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James R. Blankenship
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Attorney bio
As Chair of the firm’s Employment Law and a member of the Business Litigation Practice group, James represents and advises employers and employees in disputes involving wrongful discharge, discrimination, wage and hour claims, and union matters. He also represents business entities in complex litigation, professional liability, and regulatory disputes.
Education
Gonzaga University School of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2014
Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor of Business Administration, 2006
Recognition & Activities
- Washington State Bar Association
- US District and Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the practice areas of ‘Commercial Litigation’ and ‘Litigation – Labor & Employment’
- Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, “Rising Star”
- Washington State Bar Association
- US District and Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the practice areas of ‘Commercial Litigation’ and ‘Litigation – Labor & Employment’
- Washington Super Lawyers Magazine, “Rising Star”
