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Lawrence Jay Kuznetz

Also known as Larry J. Kuznetz

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Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

The Law Office of Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, P.S.

316 W Boone Ave Ste 380

Spokane, WA 99201

Office: 509-455-4151
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I wasborn May 13, 1952 and raised in Seattle, Washington. I attended West Seattle High School where I was a two-year letterman in baseball, and a member of the... more

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Client Reviews	Client Rating Former client? Write a review 1 review “Outstanding EEOC, Civil Rights, and Employment Lawyer” Posted by: Tracy Sturchio, 2009-03-15 almost 3 years ago. Client Review: Mr. Kuznetz handled 2 Title VII cases involving me, a Transgender Female, against my employer the Federal Government. The cases were extremely... more Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer's work without reservation. Larry is an experienced, intelligent and effective advocate for his clients. He serves their... more Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Nienstedt , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

33 years since Lawrence Jay Kuznetz was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1978	01/31/2012
Idaho	Authorized to practice law	2005	03/02/2009

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney/Partner at Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, P.S	2000–present
Attorney/Partner at Powell & Morris, P.S	1985–1999

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Hofstra University School of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1977
Fairhaven College	Psychology	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1974

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Best Lawyers in Spokane 2011	Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine	2011
Best Lawyers in Spokane 2009	Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine	2009

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Secretary	Washington Employment Lawyers Association	2010-present
Member	Washington State Bar Association Hearing Officer Selection Committee	2009-present

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Reputation Level 6

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Sterling Educational Services (SES)	2011
Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment & Discrimination	Sterling Educational Services (SES)	2011

Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Sterling Educational Services (SES)	2010
Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Sterling Educational Services (SES)	2009
Ethics and Bar Complaints	Washington State Association for Justice	2009
Ethical Considerations - The Top 10 Ways to Ensure A Bar Complaint	Washington State Association For Justice	2009
Ethical Considerations in Landlord/Tenant Representation	Sterling Education Services, Inc.	2008
The Disciplinary Process And The Top Ten Ways To Ensure A Bar Complaint	The Seminar Group	2008
The Interplay Between Discrimination, Workers' Compensation and FMLA	Sterling Education Services, Inc.	2008
Ethical Considerations in Depositions	National Business Institute Seminar	2007
Ethical Considerations in Workers' Compensation	Lorman Education Services publication	2006
What Workers' Compensation Doesn't Cover: Employer Immunity, Discrimination, Sex Harassment And ADA	Lorman Education Services publication	2005
Employer's Obligation For Safety In The Workplace	National Business Institute Seminar	2004
The Interplay Between Workers' Compensation And Discrimination, Inlcuding Sex Harssment Claims	National Business Institute Seminar	2004
Sex Harassment, Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation	Lorman Education Services publication	2001
Discrimination, Reasonable Accommodation and FMLA	Lorman Education Services publication	2000
Ex-Parte Contact - A Touchy Situation	Lorman Education Services publication	1999
Related Employment Torts	Lorman Education Services publication	1999
Prompt And Lasting Methods For Return To Work And Solutions When All Else Fails: The Employer Perspective	Lorman Education Services publication	1999
Getting The Most Out Of Your Defense Attorney When It Comes To Effective Claims Management - Observations and Practical Tips	National Business Institute Seminar	1998
Workers' Compensation Litigation Techniques, Laws Against Discrimination, and FMLA	National Business Institute Seminar	1998
Second Injury Fund Relief	WSTLA CLE	1998

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Landlord - Tenant Law Update	2011
Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment & Discrimination	Employment Law Best Practices	2011

Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Landlord-Tenant Law Update	2010
Enforceability of Non-Compete and Non-Soliciation Agreements	Labor & Employment Law	2010
Advising the Client On Non-Compete Agreements	Labor & Employment Law	2010
Ethics and Bar Complaints	Year End Ethics CLE	2009
The Interplay Between Workers' Compensation and Discrimnation	Women in Workers' Compensation	2009
Ethical Considerations in Landlord-Tenant Representation	Landlord-Tenant Law Update	2009
Ethical Considerations - The Top 10 Ways To Ensure A Bar Complaint	Ethics Potpouri	2009
The Interplay Between Workers' Compensation & Family & Medical Leave	Employment Law Update In Washington	2008
Ethical Considerations In Landlord/Tenant Representation	Landlord-Tenant Law Update In Washington	2007
Ethical Considerations In Depositions	Advanced Expert Witness Deposition Tactics	2007
In Your Client's Best Interests-Ethical Considerations	Workers' Compensation Update In Washington	2006
Ethical Considerations	Workers' Compensation Case Prep. Techniques	2006
What Workers' Compensation Doesn't Cover	Basic Workers' Compensation In Washington	2005
Employer's Obligations For Safety At The Workplace	Workers' Compensation in Washington	2004
The Interplay Between Workers' Compensation & Discrimination, Including Sex Harassment Claims	Advanced Workers' Compensation In Washington	2003
Interplay Between Workers' Compensation & Discrimination, Including Sex Harassment Claims	Advanced Workers' Compensation In Washington	2002
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination & Reasonable Accomodation	Workers' Compensation in Washington	2001
Interplay Between Workers' Compensation & Discrimination, Including Sex Harassment Claims	Advanced Workers' Compensation In Washington	2001
Discrimination, Reasonable Accomodation & Family & Medical Leave	Workers' Compensation in Washington	2000
How To Get The Most From Your Defense Counsel	Intro To Workers' Compensation In Washington	2000
Discrimination, Reasonable Accomodation & Family & Medical Leave	Workers' Compensation in Washington	1999
Prompt & Lasting Methods For Return To Work & Solutions When All Else Fails: The Employer's Perspective	Return To Work Issues In Workers' Compensation In Washington	1999
Workers' Compensation: What is Covered & What is Not? And Employer Liability	Employment Law Update For All WA State Employers	1999
In Your Client's Best Interests-Ethical Considerations and Related Employment Torts	Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims Under Washington Law	1999
Second Injury Fund Relief	Workers' Compensation Seminar	1998
Employers' Obligations For Safety At The Workplace and In Your Client's Best Interests-Ethical Considerations and Hearings-When Voluntary Settlement Cannot Be Reached	Workers' Compensation in Washington	1998
In Your Client's Best Interests-Ethical Considerations and Injuries In the Workplace-Examining The Workers' Compensation Process	Washington Workers' Compensation for Self-Insureds	1996
When It Comes To Effecive Claims Managment-Observations and Practical Tips	Washington Workers' Compensation For Self-Insured	1996
In Your Client's Best Interests-Ethical Considerations; and Hearings-When Voluntary Settlement Cannont Be Reached	Workers' Compensation in Washington	1995
Observations & Practical Tips From An Employer Attorney's Perspective	Washington Workers' Compensation for Self-Insured	1995

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