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James D. Oswald

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7.5

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Employee Benefits

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Office of James D. Oswald
    100 South King Suite 560
    Seattle, WA 98104
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About Me

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About me: I practice as a sole practitioner. As a result, your case will receive my personal attention, and I will personally be responsive to your concerns and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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5 star rating

“Excellent client attorney relationship”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-08 15 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: James D. Oswald is very thorough in gathering the necessary information and proceeding with it to obtain the best outcome possible. He looks at the... more
5 star rating

“Jim knows what you need, how to go about attaining your goals, and handles all the details with tactful professionalism.”

Posted by: Linda, 2009-11-05 18 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Jim is a patient and thorough lawyer who showed compassion and understanding of the situation in which I suddenly found myself. He exuded knowledge... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I am working with Jim on complex litigation. Jim is an oustanding lawyer and presenter. It's a pleasure to be... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Steven Frank , Seattle (WA), 13 days ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 28 years since James D. Oswald was first licensed to practice law in WA.
  • 32 years since James D. Oswald was first licensed to practice law in AK.
  • 30 years since James D. Oswald was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Acting Assistant Professor of Law at University of Washington School of Law 1981–1982

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California Law JD - Juris Doctor 1977
University of California A.B. 1973

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Alaska Bar Association
Member American Bar Association
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
ERISA Preemption Washington Employment Law Deskbook 2008

Cases
Title:
Navlet v. Port of Seattle, 164 Wash.2d 818 (2008)
Practice Area:
Employee Benefits
Outcome:
Decision in favor of plaintiffs
Description:
The court held that when Port of Seattle terminated all of its warehouse employees, it was required to provide retiree medical coverage to employees...

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