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.

HKM Expands with New Hire. On September 28, 2011, attorney Cindy Lin joined HKM as a full-time associate attorney. You can learn more about Ms. Lin here.

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 Wards Off Vulcan Inc.’s Motion to Dismiss. HKM is representing a former employee who is suing Vulcan Inc. for discriminatory and harassing treatment, retaliation, and character defamation (among other things). 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.

Patrick Leo McGuigan

Patrick McGuigan practices labor and employment law exclusively. He has extensive litigation experience and has represented employees and employers in complex labor and employment disputes, including claims filed under Washington's discrimination and wage statutes. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. McGuigan was with the Law Offices of Mary Ruth Mann where he also only practiced labor and employment law.

Mr. McGuigan obtained his BA Business Studies with Honors from University of Ulster in Ireland, the country of his birth. He later graduated from Seattle University School of Law.

Bar Admissions:

Washington

Published Works:
Contributing Author, Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual, Employment Discrimination 2011-12 Edition
Contributing Author, Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual, Employment Discrimination 2010-11 Edition
Contributing Author, Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual, Employment Discrimination 2009-10 Edition

Professional Associations and Memberships:
Washington State Bar Association
Washington State Association for Justice (formerly Washington State Trial Lawyers Association)
King County Bar Association