James B Pizl

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James B Pizl

4.9
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 26 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Puyallup, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

315 39TH AVE SW STE 14, Puyallup, WA

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About James

Biography

Your partner in workplace rights

Ex-corporate CFO now working exclusively for employees.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Employment and Labor 100%

Job Misclassification Failure to provide paid breaks and meal periods. Oxymoronic 1099 Employees Paid Safe and Sick Leave Act Violations Minimum Wage Violations Prevailing Wage Violations Age/Race/Gender and other Discrimination Sexual Harassment

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2019 2018 2017
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Entente Law PLLC

315 39TH AVE SW STE 14, Puyallup, WA, 98373

ententelaw.com

James B Pizl's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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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.... He discovered that I hadn’t been paid correctly. I worked on commission and was required to work 10 hour days. There were many days, over the 4 years I worked there, I didn’t get paid minimum wage. Jim discovered I had been cheated out of thousands of dollars. Turns out that the wage violations were a bigger part of my case than the wrongful termination. Jim’s knowledge of employment law is very impressive. His expertise is even more enhanced because he’s a CPA. He’s extremely intelligent and personable as well. He always made me feel like I was his only client. Even though he was very busy, he was always quick to respond to my texts. We went to mediation and my case was settled. I can’t thank him enough. You’re in great hands with Jim handling your case. He truly cares about helping his clients.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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 ...lawyer and he had great reviews so I reached out to him. He is very responsive and a great communicator. He took my matter seriously, was upfront/transparent and went to work. And I ended up getting a settlement I was happy with and was more than I was expecting when I initially contacted him. Well done, Jim, thank you! And hopefully I won't need to contact him again. But if I do, I won't hesitate to call on Jim for his help!

Posted by Lori | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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...ion about employment law, specifically misclassification of workers – W2 vs. 1099 Independent Contractors. It was determined that I was misclassified. From there he and I partnered on the employment matter. He put so much time and effort in my case and went the extra mile. He is an excellent communicator! Jim responded to emails/calls almost instantly, he is prompt and detailed. During the entire case I felt I was Jim’s only client. He showed great care and attention throughout the process. His expertise of employment law educated me greatly and I always knew what was going on. I thank Jim and am grateful to have had him on my side. I can’t thank him enough for settling my case. Due to his knowledge in employment law we were successful in reaching a settlement.

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Colin McHugh

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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William Fitch

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. This lawyer provides excellent advice on AVVO and is a solid member of the legal community."

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Colin McHugh

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Entente Law PLLC

2012 - 2018

CFO/General Counsel, BARTELSON TRUCKING LLC

Associations

2018 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

PLUMBING COMPANY FAILING TO PAY OVERTIME

Settled Pre-Lawsuit

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Education

1999

Seattle University

J.D.

1993

Central Washington University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

James earned significant contribution points in 2019.

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