Washington Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Wage Case - Company Must Pay More Than $700,000 in Attorney's Fees for $24,406 in Upaid Overtime.

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Congratulations to Dan Kalish, who was selected as a “2013 Top Rated Lawyer” in Labor & Employment Law based on his AV Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell. He will be listed in the February 2013 issues of The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel magazines.

Congratulations to HKM partner Donald W. Heyrich for two recent honors. Mr. Heyrich has been selected for Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition, and he also has been named one of the "Leading Lawyers in the Puget Sound Region by Seattle Business (January 2013). Click here to read more.

HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star. Click here to read more.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. Click here to read more.

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. Click here to read more.

Attorney Brandon Sipherd has agreed to join HKM as a full-time associate attorney. Mr. Sipherd intends to start on January 1, 2013.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp. Click here to read more.

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. Click here to read more.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. Click here to read more.

HKM Takes Aim at Unsolicited Text Messages. Representing multiple consumers, HKM has filed class-action lawsuits against corporate entities charged with sending a barrage of unsolicited text messages (SMS). Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the 2013 Washington State Practice Manual.As in previous year, HKM has written the Employment Discrimination section of the Washington State Practice Manual. The publication is expected to be published in early 2013.

HKM Attorneys Honored. Congratulations to HKM attorneys Dan Kalish and Lisa Burke, who were both selected as a 2013 “Rising Star” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine.

HKM Expands with New Hires. HKM welcomes new full-time attorney Kathryn Kuhlenberg.

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The legal team at HKM Employment Attorneys is a premier labor and employment firm serving the state of Washington. Our firm represents Fortune 500 companies, government agencies as well as individual employees and executives throughout the state. The firm was established to provide high quality, professional and effective employment law services. We offer our legal services at reasonable cost , and are committed to offering exceptional legal services without the high costs that come when you engage a large, impersonal law firm.

Our legal team consists of a former partner at one of the most prestigious law firms in the US; a former deputy prosecutor who has tried roughly 30 cases to verdict; former clerks to judges; a graduate of some of the most prestigious schools in the country, a SuperLawyer, and a Rising Star; and most of our attorneys have a perfect 10/10 on Avvo.com. We are recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as an accomplished law firm with exceptional qualifications, credentials and a record of success.

Employment Law Lawyer in Washington

Our firm represents those who need legal counsel in all types of employment law matters, including but not limited to wage claims, overtime, and commissions, as well as any case involving employment discrimination, such as cases of pregnancy discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, religious discrimination, and race discrimination. We are committed to protecting the rights of workers in cases of harassment and hostile work environment. We can provide the quality legal representation you will need in cases involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, qui tam, separation agreements, severance pay, employment termination, and ethics investigations.

You have rights under federal law, and we can represent you in any violation of the family and medical leave act (FMLA). Those who have sought unemployment benefits and need help, or need to file unemployment appeals can get knowledgeable legal representation from our legal team. We are proud of our case results for our clients, and are prepared to offer you immediate legal assistance in your employment law issue.

If you are involved in a case of wrongful discharge, need legal counsel for whistleblower claims, or matters involving ERISA and employee benefits, our firm has the qualifications and successful record that you need when seeking representation. We also represent our clients in workplace investigations, drafting or filing claims involving employment agreements and provide a wide range of services in any aspect of state and federal employment law. We can provide legal advice for employers or employees, and are very familiar with issues involving executive contracts & separation and will vigorously protect the rights of our client, no matter what employment law matter they are facing.

Employers face difficult challenges on a daily basis, and our litigious society allows for false claims to be filed against innocent employers. Having high quality legal representation from a Washington employment lawyer to address these issues professionally and at reasonable cost allows you to focus on the more urgent concerns of your business.

There are also employees that suffer from violations of state or federal law, whether facing discrimination, wrongful termination, or working far more hours than they were contracted to do without being paid the overtime wages they are due under the law. No matter what employment law issue is involved, our highly qualified and experienced legal team will address it professionally and move forward quickly to bring it to a fair resolution. We zealously protect the rights of our clients, and you can feel confident that you have legal representation from a firm that takes your case seriously, and will go the distance on your behalf.

Contact a Washington employment law attorney from our firm for legal advice regarding your employment law matter.