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About Patrick
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
95%
27 years | 500 cases
Class Action
5%
18 years | 3 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 13 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
600 Stewart Street, Suite 901, Seattle, WA, 98101
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
1607 NE 41st Avenue, Portland, OR, 97204
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Patrick Leo Mcguigan's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2012
Very balanced
Leo was always available and reponsive. He was an especially good listener and did not mind explaining issues in different ways and more that once until they were thoroughly understood. His advice and direction always included a "...how do you feel about that?" He kept me informed when it was nece...
Posted by mikemclovin | July 07, 2011 | Employment & Labor
Very professional and dedicated.
I was involved in a labor dispute with a previous employer and chose Leo for representation. Throughout the entire case I was constantly reminded of how lucky I was to have him on my side. His knowledge and experience shone through every action and his pleasant demeanor was definitely a plus. He w...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Wrongful Termination
Customer Review
Mr. Patrick Leo McGuigan - "Leo" gave me hope when I was starting to believe there was none left to be found when I was wrongfully terminated by my employer after 22 years of dedication. I had been working for them my entire adult life and was completely lost having been stripped of my vested retir...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Thanks!
Leo successfully got me the full (5 figure) amount of back wages owed to me by an unscrupulous employer. Leo kept me up to date, and if anything I regret not letting him pursue my case as aggressively as he wanted. Should I ever be in the unfortunate situation that I was again I wouldn't hesitate to...
Posted by Deborah A. DeVeny | August 20, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client Review
Oh my gosh, where do I begin! Leo Mcguigan is in my opionion one of the best and honest lawyers ever. He is also a good and caring person. He handled my case as if it were one of his own family members and I will forever care for him. He absolutly changed my general opionion of lawyers. He never gav...
Patrick Leo Mcguigan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Leo is a fantastic advocate and mentor. He has superb oral advocacy skills and truly is compassionate about what he does."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a dogged litigator, brilliant and talented in all aspects of employment litigation. He is the guy I would want with me in a foxhole."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leo is an amazing advocate for his clients. In addition to being extremely intelligent and hard-working, he is compassionate and dedicated to the cause. Leo is, by my estimation, one of the best employment litigators in Seattle. I am honored to work with him and excited to learn from him in the years to come."
"Lea has worked for my company for the last several years. His creativity, work ethic, and passion truly makes him exceptional. I am responsible for hiring attorneys in every state, the UK, and Canada, and Leo stands at the top of our list for a "go to litigator.""
"I had the privilege to serve as opposing counsel to Leo on case recently. Leo is a gifted negotiator who represented his client with a great deal of skilled advocacy. Yet, he comported himself with great decorum and professionalism as well, which I appreciate in a colleague. Jeffrey Paul Helsdon"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Leo not only knows the law, but he knows how to work with people. He is very caring, has the utmost integrity, and works to the best interest of his clients."
"Leo is a top notch lawyer. Were I in need of an employment lawyer, I would entrust my matter to Leo due to his thorough knowledge of the law and his practical approach."
"Leo is a smart, caring advocate for his clients. He makes sure that he explains everything to his clients so that they can make informed decisions, and then he negotiates and/or litigates until he gets what's right for those clients. I have no problem recommending Leo to anyone needing help."
"Leo works hard for his clients and gets results. He is passionate about the law and about justice, he has deep expertise in labor and employment matters, and he is a creative advocate for his clients. I can unequivocally endorse Leo, and I have seen first hand how much his clients have appreciated his work."
"In my mind, Leo is the quintessential advocate, and his skills are second to none. Recently, I decided to join Leo's firm, and the one of the principal reasons was the opportunity to work with him. Leo is extremely intelligent, very hard-working, and aggresive. Leo is also extremely fair, honest, and dogged in pursuit of his clients' interests. It is no wonder that Leo is considered one of the best employment litigators in Seattle. I look forward to learning from him in the years to come."
"Based on what I have observed of him, I believe that Leo is a stong, passionate advocate for each and every one of his clients."
"As a man of high integrity, I can't think of a better attorney to work on matters related to employment law. Leo receives my highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Leo is an excellent lawyer--hard working, conscientious, and bright."
"Leo is a strong and thoughtful attorney and a good counselor to his clients. He's pugnacious as well, when he's pushed to it, and won't put up with an opponent who tramples his clients' rights. I recommend him highly."
"I have worked with Leo McGuigan for several years and know him to be deeply dedicated to his clients, a tireless advocate."
Bruce Fox
Employment and labor lawyer
Jeffrey Helsdon
Employment and labor lawyer
Paula Lustbader
Education lawyer
Bernard Veljacic
Commercial real estate lawyer
Garrett Ferencz
Employment and labor lawyer
Kevin Curtin
Litigation lawyer
Daniel Kalish
Employment and labor lawyer
Joleen Hughes
Business lawyer
Stephen Teller
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
1992
Ulster Excellence Award, University of Ulster, Jordanstown
1991
Ulster Excellence Scholarship, University of Ulster, Jordanstown
1990
Ulster Excellence Scholarship, University of Ulster, Jordanstown
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal/Owner, HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
2009 - 2011
Principal/Owner, Heyrich Kalish McGuigan PLLC
2008 - 2009
Partner, Law Offices of Donald W. Heyrich PLLC
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Forsberg & Umlauf, P.S.
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Rand Koler & Associates
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Law Offices of Mary Ruth Mann
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Preston Gates Ellis
Associations
2012 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2004 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice/Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Winfrey v. Moxy Commerce, Inc., Federico Pacquing, Philippe Toudic and Robert Shippey
Plaintiff got summary judgment against Moxy Commerce, on July 29, 2013. At trial the jury found that the individual defendants willfully withhedld Plaintiff's wages and awarded her $178,000 total damages.
Order Denying Appelant's Petition for Review, Supreme Court Case No.87706-8.
My client, Mr. Fiore prevailed through to the Washington Supreme Court.
Division I Court of Appeals Case No.66956-7-1
Summary Judgment affirmed
Dorn v. American Legion, King County Cause NO. 10-2-10169-1 KNT
Plaintiff prevailed on wages claim and retaliation claim.
Fiore v. PPG Industries, Inc. King County Cause No. 09-2-46813-3 SEA
Plaintiff prevailed on all of his claims.
DeVeny v. Hadaller
Reversed and remanded
Bunch v. Department of Youth Services
Jury verdict for Plaintiff.
Education
1998
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1993
University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Ireland
BA Business Studies with Honors
Speaking Engagements
2008
Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the "Rambo Litigator." Wash. St. Conv. Cent., Seattle, WA, June 19, 2008
Litigation
N/A
Arguing trials and motions in state courts
Employment and commercial litigation issues
Publications
2014
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Disability Discrimination
2013
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Disability Discrimination
2013
Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual
Related Considerations
2012
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Sex and Gender Discrimination
2012
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Employment Discrimination Related Considerations
2012
Washington Employment Law Desk Book
Age Discrimination
2011
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Employment Discrimination Disability Section
2011
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Employment Discrimination Related Considerations
2010
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Emplyment Discrimination Disability Section
2010
Washington Lawyers Practice Manual
Employment Discrimination, Related Considerations, Section VII
Languages
English
Activity
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