Jesse Wing

Jesse Wing

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

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

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 34 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 32 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1993

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-1745

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Jesse Wing's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scott | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Exceptional Federal Litigator (2022–2026) – Intelligent, Ethical, and Relentless

I retained Jesse Wing in 2022 in connection with a federal civil rights and retaliation lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho (Case No. 2:22-cv-00270-AKB). The litigation spanned nearly four years. The Fifth Amended Complaint was filed in September 2024, and after extensive... discovery and motion practice — including at least fifteen depositions — the case resolved in February 2026 with a $1.5 million settlement and dismissal with prejudice. Jesse is an extraordinarily capable trial lawyer. His strategic thinking, deposition skill, and command of constitutional and employment law were evident throughout the case. He prepares exhaustively and thinks several steps ahead. Equally important, he is deeply ethical. Over nearly four years of litigation, billing was transparent and fair. There was no overbilling — only high-quality, substantive work. In complex federal litigation, that level of integrity matters. His team at MacDonald Hoague & Bayless was coordinated, responsive, and principled from start to finish. Jesse Wing is one of the finest attorneys I have worked with. If you need serious representation in complex federal civil rights or employment litigation, he is exceptional. — Scott Bauer

Posted by Mick | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Empathetic Advocate!

These folks are just great! I urgently needed to understand my rights. Jesse Wing and his team were warm, empathetic, generous, friendly, efficient, and extremely competent. I honestly couldn't have asked for better legal advice and support! Working with them solved my issues and empowered me with st...rategies to advocate for myself! I couldn't imagine going anywhere else for legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Client

I am very happy to share my excellent experience with Jesse Wing! From the moment I first reached out to him during a challenging time in my life, Jesse exhibited absolute professionalism and expertise. What truly made a difference was his genuine empathy for what I was going through. I particular...ly appreciated his frequent interactions, where he took the time to explain every detail of the process in a clear and reassuring manner. It was evident that he practices law with the highest level of integrity. Additionally, I had the pleasure of working with his peers and staff, who provided the same high level of care and support. I wholeheartedly recommend Jesse to anyone in need of top-notch legal representation and who values a kind and compassionate demeanor during tough times.

Posted by Miya | November 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Brilliant + kindhearted!

I worked with MHB over a period of 6 months, May-October, 2023. My outcome came through a mediation involving the EEOC and my former employer dealing with my claim of discrimination and retaliation. Jesse Wing and Mika Rothman together executed a near perfect deal, and helped me recover not only a va...luable monetary settlement, but a personal victory against workplace abuse, especially the kind that inflicts Black women far too often. I will forever sing praises of this firm and am thankful to have had them by my side until the end. I emailed over 40 lawyers at the time that I was let go from my job, and if it weren't for MHB saying "yes", I wouldn't have had a chance at what my lawyers made look like, an easy win. Call them if you need help, you'll be in careful hands. Jesse is a *knockout*!

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing Lawyer, even better human being

Jesse Wing was my attorney during a 5-month legal matter with my former employer. He was incredibly supportive and knew exactly how to approach each hurdle thrown at us throughout the legal matter with an effective plan. When I hired Jesse I only expected his representation for a short time, but as t...hings progressed I knew he would see me through what was becoming bigger than I imagined it would. Any questions I had, or worries, Jesse managed to address in a timely fashion and always expressed genuine care for me since any legal matter with your employer can be daunting. Because of Jesse's superb legal expertise I was able to exit the legal matter with my employer with the best outcome I didn't even realize was possible. I found his rates fair and the options for payment easy for me to keep up with. I would 100% hire him again as my attorney if I ever needed an expert in his field of law.

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Erik Heipt

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Jesse Wing. When it comes to employment law and civil rights cases, Jesse is one of the best there is. He has an impeccable reputation in the legal community, and he earned it."

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Andrea Scheele

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jesse Wing is one of the best employment and civil rights lawyers in Seattle. I highly recommend him. His clients are lucky to have him on their side."

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Richard Reed

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

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2017

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2016

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2015

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2015

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2014

National Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2009

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2009

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2009

Washington Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2001 - 2003

Of Counsel, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

1998 - 2001

Partner, West & Wing

1993 - 1998

Associate, Kinoy Taren Geraghty & Potter

Associations

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Admitted

1993 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

1993 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Admitted

1991 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

WELA Amicus Committee

Member

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

United States Supreme Court Bar

Admitted

CLE Convention, Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law

Former Member of the Planning Committee

National Employment Lawyers Association

Former Member of Planning Committee

2007 - 2012

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington

President

2003 - 2006

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Former Chair

Education

1991

University of Wisconsin Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Oberlin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

The Right to Assemble

2018

Washington State Bar Association

The Battle Between Free Speech and Hate Speech

2018

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trainer

2018

Fair Housing Center of Washington

Fair Housing Nuts & Bolts

2017

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Civil Rights Deskbook

Fair Housing

2017

Washington State Bar Association

Free Speech and Hate Speech in the Workplace

2017

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Debate on Batson Challenges in Voir Dire

2017

The Seminar Group

Handling Challenging Employment Cases

2017

The Seminar Group

Collecting Attorney Fees from the Gov’t

2017

Speaking Engagements Employment Law Seminar

Joint Representation; Ex Parte Contact with Employees; Taking Evidence Home

2017

Criminal Defense Consortium

Primer on Fair Housing And Employment Rights

2016

Washington State Trial Lawyers Annual Convention

Ethics in Voir Dire

2016

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Proving Pretext in Employment Cases

2016

Tacoma Bar Association

A SLAPP in the Face

2016

Columbia Legal Services

Creative Methods of Conducting Discovery

2015

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Due Process Rights in Employment

2009

Employment Law Seminar

Employment Law: Wrongful Discharge

Publications

N/A

Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Removal of Fiduciaries: Substance and Procedure

N/A

Housing and Urban Development, Training for Investigators Investigating Fair Housing Complaints

N/A

Fair Housing Consortium CLE Fair Housing and Occupancy Restrictions

N/A

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention: "The Tort of Wrongful Discharge"

N/A

Washington State Trial Lawyers Chapter "Ethics", 1st ed.

N/A

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Employment Law Deskbook Chapter "The Tort of Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy", 1st ed.

N/A

American Bar Association, Law Practice Management Section Employment Law, CLE: Avoiding/Exploiting Pleading Pitfalls

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Seminar publication Civil Rights Remedies

Languages

English

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