also known as Gainey Law, PLLC, Nicole Gainey
Nicole Gainey graduated with honors from the Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She is a licensed attorney in Washington State. She focuses her law practice, which she founded teh same year she graduated, 2014, on plaintiff's employment law claims. She is dedicated to helping Washington state workers meet their legal goals while protecting their rights. She is currently accepting new clients in the areas of workplace Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination / Retaliation, Civil Rights. She serves her employment law clients in the greater Seattle, Renton, Tukwila, Eastside, and King County areas.
She supports many legal and community organizations and national non-profits that seek safety and justice for all, including:
Serving as co-chair for the South King County Roundtable, of the Washington Association of Justice, 2015 to 2017, and the WSAJ Diversity Commitee 2017 - 2020, Trial News Editorial Board 2019 - 2023
Volunteering with the King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project, and the Fairwork Washington Legal Clinic, and UW's Student legal Clinic and by supporting the
ACLU, (member since 1996),
The Southern Poverty Law Center, (Member since 1996),
The Human Rights Campaign, (Supporter since 1998),
Legal Voice, (Volunteer and Supporter since 2011),
The Filipino Community Center (Supporter since 2015), and
API Chaya, Supporter since 2016.
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Acquired: 2014
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1700 7th Ave, Suite 2100, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by Katherine | January 23, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
It’s hard enough when life throws you lemons, AND you’re a newbie learning how to navigate attorney realm trying your best hit the ground running formulating words effectively. For the first few days of my journey I started to feel even more hopeless after a call or two will dismissive attorneys ...
Posted by Karen | August 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Nicole Gainey to help me in a wrongful termination. She listened to my situation and understood. She took immediate action by writing to my previous employer and the outcome far exceeded my expectations. She always responded quickly to my calls or emails. She, by far, is the best attorney I h...
Posted by Emery | August 20, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I consulted Nicole with regards to my former employee's abusive work environment that led me to quit my job, and Nicole did an excellent job explaining and helping me understand the legal details around employment laws in Washington as well as my legal options. While ultimately it was determined t...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Nicole to represent me in a sexual harassment matter, which is ongoing, and have been nothing less than astounded by her level of dedication and thoroughness with my case. She is always available to talk to me when I need to discuss the case with her and is very prompt in getting back to me ...
Posted by MICHELLE | July 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Nicole and found her to be a hands on Attorney. She was always in direct communication with me. She didn’t put me off on assistants or paralegals. I’ve worked under contract for Department of Justice and other government entities for almost 20 years. I’ve worked with dozens of lawyers during...
"I endorse this lawyer! She is incredibly smart and intelligent! She is selfless and takes great care of her clients!"
"Nicole is a wonderful lawyer and person. I have personally worked with her and seen how much she cares about clients and fighting for their rights. She is highly recommended!"
"Nicole's clients are in great hands. She is knowledgeable, experienced and has great command of the law. She is truly there for her clients as their fearless, dedicated and assertive advocate."
"Nicole is an excellent attorney who relentlessly pursues justice for her clients. I consult with her regularly and find her to be highly knowledgeable and perceptive."
"I appreciate Ms. Galney's input on this site and her thoughtful responses. She is an asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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2018
Supreme Court Pro Bono Honor Roll, Washington state Supreme Court
2014
Graduated Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law
2014
Cali Award: Highest Grade - Professional Responsibility, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Research
2014 - Present
Founding Partner, Gainey Law, PLLC
2025 - Present
WA Lawyers Assisting LawyersBoard Member
2023 - Present
PAWSFoster parent for furry creatures
2019 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
API ChayaDonor / Supporter
2014 - Present
King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Association of JusticeMember
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2012 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
2019 - 2023
Washington State Association for JusticeTrial News Editorial Board Member
2018 - 2021
Fair Work CenterVolunteer Attorney
2017 - 2019
The Housing Justice ProjectLitigation Volunteer
2016 - 2018
Washington State Association for JusticeRoundtable Chair
2015 - 2016
Washington State Association for JusticeRoundtable Co-chair
2014 - 2016
Greater Seattle Business AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Legal VoiceVolunteer
Settlement
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
English
Legal Answers
Workplace discrimination and conflicting L&I statements?
11 Aug 2025
Can my former employer require me to come onto company property to pick up my last paycheck?
19 Jun 2020
Is it legal for my boss to make me notarize a signature that is not his?
31 May 2018