Sara B. Amies

Sara B. Amies

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 20 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination

800 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

Counsel and advice for employment discrimination, whistleblower issues, and non-competition disputes and litigation; negotiating and reviewing separation and severance agreements.

21 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

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Location

Helsell Fetterman, LLP

800 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Sara B. Amies's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very skilled, knowledgeable, good listener, compassionate and kind

Sara Amies effectively and quickly addressed my issue, I could not have been more satisfied with her services. She is a good listener, knowledgeable in the area of employment law, and most importantly treated me with kindness and respect throughout the entire process. She was patient when I asked q...uestions, and provided clear answers. I would refer her to any close friend or family member, and I trust her wholeheartedly.

Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A few words to describe Sara Amies: responsive, intelligent, efficient, astute, fair, and a good listener.

I was extremely pleased with Sara Amies. I was looking for an attorney to review my situation and properly advice me on whether I had a case against my employer. She listened attentively, asked questions and accurately summarized my situation. We were under a very tight timeline and she was quickly ...able to draft the terms of my separation agreement within a 3 day period. Sara responds quickly, is efficient and provides you with her best legal advise, not just what you are hoping to hear. Sara made the experience a pleasure and not a dreaded experience. I left the details in her hands and didn't worry about it. I highly recommend Sara and would use her again if the need arose.

Posted by Jacob | October 29, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest, knowledgeable and a true advocate

I was put into a no-win situation with my boss/employer where he put me on a PIP. After addressing each point on the PIP and getting good feedback from co-workers I was let go. Sara gave me 1 hour consultation on how to conduct my exit interview. Her advice helped me navigate that meeting very well. ...She has also helped me navigate ESD and get unemployment. Even though I only paid for 1 hours worth of consultation, she has been very quick to follow up on the half dozen emails I have sent her about working through the unemployment/ESD process. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Jennifer | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A+ for Integrity!

Trust was the most important factor for me in working with an attorney...and I found that (and more!) with Sara Aimes. At a time when I was stressed out of my mind, due to employment termination, Sara provided clear and useful legal expertise in a compassionate, calm manner. She acted as my advocat...e to help me to understand, and think through, my options, ultimately leading to a very satisfactory outcome. Sara responding quickly to questions, always letting me know when I could expect to hear back (so I didn't get anxious while waiting!) and then she followed through as promised, every time. I would not hesitate to recommend Sara to anyone who is in need of legal assistance. She's amazing!

Posted by David | March 13, 2015

Sara provided me clear advice

Sara gave me great advice on a potential employment discrimination matter. She asked direct questions, and provided clear suggestions on how to address my issue. I found her to be very knowledgeable and professional - and at the same time, very thoughtful, kind, and supportive. I'd never hesitate ...to go back to her with any future matters.

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Sara B. Amies's Lawyer Endorsements

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Trish Murphy

Unknown lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is an outstanding employment lawyer. She is a very well respected member of the local employment bar, and I highly recommend her."

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Therese Norton

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a smart and experienced employment lawyer. I have consulted with her a number of times and she has always offered incredible insight and practical advice. I enthusiastically endorse Sara!"

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Elizabeth Thompson

Discrimination lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Amies was one of a team of attorneys representing me on a hotly litigated discrimination matter. She was a huge asset to the team and a highly skilled attorney. I would highly recommend her."

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Andrea Scheele

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara Amies' clients are in capable, compassionate hands. Sara takes her role as an advocate and counselor seriously. I can think of no higher compliment than that I rely on her sound advice and clear thinking on an almost daily basis."

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Alexander Higgins

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Top notch."

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James Spencer

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer employment matters to Sara and her firm without hesitation!"

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Nicholas Juhl

Wrongful termination lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is intelligent, personable, and reliable."

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Deanna Pugh

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a shining example of the kind of dedication it takes to make a career of representing targets of discrimination in the workplace. I have known Sara almost since she began her career; I had the pleasure of getting to know her better through our work on the Board for King County Washington Women Lawyers. She has the necessary combination of passion, caring and intelligence to succeed in our shared field of employment law. When my office is too busy to take on new clients, I feel comfortable and confident referring them to Sara."

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Trish Murphy

Employment and labor lawyer

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Elizabeth Touschner

Employment and labor lawyer

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Alexander Higgins

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sean Phelan

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Spencer

Business lawyer

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Deanna Pugh

Employment and labor lawyer

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Ryan Pauley

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers

2006

Volunteer Attorney of the Year - 2006, King County Bar Association

Work Experience

2004 - 2004

Summer Associate, Mentor Law Group

Associations

2014 - Present

Legal Voice

Case Intake Committee

2013 - Present

King County Washington Women Lawyers

Judicial Evaluation Committee

Legal Voice

2014 - 2015

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference Planning Committee

Special Topics Subcommittee Co-Chair

2009 - 2010

Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference

Planning Committee - Sub-Committee Co-Chair 2011

2007 - 2011

Washington Women Lawyers (King County Chapter)

Vice President

2005 - 2014

King County Bar Association

Volunteer Attorney for Housing Justice Project

Sample of Legal Cases

Elliott v. BNSF

$1,250,000 Plaintiff's Verdict

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Education

2005

Seattle University School of Law

J.D., Cum Laude

1993

Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 WELA CLE

Surviving Summary Judgment in Whistleblower Retaliation Cases

2014

OneAmerica Employee Training

Anti-Discrimination Training

Publications

2015

Huffington Post Amazon Workplace Culture

2009

Languages

English

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