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Annette M Messitt
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Biography
Annette Messitt is an experienced Washington attorney admitted to the Washington bar in 2002.
Annette clerked for the honorable Susan R. Agid at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division One from 2002 to 2004.
After leaving the court, she practiced as a land use associate attorney at Buck & Gordon, LLP. While at Buck & Gordon, Annette second-chaired her first trial, Bauman v. Turpen, 139 Wn.App. 78, 160 P.3d 1050 (2007), which was later named one of the Cases of the Year in Washington Law and Politics magazine.
In 2005, Annette left private practice to serve as a King County Deputy Prosecutor. While in the Special Drug, Filing, Domestic Violence, and Violent Crimes Units of the criminal division, Annette was the lead prosecutor in more than 20 felony jury trials. She experienced criminal hearings of every type, including but not limited to arraignments, first appearances, bond hearings, case setting, motions, readiness, sentencing, post sentencing hearings, review hearings, and probation violations.
In 2009, Annette reentered private practice as an employment litigator at a small plaintiff's firm, Breskin, Johnson, and Townsend, PLLC. She counseled employees on employment law matters and participated in nearly every aspect of civil litigation, including but not limited to discovery, depositions, motions practice, trial, and appellate practice.
Annette started her own freelance attorney practice in 2013 so she could work as a part-time attorney, while also taking care of family obligations.
Annette currently serves as a Pro Tem judge in Edmonds and Bothell Municipal Courts.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
14 years
Litigation
30%
22 years
Appeals
20%
26 years
Employment and Labor
20%
17 years
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
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P.O. Box 16765, Seattle, WA, 98116
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Posted by Nancy Trejo | September 30, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Annette helped me tremendously in my wrongful termination case
I was so grateful to have found Annette to take my wrongful termination case. It very devastating to be wrongfully terminated but to have Annette representing me made all the difference for me to get through my lawsuit with my dignity and sanity still intact. Annette was always prompt in her commun...
Annette M Messitt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Annette and I previously worked together as judicial clerks at the Washington State Court of Appeals. Since then I have been continually impressed by her amazing poise, wisdom, and strong legal mind. I recommend her without reservation."
"I spent several years working alongside Annette on various civil litigation matters. I endorse her as a well-rounded, analytical and thoughtful attorney who is able to balance both the needs and best interest of her clients with a strong supporting analysis of the strengths (and weaknesses) of a case when formulating strategy. Because of this, she gives direct and practical advice to her clients, and is an attorney who has earned tremendous respect from her peers."
"Annette's background at the Court of Appeals and Prosecutor's Office provide her with an unmatched depth of experience as a litigator. She is a tough, effective, and professional advocate. I highly recommend her services."
"Annette Messitt is an outstanding attorney and a wonderful person. She provides efficient, quality legal advice. She possess an important skill that many of use could improve on: active listening. I co-tried her first jury trial with her. She immediately showed her talent in the courtroom. Since then she has tried dozens of cases and achieved amazing results. While others may worry as a matter moves toward a trial, Annette relishes the opportunity. I often send her cases because I know the clients will be in good hands. I endorse her without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal Attorney, Annette Messitt Esq.
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Breskin Johnson & Townsend, PLLC
2005 - 2009
Deputy Prosecutor, King County Office Of Prosecuting Attorney
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Buck & Gordon (Now GordonDerr)
2002 - 2004
Clerk for Judge Susan R. Agid, Division One Washington State Court Of Appeals
Associations
2009 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bauman v. Turpen View Dispute
Saved Our Clients' View of the Puget Sound
Education
2002
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
MArch
1994
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BArch
Publications
2002
DePaul Law Review
Letter from the Editor