Judith Alice Lonnquist

Judith Alice Lonnquist

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 59 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment ... +2 more

1603 11th Avenue west, Seattle, WA

About Judith

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Discrimination 70%

I have successfully litigated or settled numerous work-place discrimination and retaliation cases for private and public employees. It is my personal passion.

50 years | 85 cases

70%
Employment and Labor 10%

I have practiced labor law representing unions and union members since 1966. For the past 35 years, my practice has focused more on plaintiff's employment law.

59 years | 60 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

Sexual harassment cases are a substantial portion of my practice. I have written, lectured and made new law in Washington State in this area of the law.

43 years | 42 cases

10%
Civil Rights 5%

My civil rights practice relates to governmental employees who have property rights cases, such as free speech, dismissal, and other employment related issues.

59 years | 30 cases

5%
Wrongful Termination 5%

Most discrimination cases unfortunately involve discharge, and so are an important part of my employment law practice.

20 years | 8 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 50 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 59 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1966

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Judith A. Lonnquist, P.S.

1603 11th Avenue west, Seattle, WA, 98119

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Judith Alice Lonnquist's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Johanna | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best in her field!

Judith is intelligent, powerful, and caring. I truly felt that she cared for me as a client. Watching her in the court room was an art form. I highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the Best!

Female warrior! Knows the law! I had the privilege of Judith representing me in a nasty employment law/discrimination lawsuit. She took on a corporation that were complete racists and abusers of women, and secured a successful jury verdict. She looked this company in the eyes and exposed the good... ol boys without blinking. I highly recommend Judith. She knows the law! And is savvy and seasoned. Vast experience and knowledge. Her team is outstanding! Judith cared about me throughout this trial as she saw the toll it was taking on me, but I come out the other side shining! I highly recommend Judith to have in your corner!

Posted by Cindi | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply the Best Attorney!

I am honored to recommend Judith as an outstanding Employment Law attorney. Judith is an elite attorney! I hired Judith to tackle a nasty employment issue involving discrimination and she was incredibly savvy and successful. She is a warrior! Cares about women! Understands what women go through...! Cared me deeply through the trial! Secured a substantial jury verdict and exposed the truth without fail. I highly recommend her for any employment related matters.

Posted by Mary Rose | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dedicated, determined, and "won't quit until the job is done" attorney!

Judith stood by my side through 14 years of seeking justice from the Federal government in my whistleblower/EEOC case. We had so many setbacks during that time, but Judith stood by my side and never gave up (we won in the end!). She is the ultimate professional, strategic, enduring, and the best in ...her field. Judith and her law team care about winning, but they also cares about the individual in the battle for his/her career. Legal challenges take their toll and Judith encouraged me to press on until we won. She's the best! I highly recommend her if you are serious about going the distance to win.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Avoid this place!

Do not use this law firm ever. Used them for a case against a previous employer and they did not file when it was critical. The attorney was too busy on other high priority cases and put me on the back burner. They also over charged me by $2,000. I wrote a letter to Judith explaining the circumstance...s and she said she would not do anything. I got nothing more than lawyer debt. Avoid this place at all costs and find a different firm to work with!!!

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Judith Alice Lonnquist's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda DuBois

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Judith is a super-star employment lawyer. At DuBois Cary Law Group we refer family law clients with employment related matters to Judith. She is a tough litigator with a heart of gold. Judith supports many community organizations that help women and girls. I highly endorse Judith."

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Richard Reed

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Lifetime Achievement, WSAJ

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Pillar of Justice, Washington Association for Justice

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Top Washington Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Top 50 Women Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

President's Award, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1988

Mentor's Award, Women's Professional and Managerial Network

1986

Natalie Skeels Award, Women + Business

1979

Creative Leadership in Women's Rights, Washington Education Association Women's Caucus

1978

Matrix Table - Woman of Achievement, Women in Communications

Work Experience

1986 - Present

President, Law Offices of Judith A. Lonnquist, P.S.

1983 - 1986

Partner, Durning, Webster & Lonnquist

1975 - 1983

General Counsel, Washington Education Association

1965 - 1975

Associate, Jacob & Gore

1964 - 1964

Law Clerk to Chairman, National Labor Relations Board

Associations

2003 - Present

College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

Member

1986 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

1986 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1980 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1976 - Present

Northwest Women's Law Center

Founding Member

1975 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1966 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2015

Washington State Gender and Justice Commission

Lawyer Member

1968 - 1976

National Organization for Women

National Officer

Sample of Legal Cases

Arnold v. City of Seattle

Civil servants are entitle to recover attorney's fees.

Bright v. Frank Russell

Upheld on appeal.

Tupas v. State Department of Ecology

Jury found for her on her failure to accommodate claim and awarded her $329,580.00 in economic and emotional distress damages.

Diefenderfer v. FAA

The EEOC claims went to trial before a jury which found in her favor and awarded her $375,000 in damages.

Wood and Hinz v. Tacoma Chamber of Commerce

The jury found for both of them and awarded $1,380,000 in damages.

Caterson v. Lynnwood Police Department

Federal Judge awarded $382,723.03 in attorney’s fees and costs, and $147, 408.00 in tax relief.

Bradley and Allen v. City of Everett

Jury found in Plaintiffs’ favor on their racial harassment and retaliation claims and awarded damages totaling $585,000.00.

Perry v. Costco

$507,901.42 in damages and attorney’s fees

State ex rel. Evergreen Freedom Foundation v. Washington Education Association

Prevailed

State ex rel. Evergreen Freedom Foundation v. Washington Education Association

Prevailed

Elvig v. Calvin Presbyterian Church

Prevailed.

Terry v. City of Vancouver

Award of substantial damages and attorney’s fees upheld on appeal.

Grove v. Mead School District No. 354

Made new law.

NLRB v. Gissel Packing Company

Prevailed

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Education

1965

University of Chicago Law School

J.D

1962

Mount Holyoke College

A.B.

Publications

2013

Washington Employment Law Desk Book Editor in Chief

2009

Washington Employment Law Desk Book Editor in Chief

2005

Washington Employment Law Deskbook Editor in Chief

Languages

English

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