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Biography
I am now in-house employment law counsel for a long time client, and have semi-retired.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Employment and Labor
100%
36 years
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Licensed in Washington for 36 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1989
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Licensed in Idaho for 30 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1995
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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Very Kind and Helpful Attorney!
We were facing a US DOL Wage and Hour matter. Mr. Allen was busy with other matters and couldn't take our case but he was very very kind and helpful with helping us find another attorney for our case! He is truly one of the best attorney's in Spokane.
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2013 | Employment & Labor
Best employment law lawyer in town!!!!!!'
Kelly represented me in a very contentious employment case. I was very nervous about the entire situation and Kelly put me at ease by really listening to me, explaining the law and talking honestly about the good and bad facts in my case. At mediation Kelly was well prepared and really advocated for...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2010 | Business
Keller Allen did an excellent job!
Keller Allen did an excellent job in representing our company.
Posted by Kirk | September 11, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Vice President, Human Resources & Communications
My organization used Kelly for claims defense, advice and counsel, and as a general sounding board prior to making impactful decisions. In an environment where people are quick to bring claims and charges of wrongful action, it is critical to have expert counsel that balances reasonableness with ris...
Posted by Philip | August 31, 2010 | Employment & Labor
Stellar Counsel
Our firm used Kelly on two separate occasions dealing with employee separation, release and settlement agreements. He was incredibly responsive, even when on travel for a court appearance, and his knowledge relating to prior case law in multiple states was incredible. He is a delight to deal with a...
Keller W. Allen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Keller on an employment law issue arising out of a business client of mine. Keller stepped in and gave a succinct review of the case and my client's position. He quickly gained the confidence of my client and kept it all the way through the resolution of the case. I strongly recommend Keller for any and all Employment Law issues."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly Allen is viewed by attorneys in this area as the preeminent employment lawyer in the northwest, and is truly a 'lawyer's lawyer.' His background is impressive, with scholastic accolades, federal clerkships, teaching appointments and professional publications. But the two areas in which he separates himself are based on his interpersonal communication skills and courtroom presence, which cannot be understated. He commands respect, whether in negotiaton or argument -- perhaps the single most valuable gift a prospective client would hope for."
"Keller is one of the top employment lawyers in Eastern Washington. He is experienced, knowledgeable, hard-working, and professional. I regularly call Keller when I am struggling with an employment law issue on one of my cases. He has authored many of the articles and publications used by lawyers in Washington when practicing employment law. His courtroom skills are exceptional, and he has a stellar reputation with the judges in the region."
"I have worked with Kelly for several years and know him to be a hard-working, thoughtful attorney who provides excellent service to his clients. He has a wide range of experience and knowledge in the labor and employment field. Kelly is always professional and ethical in his dealings with his clients and opposing counsel and parties."
"I was Plaintiff's counsel on a wrongful discharge suit where Kelly defended the employer. It involved complicated questions of state/federal jurisdiction and whether ERISA would apply. Throughout Kelly was courteous, respectful and professional and exhibited excellent lawyer skills in his written and oral presentations. He prevailed on summary judgment. I would recommend him for anyone with an employment case based on my experience with him "across the courtroom"."
"Kelly is an outstanding lawyer. He does an exceptional job for his clients and I highly recommend him."
"I highly recommend Keller Allen. He is a very talented trial lawyer. His skills and knowledge are excellent. Mr. Allen is always professional and ethical while vigorously representing his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Law Firms, Inland Business Catalyst Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer--Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Employment Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Best Employment Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer-Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best Law Firm, Inland Business Catalyst Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer--Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Best Employment Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2013
Selected Best Lawyers in America, 2013 Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
Selected a Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Selected as a Best Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Spokane Employment Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyer of the Year, Labor & Employment Law - Spokane
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Service Award, WA Game Warden Association
2010
Best Employment Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2010
Fellow-elected, College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
2009
Best Employment Lawyer, Spokane Coeur D' Alene Living Magazine
2008
Spokane Top Lawyers List, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
2008
Avvo Top Employment/Labor Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer---2007,
2006
Best Regional Employment Lawyer 2006, Poll of Region Lawyers by Spokane Coeur D' Alene Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer---2006,
2005
Best Regional Employment Lawyer 2005, Spokane/Coeur d' Alene magazine
2004
Super Lawyer---2004,
2001
AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell
1989
ATLA Trial Champion, Gonzaga Law School
1987
Thomas Moore Scholarship, Gonzaga Law School
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Law Firm of Keller W. Allen, P.C.
2011 - 2011
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga Law School
1999 - 2009
Principal, Allen & McLane, P.C.
1993 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga Law School
1990 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, Eastern Washington University
1990 - 1995
Adjunct Professor, Eastern Washington University
1989 - 1991
Law Clerk, U.S. District Court
Associations
2009 - Present
Dayton WA Chamber of Commercemember
2007 - Present
Columbia County Fire Protection Plan CommitteeCommittee Member
2002 - Present
Northwest Human Resources Management AssociationLegal Counsel
1995 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
1992 - Present
INSHRMMember
1991 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
Washington State Bar AssociationExecutive Board Member-L&E Section
2011 - 2014
Gonzaga Law SchoolBoard of Advisors
2010 - 2011
Aglink Farm Co-opMember
2005 - 2007
Columbia County Grain GrowersMember
2000 - 2008
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 1995
Inland Empire Girl Scouts CouncilDirector
1993 - 1998
Spokane Chapter NHRMALegislative Chair
1993 - 2007
Society for Human Resource ManagementMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Mosteller v. Accra-Fab Inc.
