Robyn Anne Chihak

Robyn Anne Chihak

also known as Robyn Anne Mellen

4.8
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 15 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security

801 Second Ave, Suite 1150, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Chihak & Associates

801 Second Ave, Suite 1150, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Robyn Anne Chihak's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Michelle | February 01, 2012 | Employment & Labor

I would recommend Robyn to anyone who needs a good unemployment law attorney.

I had a very complicated situation with my previous employer, which made my case difficult at best. Robyn spent 10 months defending my employee rights and never gave up through multiple hearings and appeals. She was always professional to me as well as the other people attending the hearings. She rea...d all of the exhibits and researched my situation so as to represent me with a clear understanding of my case. When additional exhibits were presented by the employer, she would follow up with me in order to ensure that there were no surprises at the hearing. Robyn worked very hard for me, and she made sure that I never felt alone though out this whole complicated and confusing process.

Posted by Mike | April 19, 2011 | Employment & Labor

Empathy with anylitical professionalism

When I met Robyn, I was under severe stress and distraught over complex and disturbing circumstances that occurred as a result of a former employer. I was a wreck. I had never been through a legal process before and I was overwhelmed. Robyn took the time to explain the process to me and the stron...g points in my case. She has heart, and was able to make me feel more confident about my case - being a little person up against a gigantic employer. She also made me take a hard and serious look at the case in reverse perspective. Although she showed empathy and heart, she never deviated from a very focused and analytical formula, which proved to be a successful legal triumph under the complexities of my case. Robyn is a true professional, who is gifted with the ability to remain objective without letting her tremendous heart get in the way. I was lucky to have had such great representation, and I attribute the positive outcome in my case to her hard work, ethics and diligence. Sincerely, Mike Seattle, WA

Posted by Gary | April 11, 2011 | Litigation

Thankful

She had very little time to review for my hearing. She had to prepare herself and me for a hearing. She was very helpful and professional and gave me all the information and coaching I needed to win a hearing that was vital to me and my faimly.

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Robyn Anne Chihak's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elizabeth Ligon

Administrative law lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first knew Robyn when she worked as a student intern for the Seattle Community Law Center (SCLC) while I was executive director of that organization, and now Robyn and I serve together on the board of directors of SCLC. Robyn is a smart, dedicated and compassionate advocate for the legal rights of the poor and underserved. I would recommend her services without reservation."

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Caleb Oken-Berg Bonm

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robyn approaches her practice with the empathy and thoroughness needed to compassionately and effectively represent her clients. Robyn is known in the legal community for her attention to detail and her thoughtfulness with regard to each client's specific needs. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Joseph Shaeffer

Unknown lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have spoken with several of Ms. Chihak's former clients at the Unemployment Law Project - - they are universally impressed with the work she did for them. I can think of no better endorsement than satisfied clients."

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Noah Weil

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Robyn for many years. She has a quick legal mind and is dedicated to the needs of her clients. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Lucinda Dunlap

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Attorney Mrs. Robyn Anne Chihak works diligently and efficiently to accomplish just results for her clients. Mrs. Chihak has the resources and experience to guild her clients. I recommend Mrs. Chihak to anyone who wants to resolve legal issues effectively with someone who understands what it means to be an unemployed worker."

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Lucinda Dunlap

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Joseph Shaeffer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Associate Attorney, Chihak & Associates

2010 - 2010

Legal Extern, Dept. of Labor - Office of the Solicitor

2009 - 2009

Judicial Extern to Judge Zulema Hinojos-Fall, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

2009 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Unemployment Law Project

2008 - 2008

Legal Intern, Seattle Community Law Center

Associations

2011 - Present

Seattle Community Law Center - Board of Directors

Secretary

2011 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

Seattle University School of Law

J.D.

2007

University of California - San Diego

Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2011

2011 Access to Justice Conference: Eliminating Bias in the Justice System The Intersection of Ethics & Bias in the Attorney Supervisor/Supervisee Relationship

Languages

English

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