Jeffrey Lynn Taren

Jeffrey Lynn Taren

3.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 48 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Civil Rights, Discrimination ... +2 more

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

Disability rights, housing discrimination

49 years | 150 cases

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

Employment discrimination, executive contracts

49 years | 200 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 48 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1977

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Posted by geraldine | February 17, 2026 | Discrimination

bring discriminated

Good afternoon. My name is Geraldine Richardson. My husband and I were discriminated against at the closing table for being married. If someone could give me a call, it would be greatly appreciated, 312-450-1487. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Real Estate

Not helpful for ordinary people

It took weeks to even schedule a consult with this guy and it cost a lot of money too. I had a housing legal issue, nothing earth shattering or anything. Taren was rude, in a hurry, pretty crusty and nasty I'd say. I didn't hire him. The lawyer I hired did a great job and she told me Taren's advice w...asn't worth listening to

Posted by Eric | April 05, 2024 | Employment & Labor

Charged me a full hour to berate me

I met with Taren for a consultation. He required a full hour’s payment up front, a signed document saying I would pay him, and proof that I paid him before speaking with me. During the hour, he told me that not only did I not have a case, but that I should beg to keep my job. Definitely $747.50 not ...well spent.

Posted by Bernard Kleina | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

One of the best!

Jeffrey Taren as an Employment, Labor and Civil Rights Attorney works tirelessly for his clients, to ensure that everyone receives justice, equality and fairness. He brings to his practice, unmatched talent, imagination, understanding, patience, compassion and hope. Mr. Taren has represented my organ...ization, and now my business for more than 30 years. I couldn't find a better attorney if I tried, but when you already have the best, why would you even try. For specific examples or information please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Superlawyer, Superlawyer

2015

The Legal Network, Top Lawyers of Illinois

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Of-counsel attorney, Shishido Taren & Goldsworthy

2016 - Present

Attorney, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2012 - Present

Arbitrator, American Arbitration Association

2015 - 2017

Managing Partner, Kinoy,Taren and Geraghty P.C.

1991 - 2015

Hearing Officer, Chicago Commission on Human Relations

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Arbitration Association

Arbitrator

Sample of Legal Cases

Jafri v. Chandler

Settled

Shaffer v. American Medical Ass'n

Settled

Bandy v. Roadway Express

$10,000,000 settlement of entire case

Cunningham et al. v. Menards

$4,000,000 settlement

Johnson v. Reno

Settled

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Education

1977

Boston College Law

JD

1974

Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Working with Expert Witnesses

2014

Fair Housing Litigation Seminar

Fair Housing Litigation

2004

Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills

Dispute Resolution

Publications

2010

Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review Discretionary Pricing, Mortgage Discrimination and the Fair Housing Act

Languages

French

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