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Keller W. Allen

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Overview

Practice Areas

80% Employment / Labor
22 years
20% Litigation
22 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($225-$275/hour)

Contact Information

Law Firm of Keller W. Allen, P.C.

4102 S. Regal

Suite 102

Spokane, WA 99223

Office: 509-777-2211
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I am admitted to practice law in Washington state and Idaho.My firm focuses its practice primarily on employment and labor law.We have been fortunate to... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 21 reviews “Keller Allen did an excellent job!” Posted by: a Employment client, over 1 year ago. Client Review: Keller Allen did an excellent job in representing our company. Flag “Vice President, Human Resources & Communications” Posted by: Kirk, over 1 year ago. Client Review: My organization used Kelly for claims defense, advice and counsel, and as a general sounding board prior to making impactful decisions. In an... more Flag View all 21 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 6 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Kelly Allen is viewed by attorneys in this area as the preeminent employment lawyer in the northwest, and is truly a 'lawyer'... more Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Haskell , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago Keller is one of the top employment lawyers in Eastern Washington. He is experienced, knowledgeable, hard-working, and professional. I regularly... more Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Lindholdt , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago View all 6 endorsements

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21 reviews

“Keller Allen did an excellent job!”

Posted by: a Employment client, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Keller Allen did an excellent job in representing our company.

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“Vice President, Human Resources & Communications”

Posted by: Kirk, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: My organization used Kelly for claims defense, advice and counsel, and as a general sounding board prior to making impactful decisions. In an... more

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6 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Kelly Allen is viewed by attorneys in this area as the preeminent employment lawyer in the northwest, and is truly a 'lawyer'... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Haskell , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago

Keller is one of the top employment lawyers in Eastern Washington. He is experienced, knowledgeable, hard-working, and professional. I regularly... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Lindholdt , Spokane (WA), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

License

23 years since Keller W. Allen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Idaho	Authorized to practice law	1995	09/23/2008
Washington	Active	1989	05/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Principal at Law Firm of Keller W. Allen, P.C.	2009–present
Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga Law School	2011–2011

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1989
Eastern Washington University		BA - Bachelor of Arts	1986

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Selected a Best Lawyer in America	Best Lawyers in America	2012
Best Spokane Employment Lawyer	Best Lawyers in America	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Advisors	Gonzaga Law School	2011-present
member	Dayton WA Chamber of Commerce	2009-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 6

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Cases

Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Products, 75 P.3d 733, 20 IER Cases 632 (Idaho 2003)

Outcome: Idaho Supreme Court decision in favor client

Snyder v. Medical Service Corporation

Outcome: Supreme Court ruling @ 145 Wn.2d 233 (2001)

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Worngful Discharge Update in Washington	Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference	2012
2011 Employment Law Update	Seminar Materials	2011

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Wither Wrongful Discharge?	Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference	2012
Wrongful Discharge Update	Employment Law CLE	2012

