Deanna Jill Hawkins Pugh

Deanna Jill Hawkins Pugh

also known as D. Jill Pugh

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Wrongful termination Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Administrative Law ... +2 more

1001 4th Avenue #3200, Seattle, WA

About Deanna

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Wrongful Termination 30%

These categories are somewhat artificial - an age/race/gender/disability/religion discrimination case is often also a wrongful termination case. There is no separate claim of "wrongful termination" - you must be wrongfully terminated in violation of some particular law.

32 years

30%
Administrative Law 20%

I handle unemployment compensation benefit appeals, which is a subset of administrative law. In 15 years I have successfully handled hundreds of appeals, from the initial application all the way through appeals into the courts.

32 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

These categories/practice area labels are somewhat artificial and don't allow me to accurately describe my practice. I added this "label" to point out I represent individuals regarding wage violations (i.e. not paid overtime or other wage and hour problems), and those with Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) issues.

32 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 31 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1994

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of D. Jill Pugh

1001 4th Avenue #3200, Seattle, WA, 98154

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Deanna Jill Hawkins Pugh's Reviews

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Posted by MJ | August 21, 2012 | Litigation

Superb? Yes!

Jill is completely superb! Very professional. Gave sound advice throughout the litigation process. She never promised that all demands would be met. She always kept everything very realistic. I will recommend her services to anyone who may run into the situation that I did.

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Max Meyers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jill is an excellent employment lawyer. She knows her stuff and I refer people to her as a matter of course."

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David Black

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julia Youngs

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jill for over 10 years now, and she has always been my go-to person for all things employment law. With her high level of integrity and commitment to service, she is a wonderful resource to the legal community. I refer clients to her without hesitation."

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Niloufar Park

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill is very professional and personable. Her knowledge in her field of practice would be a great asset to any client."

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Daniel Swedlow

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill is an exceptionally bright and talented lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and consistently achieves outstanding results. I highly recommend Jill."

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Crystal Rutherford

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I found Jill Pugh is a hard working and thorough in her assessment of her client's issues. She has a clear vision and is able to assist her clients grappling with employment issues. I have consulted with her on several occasions and found her to be knowledgeable about the law, compassionate with the client and realistic about the circumstances."

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Andrea Scheele

Employment and labor lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jill Pugh. She is one of the toughest advocates in this relatively small area of practice. Her clients' sucesses are because of her hard work and dedication not just to their case, but to improving the state of the law for workers in Washington. I trust her as an advisor and am honored to have Jill as a colleague. You are in excellent hands if Jill is your lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stan Glisson

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My office has referred a number of clients to Ms. Pugh. Every one of them has reported back that she was very knowledgeable, patient and pleasant to deal with. She has won some outstanding outcomes for our mutual clients, and kept them informed and made comfortable along the way."

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Sara Amies

Employment and labor lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill's knowledge, experience and level-headedness give her clients the advantage of excellent advocacy. She also gives generously of her time to the community and by mentoring fellow attorneys."

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Joel Nichols

Employment and labor lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jill is a top notch attorney. I had the pleasure of litigating a gender discrimination with Jill in Federal Court that resulted in a six-figure settlement for the client, in large part due to Jill's tenacity, preparation, and stellar advocacy. I would not hesitate to refer friends and family to Jill."

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Joel Christiansen

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever my clients need a referral to a Seattle employment attorney, Jill is the first name I give out. In addition to being a great lawyer, Jill is a very friendly person."

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Michelle Bomberger

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jill on numerous client matters where she has provided knowlege that has helped my clients navigate through complex employment matters. She is responsive, straightforward, and easy to work with."

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Robert Butler

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Jill on a number of matters as co counsel and have always found her work insightful, thorough and well researched. She is very enjoyable to work with maintaining a great balance of aggressive representation yet realistic outcome orientation. I frequently call Jill for advice on cases even if we are not associating. I highly recommend Jill to clients and always here positive comments from the clients who work with her."

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Nathan Garnett

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jill and served with her on a non-profit board. In addition to being a very smart and dedicated lawyer, Jill cares about her clients and works hard on their behalf. I have referred people with employment law issues to her in the past and will certainly continue to do so in the future."

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Michelle Branigan

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had opportunity to see Jill interact with colleagues at professional meetings and am impressed by her professional demeanor and enthusiasm for her work. I have recommended people retain her on employment matters and would not hesitate to do so again."

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Jonathan Stein

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to refer several matters to Jill. I always hear the same thing: she is great to work with and an excellent lawyer. I highly recommend Jill for any matters in Washington and always refer people to her."

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Richard Reed

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jill Pugh has demonstrated to me that she does quality work and cares deeply about her clients. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Crystal Rutherford

Personal injury lawyer

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John Chun

Employment and labor lawyer

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Daniel Carr

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Jennifer Steele

Administrative law lawyer

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Joel Nichols

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kimberlee Gunning

Employment and labor lawyer

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Andrea Scheele

Employment and labor lawyer

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Sara Amies

Employment and labor lawyer

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Richard Reed

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nathan Garnett

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Joel Christiansen

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Robert Butler

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1999

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Attorney, Law Office of D. Jill Pugh

2000 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Curran Mendoza

1999 - 2000

Associate Attorney, Employee Legal Advocates

1996 - 1999

Sole Practitioner, Law Office of D. Jill Hawkins

Associations

2008 - Present

Unemployment Law Project

Board Member

2007 - Present

Washington Women Lawyers (King County chapter)

Vice President for CLE

2008 - 2009

King County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice Section

Chair

2007 - 2008

King County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Section

Vice Chair

2006 - 2008

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Employment Law Section Co-Chair

2006 - 2006

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Employment Law CLE Co Chair

2000 - 2004

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Secretary

1998 - 1999

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Programs Co-Chair

1998 - 2000

Unemployment Law Project

Board Member

Education

1994

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

Juris Doctor

1991

Claremont McKenna College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2004

WELA's Fall Classic: Employment Law by the Lake

New Unemployment Compensation Statutes, Procedures and Effect

2003

WELA's Fall Jamboree: Employment Law Strategy and Ethics

Unemployment Compensation: Practice, Procedure and Use in the Larger Discrimination Claim

2001

Plaintiff's Employment Law

Non-Compete Agreements: Valid or Invalid?

1999

Tips of the Trade in Plaintiff Employment Law

Solo Practice of Law: Practice Efficiently With Time

Publications

2008

WSTLA Trial News 2008 State Legislative Update: Items of Interest to Employment Lawyers

2007

2007

WSTLA Trial News Batey v. ESD: Act restricting "good cause" to quit unconstitutional?

2007

WSTLA Trial News Legislative update: items of interest to employment lawyers

2006

WSTLA CLE The NRA Is Coming: Protecting Guns in The Workplace Parking Lot

2005

WSTLA Trial News New Rules Offer Little Comfort to Unemployed Workers (co-author w Joel NIchols)

1998

WSTLA Trial News Employment Law: Ninth Circuit limits availability of pre-dispute mandatory arbitration

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