At Law 425, PC, we understand that the cost and complexity of legal challenges can be intimidating and prohibitive. That's why we deliver luxury class legal service at affordable and reasonable prices. Economy without sacrificing quality. Attorney David H. Black graduated from Georgetown University (SFS '91), the University of Michigan Law School ('94), and has small boutique firm and prestigious national law firm experience. For the last 25 years, he has helped companies and individuals with their personal and business legal needs. Client success is the highest priority.
Practice areas
Employment Litigation (Plaintiff & Defendant): sexual harassment, disability discrimination, whistleblowing/retaliation, race discrimination
28 years
Business formation/incorporation
28 years
Severance agreements, Noncompete agreements
28 years
28 years
28 years
Languages spoken
English, French
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1999 | 05/07/2022 |
OR | Inactive | 1999 | 05/15/2022 |
MI | Resigned | 1994 | 05/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
Gulentz Scholar | Georgetown University | 1992 |
Oregonian Scholar | Edmund I Newhouse Foundation | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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General Counsel & CHRO | DTG Enterprises, Inc | 2016 - Present |
Shareholder - Trial Attorney | Solo Practitioner | 2012 - Present |
Of Counsel | Jackson Lewis | 2007 - 2012 |
General Counsel and Principal Trial Attorney | HR Juris PC | 2001 - 2007 |
Associate | Lane Powell | 1999 - 2001 |
Associate | Bullen Moilanen Klaasen & Swan | 1996 - 1999 |
Associate | Miller Cohen Martens Ice & Geary | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mensa of Western Washington | Member | 2012 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | Member | 2008 - Present |
Oregon State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section | Member | 1999 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 1999 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Chair | 2012 - 2012 |
Washington State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution | Chair | 2010 - 2010 |
State Bar of Michigan, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 1994 - 1999 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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White Paper | Independent Contractor Status in Washington | 2011 |
Puget Sound Business Journal | Seattle Mandatory Sick Leave Proposal Needs Study | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Michigan Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Georgetown University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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12th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar | Independent Contractors vs Employees | 2012 |
The Art of Abitration: A symposium | Arbitration | 2012 |
HR Day on the Hill | Legislative Update | 2012 |
14th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar | Independent Contractors in Washington | 2011 |
Televised debate with Seattle Councilman Nick Licata on KCTS9 Connects | Seattle Paid Sick Leave | 2011 |
Hire America's Heroes Career Day - Qwest Stadium | HB 1432 - Veterans' Preference | 2011 |
Diversity Special Interest Group Meeting | Diversity Initiatives that Mitigate EEO Litigation Risk: Universal Accommodation Programs | 2010 |
Quarterly Meeting | Lucy Got Served: A Legal Update for 2010 | 2010 |
Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Medical Marijuana | Weed at Work | 2010 |
Monthly Meeting | Social Media in the Workplace | 2010 |
NPR's "All Things Considered" | Workplace Drug Tests | 2010 |
HR Audits Seminar | Performance Management and Documentation in a Litigious Environment | 2009 |
Performance Evaluations in Washington | Mission Impossible: Disciplining Employees in Sensitive Situations | 2008 |
NHRMA Annual Conference | From the Courtroom to the Boardroom: 2008 (HR Ninja Certification) | 2008 |
Payroll Fundamentals | Payroll, FLSA and related litigation | 2007 |
SWHRMA Annual Conference | USERRA | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Plaintiff A. T. v. [Employer] | Mr. Black helped client obtain a six figure settlement |
Tinnin v. Auto Dealer [Employer] | Mr. Black obtained a defense arbitration award and judgment on all claims. |
Cagle v. Zephyr Engineering | Mr. Black obtained a defense verdict in a 4-day jury trial |
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Spencer Thal, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Thaddeus Martin, Discrimination Attorney on Feb 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. David is an exceptionally smart and aggressive attorney. He is a courageous advocate for his clients. Simply a brilliant lawyer.
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