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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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Acquired: 1999
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Kimilee | June 27, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Kind and Generous Attorney!
I spoke with Jim this morning he explained I really didn't have a case against my Company I was rail roaded and Terminated on a lie but they did nothing illegal they can do whatever they want ! Sad but he explained everything to me until I understood and then gave me some great advise ! This man gave...
Posted by Greg | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer
James is one of those few lawyers that actually cares about his clients. Before I even officially hired him, he was the first to reply to me with legal advice. Originally my employer had not paid me two weeks worth of work and I wasn't even sure if this was a case worth pursuing knowing how much lega...
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 anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic employee-focused employment lawyer!
I also was very fortunate to have found Jim via search on Avvo! I got unfairly and rudely/suddenly hosed by the rich, arrogant, jerk owner of the small business I was working for. I wasn't sure whether or not a lawyer could help so I did a few searches on Avvo. Jim's name popped up as an employment ...
Posted by Lori | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Lawyer!
I was so very fortunate to have connected with Jim Pizl. We were introduced on the Avvo website. I posted an employment law question on Avvo’s website and Jim responded within 1 hour. He offered a detailed answer and asked a follow-up question, that is what started the relationship. I posted a quest...
"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