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Deborra Garrett
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Licensed in Washington for 46 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 49 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Zender Thurston, P.S. Attorneys at Law
P.O.Box 5226, 1700 "D" Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225-3101
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Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2012 | Debt Collection
Got the job done efficiently
I hired Deborra Garrett to handle a problem that I had getting paid commissions that were owed to me from a company that I represent as a sales agent. She contacted the company by mail with a demand for the commissions and was able get payment from them for all of the money that the company owed me. ...
Deborra Garrett's Lawyer Endorsements
"Deborra has created ground-breaking case law in Washington State and provides the highest quality legal service not only to her clients, but to her colleagues as well. She has the highest level of integrity, insight and judgment. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Local Hero Award, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Human Rights Award, Whatcom Human Rights Task Force
1997
Businesswoman of the Year Finalist, Bellingham Business & Professional Women's Assn.
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
1993
Member of the Year Award, Washington Women Lawyers
1991
Boss of the Year, Whatcom County Legal Secretaries Assn
1991
Listed, Who's Who In American Law
1990
Listed, Who's Who Among American Women
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Zender Thurson, PS
1991 - Present
Judge pro tempore, Whatcom County Superior Court
1987 - 2012
Arbitrator, Whatcom County Superior Court Arbitration Board
1983 - 1993
Partner, Raas, Johnsen, Garrett & Stuen, P.S.
1979 - 1981
Staff Attorney, Evergreen Legal Services
1976 - 1979
Trial Attorney, National Labor Relations Board
Associations
2012 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - Present
Pickford Film CenterBoard Member
2009 - Present
Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Commission (Bellingham, WA)Member
2004 - Present
St Francis FoundationBoard Member
2001 - Present
Meridian High School Mock Trial TeamCoach
1997 - Present
YWCA BellinghamPro Bono Legal Advisor
1987 - Present
Law AdvocatesVolunteer Attorney
1980 - Present
Womencare ShelterPro Bono Legal Advisor
1979 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Washington Women Lawyers
Member
2004 - 2010
Whatcom County Civil Rights ProjectLegal Advisor
1986 - 1993
Bellingham Planning & Development CommissionMember, Vice-Chair 1989-1992
1985 - 1988
Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Law SectionMember
Education
1976
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Pennsylvania State University, University Park (main campus)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Employment Law Workshop
Federal and State Laws Regarding Leaves of Absence
2010
Employment Law Workshop
Avoiding Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
2009
Public Forum
The Role of the Courts in American Society
2008
Community Education Event
Free Speech, Censorship, and Speaking Truth to Power
2005
Law, Legislation, Leadership - and You
Labor Law and You
Publications
2006
Employment Law from A to Z
Employment Law from A to Z
Languages
English
Spanish