Verdict in favor of client.
EEOC and Sean Reilly v. Cottonwood Financial
Verdict following trial in favor of client. Award of $56,500.00 damages and $254,000.00 attorney's fee and costs.
Michael Kellams v. Norco, Inc., 153 Wn.App. 1030
Dismissal affirmed in favor of client by Court of Appeals
Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Products, 75 P.3d 733, 20 IER Cases 632 (Idaho 2003)
Idaho Supreme Court decision in favor client
Snyder v. Medical Service Corporation
Supreme Court ruling @ 145 Wn.2d 233 (2001)
Hawkey v. Mario & Son Marble and Granite
Dismissed in favor of employer client
Spokane Industries v. Olmstead
Federal court entered injunction
Smith et.al. v. SHMC, et. al.
Dismissal by trial court of claims against clients.
Inland AGC Apprenticeship v. WA State Dept. of L&I
Resolved
Francom v. Costco Wholesale
Argued before Court of Appeals after trial
DePaz & Thompson v. Bethlehem Construction
Verdict in favor of employer client
EEOC and Herrera v. Idaho Power
Favorably resolved
EEOC and Ramirez, et. al. v. Highland Fruit Growers, Inc.
Resolved favorably
Osborn v. Grant County Commissioners, 130 Wn.2d 615, 929 P.2d 911
Favorable decision in favor of client by WA Supreme Court
Failing v. Degerstrom, 136 Wn. 2d 1014, 966 P.2d 1278
Jury verdict in favor of client
Webb v. Village Inns N.W. Limited Partnership, 90 Wn.App. 1017, 1998 WL 158505
Dismissal affirmed in favor of client.
Cashman v. KL Manufacturing Co., 90 Wn.App. 1019, 1998 WL 165039 (1998)
Dimsissal affirmed in favor of cleint by Court of Appeals
McClintick v. Timber Products Manufacturers, Inc., 105 Wn.App. 914, 21 P.3d 328 (2001)
Dismissal in favor of client affirmed by Court of Appeals.
Spokane Police Guild v. City of Spokane
Hearing before PERC. Various rulings in favor of each party.
Erwin v. Roundup Corporation
Verdict in favor of client. Reversed on Appeal due to jury instruction error by court.
Robel v. Fred Meyer
Argued to WA Supreme Court
Cudney v. ALSCO
Argued to WA Supreme Court.
Education
1989
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
INSHRM Monthly Meeting
Employment Law Update
2015
HRNNI Monthly Meeting
Employment Law Update
2015
Fall Conference
Employment Law Update
2015
Fall Seminar
Employment Law Update
2015
CLE
Wage and Hour Issues
2014
NHRMA Regional Conference
FMLA Legal Issues
2014
HRNNI Monthly Meeting
Employment Law Update
2013
Washington State Bar Association
WSBA Employment Law Section: Public Policy DIscharge
2013
Monthly Meeting
2013 Employment Law Update--Idaho
2013
CLE
Public Policy Wrongful Discharge Employment Law Update
2013
Chamber Monthly Meeting
Employment Law Update
2013
Annual Meeting
2013 Employment Law Update
2012
Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference
Wither Wrongful Discharge?
