Vera Fomina

Vera Fomina

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

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

1001 Fourth Avenue, Ste 4368, Seattle, WA

About Vera

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Skidmore & Fomina

1001 Fourth Avenue, Ste 4368, Seattle, WA, 98154

Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC

14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006

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Vera Fomina's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 51 reviews

Posted by Kelly | November 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Stellar service, professionalism and brilliant advice

I was so impressed and pleased with the service Vera and her firm provided. They are smart, no-nonsense and conscientious keeping their eye on the ball for their clients. Specifically, Vera has brilliant ideas, advice and direction on employment matters and I trust her reasoning. She provides dee...p expertise in strategy around all types of employment matters and I have hired her for 2 matters so far. Highly recommend Vera.

Posted by Delaney | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended!

Vera did an amazing job representing my case. She explained everything in a manner that was understandable to me. She was always there to answer questions in a prompt manner and did her best to keep things moving! Having legal troubles is not fun but Vera made it so I did not have an exceptional amou...nt of anxiety. She is very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Sara | July 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Highly reccomend!!!

My co workers and I had a unique case. Greg and Vera took us on and were compassionate and understanding. They did everything in their power to protect us from the opposing council and former employer. They answered all our questions and gave us advice immediately through email, phone or in their off...ice unlike others who have you wait for days to receive a response. Greg had mentioned that he has never seen Vera so compassionate for her cliants as she was in this case and it showed. Thank you both so much for making such a terrible situation into a comforting and enjoyable outcome! I will use you over and over if I ever need a lawyer again!!!

Posted by Shannon | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Passionate and Attentive

Recently I had the pleasure of Vera Fomina represent myself and a few other women. Being this was my first time going thru a legal matter, she made it not so stressful. Fomina was there for me anytime of the day. Emails and calls were always answered. Fomina worked hard for my case and became a shark... when needed. At the end result I'm very happy and pleased of the outcome. I highly recommend Vera Fomina.

Posted by Liza | June 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Professional and Compassionate

Both of those characteristics for a lawyer were important to me. And I was lucky to find such a lawyer - Vera Fomina. She thoroughly reviewed information I provided re my case of wrongful employment termination. Ms. Fomina worked with the opposite side lawyers, met with me multiple times, she prep...ared mediation brief, and kept me informed. She was very helpful during mediation, supported me and… the case was resolved to my satisfaction. I would gladly recommend Ms. Vera Fomina to any person looking for an attorney in this field.

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Vera Fomina's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Schauer

Sexual harassment lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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D. Delue

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vera Fomina is a formidable lawyer, savvy, brilliant, and no one to tangle with! She also is honest and a fair adversary, who I would recommend for anyone seeking a fantastic lawyer. I enjoyed working against her so much, we teamed up on the next case!"

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David Benson

Employment and labor lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Vera. She is a very smart and talented lawyer and does exceptional work for her clients. Our firm has been opposite her and think highly of her legal skills. She is a strong advocate for her employee clients."

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Damien Villarreal

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Vera on a many cases and I can firmly state that she is a talented attorney who tirelessly advocates for her clients. I endorse Vera and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."

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Robert Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Vera Fomina for several years. Vera is a hardworking attorney who puts her clients’ needs first. I appreciate her integrity and commitment to each case she undertakes. She zealously advocates for her clients. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Karen Kruse

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vera was a conscientious, collegial and ethical opposing counsel. She has the ability to advocate well for her client while not alienating the other party's representative. Her employment law experience is already strong and will only grow as she continues in practice. I look forward to working with (or against) her in the future."

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Timothy Pauley

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Vera is a very good attorney and excels in her representation of her clients in labor and employment matters in both an advisory capacity and in litigation on their behalf. She is sensitive to her clients' business and personal needs and expectations and is a formidable advocate on their behalf. Vera is also a great colleague to work with."

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Fatema Burkey

Business lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Highly recommended! Ms. Fomina is an exceptional attorney. She is a well-versed, organized and efficient practitioner, approachable and always professional."

