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Joseph A Hamell

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  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 22 years
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About Joseph

I am a client focused business litigation attorney.  When business owners are in tough situations, I excel at helping them achieve an outcome they can live with.

Practice areas

Construction and developmentLand use and zoningEmployment and laborLitigation
  1. Litigation: 80%

    21 years

  2. Employment and labor: 10%

    21 years

  3. Land use and zoning: 5%

    14 years

  4. Construction and development: 5%

    14 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Montgomery Purdue PLLC

5500 Columbia Center
701 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA, 98104-7096

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      ORActive202011/15/2021
      WAActive199911/13/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers2
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2018
      Chair of the Litigation DepartmentMPBA2014
      Cum LaudeSeattle University School of Law1999
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      MemberMontgomery Purdue Blankinship & Austin PLLC2007 - Present
      AttorneyGierke, Curwen, Metzler & Erie, PS2000 - 2006
      AttorneyLaw Offices of Eileen M. Lawrence1999 - 2000
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Washington State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember2015 - Present
      American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember2013 - Present
      Kent Networkers - BNIMember2010 - Present
      Washington State Bar Association, Land Use and Environmental Law SectionMember2009 - Present
      King County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
      Washington State Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember1999 - Present
      Pierce County Bar FoundationMember2000 - 2006
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Northwest Landscape ProfessionalHow do I fire and employee without getting sued?2017
      MPBA BlogSeattle Minimum Wage and Employers Outside of Seattle2015
      MPBA BlogContractors vs. Employees: A Matter of Context2013
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Seattle University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1999
      Western Washington UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      August MeetingCOVID - Return to the Workplace2020
      WASA Spring ConferenceDomestic Violence Leave - Legal Overview2009
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Kirtley v. Rainey, 326 F.3d 1088 (9th Cir. 2003)In favor of my client

      Reviews

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      Truly an asset

      5.0 stars

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      Joseph Hamell is professional, knowledgeable, and a great person all together. He really knows his stuff, and whenever I have questions - he is always the one I go to. If you need help with law relating to your business, you don't need to look any further. Joseph will do everything he can to make sure that you are taken care of!
      This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
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      Real Estate Land Sale

      5.0 stars

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      Being a Home Owners Association ( HOA ) with a volunteer board, we were in need of professional guidance to secure the sale of a tract of land that the HOA owned. The sale required very thorough investigation as to the process, the local regulations, and the CCR's of the HOA. Mr. Hamell and his team guided us through every step to secure the transaction and communicated with us on a level that we could understand. They were the mediators for us in dealing with the developer and it was actually, dare we say, an enjoyable experience. Our HOA highly endorses Mr. Hamell and we intend on using his firm in the near future for other projects that we are undertaking.
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      Excellent representation.

      5.0 stars

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      I am an attorney who practices in a different area of law than Joe Hamell. When I needed a business attorney to represent my practice in a business matter, I retained Joe. Joe was very competent, professional and worked very hard on my case. I could not have asked for a better attorney to represent my business interests. I highly recommend Joe Hamell.

      Our new Home Sprinkler Requirement Dispute with King County Planning Dept.

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      Mr. Hamell was able to accomplish what we could not. His professional, practical, and prompt actions enabled us to resolve the issue in our favor. We'd use him again absolutely!

      Business Attorney

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      We have needed Mr. Hamill’s services twice, in unrelated projects. One situation was the development of a contract, the other a dispute. In both situations we feel we received accurate information that allowed us to better understand what we needed to do and what to expect. We have recommended Mr. Hamell and his firm to several business and personal clients. Billable hours are accurate and fair. It is comforting to have a professional relationship with Mr. Hamell and his firm.
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      A positive experience

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      Joe helped me with my business contract and carefully answered my questions, of which I had many. He clearly has a deep understanding of his field and genuinely cares to provide both great service as well as sound business advice. Though my business is small and I believe Joe works with some large clients, I felt important during the entire process and never felt talked down to. Joe has a knack for explaining the complexity of law in terms I can understand. Today I feel a certain peace of mind knowing I'm operating a better business through the advice and support of Joe. I often refer to him as 'My Lawyer' and know I'm making wise business decisions with him on my side. Thank you Joe for you excellent service.
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      Lawyer Andrew Richard Chisholm

      Andrew Chisholm, Litigation Attorney on Apr 14, 2021
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have known and worked with Joe for over a decade and strongly endorse him for his skills as a litigator and full knowledge of the law.

      Lawyer Sara Jane Campbell

      Sara Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Andrew Richard Chisholm

      Andrew Chisholm, Litigation Attorney on Apr 14, 2021
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I have known and worked with Joe for over a decade and strongly endorse him for his skills as a litigator and full knowledge of the law.

      Lawyer Sara Jane Campbell

      Sara Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Joshua Jonathan Pope

      Joshua Pope, Litigation Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Bart Roberts Parsley

      Bart Parsley, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 14, 2016
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      For employers seeking answers to business-related issues I recommend Joe Hamell. I have heard him speak several times about employment issues and I think he would be a useful and able advocate for businesses.

      Lawyer Nathaniel Hedberg Somers

      Nathaniel Somers, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 12, 2016
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Paul Bruce Apple

      Paul Apple, Employment and labor Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Joe is highly experienced and skilled attorney who is well regarded in our legal community.

      Lawyer Olga V. Blotnis

      Olga Blotnis, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and knowledgeable. He brings his business acumen to attain the best results for his clients.

      Lawyer Jonathan Robert Moore

      Jonathan Moore, Litigation Attorney on May 21, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Joe is a great litigator and problem solver.

      Lawyer Scott Easter

      Scott Easter, Employment and labor Attorney on May 20, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer. He combines technical expertise with practical business experience and common sense to help client attain most cost efficient result.

      Lawyer Tamara Lindale Roe

      Tamara Roe, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
      Relationship: Co-worker

      Joe is experienced and has a broad range of knowledge about the various federal, state and local employment and labor laws. He is practical, efficient and results-oriented and provides effective advice regarding all types of employee-related issues.

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      Stephen Freeborn, Business Attorney on May 14, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Joe and have referred some of my own clients to him because I need Joe's expertise. Joe has always been very responsive to their needs, which has resulted in happy clients, giving me positive feedback.

      Lawyer Luke J Campbell

      Luke Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      Joe is a great lawyer to work with. He is bright, hardworking and knows what he is talking about. He cares about his clients and gets great results for them.

      Lawyer Michael Steven Clark

      Michael Clark, Litigation Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Joe over the last couple of years and I am familiar with some of the excellent work he has done for his clients. Joe does a great job on behalf of his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone deal with a business litigation issue.

      Lawyer Rebecca Marie Larson

      Rebecca Larson, Insurance Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I had the pleasure of working with Joe for several years at his prior insurance defense firm. His work is excellent, and I highly recommend him.

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      Jeffrey Curnutt, Unknown Attorney on Feb 20, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Jae H So

      Jae So, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Steven D. Weier

      Steven Weier, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for several years now. I have had occasion to send him several clients who needed business and employment advice. In each case, my clients relayed to me that Joe was professional, courteous and competent. They each felt that they definitely got the services that they needed and were VERY happy with the outcome of thier matter. I will continue to refer clients to Joe as I know they will receive top notch service and attention.

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