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Martin Garfinkel

Class action Attorney at Seattle, WA

5.0   2 reviews
  • State Years
    Washington - WA 32 years
    New York - NY 41 years
  • Licensed for 32 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 41 years
    State NY
    Acquired 1982
    Status
    Resigned No misconduct found

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Posted by Michael | March 30, 2012
Great attention to detail, compassion and dedication
I just received the notice of settlement letter in our favor in the Pellino v. Brink's Incorporated class action lawsuit and I would like to express my deep appreciation for Martin Garfinkel. His attention to detail, compassion and dedication to providing the best possible representation for the plaintiffs in this case was outstanding and deserves to be recognized. I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2009
Absolutely Excellent
I have not worked with attorneys frequently, but found myself in need of assistance. I found Marty extraordinarily helpful, definitely looking out for MY personal interests, and excellent in assisting me in negotiation strategy. I hope I never need his services again, but should circumstances demand it, I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to engage him.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Frank Rosen Freed Garfinkel & Roberts
  • 1991 - 1999
  • Law Clerk
  • Chambers of Judge Sidney C. Volinn
  • 1990 - 1991
  • Partner
  • Gladstein, Reif & Meginniss
  • 1985 - 1990
  • Associate
  • Eisner & Levy
  • 1981 - 1985
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Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1981
  • Yale University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1974

Legal Cases

  • Pellino v. Brink's Incorporated
  • $1.2 million verdict after a four week trial; upheld at 164 Wn. App. 668 (2011)

Associations

  • Legal Foundation of Washington
  • Member, Board of Trustees
  • 2010 - Present
  • Washington Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member, Amicus Committee
  • 2005 - 2007
  • Labor & Employment Section, WSBA
  • Elected Member
  • 2003 - 2006
  • Employment Law Committee of Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • Chairman
  • 1998 - 1999
  • Washington Employment Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - 2007
  • Lawyers Coordinating Committee, AFL-CIO
  • Member
  • 1992 - 2007
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2006
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2005
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2004
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • 20th Annual Employment Law Institute
  • Hot Topics In Wage & Hour Class Actions
  • 2013
  • LItigating Class Actions
  • Substantive Law Considerations for Labor and Employment Class Actions
  • 2009
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Employment Mediations
  • 2008
  • WSBA's Labor & Employment Law
  • Wage and Hour Class Actions: The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 and Class Certification Issues
  • 2006
  • WELA's Spring Kickoff: Employment Litigation
  • Class Actions in Wage and Hour Cases
  • 2005
  • Payroll Basics in Washington
  • Wage and Hour Exemptions
  • 2003
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Class action Attorney | Feb 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Marty on a number of cases, and I could not possibly recommend him more highly. He is especially skilled with regard to class action employment litigation, and there is no one better in Washington State to associate with on any labor or employment case that might involve challenging issues related to class certification, overtime exemptions, "off-the-clock" time, rest breaks, meal breaks, or prevailing wage payments. He is in all ways the perfect "go-to" guy with regard to these types of cases -- reliable, honest, and brilliant. If you find yourself in need of this type of expert co-counsel or the perfect person to refer a client with these types of problems too, you will never regret reaching out to Marty for assistance."
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Seattle Class action Lawyer Martin Garfinkel
Martin Garfinkel
Class action Attorney
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 41 years