$ 300-300 per hour
I have been practicing in Olympia since 2010 with a focus on employment law, particularly discrimination. I have assisted hundreds of clients with wrongful termination, whistleblower, age/race/gender discrimination, sexual harrassment, wage and hour issues, and unemployment benefits appeals.
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$ 300-300 per hour
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Acquired: 2010
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2430 Columbia St. SW, Olympia, WA, 98501-2846
41 Client Reviews
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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....
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
"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."
"Julie was compassionate with her client, and she wrote and advocated very persuasively. I wish more lawyers behaved as professionally as Julie."
"I endorse Julie Oberbillig without reservation. I have found her to be trustworthy, ethical, and expertly knowledgeable in the law."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2011 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Thurston County Bar AssociationMember
Settled during litigation for $150,000
Settlement in mediation for $92,000
settlement (prior to litigation)
Settlement during litigation
$300,000 plus non-monetary remedies
Confidential settlement for $160,000.
Settlement with County for $186,000
Damages for client and full award of attorney's fees at initial hearing, presently under appeal
Award for PRA violations
Pre-filing settlement for Plaintiff
Settlement for Plaintiff, approx. $75,000
2008
JD
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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