Mark B Shepherd

Mark B Shepherd

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury ... +3 more

600 University Street Suite 1730, Seattle, WA

About Mark

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

31 years | 200 cases

40%
Medical Malpractice 15%

41 years | 75 cases

15%
Personal Injury 15%

41 years | 500 cases

15%
Car Accident 10%

41 years | 500 cases

10%
Discrimination 10%

31 years | 100 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

31 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 42 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1983

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Pivotal Law Group, P.L.L.C.

600 University Street Suite 1730, Seattle, WA, 98101-3150

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Mark B Shepherd's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by CARLOS | December 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Free Consultation

Mark demonstrated excellent knowledge about Employment and Labor, providing me good advice about my situation that I certainly will follow. Thank you Mark.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest and kind

I had a consultation with Mark, he was very upfront that there was nothing that I could move forward with but I am very appreciative of his time, kindness and understanding.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Clear, straight forward, knowledgeable explanations

Mr Shepherd gave me sound advice on the issue I called about. He was patient, asked clarifying questions. His explanations were comprehensive and comprehensible at the same time. He is confident and comfortable with details of the law. I didn't have a case, and I suppose I hope I never will, but if I... did, I'd call him again in the blink of an eye.

Posted by Chris | June 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sharp, professional, and Effective Attorney

I'd never hired an attorney prior and Mark made the process very approachable and effortless. From the minute he answered the number from Avvo that I dialed, to the last call he made a few weeks later to tell me that he was able to negotiate a better severance package from my pervious employer, the c...ommunication and overall experience were both a pleasure.

Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sexual Harrassment Case

I found Mark on AVVO and sent him a message. He responded the next day. We set an appointment in which we discussed the situation for quite some time. Mark is easy to talk to and very intelligent. His para legal Rosa kept me updated on a regular basis. The office staff is friendly and professional. I... was very impressed with the professionalism of Mark and his legal team and would use the firm again if I have an issue that needs resolved.

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Mark B Shepherd's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Heipt

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can endorse Mark Shepherd without hesitation. He has an impeccable reputation in the community and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He's not afraid to go to trial and has the skills and resources to take on large corporations and governmental entities."

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Christopher Thayer

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Larson

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Erik Heipt

Civil rights lawyer

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Edwin Budge

Civil rights lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Helen. M. Geisness Memorial Award, King County Bar Association

1990

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Member, Pivotal Law Group

1997 - 2010

Founding Member, Larson Hart & Shepherd, PLLC

Associations

2003 - Present

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Member

1993 - Present

King County Bar Foundation

President's Council Member

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

1997 - 2000

King County Bar Association

Trustee

1995 - 1997

King County Bar Association

Chair, Neighborhood Legal Clinic Committee

1995 - 1997

Washington State Bar Association

Court Rules and Procedures Committee

1994 - 1996

King County Bar Association

Judicial Screening Commitee

1993 - 1993

King County Bar Association

Chairman, Young Lawyers Division

1993 - 1996

Washington State Bar Association

Judicial Recommendation Board

1990 - 1993

King County Bar Association

Trustee, Young Lawyers Division

1988 - 1989

King County Bar Association

Chair, Trial Practice Committee

1988 - 1989

King County Bar Association

Chair, Trial Practice Committee

Education

1983

University of California - Berkeley

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination

Employment Discrimination

2009

Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination

Employment Discrimination

2008

Successfully litigating Employment Discrimination

Employment Discrimination

2007

Successful Medical Malpractice Suits

Medical Malpractice

2003

Effective Federal Pre-Trial Practce for Washington Attorneys

Trial Practice

2000

Advanced Discovery Issues for the Washington Civil Litigator

Discovery Issues

Publications

2004

King County Bar Association Employment Discrimination (Washington Lawyers Practice Manual)

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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