2012
Monthly Meeting
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
Monthly Meeting
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
Monthly Meeting
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
Monthly Meeting
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
Employment Law CLE
Wrongful Discharge Update
2011
FMLA and Social Networking issues
Client Training
2011
Fall Meeting
2011 Employment Law Update
2011
Client Training
Sexual Harassment
2010
Monthly meeting
2010 Employment Law Update
2010
Fall Meeting
2010 Employment Law Update
2010
Fall Meeting
Employment Law Update
2010
CLE
Non-Compete issues
2010
Annual Meeting
Employment Law Update
2009
WSAJ Luncheon
2009 Employment Law Update
2009
Webinar---2009 Employment Law Update
Regional Employment Law Update
2009
Military Law CLE
USERRA
2009
INSHRM
FMLA, ADA and Lily Ledbetter Act Update
2009
Idaho and Federal Employment Law Update
Employment law update
2009
FMLA Update
Employment Law
2009
Advanced Employment Law CLE
Employment update
2009
2009 Employment Law Update
Employment law update
2008
SHRM 2008 Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2008
NHRMA Regional Conference
Electronic Discovery
2008
INSHRM Monthly Meeting
2008 Employment Law Update
2008
HRNNI--Idaho
2008 Employment Law Update
2008
2008 Employment Law Update
Employment law
2008
2008 Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2007
NHRMA Regional Conference
Non Competes and FLSA Legal Issues
2007
Human Resources Network of North Idaho
2007 Employment Law Update
2007
Cutting Edge Issues in Employment Law
Non-Comptetition Covenants
2007
2007 Fall Meeting
2007 Employment Law Update
2007
2007 Employment Law Update
Employment law
2006
Veteran's Rights & Employment Update
Veteran's Employment Law Issues
2006
Spokane NHRMA Legal Update
Employment Law Update
2006
Spokane County Bar CLE
Trial Techniques for Every Attorney
2006
Annual Meeting
2006 Employment Law Update
2005
Monthly Membership Meeting
2005 Legal Update
2005
Monthly Membership Meeting
Mock Deposition of HR Manager
2004
Montlhy Meeting
What Every Employer Should Know About Discrimination Law
2004
Monthly Meeting
2004 Legal Update
2004
Employment Law Seminar
Sexual Harassment Update
2003
Monthly Meeting
2003 Legal Update
2002
WDTLA CLE
Controlling Corporate Clients
2002
National Conference
Background Checks
2002
Monthly Meeting
Cross-Examination
2002
EEOC Spokane Technical Assistance Program
How to Present Your Case to EEOC
2001
SHRM NW Regional Conference
Two Mock Jury Trials Presentation
2001
Monthly Meeting
2001 Employment Law Update
2001
Employer Training
Electronics in the Workplace
2000
NHRMA Regional Conference
ADA/FMLA: Myths, Realities and Solutions
2000
Management Training
Sexual Harassment Training
2000
Annual Meeting
Employment Law Update
1999
National Conference
1998-99 Employment Law Update
1999
Employment Law Seminar
Employment law issues
1998
Monthly Meeting
Contingent Workers
1998
Management Training
Sexual Harassment Issues
1998
Employment Law Update
Sexual Harassment Legal Issues
1998
Association Training
Sexual Harassment Trials
1997
Personnel Law Update 1997
Sexual Harassment Legal Issues
1997
Management Training
Age Discrimination
1997
Employment Law Seminar
Sexual Harassment
1997
Annual Meeting
1997 Employment Law Update
1996
Monthy Meeting
Family and Medical Leave Act
1996
Managment Training
Harassment Training
1996
Employment Law Seminar
ADA/FMLA/Industrial Insurance Issues
1996
Employment Issues Facing Non-Profits
Employment Issues Facing Non-Profits
1996
Association Training
Workplace Violence--Legal Point of View
1995
WSBA CLE
Wrongful Dismissal or Unjust Discharge?
1995
WSBA CLE
Advising Newly Acquired and Start-Up Businesses
1995
NBI Conference
Defending Wrongful Discharge Claims in Washington
1995
Monthly Meeting
Conducting an Effective Internal Investigation
1995
Management Training
Hiring Issues
1995
Employment Law Seminar
The Accommodation Merry-Go-Round
1995
Annual Meeting
1995 Employment Law Update
1994
NHRMA Annual Seminar
Traps for the Unwary Employer: Three Hot Issues
1994
Management Training
Performance Evaluations
1994
Lorman Conference
Documenting the On-Going Employment Relationship
1994
Legal Update
Sexual Harassment Law Update
1994
Employment Seminar
ADA: Legal Critque of Interview Role Play
1994
Employment Law Training
Motivating Employees---Myth or Reality?
1993
Monthy Meeting
FMLA
1993
Monthly Meeting
Hiring Issues in Idaho
1993
Management Training
Hiring, Evaluations and Discharge of Employees
1993
Legal Skills Workshop
The Hiring Process
1992
Legal Topics
ADA, FMLA and Harassment Issues
Publications
2015
HRNNI
2015 Employment Law Update
2015
INSHRM
2015 Employment Law Update
2014
HRNNI
2014 Employment Law Update
2014
INSHRM
2014 Employment Law Update
2013
HRNNI
2013 Employment Law Update
2013
Presentation
2013 Employment Law Update
2013
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Seminar
2013 Employment Law Update
2012
West Group publication
Washington Tort Law and Practice-Author
2012
West Group publication
Washington Contract Law and Practice-Author
2012
INSHRM
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
HRNNI
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
INSHRM
2012 Employment Law Update
2012
Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law Conference
Wrongful Discharge Update in Washington
2011
Seminar Materials
2011 Employment Law Update
2010
Seminar Presentations
2010 Employment Law Update
2009
Advanced Employment Law CLE
2009 Employment Law Update CLE Materials
2008
NHRMA Regional Conference Presentation materials
Electronic Discovery
2006
Spokane Bar Association CLE materials
Trial Techniques for Every Attorney
2006
Washington Courts Superior Court Judge's Spring Program materials
Non-Competition Agreements; Legal Update
2002
Spokane County Bar Assoc. CLE materials
Client Control of Corporations/Large Companies
1992
Gonzaga Law Review
Liability for Manufacturers in Washington
1992
Gonzaga Law Review
Removal of State Court Cases to Bankruptcy Court
1991
Gonzaga Law Review
Commercial Bribery, Anti-Trust Injury and R-P Act
N/A
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association CLE materials
Controlling Corporate Clients
N/A
EEOC Technical Assistance Program materials
How to Present Your Case to EEOC
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides