Damien Nicholas Villarreal

Damien Nicholas Villarreal

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 9 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Intellectual Property

1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4400, Seattle, WA

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 9 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Damien Nicholas Villarreal

1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4400, Seattle, WA, 98154

Skidmore Fomina PLLC

14205 SE 36 St. Ste. 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006

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Damien Nicholas Villarreal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Quick response and clear answers

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

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

quick and clear guidance on workplace issues

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...d him follow up questions. He called me back right away. Very quick, clear, and direct. Would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Indispensable

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...nds. I was and we won the case. What began as a free phone consultation with Damien Villarreal resulted in my being eligible for UI benefits. Damien Villarreal demonstrates excellent judgement and selflessness and I positively recommend him.

Posted by Kaushik | December 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Amazing Attorney who leads with emplathy

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...sible. He is easy to work with, super accessible, and someone who is intentional on solving customer's problems as opposed to timeboxing conversation.

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent 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...t realistic. Just simply having an ear and a heart for what we needed meant everything to us, and if you are looking for the right kind of attorney that can provide excellent expertise, but with the empathy and thoughtfulness that’s also needed, Damien is your guy. Thanks Damien!

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Damien Nicholas Villarreal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Skidmore

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Christopher Stockwell

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Damien is a skilled workers' rights advocate. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to him."

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Vera Fomina

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Michael Jewitt

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Vera Fomina

Employment and labor lawyer

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Gregory Skidmore

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC

2017 - Present

Founding Attorney, Damien Villarreal LLC

2016 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Robblee Detwiler & Black

Education

2018

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2015

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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