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Reba Weiss

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Avvo Rating9.9
  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 37 years
Reba Weiss
Reba Weiss
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About Reba

Experienced and Committed Employment Lawyer Will Fight for your Rights

With more than 20 years of experience focusing on employment law in the Seattle area, I know when you have a case against your employer. Laws pertaining to employment are complex, and because Washington recognizes the doctrine of at-will employment, bringing a case against your employer can be difficult. I know the laws and can tell you if your rights have been violated. If they have, I will fight to right the wrong that has been done to you.

I began my career in 1982 as a prosecuting attorney, which gave me daily courtroom experience. As a prosecutor, I learned how to fight for my clients in court, and it's an attitude I still bring to cases today. If we need to take your case to court, I will fight vigorously for you.

Practice areas

Sexual harassmentWrongful terminationEmployment and laborDiscrimination
  1. Discrimination: 25%

    34 years, 100 cases

  2. Employment and labor: 25%

    34 years, 100 cases

  3. Wrongful termination: 25%

    34 years, 100 cases

  4. Sexual harassment: 25%

    34 years, 50 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

500 Mercer St.
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Weiss Law Firm PLLC

500 Mercer St.
Ste. C202-195
Seattle, WA, 98109

Office (206) 508-5933

Website

https://www.weisslawfirm.org/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive198209/17/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Bar LeaderWashington State Bar Association2005
Bar LeaderWashington State Bar Association2004
Pro Bono Publico CommendationWashington State Bar Association2004
Bar LeaderWashington State Bar Association2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerWeiss Law Firm PLLC2016 - Present
AttorneyCline & Cassillas2013 - 2016
AttorneyTeller & Associates, PLLC2010 - 2013
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember1982 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionChair2003 - 2003
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember1997 - 2007
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember1997 - 2007
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar Association publicationThe Family and Medical Leave Act2006
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial NewsMaking Sense (And Use) of the Family and Medical Leave Act2004
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association“Notice” and Duty in a Disability Accommodation Case2003
National Employment Lawyers AssociationTen Practical Tips for Litigating Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Claims2003
National Employment Lawyers AssociationDamages and Defenses in Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases2003
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Trial NewsSifting Through the Family and Medical Leave Act Rules and Regulations2001
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Oregon School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1982
University of California - BerkeleyBS - Bachelor of Science1976
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
American Bar AssociationFamily and Medical Leave Act2006
National Employment Lawyers AssociationFamily and Medical Leave Act2003
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationDisability Discrimination and Rights2002

Reviews

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She took the time to listen !

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Would you believe this, Reba actually came to our house and spent time listening to our case before I hired her. She definitely knows the law, when it comes to wrongful termination! Would i use her again, absolutely !
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Hired attorney

Helpful - straight forward and polite

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Ms. Weiss followed up on my message promptly and offered a free phone consultation. Her information for me was clear, concise and helpful. I was able to determine quickly whether I had a valid case or not.
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Helped me very much

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Reba was very effective at reaching a successful outcome, She was also patient and made sure I understood what what happening at every stage of the process. I highly recommend her for employment law issues.
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Competent and confident representation

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I engaged Reba at a low point in my life, where I was battling an issue of discrimination at work that was overshadowing almost ten years of substantive and proven contribution to my place of employment. My leadership at the time had shown racist and discriminatory tendencies towards me and I found myself broken and depressed. Reba was able to get me to move away from my personal and emotional perspective and identify the legal issues at hand and bring closure to my case. Her responses were timely and her manner and approach completely professional, while I hope never to be in this situation again, I would readily work with her a second time.
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Hired attorney

Assistance with At-Will Employment Separation

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As a contract employee, I was not afforded Union protection and support during separation from my Municipal Employer. Ms. Weiss took the time to understand my issues, what type of resolution I hoped for, and developed an approach that was in the best interest of me and my family. Ms. Weiss took control of the proceedings at my separation meeting, presented my requests, defended my position, and provided legal justification on my behalf. Representation by Ms. Weiss turned a potentially litigious situation into a professional, efficient, painless process that resulted in a settlement agreement that benefitted to the maximum extent possible. I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Weiss and I am thankful that she was there for me during a confusing and difficult time. Thank you Reba!
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The Best You Could Ask For!

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I could not have asked for a better attorney. With her wisdom and a deep knowledge of labor laws, Reba was able to guide me to the best resolution. Reba only looked out for my best interest. She is the absolute best!
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Case Settled

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If you find yourself in a state of a deep disappointment wondering if those lawyers you see in movies ever actually appear in the real world, have no doubt - they do. And as I now know, in the real world they are much better. I had some experience with other members of the legal profession before I found Reba, and let me just say that there is Reba, and then there is everyone else. My story stared when a Fortune 500 company fired me after a messy re-org and a change of management. I was let go for alleged poor performance after 14 years of work with a termination letter consisting of only two sentences. I didn’t understand it back then, but in fact my poor perforce was a pretext for discrimination on the national origin grounds. You don’t know me and I don’t know you, yet I think we both can agree that one doesn’t get promoted receiving glowing performance reviews praising his off the charts achievements and then all of a sudden gets fired as a poor performer. That what’s eventually made me thinking about telling my story to someone and seeking legal help, and now I am very glad that I did. After trying a few other lawyers with no luck and listening to all sorts of explanations about how my case was too complicated and uncertain, how too much time have passed since the events, and how I should just forget the whole thing and move on, I came across Reba’s email address. To my surprise Reba replied promptly herself (no going through multiple secretaries and making a few attempts to get through) and suggested to meet and talk. Very quickly in our first conversation Reba determined that I had a case, and explained what I could expect and how we would approach it. Fast forward several months, and Reba got my case settled without filing a law suit and arranged a deal for me I could not even imagine when I first contacted her. Every step of the way Reba was available to answer my questions and made all things transparent and clear. She cared, was very involved, supportive and always very easy and pleasant to talk to. Reba is sharp and efficient, cuts to the core of any information quick, asks the right questions and always remembers every relevant detail. She has an extensive experience and is always full of ideas. Each time there was a setback, she knew exactly what the options were and what would work best. In addition, if there is a need to seek external help (my case went in to a mediation), Reba knows more amazing people, who are also very good at what they do, and you can be sure you’d get the best possible result and a top class no-nonsense guidance and help all along.
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Attorney endorsements

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Elizabeth Touschner, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 20, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Reba is an excellent advocate for workers in Seattle and the surrounding area. She is an experienced and passionate attorney who works hard to achieve a favorable resolution for her clients.

Stephen Teller, Federal regulation Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Reba is a smart and tenacious attorney who cares about her clients and their good will and good outcomes. She works hard for the clients she chooses to represent. I heartily endorse this lawyer!

Gregory Hitzel, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Weiss is a strong advocate for individual civil rights and has made significant contributions to the legal protections we have today by creating valuable legal precedent through her work. I've had the opportunity to work with Ms. Weiss on several cases and have seen in practice the extensive litigation experience she brings to the table. Employment claims are often complicated and I always value her insight and perspective especially on employment disability accommodation, discrimination and particularly nuanced family medical leave issues. If you have the chance to work with Ms. Weiss she will see your legal issues through to the best possible outcome.

Robert Gould, Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney on Jul 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Reba is an accomplished lawyer; extremely knowledgeable in her field. Impecably honest and professional. She is my "go to" referral for employment; labor and related discrimination matters. I highly recommend her.

John Merriam, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Jul 16, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Reba for 20 years and occasionally worked together with her as co-counsel on cases. She is very knowledgeable and effective with matters affecting employment conditions for workers.

Matthew Bean, Discrimination Attorney on Sep 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Reba is a smart attorney who practices law the way it should be practiced. She is client focused and determined. I recommend her.

Gordon Webb, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Reba for many years and she is an outstanding Attorney. In particular, she is an esteemed member of the employment bar, and a co-author of the Employment Law Desk Book for Washington State. Reba is the top of my list for employment law referrals because she is not only one of the most qualified Attorneys in Seattle in this area of law but she is also passionate about her clients and their cases.

Therese Norton, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Reba is an incredible advocate for workers who have faced discrimination in the workplace. She is smart and effective. Plus, she has authored a number of articles on disability discrimination that I reference frequently.

Christina Sherman, Adoption Attorney on Dec 14, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter

A talented, hard working lawyer, representing persons wrongfully treated by their employers. Her clients are very lucky to have Reba on their case.

Richard Reed, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 6, 2007
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Reba Weiss is a bright light in the darkness. She takes on the hardest cases and gets the most out of her abundant talents!