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Damien Villarreal’s unique legal experience blends worker advocacy with employer-side counseling for complex business and intellectual property issues. Damien’s many years in the world of international fine arts provided him an understanding of the wide-ranging vulnerabilities and opportunities inherent in copyright, trademark and trade secret law. Solidifying and expanding this knowledge with an LL.M in Intellectual Property from the University of Washington School of Law, Damien now focuses on the art, technology, and entertainment industries to provide his clients the legal counsel their unique situations demand.
Damien has also proven to be a tireless advocate for the rights of workers in Washington State. Having represented victims of wage theft, discrimination, and retaliation in a wide swath of industries - ranging from Seattle’s active construction sites to the agricultural fields of Eastern Washington - he knows what it means to fight for workers in their time of need. Damien works passionately, blending his legal skills in both English and Spanish, to ensure every one of his clients have their voices heard and their sense of justice vindicated.
Damien is also a current board member of Pratt Fine Arts in Seattle, WA, and is actively engaged in pro bono immigration work throughout Washington State. On a personal note, Damien is a dedicated reader and enjoys pursuing historical research projects in his spare time.
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1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4400, Seattle, WA, 98154
14205 SE 36 St. Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Consulted Attorney
Damien returned my call the same day. He clearly articulated the applicable laws and answered all of my questions. Should I need to hire an attorney in the future, I would definitely contact him again.
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I had called several law firms to get an appointment. Damien was the first to call me back. He was very direct, told me the limitations of my situation legally and suggested what I can do inside my company. He also offered that I call him back with questions, on his own number. Shortly after, I texte...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Damien Villarreal provided an indispensable service by referring one of his colleagues to represent me in my DES appeal hearing. I acted on his advice and even called him a second time to essentially sound him out with regards to his referral. Damien went out of his way to assure me I’d be in good ha...
Posted by Kaushik | December 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I had the privilege of getting Damien's counsel recently. Apart from being an amazing attorney w/ deep SME. What sets Damien apart is his philosophy of leading w/ empathy. He deeply listen's, breaks down things in plain English as opposed to legal jargons, and drives solutions based on art of the pos...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
We worked with Damien Vallarreal at Skidmore and Fomina, and could not have been happier with him. Damien is very thoughtful, straightforward, and was willing to take the time to listen. He let us know of the different options that were in front of us, and never tried to present something that was no...
"Damien is a skilled attorney with a gift at connecting with people while also effectively explaining their legal options with compassion and professional excellence. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Damien is a skilled workers' rights advocate. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to him."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Damien on a number of cases. He is a hardworking attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. I endorse Damien without any reservation."
"Damien is intelligent, witty, and erudite. He brings a breadth of knowledge and personal experience to his practice. I would not hesitate to hire him for any matter relevant to his practice areas."
Employment and labor lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018 - Present
Attorney, Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC
2017 - Present
Founding Attorney, Damien Villarreal LLC
2016 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Robblee Detwiler & Black
2018
LL.M - Master of Laws
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish