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. On December 19, 2011, after a four-week bench trial in King County Superior Court, the court issued a verdict in favor of defendants. Soon In Kim v. Delta Inn et. al., 10-2-19547-5 SEA (King County Superior Court).

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.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. On September 15, 2011, jury returned verdict in favor of Ms. Dorn and, on November 30, 2011, the court awarded attorneys’ fees. Dorn v. Kent Post No. 15 et. al., 10-2-10169-1 KNT (King County Superior Court).

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. HKM represents the Sleep Country class. Shanklin et.al. v. Sleep Country USA, Inc., 3:10-CV 00406-MO (D. Or.).

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the 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 2012.

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., after Mr. Heffner left Rural/Metro. Rural/Metro dismissed the case on November 4, 2010 after Heffner prevailed at TRO hearing. Rural Metro Corp. v. Heffner, 2:10-CV-02292-GMS (D. Ariz.).

Washington Employment Agreements Attorney

About Employment Agreements

During the course of employment, contract disputes can arise. Employment contracts are drafted by the employer and are meant to protect the rights of the employer in case of any disagreement. Unfortunately, in many cases, the employment agreement is violated to benefit the employer. Our firm is dedicated to assisting those that are facing contract disputes and has been assisting clients with this issue for almost 40 years. In addition, if you are an employer that feels they are facing an unwarranted contract dispute, we can assist you. In all matters pertaining to employment law, it is best to contact a Washington employment law attorney at your earliest convenience.

Our firm has helped many clients in the following areas:

Drafting employment agreements
Reviewing employment agreements
Asserting rights regarding an agreement
Contract and agreement disputes

Employment Agreements Attorney Serving Washington

Employee contract agreements can affect your financial health significantly. It is important as an employer or employee, you hire an attorney to thoroughly review your contract or agreement before it is signed. Having a skilled and experienced attorney draft an agreement that protects your rights can save you weeks of trying to resolve an agreement dispute in the future. It is in your best interests to have an attorney protect your finances in all matters related to employment agreements.

At HKM Employment Attorneys, we have helped countless individuals in a wide variety of employment law cases. With almost 40 years of experience, we are considered a premier employment law firm in the Northwest. Dealing with an employment contract dispute can be time-consuming , involve expensive litigation, and confusing. It is crucial that you have an attorney on your side that can effectively handle the dispute so that you can turn your attention to more important aspects of your career or company.

Contact a Washington employment agreements attorney today if you have any questions regarding employment contracts or agreements.