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

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5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 41 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2014

Unemployment Benefits Appeal

I can't say enough wonderful things about Julie. I was referred to her by another attorney I had previously worked with. She handled my case with professional ease. She answered all of my questions promptly, took the time to listen to my concerns, was very thorough, organized and detailed orientated.... She also took the time to inform me of my options, while making her fee structure amenable to my financial situation. After meeting with her in person the day of the hearing, I truly felt her passion for her work. If you are in need of a lawyer to help you fight Unemployment Securities denial of your benefits, she is the one to go to!!

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2014

Professional, effective and affordable

I hired Julie Oberbillig to represent me in an appeal when my unemployment compensation benefits were denied because my former employer lied about the reason for my termination. After filing my Notice of Appeal myself, I realized that I was at a distinct disadvantage handling this on my own against m...y former employer, a law firm! When we met for the first time, Ms. Oberbillig was already working for me, having that morning put in her Notice of Appearance on my behalf. In the telephonic appeal hearing, Ms. Oberbillig was very professional and skilled in asking questions of the employer, resulting in the judge requesting more details which when left out made it appear that I was terminated for cause. The judge seemed annoyed when she got the clarification she asked for and the truth was revealed. A few days later we received notice that we had won the appeal and the denial of benefits had been overturned. One important thing I learned from Ms. Oberbillig was that documentation I believed would support my position was, in fact, lacking in some details which could actually play into the hands of the employer, giving them "evidence" that they could manipulate to support their lies. Had I not had Ms. Oberbillig handling my case, keeping me from providing factual documentation that could be wrongfully manipulated against me, I likely would have lost my appeal. Without reservation I recommend Ms. Oberbillig to anyone needing an attorney who is knowledgeable, effective and personable while still being affordable. I especially recommend that she be retained early before the client unwittingly provides "evidence" that can be manipulated against them. Ms. Oberbillig is efficient, professional and caring, and I felt her fee was incredibly reasonable. She did a great job for me!

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2014

Brilliant

Julie represented me in an unemployment hearing. My previous employer did some illegal things such as discrimination. She helped me stand up, tell the truth and defend my rights. I really feel truth and justice won in my case because of her knowledge, hard work, and simply just being awesome at what ...she does. She went above and beyond many times.

Posted by T Riley | March 09, 2014

Employment Client

I was so happy to find Julie. She had a limited amount of time to review my case, she was punctual and I felt very confident in Ms Oberbillig's legal advice. The thought of the hearing made me very nervous and Julie made me feel at ease. The day of the hearing came and Julie was a true professional ...and I was very impressed with her preparation. The hearing went well and I couldnt be happier with the outcome. I checked around with friends of mine in the legal profession and I found Julie's fee was more than fair. I would highly recommend Julie for any unemployment issues.

Posted by Tara | May 27, 2013

Could not be happier!

Julie Oberbillig is an outstanding attorney who focuses on problem solving. It is rare to find someone of Julie’s caliber and professionalism in this day and age. Her down-to-earth attitude makes her easy to talk to. I felt she cared and was really interested in me as a person, not only my case. She... always took the time to work on problems and she explains legal matters to a non-expert in understandable terms. Her friendly, personable manner makes her a pleasure to deal with. She has high ethical standards and she does a terrific job for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a highly skilled, ethical, honest attorney. Julie has definitely shattered my negative opinion about the legal profession, and in my opinion, the world would certainly be a better place if everyone had the ethics and skill Ms. Oberbillig does. The outcome of my case was much better than I expected, thanks to her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needed a good lawyer. She is a true professional and very honest. Thank you Julie, for your wonderful service!

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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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P. Long

Litigation lawyer

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Aaron Rocke

Employment and labor lawyer

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Patricia Skrinar

Employment and labor lawyer

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Harriet Strasberg

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stephanie Stocker

Employment and labor lawyer

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Natalie Durflinger

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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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