Labor & Employment
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 1
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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Our labor and employment group is the largest in Washington State with over 40 fully dedicated lawyers. Other law firms in Washington regularly turn to DWT for employment advice and litigation and frequently attend our employment webinars, receive our e-blasts, and attend our events.
Where other firms see their employment team as a support practice, our group is central to the firm and a profit driver, and the firm invests in our growth. This means that we have a tremendous breadth and depth of experience, with practitioners who are not only skilled in general employment work but who also specialize in niche areas of practice. This positions us to handle almost any type of employment issue. We also work closely with members of our healthcare, hospitality, business transactions and litigation departments, thus further augmenting our significant bench of experience.
Our clients praise our close working relationships. This manifests in a variety of ways. Our clients enjoy working with us, noting that we bring a sense of empathy and humor. Clients also praise our practical, efficient advice, and feel that our primary motive is to obtain the best result, not simply bill hours. This comes down to our ability to understand our clients’ goals and the unique contours of each case. In short, we take the time to get know our clients and it shows.
Chambers Review
Davis Wright Tremaine has a preeminent employment defense team with impressive trial experience in single-plaintiff and multiplaintiff litigation as well as class actions, covering a full range of employment and ERISA disputes. The team provides expert counsel to industry-leading national and international clients on labor relations, challenges to state regulations and benefits and compensation matters.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright Tremaine successfully defended Alaska Airlines in litigation in which the plaintiff, an ex-employee, alleged discriminatory conduct and wrongful termination.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DWT has an excellent ability to take complex issues and provides clear guidance."
"DWT is a market-leading firm."
"The team at Davis Wright Tremaine provides practical and solution-oriented guidance on complex situations."
"DWT has an excellent ability to take complex issues and provides clear guidance."
"DWT is a market-leading firm."
"The team at Davis Wright Tremaine provides practical and solution-oriented guidance on complex situations."
Notable Practitioners
Harry Korrell frequently handles high-profile employment litigation. He represents a number of clients in the technology and transportation sectors.
"Harry is a very smart and effective lawyer."
Mark Berry has experience representing employers across the transportation, technology and insurance sectors in a wide range of employment disputes. He is also noted for his advisory work concerning employment agreements.
"Mark Berry is very knowledgeable and creative in approaching problem solving."
Kelsey Sheldon regularly counsels employers on the full gamut of labor and employment matters. She is active in the healthcare, retail and media industries.
Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Washington