review. During law school, I volunteered at the Tulane Legal Assistance Clinic, assisting indigent clients with a variety of legal issues. I received my B.A. degree in economics from Whitman College, where I was awarded the President's Scholarship.. With a demonstrated commitment to social justice, I strive to serve my clients through vigorous advocacy with a human touch.  I care deeply about the rights of all people to be free of discrimination and believe in the power of the law to effect positive change. I a member of the legal team for Sikh Coalition, as well as a board member for The Hate Free Zone of Washington. I have also participated as a panel member for various community civil rights panel discussions.. I a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington.  I am on the Board of the South Asian Bar Association of Washington and Washington Employment Lawyers Association.

My mission is to deliver the most empowering and delightful legal experience possible.. I'm a northwest native, father, dog owner, and explorer.. I love helping businesses and individuals to do business with integrity.

Ms. Divine provides advice and litigates cases for individuals, businesses, non-profits and school districts in a wide range of employment matters, including employment contracts and policy manuals; severance packages and non-competition agreements; state and federal discrimination laws; disability accommodation; FMLA and other leave issues; drug-testing and employee privacy issues; harassment and misconduct investigations; wage and hour claims; and wrongful termination actions.

Ms. Dewar is an experienced lawyer focusing on labor & employment and business litigation. She has litigated complex cases in the state, federal and appellate courts for individuals to Fortune 500 companies, involving employment claims and disputes, unfair business practices, fraud, corporate disputes, and director and officer liability.. She represents employers and employees in complex employment law matters and is PHR certified, Professional in Human Resources.  She is skilled in wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination based on age, race, sex, disability, pregnancy, harassment, hostile work environment, Family Medical Leave Act, employment and severance agreements.. She was named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine for three consecutive years. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the B. Dubrienski International Masters of Law Scholarship, the Neil J. MacDonald Award in Criminal Law, the highest grade point average in Pretrial Process (Civil Procedure), the Law Book Company Prize in Family Law, and the Solomon Greenberg Advocacy Honor List.. Ms. Dewar has written extensively on business and employment law issues. She was also a contributing author for Advising and Defending Corporate Directors and Officers, California Treatise Continuing Education of the Bar.  She was the featured presenter for the Intellectual Property, Entertainment and Internet Law Section of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association on the topic of "Idea Protection Under Implied Contract Theory." She has lectured on business and advertising law to other attorneys and was the guest speaker for Branding Basics Trademark Seminar Los Angeles MCLE Marathon.

Mr. Wackerbarth is a shareholder at Lane Powell PC in Seattle, WA.  He has been in practice for 38 years, concentrating his practice in the areas of railroad litigation, environmental litigation, labor and employment, products liability and insurance related disputes.  His practice includes the representation of Class 1 railroads, shortlines, commuter rail services and the nation's passenger rail system.  He is the Chair of the firm's Railroad and Mass Transit Industry Team and the Product Liability and Mass Torts Litigation group.  He is also a past President of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals and is a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel where he also served as a past regional vice president.  He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyer's Association.. Mr. Wackerbarth is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, Railroad Law, and is rated AV Judicial Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell.  He is also named as a Washington State Super Lawyer.

Mr. Rittereiser is an experienced trial attorney. He represents employees in all aspects of employment litigation, and has tried dozens of cases to verdict. Prior to joining HKM, Mr. Rittereiser served as a deputy prosecuting attorney at the King County Prosecutor’s Office, where he handled serious felony cases including sexual assaults and violent crimes. A native to Washington State, Mr. Rittereiser graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Economics, and graduated from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago.

Mike Reilly is a nationally recognized labor, employment and employee benefits attorney, named one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful Employment Attorneys in the Nation” for the past five consecutive years by Human Resource Executive®. He has decades of experience providing strategic employment advice to local, regional and national clients, and has successflly handled more than 75 jury trials, arbitrations, bench trials  He also represents employers before the EEOC and Washington State Human Rights Commission.

Marty is a Shareholder at Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S. His practice areas include construction defect, general liability, personal injury, product liability, insurance coverage, employment, UIM, and insurer "bad faith"/extracontractual liability litigation. Marty earned his B.A. degree from the University of Puget Sound and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State, King County, Pierce County, Nevada State and the District of Columbia bar associations and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers.

Maricarmen assists both employer and employee clients with advice on federal and Washington employment law issues including discrimination, wrongful termination, noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, leave, and accommodations. She provides thoughtful advice and counsel to clients to avoid litigation, but when her clients are compelled to litigate, Maricarmen has the skills and proven record that results in favorable litigation outcomes for her clients.. Maricarmen also has a general litigation practice, through which she advises client on issues such as contract, tort, and appellate litigation.. Maricarmen conducts investigations on discrimination, harassment, bribery, corruption, fraud, and conflicts of interest. She successfully represents clients in administrative hearings, such as before the Public Employment Relations Commission.. Maricarmen also has an active pro bono practice, representing a client in an asylum hearing with a favorable outcome and advising nonprofit organizations on employment matters.

Lisa Burke is an experienced litigator who focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, primarily in employment law. Lisa routinely handles cases involving employment separation, discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and wage and hour violations.

Lindsay stands up to wage theft and discrimination in the workplace; sexual assault and abuse in schools and hospitals; and safety violations in our community. She holds companies accountable and demands a fair fight, whether she is representing an individual or hundreds of workers in a class action. Lindsay is a frequent speaker at legal seminars on topics ranging from ethics to litigation strategy. Since 2013 she has been recognized by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” and, since 2017, as one of the “Top 50 Women” lawyers in the State. Lindsay’s adversaries respect her tenacity and civility; her clients value her compassion and sound judgment.. Lindsay is a third-generation Washingtonian, raised by two public school teachers here in the Seattle area. She earned her B.A. from Bowdoin College and graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law. Prior to joining SGB, Lindsay served as a law clerk to the Honorable James L. Robart in United States District Court.

Lawrence Cock emphasizes employment law, including agreements to not compete and trade secret misappropriation. Mr. Cock was involved in the creation and passage of Washington's new noncompete statute, RCW 49.62. Mr. Cock represents employees and employers in transitions and litigation. Mr. Cock also emphasizes securities law and investment fraud, representing brokers, broker-dealers, Investment Advisers, customers, and investors in matters involving securities fraud. Mr. Cock also represents firms, brokers, and individuals facing legal proceedings by regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, FINRA, and Washington's Department of Financial Institutions (DFI).

Lauren Parris Watts' practice focuses on representing and advising individual clients and small to medium sized business clients in employment and commercial litigation. At all stages, Lauren strives to identify practical solutions to meet the clients’ needs and understands that legal advice must always give consideration to the client’s greater personal and business objectives.. Lauren graduated from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and then returned to pursue her law degree at the Seattle University School of Law near her Pacific Northwest home. Before working at Helsell Fetterman, Lauren had practical corporate and business experience serving in the legal department and as a legislative intern in U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s office in Washington, D.C. She also served as a Rule 9 intern with the Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic, where she represented clients charged as offenders in Juvenile Court as well as low-income clients with their estate planning matters.