$ 150-250 per hour
Michael Keller
About Michael
Biography
I am committed to helping my clients through all available legal avenues and have 30 years of experience doing so.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 31 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 38 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Mike Keller Immigration Law, Pllc
2077 Dickerson Dr NW, Bremerton, WA, 98312
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Experience
Honors
1999
President's Award, Greater Seattle Business Association
1999
Community Service Award, Washington Lesbian & Gay Law Society
1986
Claiborne & Ritter Award for Honor, Character and Integrity, University of Virginia Law School Faculty
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Mike Keller Immigration Law, PLLC
2012 - 2015
Senior Associate, Wandro & Associates
2010 - 2012
Senior Attorney, Schott Mauss and Associates
2008 - 2010
Associate, Wandro & Associates
2001 - 2007
Investigation and Resolution Specialist, University of Washington
1994 - 2000
Of Counsel, Frank Rosen Freed Garfinkel & Roberts
1990 - 1994
Appellate and Trial Attorney, Us Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1987 - 1990
Judicial Law Clark to Hon. Robert C. Hanson, US District Court, Northern & Southern Districts of Iowa
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Taylor v. Seattle Central Towing
First Jury Verdict in Washington State finding discrimination in favor of HIV positive plaintiff
EEOC v. Pape Lift, Inc. (Oregon 1994)
Jury awarded back pay front pay and liquidated damages
Hicks v. St. Marys Honor Society, 970 F.2d (8th Cir. 1992)
8th circuit held that disproving all asserted reasons for termination in a discrimination case entitled plaintiff to verdict as a matter of law - subsequently reversed by 5-4 vote of US Supreme Court
Passer v. American Chemical Society, 935 F. 2d 322 (D.C. Cir. 1991)
Court expanded definition of retaliation to include actions taken against former employee
Education
1984
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Iowa State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1999
National Gay Rights Conference
Expanding Civil Rights Through Local Ordinances
1998
Northwest Deposition Training Program
Taking Effective Depositions
1997
King County HIV AIDS Conference
Prosecuting HIV/AIDS Discrimination Cases
1992
Washington State Conference on Equal Employment Opportunity
Americans With Disabilities Act
Publications
1992
Federal Bar News & Journal
The ADA Regulations, Facilitating Individualized Justice for the Disabled
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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How should I answer "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime?" on DS-160 if I had a speeding ticket?
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Is acceptable final divorce decree from home country and authenticated ?
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