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Melinda Moss

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Vera. She is passionate about representing her clients, knows how to drive a case, and stays on top of the recent employment caselaw."

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Lori Hurl

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Vera was opposing counsel on an employment matter I recently handled. It's not often that after you settle the case, you commend opposing counsel, but I did so with Vera because she kept me on my toes. She's direct, but also friendly and great to work with. I highly recommend her."

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Jaime Cole

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I confidently endorse Vera. We've been colleagues for some time now and I value her advice on employment law related matters. She has an in-depth knowledge of employment law and a sharp intuition when it comes to her clients' situations. I have, on multiple occasions, referred clients to her when I have a conflict. She is extremely responsive and detail oriented. Any potential client should have full confidence in her ability to represent them."

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Staci Erwin

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Ms. Fomina since her legal start. I highly recommend her as legal counsel, an attorney, friend, and confidant. I have had the opportunity to witness not only her dedication to mastering the law in law school, but witnessing her work with numerous clients, both as a co-worker, and as a fellow attorney. Her dedication to her practice is by far stellar. She will bring an depth knowledge of the law to the table every time. What sets her far from the rest is her ability to apply this law to the particular facts of the case in a way that is unparalleled. Most importantly, she cares; and it will show in your results."

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Erin Fairley

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vera Fomina is a skilled, responsive and experienced employment law attorney whom I wholeheartedly endorse. I recommend her whenever my clients require advice regarding employment issues."

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Cathryn Dammel

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Vera is a thoughtful, passionate, and creative advocate. I am continually impressed by her breadth of knowledge and how she interweaves what she knows into practical, compelling argument. Plus, she is a joy to work with."

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Gregory Skidmore

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Vera Fomina is a professional in every sense of the word. She represents clients with dignity and grace while zealously advocating on their behalf. As an experienced counselor on employment matters, Vera has vast experience in assisting both employees and employers navigate various employment issues."

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D. Delue

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Damien Villarreal

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Karen Kruse

Employment and labor lawyer

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Timothy Pauley

Employment and labor lawyer

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Douglas Davies

Employment and labor lawyer

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Fatema Burkey

Litigation lawyer

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Melinda Moss

Litigation lawyer

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Lori Hurl

Employment and labor lawyer

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Jaime Cole

Employment and labor lawyer

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Staci Erwin

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Erin Fairley

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Cathryn Dammel

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Lawyer of Distinction, Employment Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Recognizing Excellence, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Lawyer of Distinction, Employment Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Lawyer of Distinction, Employment Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Founding Member, Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC

2017 - 2018

Shareholder, Mercer Island Law Group, PLLC

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Advocates Law Group, PLLC

2012 - 2014

Attorney, Rougeux & Associates, PLLC

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Mani, Sloan & Little, PLLC

2009 - 2010

Intern, Office of Attorney General, San Antonio, Texas

Associations

2017 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Member

2015 - Present

King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2017 - 2018

Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference, Planning Committee

Member

2015 - 2016

Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - 2014

Hill Country Human Resources Management Association

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Society for Human Resources Management

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful Termination Case

Settlement over $200,000

Gender Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Case

Settlement over $200,000

Gender Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Case

Settlement over $620,000

Wage and Hour and Wrongful Termination Case

Settlement over $600,000

Age Discrimination Case

Settlement over $230,000

Riggs v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

$1.5M verdict for the Plaintiff

Wrongful Termination Case (2019)

Settlement over $450,000

Breach of Contract Case (2020)

Settlement over $150,000

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Education

2011

St. Marys University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Texas at San Antonio

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Luncheon

"I Hired an Independent Contractor!"

2015

Comprehensive Risk Management Webinar

"Congratulations, You're Hired/Fired!"

Publications

2016

National Business Institute "Analyzing Key Employment Documents and Examination of Witnesses"

Languages

Russian

Swedish

German

Activity

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