Julie Anne Oberbillig

Julie Anne Oberbillig

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 16 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Harassment

2430 Columbia St. SW, Olympia, WA

About Julie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 30%

This has included pursuing discrimination claims (such as those regarding age, race gender, sexual orientation and sexual harassment, etc.), breach of employment contract, wage/hour violations, leave issues, and representation of clients in hearings for unemployment benefits.

17 years | 180 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 16 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Julie Oberbillig - By Appointment Only

2430 Columbia St. SW, Olympia, WA, 98501-2846

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Julie Anne Oberbillig's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 41 reviews

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Unemployment

I hired Julie to appeal the decision that the unemployment department had made. Julie was excellent and spent many hours talking me through the appeal process and the court hearing. Julie is kind, generous, dedicated, and a great attorney! She even went above and beyond and warned my previous employe...r of defamation. Overall, she listened to my needs and got the decision appealed. She helped me through a stressful situation and a long court hearing while having had my back the whole time. I would recommend her to anyone and hire her again!

Posted by Michael | March 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rockstar among rats!

Julie saw the merit in my case when all others failed. Julie has spent more time with me, hearing, coaching and advising, than any attorney I've ever met. She has made herself available to my odd hours and been amazing at following through in the narrow window I have to communicate. That alone i...s above and beyond. Julie is communicative, insightful, patient....! And informative. I couldnt recommend Julie more highly. Just wish I could hug her for her work!

Posted by Melinda A. Morrow | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So blessed

I contacted another law office that could not take on my case. They referred me to Julie, and I thank Jesus. When I left my VM I was concerned I was going to be turned down like I was with others, but a few days later, she called me back. Today 1-23-2024 I got to meet her and go over my case. I h...ave been a ball of stress for weeks with all the unknowns. She has such a calming nature. I walked out feeling so powerful and confident about my court day looming the coming days. I hired her before even meeting her, best decision I ever made. She is so professional but so down to earth and funny. I can't wait to report back after I win my case. Thank you, Julie, for taking me on as a client. Sincerely, Melinda Morrow

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Chaplain Dawn E Oryszak

My attorney walked through my unemployment reimbursement case from the beginning and concluded with a hearing. I was extremely pleased with the expertise and overall care that I received from our experience together. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone that had an urgent need.

Posted by Susan | January 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Severance agreement

Julie was great, she listened to how I wanted to approach the matter and provided critical feedback and input and we were able to develop a plan that helped me get a more sustainable severance agreement.

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Julie Anne Oberbillig's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Bonin

Unknown lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie Oberbillig has proven herself to me twice as having both a level head and a clear understanding of the highly complicated issues involved in employment law. This area of practice is one of the more difficult. Julie has evidenced skill."

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Aaron Rocke

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Julie was compassionate with her client, and she wrote and advocated very persuasively. I wish more lawyers behaved as professionally as Julie."

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Stephanie Stocker

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Julie Oberbillig without reservation. I have found her to be trustworthy, ethical, and expertly knowledgeable in the law."

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Eula Garrison

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have not seen another lawyer who takes as seriously her preparation for a case. She listens closely, fully understands the client's objective, and puts her entire self into the case. She is clear, precise, detailed, confident, and stands out against any lawyer. She is very respectful and professional. She is a real person who will use real language with the client, and she will never take a course of action that is not directly in line with the client's goals and interests. Excellent lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Administrative law lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Natalie Durflinger

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I previously worked with Ms. Oberbillig at the Department of Assigned Counsel. I was impressed with her courtroom demeanor, her professionalism, her knowledge of the law and most of all her zealous advocacy for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer posts very concise and well thought out answers on Avvo. She seems to have a very high level of legal knowledge and expertise."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Public Service Incentive Award, WSBA Young Lawyers Committee

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, WA State Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Julie Oberbillig

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Richmond Law Group

2008 - 2008

Public Defender, Pierce County, Office Of Assigned Counsel

Associations

2011 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Gordon v. Lewis County, Thurston County Superior Court #17-2-04414-34

Settled during litigation for $150,000

Plaintiff vs. Washington Lottery

Settlement in mediation for $92,000

Employee vs. Olympia medical practice

settlement (prior to litigation)

Babick v. Western Washington University, Whatcom Co. Superior #18-2-01971-37

Settlement during litigation

Plaintiff v. a Pierce County Hospital

$300,000 plus non-monetary remedies

Employee vs. Olympia business (confidential)

Confidential settlement for $160,000.

Keller v. Clark Co. Juvenile Courts & Probation Offc. et al

Settlement with County for $186,000

Reeves v. Mason County Sheriff's Office, OAH #2014-LGW-0007

Damages for client and full award of attorney's fees at initial hearing, presently under appeal

Means v. L&I, Thurston Co. Superior Court #11-2-01508-1

Award for PRA violations

Plaintiff vs. University

Pre-filing settlement for Plaintiff

Brindle v. Tacoma School District No. 10

Settlement for Plaintiff, approx. $75,000

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Education

2008

Seattle University School of Law

JD

1995

University of New Mexico

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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