Leslie J Hagin

Leslie J Hagin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Criminal Defense

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue; Ste. 1500, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1997

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

1500 Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue; Ste. 1500, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Leslie J Hagin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Not just good- but Great!

I am sure there are a lot of lawyers available who are good litigators and knowledgeable about the law. Leslie Hagin is one of the great ones. In our situation she took on a very complex matter and through her dedication to our case, knowledge of the law , experience, preparation, tenacity, and liti...gation skills she helped see our case through to a very successful resolution- even better than we had hoped for. What really stood out was Leslie's belief in our case, her honesty, patience with us and her compassion for us as clients. We often felt as though we were her only clients. She was there for us through every phase of the case and her guidance and support were unwavering. She worked for us as if she had personal stake in the outcome- through the months and trials and tribulations that come with litigation her support never waned. By the end we felt as though she were not only our attorney, but a friend. Her legal team and support staff were outstanding and it was obvious they too follow the example set by Leslie. Though my hopes are I will never again need the services of an attorney- should the need arise I know who I will call. Thanks so much Leslie. We were blessed to have found you.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Trustworthy, Genuine, Thourough and Accurate

I hired Leslie to review my case in a situation where false retaliatory allegations from co-workers could of cost me my 25 plus year career. I was bullied and harassed by supervisors who had personal relationships with the co-workers. The co workers were under my supervision and not happy with my jo...b performance review of their work. Both co-workers were personally hired by my supervisors with in the same year as the allegations. Leslie educated me on my options and the actions that needed to be taken. She spent as much time as was needed to work with me and educate me on the legal process required. I had multiple meetings where I tried to resolve the situation myself due to my successful long term employment history. Due to the personal relationships the co-workers had with supervisors this was not successful. I had many health issues arise from the stress. Leslie resolved the issue in one meeting with supervisors and of course documents she prepared. The individuals who made the allegations are no longer employed. My job has returned to being enjoyable and I have the utmost professional respect for Leslie Hagin. If you want results and support she is the professional to call. Her staff was also very supportive and followed through on communications etc.

Posted by S. | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Absolutely the Best

Leslie Hagin has been my legal counsel for years. We've worked on a range of issues: HR, LLC formation, and merger contractual negotiations. We have had successful outcomes under some complicated circumstances. That success is due to Leslie's astute ability to quickly understand needs and to devel...op effective strategies. She patiently keeps me on track with direct, clear communication. Her client support and availability are superb. She is approachable and completely trustworthy. I'm so very grateful for Leslie's direction and legal expertise. Her guidance helped create a better work environment for me. This, in turn, allowed me to explore some exciting life opportunities. Should you have a need for legal advice and/or representation, in my opinion, there is no better attorney to have with you.

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2009

Best Attorney In The Area

Leslie represented me in a very complicated and emotional time in my life a few years ago. Because of her ethics, professionalism, and in depth understanding of the law I had peace of mind when no one else could provide it. This is an amazingly wonderful group of attorneys who operate with honesty an...d compassion. If you need legal representation call Leslie, you wont regret it!

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"Leslie Hagin is a highly-skilled litigator with an outstanding reputation in the legal community. She has a brilliant mind and fights extremely hard to get the best results for her clients. Whether it's a criminal or civil case, you are in great hands with Leslie. I fully endorse her."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Elected Chair, WSBA Labor & Employment Section (Two Terms), Washington State Bar Association

2014

Elected Fellow, American Bar Foundation

2006

Rising Star,

2005

Rising Star,

2004

Rising Star,

2003

Rising Star,

2000

Elected Board Member (two terms, nationwide election), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1999

Marshal Stern Award for Legislative Achievement, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1991

Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition National Prize, American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Director/Member, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2006 - Present

Partner/Member, McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC

1999 - 2006

Associate, McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren (formerly McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren & Vance)

1995 - 1999

Legislative Director and Counsel, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1994 - 1995

