Sean M Phelan

Sean M Phelan

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

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

Suite 1200, Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA

About Sean

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 99%

I handle reasonable accommodation/ disability discrimination claims, as well as harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. I also negotiate severance agreements, employment contracts and wage disputes.

28 years

99%
Mediation 1%

I am a trained mediator and participating in a mediation practicum through the King County Interlocal Conflict Resolution Group. I welcome the opportunity to assist parties in resolving their legal disputes in mediation.

15 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP

Suite 1200, Hoge Building, 705 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104-1798

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Sean M Phelan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Eric | January 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Public Sector employee

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... confidence to make decisions.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent 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 ...with my case. I am 110% confident that my case was in the very best of hands. Being terminated in any situation is stressful, but when a disability is added to that frustration, it can be extremely overwhelming. Sean guided me through the entire process with a sense of calm reassurance that kept me held together and able to move forward in a logical fashion. At no point did I have a fragment of a doubt that anything she said or suggested was not correct. After our first in person meeting, I knew that she was the right person to entrust with my case. I do not know what I would have done without her. I was referred to her by another Attorney, and I will always be grateful for that referral. Thank you Sean for successfully solving all issues surrounding my case and for the heartfelt compassion and poise. The world needs more Attorneys like you.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sean Phelan - Simply Outstanding Representation and Advocacy

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...trarily terminating me at the same time my wife and I were dealing with her terminal illness. Sean not only secured fair terms for separation from employment but she also ensured that all compensation due to me was paid. I can not understate my complete endorsement of Sean as an attorney and a kind and compassionate professional. Thank you Sean!!

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitley Recommend

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... emails. By far, Sean is the most human, sincere, caring, and genuine attorney I have ever worked with. Thank you, Sean, for the great experience.

Posted by Tami | January 5, 2015

Top notch wonderful, experienced, empathic attorney

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 ...recommend her and if I needed an attorney again she would be the only one I would call! She is also very reasonable in her rates.

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Sean M Phelan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erik Heipt

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bart Parsley

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sara Amies

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Frank Freed Subit & Thomas

Associations

2012 - Present

Washington State Employment Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2008 - 2010

Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Gambini v. DaVita

Reversed and remanded by the Ninth Circuit

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Education

1987

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

City University of New York (CUNY) Law School

Speaking Engagements

2012

12th Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference Keeping Current on Federal and State Leave Laws

Languages

Spanish

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