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Thomas W. McLane

Employment and labor Attorney at Spokane, WA

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Employment and labor law practice for 25 years in Spokane.   Primarily litigation and counseling services on behalf of employers. 

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State ID
Status Resigned
Acquired 2002
Updated 05/17/2023
State PA
Status Retired
Acquired 1982
Updated 05/23/2023
State WA
Status Voluntarily Resigned
Acquired 1981
Updated 05/20/2023

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Law Firm of Thomas W. McLane, PLLC
103 E. Indiana Ave., Suite A
Spokane, WA, 99207

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Commissioner
  • Washington Public Employment Relations Commission
  • 2008 - Present
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • 1983 - 1984

Education

  • George Washington University National Law Center
  • LL.M - Master of Laws
  • 1982
  • Gonzaga University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1981
  • University of Washington
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1977

Legal Cases

  • Cutler v. Phillips Petroleum
  • Jury verdict in favor of defendant affirmed.
  • Cutler v. Phillips Petroleum, 98 Wn.App 1039 (2000)
  • Jury verdict in favor of client affirmed
  • Cutler v. Phillips Petroleum, 98 Wn.App 1039 (2000)
  • Jury verdict in favor of client affirmed

Associations

  • Idaho State Bar
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Spokane County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1984 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1981 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Best Labor and Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • 2013 Employment Litigator of the Year
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Journal of Law & Politics
  • 2012
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Journal of Law & Politics
  • 2011
  • Labor and Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
  • SUPER LAWYER
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2009
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2008
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2008
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2007
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2006
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2006
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2005
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2004
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2003
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2002
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2001
  • Rated AV
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
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Publications

  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • Hot Goods Violations
  • 1999

Speaking Engagements

  • 2nd Annual Labor & Employment Law
  • Harassment
  • 2011
  • Employment & Labor Law
  • Hot Topics in State and Federal Wage & Hour Laws
  • 2010
  • Employment Law Developments
  • Employment Law Developments
  • 2009
  • Employee Free Choice Act
  • Labor Law Developments
  • 2009
  • Discovery Issues
  • Employment Law
  • 2009
  • Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference
  • News from PERC
  • 2009
  • Recent Developments in State and Federal Employment Law
  • Employment Law
  • 2006
  • FLSA and FMLA Basics
  • Wage-Hour and Family Medical Leave Act
  • 2006
  • The Human Resource Job Seminar
  • Legal Hot Spots
  • 2005
  • Sexual Harassment & Workplace Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
  • 2005
  • CME for Health Care Providers
  • Harassment: Preventive Maintenance for Health Care Providers
  • 2005
  • Employment Law Update
  • Employment Law Update
  • 2004
  • Business Law: Nuts & Bolts
  • Employment Issues in the Workplace
  • 2003
  • Employment Law Update for All Washington Employers
  • Employment Law
  • 1999
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Attorney endorsements

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Employment and labor Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is considered by the local bar as one of the best labor and employment lawyers in the Spokane area. I was fortunate to work on a case with Tom recently and can personally confirm this reputation."
Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tom is a superb lawyer and is highly respected in the legal community. In addition to his legal ability, Tom's communication skills and high ethics place him with the top lawyers in the area."
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Spokane Employment and labor Lawyer Thomas W. McLane
Thomas W. McLane
Employment and labor Attorney
Spokane, WA