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.).

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Unpaid Overtime

If you are an employee that is seeking to obtain compensation from an employer such as unpaid overtime, we understand the situation that you are in. It is important when facing an unpaid overtime dispute that you arm yourself with aggressive and truly experienced representation. With almost 40 years of experience in employment law, our firm has helped many clients to successfully overcome unpaid overtime matters and recover the maximum compensation they are due from their employers.

Unlike many other firms that may take on unpaid overtime cases, our firm focuses mainly on employment law. Due to our exclusive focus on employment law, we are able to refine our representation and stay up to date on current changes in state and federal employment laws and regulations, case law and other issues that can be important with regard to claims and litigating a case. The commitment that we have to our clients is manifested in the settlements and verdicts that we obtain for them. If you have an unpaid overtime issue that need resolution, speak with a Washington employment law attorney from our firm at your earliest convenience.

Are you Seeking Payment for Unpaid Overtime?

Unfortunately, some employers will attempt to avoid paying overtime wages to their employees in with a profit motive. In some cases, the employees are not fully aware of their rights. In other cases, employees are aware that they should be paid overtime wages but fear the stress, possible repercussions, and loss of position that are a concerning if considering pursuing a claim. Withholding overtime payment to employees when it is due is not only wrong, it is against the law. If you have tried to speak with your employer about overtime wages and feel that you have been brushed off or ignored, you should speak with an experienced employment law attorney. In most cases, it is possible to obtain the overtime compensation that is due without litigation.

Contact a Washington employment law attorney from the firm today if you are seeking unpaid overtime wages.