$ 300-400 per hour
I have practiced employment law for approximately nineteen years. I regularly represent clients through negotiation, mediation and litigation in claims of harassment and discrimination and retaliation. I also handle severance and employment contract negotiations. I am also building a mediation practice and welcome such referrals. Finally, I am fluent in Spanish and welcome referrals of Spanish speaking clients.
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28 years
15 years
$ 300-400 per hour
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Suite 1200, Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-1798
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Posted by Eric | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Sean is on the ball. Not only gave good advice but responded quickly to text and emails at those times when I really needed quick answers. Sometimes you are forced into making immediate decisions on legal matters you may not fully understand. Having Sean answer my questions immediately gave me the...
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Sean is a fabulous Attorney. Compassionate, serious about making the wrongs that others do or did to her clients right. She is smart, capable, classy in both her interactions with clients and other Attorneys, she responds in a timely fashion and never dropped the ball or let anything slip past her ...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Simply stated Sean Phelan has demonstrated to me that possesses unmatched competence, mastery of and superior knowledge regarding employment law. Further, in addition to her professional qualifications, experience and skill, Sean showed me and my family kindness and compassion. My employer was arbi...
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
On a 10 point scale of whether or not I would recommend Sean Phelan, I unequivocally give Sean a top box rating of 10. Sean was very welcoming and seemed truly interested in me as a person. Sean clearly explained the risks and benefits of various options. I was amazed by Sean's speedy responses to my...
Posted by Tami | January 5, 2015
I hired Sean in May 2014 for a violation of FMLA after going on leave due to cancer. Sean was extremely empathetic but also got busy quickly with good results. She was very consciousness of my time and worked hard to get results for me quickly. She is very knowledgeable and competent. I would highly ...
"Sean Phelan is a top-notch employment attorney. She is brilliant, tenacious, and compassionate, and she has a tremendous reputation in the legal community. I cannot say enough about Sean and enthusiastically endorse her."
"Sean is passionate about her work and clients, is fluent in Spanish, is sharp, and is highly involved and respected in the plaintiff-side employment law community. It is a pleasure for me to endorse her."
"Sean is smart, dedicated, hard-working, a tough adversary and a compassionate attorney on your side. She has a special interest in issues facing immigrants in employment, and a passionate advocate for her clients."
Civil rights lawyer
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2000 - Present
Partner, Frank Freed Subit & Thomas
2012 - Present
Washington State Employment Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2010
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionChair
Reversed and remanded by the Ninth Circuit
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
2012
Spanish