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James M Shaker
About James
Biography
Jim chairs Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland’s Employment Rights, Benefits and Labor practice group. He counsels employers (regionally and internationally) and individuals on a wide variety of employment-related issues, including employment agreements and severance packages.
Jim represents clients with employment matters in a range of industries. These matters include:
- Employment Discrimination and Harassment
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other Administrative Complaints
- Religious Accommodation
In addition to his employment practice, Jim handles complex litigation including the following:
- Security matters- representing broker-dealers, investment advisors and public customers in various claims, including class actions, regulatory proceedings and customer claims.
- Trusts and estate controversies- negotiating and litigating disputes, including will contests, and complaints against Trustees and Personal Representatives.
Before joining Ryan Swanson, Jim worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, Tax Division, in Washington, D.C. He currently serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and has been named in Washington Law & Politics’ Super Lawyers® list.
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Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 42 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 50 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of James M Shaker
1201 3rd Ave Ste 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2009 | Probate
highest recommendation
We worked with James Shaker for over 2 years on a large and complex estate settement case. We cannot say enough about the kowledge and support he provided. Jim had the perfect balance of skill, fairness and zeal required to deal with our issues. He brought a lot of experience to our team and Jim trul...
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"He is a tough, but practical, adversary. I think his clients are very well-served, and lucky, to have him as their lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyer, Seattle Business Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Member, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Associations
1991 - Present
Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Conference Planning CommitteeMember
2007 - 2007
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionTrustee
1999 - 2001
Federal Bar AssociationTrustee
Education
1975
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
College of the Holy Cross
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Annual Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2010
Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2009
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2008
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2007
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2006
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2005
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2004
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2003
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2002
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2001
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2000
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
1999
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
1998
Winds Of Change Employment Law Update
Employment Law
Languages
English