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I love representing Employees who have been unfairly treated by their employers. Although I'm also a Certified Public Accountant and can help you with taxes, disputes with the IRS and other government agencies as well as financial accounting, my passion is employment law, specifically employee rights. As a result I'm trying to laser focus my practice to that area.
There are employers in practically every industry that try to avoid paying employees what they deserve or that look the other way when there is blatant discrimination going on. Name an industry and I can tell you how employers try to cheat employees to pad the bottom line. Employers bank on the fact that their employees never find an advocate like me to stand up to them.
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
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22 Client Reviews
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Posted by David | October 05, 2019
Excellent experience
Jim responded incredibly quickly to my question, and offered a free consultation over the weekend less than 24 hours from my initial inquiry. He was attentive in listening to the details of my situation and offered frank, honest and helpful advice, even reviewing my relevant legal documents during th...
Posted by Jacque | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic support
Jim listen to my situation, and provided advice. He was empathetic and supportive. He helped me get what I deserved before the court date. He was compassionate and understanding. I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Tina | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Excellent Attorney & Employee Advocate
I felt that I was wrongfully terminated. I’ve never needed an attorney before and didn’t know the first steps. Someone told me about Avvo. I was so fortunate to find Jim. He spent about an hour during our consultation. He was so helpful and very informative. I hired him and he went to work on my case...
Posted by Megan | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Jim saved my business
I recently worked with Entente Law Firm for an unexpected legal situation involving my LLC. Jim handled my legal matter with the professionalism, expertise and swiftness needed from a good attorney. I had no idea how I would have handled this situation by myself and am very happy that I reached out ...
Posted by Ryan | December 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Contacted and retained. Fantastic guy and a big help... Very grateful and feel like I have someone on my team.
"Jim is a diligent and competent employment lawyer. Specifically, Jim's knowledge of wage and hour cases and class actions is extensive. I have worked with and against Jim, and he is a great attorney and works hard to get results for his clients. I definitely endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this attorney. This lawyer provides excellent advice on AVVO and is a solid member of the legal community."
Employment and labor lawyer
2017 - Present
Principal, Entente Law PLLC
2012 - 2018
CFO/General Counsel, BARTELSON TRUCKING LLC
2018 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Settled Pre-Lawsuit
1999
J.D.
1993
B.S.
2024
English
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James earned significant contribution points in 2019.
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05 May 2026
Non exempt traveling position required lodging and 2.5-11.5hrs of travel time is it paid time?
30 Jan 2026
Can I take legal action if my employer misclassified me as a 1099 contractor and didn’t pay overtime in Washington State?
06 Nov 2025