Firm: Davis Grimm Payne & Marra
701 5th Ave Ste 4040 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
As an associate at Davis Grimm Payne & Marra, I represent employers on a full range of labor and employment law issues. I assist management in defending against employee and union allegations of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, unilateral changes to terms and conditions of employment, defamation, constructive discharge and retaliation. I have experience representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board and various state superior courts and administrative agencies. I also provide day-to-day advice to clients with the goal of reducing the risks of expensive legal disputes and litigation. He has experience advising employers in matters related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the defensible termination of employees including those covered by collective bargaining agreements.Prior to joining Davis Grimm Payne & Marra, I was a litigator at the Seattle firm Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch. While there, I gained extensive experience in labor and employment matters in addition to a wide variety of legal disputes and issues involving: breach of contract, estate planning, negligent infliction of emotional distress, breach of fiduciary duties, business organization, negligent hiring, negligent retention and catastrophic personal injury.
Firm: McKay Huffington, PLLC
701 5th Ave Ste 4400 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
1301 Second Ave , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
1500 Hoge Building , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Jesse's practice focuses on employment, discrimination, fair housing, public accommodations, free speech, civil rights, and probate litigation. He is a trial attorney with an emphasis on counseling clients.Since 1994, Jesse has been a certified mediator and mediation trainer.
Firm: Reed Longyear Malnati Ahrens, PLLC
801 2nd Ave Ste 1415 , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Teller & Associates, PLLC
1139 34th Ave Suite B , Seattle , Washington 98122
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Denise Diskin litigates on behalf of individuals facing discrimination in the workplace, as well as families experiencing divorce and negotiating child custody. She represents individuals in unemployment appeals, discrimination litigation, and family law proceedings. She frequently represents gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and genderqueer or non-conforming clients and survivors of sex or gender-based harassment and domestic violence.. Denise has a particular interest in advocating on behalf of employees wrongfully denied family leave for illness or pregnancy, as well as furthering the rights of GLBT individuals in the workplace. She has handled cases before the U.S. District Court, King County Superior Court, King County District Court, Office of Administrative Hearings, and the American Arbitration Association, and has negotiated settlements in formal and informal mediation.. Prior to joining Teller & Associates, Denise was the principal attorney of the Law Office of J. Denise Diskin. She chaired the QLaw Foundation GLBT Legal Clinic Committee from February 2011 until September 2013, during which time the GLBT Legal Clinic received the Washington State Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award. She speaks frequently about employment discrimination and LGBTQ access to the legal system, and has presented to the Washington State Human Rights Commission, Washington Employment Lawyers Association, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the Washington State Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Legal Issues Section, the Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference, and co-chaired the 2013 Washington State Bar Association annual employment law CLE.
Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
1500 Hoge Building , Seattle , Washington 98104
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I have spent my entire career fighting for social justice issues. I am available to handle cases in the Chicago area, where I have practiced for 44 years as well as in Seattle, Washington where I currently reside. I am also available as a neutral arbitrator or mediator throughout the United States. I have been happily married for over 30 years with two accomplished children. I am equally proud of my cooking skills, acquired at the Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyons, France and as well as my free throw shooting percentage. (I am an ardent Chicago Bulls fan)
14205 Se 36th St Ste 325 , Bellevue , Washington 98006
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Jeffrey A. James is a shareholder with SEBRIS BUSTO JAMES. He has represented employers in labor and employment matters since 1988. Jeff's practice focuses on helping employers comply with state, federal and local employment laws and defending employers when litigation arises. He also prosecutes matters on behalf of employers seeking to enforce employment agreements, restrictive covenants, or other obligations. Jeff is a trial and appellate attorney who has successfully represented clients in proceedings before state and federal courts at all levels, as well as before administrative agencies and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Jeff is a frequent speaker at legal and industry seminars on issues affecting the workplace.. Jeff has been actively involved in federal, state, and local bar associations for over two decades. He is the past-Secretary of the Executive Board of the Washington State Bar Association – Labor & Employment Law Section, and past- Chair of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers – Employment Law Committee. He is also a member of the Washington Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section; the King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section; and the American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, where he serves on the Technology Subcommittee and the Employee Rights and Responsibilities Subcommittee. In 2007 he was elected to the King County Bar Association Board of Trustees to serve a three year term.. Jeff has been repeatedly named as a "Super Lawyer" byWashington Law & Politics and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers in Seattle. He has received the highest possible peer review rating for competency and ethics (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a professional guitarist and high-performance driving instructor in his spare time.
