Serving Employers in Washington and the Pacific Northwest

Our Seattle-based Employment Law and Litigation Practice Group helps public and private employers navigate today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape. We work proactively to minimize legal risk, maintain compliance with complex federal and state regulations, and resolve workplace disputes efficiently when they arise.

With deep experience across industries, we offer practical, business-minded solutions that align with your company’s goals. From preventative counseling to litigation defense, we help employers manage workforce challenges while protecting productivity and employee morale.

Strategic Guidance to Prevent Disputes

We advise on:

• Employee handbooks and workplace policies
• Hiring practices and onboarding
• Leave management
• Wage and hour compliance
• ADA and WLAD accommodations and disability-related issues
• Workplace safety and compliance
• Workforce restructuring and WARN Act compliance

We help clients avoid liability by drafting clear policies, training staff, and conducting compliance audits. We also keep clients informed on new laws, legal trends, and HR best practices.

Litigation & Investigations

When disputes arise, we investigate quickly and defend employers in claims involving:

• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
• Wrongful termination
• Wage and hour violations
• Non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement
• Breach of confidentiality and trade secrets
• Whistleblower claims and retaliation

Our attorneys represent employers before state and federal courts, the EEOC, Department of Labor, and state agencies.

We also conduct internal investigations involving employee misconduct, harassment, privacy violations, or financial loss—and offer legal vulnerability audits to reduce exposure.

Workplace Training

We offer tailored training for HR teams, managers, and executives on topics such as:

• Anti-harassment and EEO policies
• Leave and Accommodations compliance
• Workplace investigations and discipline
• Wage and hour law fundamentals
• Interviewing and onboarding best practices

Training is available in person or virtually and is designed to reduce legal exposure and promote compliance.

Transactions, Executive Agreements & Workforce Changes

We assist with:

• Mergers and acquisitions – assessing employment liabilities, reviewing contracts, and ensuring workforce compliance
• Reductions in force (RIFs) – including WARN Act compliance, severance planning, and employee communications
• Executive employment agreements – including confidentiality, compensation, and severance terms
• Business Protection Agreements – drafting, enforcing, and challenging restrictive covenants including non-competition and non-solicitation agreements

We help protect your business through enforceable agreements and employment-related due diligence during company transitions.