Robin Williams Phillips

Robin Williams Phillips

4.7
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 43 years

Litigation Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Rights, Employment & Labor

601 Union St Ste 2600, Seattle, WA

About Robin

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

601 Union St Ste 2600, Seattle, WA, 98101-4000

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Robin Williams Phillips's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Teresa | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I recently had the opportunity to work with Robin through my company. She is an absolute professional, extremely knowledgeable and above all trustworthy. She is tough when she needs to be but empathetic and understanding. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I've worked in HR for over 30 years and I can say unequivocally that Robin is the best attorney I've worked with. She handled two discrimination cases for us. Unlike many attorneys, Robin is a straight talker, and gives advice and recommendations. She develops a strategy and is very savvy and tough.... You do not want to be across the table from her!

Posted by Felicia | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

I hired Robin Phillips to help me with a case involving significant unpaid overtime. As a staff member in an understaffed professional office, I was required to work many additional hours for which I was not paid. It was important that I be able to count on Robin to handle the majority of the issue...s without consistent communication from me because I was in a position where I could only communicate with her at specific times during the day. I was always kept up to date on my case without having to ask, and anytime I had a question or concern, Robin would make time for me during the times I was available. She explained every aspect of my case in layman’s terms, and made sure I understood the strengths and weaknesses. I had a lot to lose in this case and Robin treated me as if I were her only client. She reassured me during the tough times and ultimately made sure I received everything I was entitled to. I would recommend Robin Phillips to anyone who needs an attorney who has expertise in employment law but also the compassion and understanding of a human being.

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney

My firm recently hired Robin Phillips for two reasons. We needed to terminate an inadequate employee and we also needed to revamp our business plan. She was wonderful to work with on both issues. She was able to give us excellent advise to protect ourselves from any issues in the termination. Further..., she helped us create a plan for our company if anything happens to either of one of the two partners. She helped us think of things neither of us would ever think about including in the plan, but were clearly necessary to cover all bases. She knew the answers to our questions without needing to research. She was responsive and simply put excellent to work with. I highly recommend Robin if you have employment law issues.

Posted by Chris | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Robin Williams Phillips

Robin represented me when I was laid off from my employer with no notice. I had concerns regarding my severance package, the legality of my ex-employers actions, just to name a few. First of all, Robin listens to her clients. Before we first met to review my situation, I was nervous, worried, and mo...st of all shaken. We sat down, reviewed the situation, the options, and then discussed the best course of action - taking all factors into consideration. Robin always puts her clients first and advocates for them as one would for family. I left our first meeting knowing that I didn't need to worry about my case anymore. I knew that Robin would ensure I was treated fairly and my severance package would be equitable and fair. From our first meeting forward, Robin kept me informed and aware of all facets of the case. Robin's knowledge, experience, and passion for her work are clearly evident in everything she does. I was completely comfortable knowing that Robin was representing me. My interest, due compensation, and future sales commissions were protected. Nobody wants to find themselves in need of employment representation, but if you do, having someone like Robin makes a world of difference. I would recommend Robin to anyone!

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Robin Williams Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Steen

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robin is a talented advocate and highly skilled attorney. She has an uncanny ability to see the real value in a case long before her opponents and then smartly and tenaciously pursue that end long after most other attorneys would resign to a less favorable outcome. She has a long line of repeated success attesting to this ability. Having worked with Robin on a number of matters, I know firsthand how fortunate her clients are to have her type of unflinching and well-reasoned advocacy and strongly endorse Robin."

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Chris Farias

Litigation lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robin and I have been opposing counsel and we have also worked for the same client. She is a very smart and tenacious advocate, committed to achieving the best possible results for the individuals and businesses she represents."

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Timothy Steen

Employment and labor lawyer

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Chris Farias

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics Magazine

2016

Top Women Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2015

Top Women Attorneys, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2014

Chairman Labor and Employment Section, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry and Ebberson

2013

Department Head of Labor and employment law section, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry and Ebberson

2012

Chairman of Human Resouces Committee, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry and Ebberson h

2012

Chairman Labor and Employment Group, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry and Ebberson

2011

Martindale-Hubbell/Fortune Magazine Top Ranked Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Principal, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

1988 - Present

Partner, Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson, PLLC

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania State Bar Association

Member

American Cancer Society

Member

Guild President for Children's Hospital & Medical Center

Member

Association of American Economists

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hastings v. Snohomish County

$750,000 settlment

Erdman v. Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church

Court of appeals reversed the trial court's dismissal of the claim allowing the TItle VII claims to go to the jury. The matter was appealed by the church to the Washington State Supreme Court who also allowed the matter to go to the jury

Patricia Valdez -Zontek v. Eastmont School District

The jury found in favor of the plaintiff. Jury's verdict was upheld on appeal

Admunsen v. Snohomish County, et al

Ms. Phillips was successful in negotiating a total settlement int the amount of $850,000.

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Education

1982

Villanova University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1979

State University of New York

Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, summa cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2017

Trial Preparation From Start to Finish for Paralegals

Succeeding at Trial

2016

Preventing Business Contract Disputes

Non Competition Agreements

2016

Non-Compete Agreements and other Restricitve Covenants

How to Draft and Enforce Non-Compete Agreements

2015

U.S.trustee conference

Employee Terminations

2013

Lorman Employment Law Update 2013

Effectiveness of non-compete agreements

2012

Lorman Employment Law Update 2012

Employment agreements

2012

Lorman Employment Law Update

Employment agreements

2012

Employment Litigation Start to Finish Attendee

NBI Employment Litigation Start to Finish

2006

Lorman Education Services

Wage and Hour Regulations

2006

Lorman Education Services

Risk Management on the Firing Process

2006

Lorman Education Services

Employee Documentation and Discharge

2006

2006 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Conference

Lost: Learning Office Survival Techniques

2005

Lorman Education Services

Wage and Hour Regulations

2005

Lorman Education Services

Risk Management on the Firing Process

2005

Lorman Education Services

Employee Records and Documentation

2005

Lorman Education Services

Employee Documentation and Discharge

2004

Lorman Education Services

Wage and Hour Regulations

2004

Lorman Education Services

Risk Management on the Firing Process

2004

Lorman Education Services

Employee Records and Documentation

2004

Lorman Education Services

Employee Documentation and Discharge

2003

Lorman Education Services

Risk Management on the Firing Process

2003

Lorman Education Services

Employee Documentation and Discharge

Publications

1995

Puget Sound Business Journal Firing An Employee Can Be A Legal Mine Field

Languages

Spanish

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