Pragmatic Business Counsel. Personalized Individual Counsel. We Provide the Representation You Deserve! The following is a list of the key services that we provide to both businesses and individuals. We invite you to call us or to fill out the contact form on this page to schedule a consultation to learn more about how we… Read More

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Start Every Employment Relationship on Solid Legal Ground. The documents you use at the start of an employment relationship and throughout it determine how protected you are if things go wrong. Washington employers who rely on generic templates or outdated agreements routinely face problems that proper drafting could have prevented, including: Offer letters with unintended… Read More

Build a Compliant Workplace. Defend Your Business When It Matters Most. Harassment and discrimination claims are among the most serious and expensive legal challenges a Washington employer can face. Under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) and federal law, employers can be held liable not only for their own actions, but for those of their… Read More

Pay Your Employees Right. Protect Your Business. Avoid Costly Claims. Washington has some of the most employee-favorable wage and hour laws in the country, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Washington employers face wage and hour exposure across a wide range of areas, including: Minimum wage compliance as rates change on January 1… Read More

You Had the Right to Terminate. We’ll Prove It. Washington is an at-will employment state, but that doesn’t mean employers are immune from termination claims. Employees file wrongful termination lawsuits for a wide range of reasons, and the costs of defending them can be significant. Common challenges facing employers include: Employees who claim their termination… Read More

Written Right. Built for Washington. Ready When You Need It. A well-drafted employee handbook is one of the most important legal documents a Washington employer can have. Without one or with an outdated one, employers face serious exposure, including: Liability from employees who claim they were unaware of policies, expectations, or disciplinary procedures Non-compliance with… Read More

Counsel for Employers Stay Compliant. Protect Your Business. Lead With Confidence. Washington employers — from small businesses to growing companies — face significant legal pressure on a daily basis, including: Keeping up with Washington’s rapidly evolving employment laws, including the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), the Washington Paid Sick Leave Act, and the Equal Pay… Read More

Strategic Counsel for Employers Reduce Risk. Respond Strategically. Protect Your Workforce and Your Bottom Line. Employment law issues are no longer occasional disruptions. For Washington employers, they are constant and evolving risks that can quickly turn into costly claims, agency investigations, or litigation. We work with employers to proactively manage risk and respond decisively when… Read More

Washington Law Protects Tenants. We Fight Back When Illegal Practices Occur. Federal and Washington law provide significant protections to tenants. When landlords fail to follow the law, tenants have the right to take action. Key tenant protections include: Protection against housing discrimination under federal and state law, including accommodations for disabilities and service animals Limits… Read More

Stay Compliant. Run Effective Property Management. Washington landlords and property managers face a variety of challenges on a daily basis, including: Ensuring that lease agreements protect their interests while complying with all applicable laws, including RCW 59.18 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act) and required state and federal disclosures Navigating eviction procedures in compliance with RCW 59.18.650 (Just… Read More