Client Training	FMLA and Social Networking issues	2011
2011 Employment Law Update	Fall Meeting	2011
Sexual Harassment	Client Training	2011
2010 Employment Law Update	Monthly meeting	2010
2010 Employment Law Update	Fall Meeting	2010
Employment Law Update	Fall Meeting	2010
Non-Compete issues	CLE	2010
Employment Law Update	Annual Meeting	2010
2009 Employment Law Update	WSAJ Luncheon	2009
Regional Employment Law Update	Webinar---2009 Employment Law Update	2009
USERRA	Military Law CLE	2009
FMLA, ADA and Lily Ledbetter Act Update	INSHRM	2009
Employment law update	Idaho and Federal Employment Law Update	2009
Employment Law	FMLA Update	2009
Employment update	Advanced Employment Law CLE	2009
Employment law update	2009 Employment Law Update	2009
Employment Law	SHRM 2008 Employment Law Update	2008
Electronic Discovery	NHRMA Regional Conference	2008
2008 Employment Law Update	INSHRM Monthly Meeting	2008
2008 Employment Law Update	HRNNI--Idaho	2008
Employment law	2008 Employment Law Update	2008
Employment Law	2008 Employment Law Update	2008
Non Competes and FLSA Legal Issues	NHRMA Regional Conference	2007
2007 Employment Law Update	Human Resources Network of North Idaho	2007
Non-Comptetition Covenants	Cutting Edge Issues in Employment Law	2007
2007 Employment Law Update	2007 Fall Meeting	2007
Employment law	2007 Employment Law Update	2007
Veteran's Employment Law Issues	Veteran's Rights & Employment Update	2006
Employment Law Update	Spokane NHRMA Legal Update	2006
Trial Techniques for Every Attorney	Spokane County Bar CLE	2006
2006 Employment Law Update	Annual Meeting	2006
2005 Legal Update	Monthly Membership Meeting	2005
Mock Deposition of HR Manager	Monthly Membership Meeting	2005
What Every Employer Should Know About Discrimination Law	Montlhy Meeting	2004
2004 Legal Update	Monthly Meeting	2004
Sexual Harassment Update	Employment Law Seminar	2004
2003 Legal Update	Monthly Meeting	2003
Controlling Corporate Clients	WDTLA CLE	2002
Background Checks	National Conference	2002
Cross-Examination	Monthly Meeting	2002
How to Present Your Case to EEOC	EEOC Spokane Technical Assistance Program	2002
Two Mock Jury Trials Presentation	SHRM NW Regional Conference	2001
2001 Employment Law Update	Monthly Meeting	2001
Electronics in the Workplace	Employer Training	2001
ADA/FMLA: Myths, Realities and Solutions	NHRMA Regional Conference	2000
Sexual Harassment Training	Management Training	2000
Employment Law Update	Annual Meeting	2000
1998-99 Employment Law Update	National Conference	1999
Employment law issues	Employment Law Seminar	1999
Contingent Workers	Monthly Meeting	1998
Sexual Harassment Issues	Management Training	1998
Sexual Harassment Legal Issues	Employment Law Update	1998
Sexual Harassment Trials	Association Training	1998
Sexual Harassment Legal Issues	Personnel Law Update 1997	1997
Age Discrimination	Management Training	1997
Sexual Harassment	Employment Law Seminar	1997
1997 Employment Law Update	Annual Meeting	1997
Family and Medical Leave Act	Monthy Meeting	1996
Harassment Training	Managment Training	1996
ADA/FMLA/Industrial Insurance Issues	Employment Law Seminar	1996
Employment Issues Facing Non-Profits	Employment Issues Facing Non-Profits	1996
Workplace Violence--Legal Point of View	Association Training	1996
Wrongful Dismissal or Unjust Discharge?	WSBA CLE	1995
Advising Newly Acquired and Start-Up Businesses	WSBA CLE	1995
Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims in Washington	NBI Conference	1995
Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation	Monthly Meeting	1995
Hiring Issues	Management Training	1995
The Accommodation Merry-Go-Round	Employment Law Seminar	1995
1995 Employment Law Update	Annual Meeting	1995
Traps for the Unwary Employer: Three Hot Issues	NHRMA Annual Seminar	1994
Performance Evaluations	Management Training	1994
Documenting the On-Going Employment Relationship	Lorman Conference	1994
Sexual Harassment Law Update	Legal Update	1994
ADA: Legal Critque of Interview Role Play	Employment Seminar	1994
Motivating Employees---Myth or Reality?	Employment Law Training	1994
FMLA	Monthy Meeting	1993
Hiring Issues in Idaho	Monthly Meeting	1993
Hiring, Evaluations and Discharge of Employees	Management Training	1993
The Hiring Process	Legal Skills Workshop	1993
ADA, FMLA and Harassment Issues	Legal Topics	1992

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