Sara B. Amies
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
21 years
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Helsell Fetterman, LLP
800 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Sara B. Amies's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by LJ | May 19, 2010 | Employment & Labor
Outstanding Clarity and Coaching Through a TOUGH Situation...
Sara coached me and counseled me through a difficult situation with my employer and through her comforting methods, allowed me to see all sides of the dispute; providing remarkable clarity towards the issue at hand. With her assistance, I was able to make all the right decisions and move the issue f...
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2009 | Employment & Labor
Excellent advocate
I came to Sara for basic advice and guidence but found a godsend and advocate during a stressful employment termination/severance situation. She was clear but not pushy. She was always avalible and contactable, even over the weekend. I recommed her strongly and without reservation. I feel exstremely ...
Sara B. Amies's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sara is an outstanding employment lawyer. She is a very well respected member of the local employment bar, and I highly recommend her."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"Excellent lawyer. Top notch."
"I refer employment matters to Sara and her firm without hesitation!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is intelligent, personable, and reliable."
"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."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Business lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
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 VoiceCase Intake Committee
2013 - Present
King County Washington Women LawyersJudicial Evaluation Committee
2014 - 2015
Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference Planning CommitteeSpecial Topics Subcommittee Co-Chair
2009 - 2010
Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law ConferencePlanning Committee - Sub-Committee Co-Chair 2011
2007 - 2011
Washington Women Lawyers (King County Chapter)Vice President
2005 - 2014
King County Bar AssociationVolunteer Attorney for Housing Justice Project
Sample of Legal Cases
$1,250,000 Plaintiff's Verdict
Education
2005
J.D., Cum Laude
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Surviving Summary Judgment in Whistleblower Retaliation Cases
2014
Anti-Discrimination Training
Publications
2015
2009
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers