Ruth Vizcaino focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. Ruth has extensive experience litigating cases in both state and federal court involving wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation as well as gender, race, disability, and age discrimination. Ruth specializes in litigating against corporate employers including, The Boeing Company, Microsoft, Costco, Facebook, Blue Nile, SAP, Amazon.com, Harborview Medical Center, T-Mobile, and Swedish Hospital, among others. Ruth also handles severance package negotiations. In addition to representing employees, Ruth advises employers on highly sensitive and confidential employment matters involving severance, sexual harassment, race discrimination, and the Family Medical Leave Act. She has litigated cases with clients located in Washington, Oregon, California, New York, and Virginia. In addition to her employment practice, Ruth handles select family law matters with a particular emphasis on complex child custody disputes and high conflict dissolutions.
Ruth, a Seattle native, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University with a Bachelor degree in History with distinction. The following two years, Ruth worked for the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office Child Abuse Unit as a victim advocate in Boston. Ruth returned to Seattle to attend Seattle University School of Law in 2013.
Practice areas
Gender Discrimination; Race Discrimination; Disability Discrimination; Age Discrimination ; FMLA; Sexual Harassment; Hostile Work Environment; Constructive Termination; Retaliation; Whistleblowing
Employment Contracts; Contract Disputes; Contract Review
Languages spoken
French, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2017 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
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Washington Bar Assosication | N/A |
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Seattle University School of Law | J.D. | N/A |
Boston University | B.A. | N/A |
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Jason Gillis, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 3, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
I have had the opportunity to work with Ruth for several years, during which time she has demonstrated competence and diligence in her representation of clients. Ruth is a skilled legal writer, who confidently deploys her persuasive skills in advocating for her clients. I certainly recommend Ruth Vizcaino.
Patricia Kuderer, Employment and labor Attorney on May 12, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with a lot of employment attorneys in my career and I can recommend Ruth without hesitation. She is smart, detailed and knows the law. Ruth is also determined. A winning combination!
George Tamblyn, Employment and labor Attorney on May 12, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
Ruth is a hardworking, results-driven attorney, recognizing that resolution is our most important product. Whether working with clients or engaging with opposing counsel she works diligently as an advocate for her clients. Ruth is a skilled litigator and in my experience, as her co-counsel, I have found she is a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse Ruth.
Heather Maloney, Employment and labor Attorney on May 12, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Ruth is a hardworking and tenacious advocate for her clients. An experienced litigator and negotiator, Ruth's clients appreciate her straightforward, no-nonsense approach to her cases. Whether in a consult or in the courtroom, Ruth's effectiveness and efficiency are appreciated by both fellow an opposing counsel. Ruth is truly a pleasure to work with.
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