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James M Shaker

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Employment / Labor
  • 35% Litigation
  • 25% Probate

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Jim chairs Ryan, Swanson Clevelands Employment Rights, Benefits and Labor practice group. He counsels employers (regionally and internationally) and... more

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“highest recommendation”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 2007-06-09 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: We worked with James Shaker for over 2 years on a large and complex estate settement case. We cannot say enough about the kowledge and support he... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Leslie J Hagin

He is a tough, but practical, adversary. I think his clients are very well-served, and lucky, to have him as their lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Leslie Hagin , Seattle (WA), Over 4 years ago

Résumé

 

License

36 years since James M Shaker was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Connecticut Active 1975 12/01/2008
Dist. of Columbia Active 1979 10/01/2009
Washington Active 1983 01/31/2012
Oregon Active 2003 11/05/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Member at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC 1983–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Drake University Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
College of the Holy Cross BA - Bachelor of Arts 1972

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyer Seattle Business Magazine 2012
Best Lawyer Best Lawyers in America 2011
See all 9 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Conference Planning Committee 1991-present
Trustee King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section 2007
See all 3 association entries

Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Employment Law Annual Employment Law Update 2011
Employment Law Employment Law Update 2010
See all 14 speaking engagements