Donald W. Heyrich

Donald W. Heyrich

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Employment Attorneys, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Wrongful discharge, unpaid wages, overtime disputes, non-compete agreements, employee benefits, discrimination, executive separation issues, harassment, Family and Medical Leave, severance pay disputes, whistleblower claims, workplace investigations, ERISA.

16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Heyrich Kalish McGuigan

Employment Attorneys, 1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 540, Seattle, WA, 98101-2554

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Donald W. Heyrich's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Outstanding Advocate

My company used Don to file a complex breach of contract case. To say that Don is an excellent advocate is an understatement. At all times, we felt that he anticipated our needs, handled everything with the utmost professionalism, and produced some incredibly well-articulated documents that I'm sur...e made all the difference. I rarely take the time to write reviews like this, but I was just so impressed with Don that it's worth the effort to let others know about him.

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2008 | Employment & Labor

Great lawyer/Great results!

Don was recommended to me by another highly recomended Employment Law Partner @ Perkins Coie who could not work with me because his practice was defending corporations FROM employment claims. As Don's bio indicates, he also used to be a Partner @ Perkins defending corporate employment claims so he of...fers a GREAT background/experience/perspective. He listens well and offers great insights/alternatives/strategies in dealing with corporations in which I got an extremely favorable outcome. I would/have highly recommend Don.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Employment & Labor

Great Service, High Quality Attorney

I've known Don for 10 years now and watched his career progress to the point where he became a partner in the Labor practice at one of the best firms in Seattle. Don has extensive experience acting on behalf of such clients as Boeing & Qwest to name a few high-profile names but I was precluded from u...sing him because of our firms engagement with someone else. Don has since opened his own office and I had the pleasure of using him on a specific labor matter. I felt like I had the services of a very high quality labor attorney but for a very reasonable price. Don was quick and responsive and he comes with my highest recommendation.

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Donald W. Heyrich's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Daniel Kalish

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wanted to work with Don because he is simply an amazing attorney, and his understanding of complex employment law issues is second-to-none. He is a fantastic attorney who has the motivation, integrity, and the skills to assist any client. I'm blessed to have him as my partner."

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Matthew Staples

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donald is a highly competent attorney and a pleasure to work with (as a colleague and, by reputation, as a client)."

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Janyce Fink

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Heyrich on several occasions since 2003. Mr. Heyrich maintains the highest degree of advocacy, analytic, and writing skills. He is also one of the most professional and personable attorneys I have come across in the twelve years I have been practicing law."

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Catherine Clark

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is an excellent attorney in labor and employment. He is my go to guy for ERISA Questions, discrimination questions and other employment issues. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Kalish

Employment and labor lawyer

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Patrick Mcguigan

Employment and labor lawyer

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Catherine Clark

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Katherine Mason

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Washington Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Avvo Top Employee Benefits Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine

2006

Rising Star of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Outstanding Legal Clinic Coordinator, King County Bar Association

2005

Rising Star of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Rising Star of Washington Law, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Heyrich Kalish McGuigan PLLC

2007 - 2009

Owner, Law Offices of Donald W. Heyrich PLLC

2003 - 2007

Partner, Perkins Coie LLP

1997 - 2002

Associate, Perkins Coie LLP

1995 - 1997

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney

1993 - 1995

, Washington Court of Appeals

1989 - 1991

Independent Legislative Lobbyist, Washington State Legislature

Associations

2007 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Western Pension & Benefits Conference

Member

2002 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Volunteer

1993 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1998 - 2006

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Clinic Coordinator

Education

1993

Seattle University School of Law

J.D. Magna Cum Laude

1988

The Evergreen State College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2007

Legal Line with Bob Pittman

Employment Law Questions and Answers

2005

Navigating Workers' Compensation and the ADA

Accommodating Disabled Employees

2005

HR Guide to Creating and Keeping Personnel Records

Retention and Electronic Storage of Personnel Records, HIPAA, and Employee Privacy

2005

Employment Law A to Z

Managing Employee Benefits and Risks

2004

HR Guide to Creating and Keeping Personnel Records

Retention and Electronic Storage of Personnel Records, HIPAA, and Employee Privacy

2004

Family and Medical Leave Act

Avoiding Headaches in FMLA Administration

2004

Family and Medical Leave Act

Solving Problematic FMLA Dilemmas: Case Studies from the Front Lines

2004

Employment Law

New Developments in HIPAA and Employee Benefits Law: Ensuring Your Organization is in Compliance

2003

Workplace Privacy: Emerging Trends

Workplace Privacy: Emerging Trends

2003

Overview of Washington Employment Law

Overview of Washington Employment Law

2002

Managing Employee Benefits and Risks Post-Enron: A Practical Guide

Managing Employee Benefits and Risks Post-Enron: A Practical Guide

2001

Labor Relations Institute

Temporary Employees and the Contingent Workforce: Do We Need To Change How We Do Business?

2000

Wage and Hour Law Update

Wage and Hour Law Update

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