Gregory Mark Skidmore
also known as Greg Skidmore
About Gregory
Biography
Gregory M. Skidmore focuses his practice on representing both individuals and companies in a wide variety of civil and business litigation matters with a primary focus on employment litigation.
Gregory represents clients in cases involving age, disability, and gender discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, employment contract disputes, unemployment benefits appeals, and wrongful discharge in federal, state, and tribal courts and before governmental agencies such as the EEOC and DOL.
Gregory also assists business owners with the development and implementation of policies and procedures compliant with both state and federal employment laws.
As a litigator, Gregory embraces his role as both an advocate and a counselor by zealously representing his clients while also recognizing his duty to seek an amicable resolution between adverse parties.
In his free time, Gregory enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, trying new restaurants, serving in his church and community, and spending time with his wife and young children.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
18%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Idaho for 5 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC
14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Gregory Mark Skidmore's Reviews
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30 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Best lawyer to have on your side
I hired Greg to help me settle a wrongful termination, and it was the best choice I could have made. He helped me set realistic expectations, kept me calm through several months of stressful negotiations and a mediation and was with me every step of the way until the situation was resolved. I hope ne...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic lawyer and lawfirm
I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer and lawfirm. I highly recommend Mr. Skidmore and his firm. I was always kept completely informed sbout my case and I always knew this firm was on my side.
Posted by Steve | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Fantastic attorney
I hired Greg for an unpaid wages claim. I'm naive to legal processes and Greg explained everything in detail, answered all of my questions and we ended up settling after mediation without having to go to trial. I'm very happy with the outcome and couldn't imagine having anyone else on my side, th...
Posted by Paul | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Lawyer
I was a client of Greg Skidmore, an attorney at Mercer Law Group. I am a former Federal Employee, and filed a formal EEOC complaint. Greg quickly got up to speed with my case, and knew exactly how to proceed. Greg worked with me to achieve a favorable outcome through the EEOC process that was beyond ...
Posted by Andre | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Bulldog'ish Persistence
I had a questionable employment termination situation that I consulted with Mr. Skidmore on. Greg did a great job and took the time to understand the nuances of my position and supporting documents, touching base with me regularly to make sure our messaging was concise and on point. It took some time...
Gregory Mark Skidmore's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of working with Gregory on a number of cases. He is a talented attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Gregory and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."
"I have a had the pleasure of working with Greg Skidmore for several years. Greg is a hardworking attorney who puts his clients needs first. I appreciate his integrity and commitment to each case he undertakes. He zealously advocates for his clients. I highly endorse this attorney."
"Exceptional attorney! Mr. Skidmore is a skilled professional, careful and detail-oriented, yet cost-sensitive and time-efficient. A pleasure to work with."
"I endorse Greg. He is smart, kind, and detail-oriented. Greg is quick to delve into the research and pursue any and all leads to obtain the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gregory is extremely knowledgeable in the area of employment law and wage and hour issues. He represents clients with compassion and diligence. I would recommend him to anyone."
"I strongly endorse attorney Greg Skidmore. Greg and I recently worked together on a complex, 4-day financial fraud and elder abuse trial involving real estate, trust and estate, and dead man statute issues. Greg was very well prepared and did an excellent job assisting me as second chair in this trial. I will enjoy working with Mr. Skidmore in the future and I highly recommend him as a skilled and knowledgeable litigation attorney."
"Greg is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy and compassionate. His depth and breadth of experience and professional judgment are great assets to his clients. He is well-prepared and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him!"
"Greg Skidmore is a compassionate attorney who is dedicated to his clients. Greg and I were associate attorneys at the same law firm, and I always enjoyed his company and knew I could count on him if I had an employment law question. I highly recommend Greg to anyone needing legal advice for their employment matters."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Brief, GW Religious Liberty National Moot Court Competition
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Mercer Island Law Group, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Law Clerk, The Employment Law Group, PLLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Seattle chapter)Executive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jury verdict for Plaintiff for $1.5 million
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Independent Contractors vs. Employees
Publications
2013
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is it illegal if my employer doesn’t let me take a lunch break and doesn’t pay me for it?
04 Jan 2021
Is my employer in breach of contract?
13 Sep 2018
Restaurant owner take all the tips we make end of the day and refused to pay overtime we worked for Is this legal ?
22 Aug 2018