Associate Counsel, Subcomittee on Commercial and Economic Law, U.S. Congress, House Judiciary Committee

1993 - 1994

Law Clerk to Hon. Robert M. Parker, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk to Chief Judge Robert M. Parker, U.S. District Court, E.D. Texas

1991 - 1991

Law Clerk, Institute of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

1991 - 1991

Legal Intern to Hon. Barefoot Sanders, U.S. District Court, N.D. Texas

1989 - 1991

Research Assistant to Prof. Michael E. Tigar, University of Texas, Austin

Associations

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Elected Section Chair (2015-2016), Labor & Employment Section

2006 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1999 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2000 - 2006

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Elected Member, Board of Directors

2000 - 2006

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chair, Legislative Comm.

1990 - 1991

American Journal of Criminal Law

Notes Editor

1990 - 1991

Texas International Law Journal

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Representative Civil Matter

Former Hospital CEO awarded $350,000 for defamation

Representative Civil Matter

Obtained payment to Fire Marshall of $255,000 in wrongful termination matter.

Representaive Civil Case

Client awarded over $322,000

Representative Civil Case

Client awarded $25,000 for single Privacy Act violation, as well as award of attorney's fees and costs.

Representative Civil Case

Obtained payment to former CFO of $350,000 in wrongful termination matter

Representative Civil Case

Obtained payment to former Yakima County employee of $150,000 in gender discrimination and retaliation matter

Representative Civil Case

Obtained payment to former fire chief of $125,000.

Representative Civil Case

Early and complete dismissal of all claims against company and its national sales manager

Representative Civil Case

Dismissal affirmed

Representative Civil Matter

Dismissal of all charges

Representative Criminal Case

Sentence of probation, no prison

Representative Criminal Case

Dismissal of all charges

Representative Criminal Case

Decision not to charge or prosecute Chief Engineer in environmental crime investigation

Representative Criminal Case

Sentence of sentence of probation; no prison.

Representative Criminal Case

Deferred prosecutions or sentences and dismissal of charges

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Education

1991

University of Texas, Austin

J.D.

1988

Austin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, With High Honors

Speaking Engagements

2016

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference

Panel Moderator, "Women in Tech: Is There a Silicon Ceiling?"

2012

ABA 6th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference

Workplace Cybercrimes

2011

ABA 5th Annual Labor & Employment Conference

Representing Employees in Criminal (and Potentially Criminal) Matters

2008

Fed. Bar. Assn, Current Issues in White Collar Litigation

Issues Re: Representation of Executives and Other Employees in White Collar Criminal Investigations

1998

U.S. House Judiciary Comm. Hearing Citizen Protection Act of 1998 (Bounty Hunter Abuses)

1997

CNN Burden of Proof Legal Commentator Constitutional Rights for Victims

1996

National Public Radio (NPR) Terrorism/Habeas Corpus Legislation

1996

Democracy Now (Pacifica Radio)

Terrorism/Habeas Corpus Legislation

Publications

2012

ABA 6th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference Workplace Cybercrimes

1994

Mississippi College Law Review Federal Courts at the Crossroads: Adapt or Lose! (with Hon. Robert M. Parker)

1993

SMU Law Review "ADR" Techniques in the Reformation Model of Civil Dispute Resolution (with Hon. Robert M. Parker)

1991

Texas International Law Journal A Comparative Analysis of Laws Applied to Fashion Works: Renewing the Proposal for Folding Fashion Works Into the United States Copyright Regime

1991

ASCAP Copyright Law Symposium A Comparative Analysis of Laws Applied to Fashion Works

1991

Institute of Government, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill A Review of the Constitutionality of the North Carolina In Rem Tax Lien Forclosure Procedure

1990

American Journal of Criminal Law A "Verbal" Analysis of Proper Venue for the Alleged Remote Aider or Abettor in Federal Prosecutions

Languages

English

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