Jacob Michael Downs

Employment and labor Attorney at Seattle, WA

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Dedicated and trustworthy

Effective and creditable lawyer

I knew within our first visit that Jake was going to provide excellent representation for my employment claim against a large telecommunications company (one that was so large that I feared an army of attorney's wouldn't take them on). Jake was confident and easily identified the strong and weak merits of our case. He was very skilled and organized at mediation and was able to negotiate a fair settlement. We were able to avoid a lengthy and costly trial based on his success at mediation. He was honest about the risks and benefits and his experience really showed when making decisions around those factors. He kept me updated along the way and I never felt that I needed to badger him for information. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend Jake and his firm.

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Practice areas

Employment and labor

50%

17 years, 300 cases
Litigation

40%

17 years, 400 cases
Contracts and agreements

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17 years, 100 cases

JAKE IS AN EXPERIENCED TRIAL ATTORNEY WHO HAS RESOLVED HUNDREDS OF EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS DISPUTES

Jake Downs is a founding member of Corr|Downs, rated in the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and named as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers® magazine. As a Tacoma native and long time Seattle resident with family on both sides of the mountains, Jake is committed to representing companies and individuals throughout Washington State. He is a recognized leader in his field with an expansive litigation and dispute resolution practice focusing on employment, personal injury, and business Issues. Several of his cases have garnered local and national news coverage. Jake has extensive experience before state and federal courts and private arbitration. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts for his clients in cases tried in federal and state courts involving fraud, breach of contract, and trade secrets including a $2.5 million verdict against Amazon. He has also prevailed in arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment and breach of fiduciary duty. In addition, Jake counsels and advises on policies and procedures related to equal employment opportunity, protection of confidential information, and noncompetition/nonsolicitation agreements. Jake successfully combines his trial counsel experience with his leadership skills as a Former Captain in the United States Army during which time he deployed to Iraq and Kosovo and was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.

Licensed for 16 years

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 2006

Updated 03/19/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Corr Downs PLLC

(206) 962-3660 Office

100 W. Harrison St. N440

Seattle, WA, 98119

corrdowns.com/

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Posted by anonymous | January 2, 2017

Dedicated and trustworthy

Considering you consult an attorney when you are in a bad position, you need one that is understanding, experienced, and capable. I definitely received great council and care while working with Jake. I feel that he did a great job representing me, I would easily refer him to a friend or family member.

Posted by Kay | April 5, 2016

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Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2016

Excellent Representation

I was unlawfully terminated from my job and was referred to Jake the next day after finding out the bad news from my employer. Jake expertly, and professional gathered all the evidence and information needed to file a claim against the company within a very short time. He was compassionate, and took his time to answer all of my questions and keep me assured that we were doing the right thing, and that we would find a closure. Within a very short amount of time, the company did settle, and it was what I had hoped for becuase Jake and his Partner worked very hard to ensure that a fair ending was found. I am very thankful for Jake and his partner, and don't think that I would have been able to find this closure without them.

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Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016

Fantastic counsel to have in your corner

An employment situation had gone horribly wrong, and our business attorney referred me to Jake and mentioned how great he was. Jake made time to talk to me in the evening on a weekend to initially give me guidance. As the situation deteriorated, he was constantly communicating and touching base - even over the course of the holidays. He was helpful and understanding through an extremely difficult time for me, but he also made sure to keep my expectations in line with what was reasonable. He is obviously savvy in employment law but was able to translate the legalese into plain English that I could understand. His patience and consistent follow through was incredibly appreciated. Thanks again Jake!

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Posted by Andy | March 30, 2015

A trustworthy partner

Unfortunately, I've had the need for legal assistance a few times over the last five years. FORTUNATELY, that person supporting me was Jacob Downs. Most recently, I was in a car accident where my son and I were both injured. I wasn’t sure how to proceed so I sent a quick note to Jacob to see if he could provide some advice. Not only did he actively listen to my whole story, he walked me through everything I needed to know and what to expect going forward. He gave me his personal phone number and made sure that I called or emailed him with ANY questions that may arise. For anyone that has gone through a similar situation, you know how stressful this can be. Jake effectively calmed my nerves and made me feel like I actually had quite a bit of control over the situation, for this I can’t thank him enough!! I can say with the utmost confidence that Jake is one of the most knowledgeable, caring and effective attorneys that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting!

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Posted by Andy | March 27, 2015

Save yourself time, money, and heartache.....call Jake first!

As my attorney for several years now, Jake Downs has provided invaluable counsel regarding countless business and real estate matters. I can't imagine where I would be today had I not been able to rely on his timely, accurate, and comprehensive advice. Jake takes an innovative approach to the Law, one that considers his clients' long-term goals and objectives rather than just solving the issue acutely. I dont make a major decision without talking to Jake first and I reccomend him to all of my family and friends.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Partner
Corr Downs PLLC
2015 - Present

Shareholder
Lane Powell PC
2010 - Present

Attorney
Williams, Kastner & Gibbs PLLC
2006 - 2010

Education

Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006

Pacific Lutheran University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A

Legal Cases

Central Freight Lines v. Amazon Fulfillment Services
$2.5 million federal jury verdict against Amazon

Crawford v. JPMorgan Chase N.A., W.D. Wash. 2013
Case dismissed on summary judgment

Holttum v. Ross Stores, Inc. et. al., No. 69409-0-1 (Wash. Ct. App. 2013)
Summary judgment dismissal affirmed on appeal

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Associations

American Bar Association YLD Labor & Employment Committee
Vice Chair
2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association
Member
2006 - Present

King County Bar Association
Member
2006 - Present

Defense Research Institute
Member
N/A

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
Member
N/A

Veterans of Foreign Wars
N/A

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Young Lawyer Division Liaison to Council
2010 - 2012

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2019

Rising Star
SuperLawyers
2016

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2015

Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2014

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Publications

Puget Sound Business Journal
Employment Unplugged: Mobile Technology in all phases of the employment relationship
2014

Puget Sound Busines Journal
The Revolving Door: Protecting Your Company's Information Amidst Increased Employee Mobility, Turnover, and Defections
2013

Puget Sound Business Journal
What to Do When Employees Go Wild
2012

Puget Sound Business Journal
Are We Adequately Protecting Our Business’ Valuable Information From Improper Disclosure by Current and Former Employees?
2011

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Defense Counsel Journal
Privacy of the Workplace Drug Testing Procedures and Results
2007

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Speaking Engagements

LWHRA 2015 Annual Symposium
Employment Unplugged: Mobile Technology and the Employment Relationship
2015

Lane Powell's 31st Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
It’s a Brave, New World: How to Protect Your Company’s Most Important Informa
2013

In-house Ethics Seminar for Nordstrom, Inc.
Waiver, Over-Dissemination and Internal Investigations: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege
2012

Lane Powell’s 30th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
What to Do When Employees Go Wild
2012

Lane Powell’s 29th Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Cloudy With a Chance of Litigation: Best Practices for Handling Workplace Technology, Privacy and Trade Secret Issues in the Cloud
2011