Spencer Nathan Thal

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Spencer Nathan Thal

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Strong recommendation for Spencer Thal”

Posted by: John Williams, 4 months ago.

Client Review: I first engaged Spencer Thal as an attorney in 1993. As executive officer of one of the largest local unions in the Teamsters Union, we had a great... more
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5 star rating

“Efficient and effective”

Posted by: Susan, 5 months ago.

Client Review: I needed help when my new supervisor at work wanted me fired for job failure, despite my previously receiving good performance reviews. With only 1... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


James Varro Smith II

Spencer is a brilliant attorney. I endorse him.

Endorsement from lawyer: James Smith , Seattle (WA), 4 months ago
Mark Richard Busto

I have worked with Spencer on Bar-related matters and cases. He is smart, committed and great fun to work with. I would trust him implicitly to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Busto , Bellevue (WA), 5 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since Spencer Nathan Thal was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1990 05/18/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Swedlow Thal, PLLC 2012–2013
General Counsel at Teamsters Local Union No. 117 1996–2013
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Oxford University Jurisprudence MA - Masters 1994
Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1990
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Columbia Law School 1989

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chair, Labor and Employment Section Washington State Bar Association 2005
Executive Committee, Labor and Employment Section Washington State Bar Asssociation 2003–2005

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Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 59 Legal Answers
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37 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
15 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
The Inequality of Bargaining Doctrine Oxford Journal of Legal Studies 1986

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Union Representation Training Academy 2012
Information Technology and Employee Rights American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section 2011
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