Firm: Socius Law Group
One Union Square , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Jeannette focuses on employment and labor law, employment litigation and related business matters. She prepares employment contracts, employee handbooks, non-competition and confidentiality agreements for employers as well as other employment policies and procedures. She also investigates employee complaints of sexual or other harassment on behalf of the employer or as an independent third party and counsels employers on human resources and labor relations issues. In addition, she represents employers in litigation involving harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, employment contracts, and wage and hour issues. Jeannette also advises and represents employers and employees on non-competition covenants and related litigation, and negotiates the terms of employment agreements and departure agreements on behalf of both employers and employees.. Jeannette has tried cases to juries in both federal and state courts. This trial experience makes her a highly effective counselor when advising employers about employment issues that could lead to litigation.. Jeannette was named to the Super Lawyers® list for ten consecutive years (2014-2023) a designation reserved for fewer than five percent of all lawyers in Washington State. Jeannette previously was included on the Rising Stars list nine consecutive years and she was named by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of 2011’s “40 Under 40” business leaders in the Puget Sound area. Jeannette also sits on the Atheletes For Kids Board of Directors where she helps promote healthy and inclusive communities though character and leadership training for mentors and ongoing support for children who need it most.
P.O. Box 65013 , Shoreline , Washington 98155
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Rekhi & Wolk, P.S.
529 Warren Ave N , Seattle , Washington 98109
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Beck Chase Gilman PLLC
711 Court A, Suite 202 , Tacoma , Washington 98402
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Brown & Sterling
4318 Preston-Fall City Rd. SE , Fall City , Washington 98024
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I head up the firm’s employment law practice, which focuses on assisting businesses with their Human Resources and employment law needs. That means we strive to learn your business from the inside-out in order to best counsel and represent your business’ interests. With over a decade of counseling and representation of national and international businesses, we bring a wealth of employment law knowledge to your business.. Simply, we make employment law work for you.. We often assist employers with preventative measures in order to best ensure protection of their business needs and their employees’ rights. Such preventative measures often consist of:. In addition, we assist with the defensive measures related to employment law. This means:. If your business could use this type of employment law expertise, please contact me at.. Prior Employment Law Experience. I worked for Target Corporation in Human Resources for both the stores and distribution after college. While working for Target Corp., I implemented HR policies and procedures for the stores, helped create a centralized recruiting program for the distribution centers, and worked extensively on employee relations issues.. Upon graduation from law school in 2004, I began my career with the Atlanta office of Ogletree Deakins (an international employment law defense firm), after clerking with the Indianapolis office during law school. In Atlanta, I focused on many aspects of employment law including, but not limited to, employment litigation. In 2010 and 2011, I served as in-house counsel for Regis Corporation in Minneapolis where I advised internal clients on handling employment disputes as well as implemented an internal wage and hour compliance program.. I returned to Ogletree in 2011 at its Minneapolis office and last moved to Seattle. For the last year, I worked in Ogletree’s Seattle office honing my skills related to Washington state’s employment laws.
Firm: India Lin Bodien
2522 North Proctor St. #387 , Tacoma , Washington 98406
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Along with my co-counsel, my firm represents victims all over Washington State and in other states in workplace racial and sexual harassment cases and in class action wage and hour cases. We provide a 100% free and confidential consulation, and we work on a contigency basis, which means that if we take your case, we will only get paid if we win or settle the case. Our clients are never on the hook for any fees or costs out of pocket. We look forward to speaking with you!
203 4th Ave E Ste 520 , Olympia , Washington 98501
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
2801 Western Ave , Seattle , Washington 98121
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC
14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100 , Bellevue , Washington 98006
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Gregory M. Skidmore focuses his practice on representing both individuals and companies in a wide variety of civil and business litigation matters with a primary focus on employment litigation.. Gregory represents clients in cases involving age, disability, and gender discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, employment contract disputes, unemployment benefits appeals, and wrongful discharge in federal, state, and tribal courts and before governmental agencies such as the EEOC and DOL.. Gregory also assists business owners with the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with both state and federal employment laws.. As a litigator, Gregory embraces his role as both an advocate and a counselor by zealously representing his clients while also recognizing his duty to seek an amicable resolution between adverse parties.. In his free time, Gregory enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, trying new restaurants, serving in his church and community, and spending time with his wife and young children.
Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP
1001 4th Ave Ste 4500 , Seattle , Washington 98154
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
I advise clients on a wide range of employment issues, including compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination and harassment laws, WISHA/OSHA wage/hour compliance, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the National Labor Relations Act, unfair competition, and trade secrets law. I find practical, business oriented solutions to meet my clients' needs. I regularly conduct workplace investigations, draft and review employment policies and other employment-related documents, and provide human resources related training to employers and supervisors.. As a litigator, I represent clients in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace health and safety, and other employment law issues in state and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies. My litigation experience also includes representing clients in alternative dispute resolution forums, such as mediation.. Prior to law school, I enjoyed a career in human resources at the Seattle office of an international biotechnology company. I regularly volunteer and participate in local fundraising events, and mentor law students and new attorneys. In my spare time, I love dining out, enjoying Washington wine, yoga, running, reading, and travel. I'm also proficient in French.
Department of Transportation - Human Resources , Seattle , Washington 98124
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
Firm: HKM Employment Attorneys
600 Stewart St., Suite 901 , Seattle , Washington 98101
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor
