Practice areas
I generally represent large unionized employers in all areas of labor and employment law including collective bargaining, arbitration and administrative matters. I will occasionally take an interesting case on behalf of an employee.
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 2006 | 09/10/2021 |
| Legal answers | 53 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Medal for Excellence in Advocacy National Moot Court Competition | American College of Trial Lawyers | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Summit Law Group | 2015 - Present |
| Sr. Employee and Labor Relations Consultant | Group Health Cooperative | 2014 - 2015 |
| Adjunct Professor | University Of Washington School Of Law | 2014 - 2014 |
| Associate General Counsel | Teamsters Union Local 117 | 2013 - 2014 |
| Senior Staff Attorney | Teamsters Local Union 117 | 2010 - 2013 |
| lawyer | Stoel Rives | 2008 - 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| lawyer | Stanislaw - Ashbaugh, LLP | 2006 - 2008 |
| Extern | United States District Court | 2005 - 2005 |
| Development and programming director | Central Organization for Jewish Education Pacific Northwest | 1996 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cardozo Society of Washington State | co-chair | 2011 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Treasurer | 2006 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Bar News | Partial Appeals in Multiple-Party and Multiple-Claim Cases, Tips and Traps from the Trenches and Benches | 2010 |
| washington healthcare news | Family Leave and Attendance Policies | 2009 |
| Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce | No Strings Attached to Federal Stimulus Bill? | 2009 |
| AGC Works | Brinks Case: Advice Regarding Commute Time in Company Vehicles | 2008 |
| Daily Journal | Unions May Get a Powerful New Weapon | 2007 |
| Daily Journal | New Ruling Shifts Liability Onto Contractors | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Journal | New Ruling Forces New Look at Company Car | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
| University of California - Santa Cruz | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 38th Annual Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference | Social media and labor law | 2015 |
| 37th Annual Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference | Marijuana and the workplace | 2014 |
| Annual Labor & Employment Law CLE | Emerging issues in leave laws | 2013 |
| The Art of Arbitration | Labor Arbitration Tips From the Trenches | 2012 |
| Post RIF Workforce | WARN Act application during layoffs | 2009 |
| Strategies for contractors post Brinks | compensation for commuting in company vehicles? | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| AGC Brinks Task Force Presentation (Yakima region) | How to manage company vehicle policies in a post Brinks Washington | 2008 |
| AGC Brinks Task Force Presentation (Tacoma) | How to manage company vehicle policies in a post Brinks Washington | 2008 |
| AGC Brinks Road Show (Spokane) | Presentation with Q&A regarding overtime liability for employees commuting in company owned vehicles | 2008 |
| Technical Glass Products Seminar | employment law issues | 2007 |
| Employment Law Seminar | Employment law update | 2007 |
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Spencer Thal, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 1, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitri Iglitzin, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan Swedlow is a first-class lawyer and an extremely decent human being who provides excellent service to all his clients. I recommend him without reservation to anyone who needs high-quality legal advice at affordable rates.
James Smith, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 4, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Dan is a talented and well-rounded attorney, who passionately fights for workers. He is professional, thoroughly reviews cases, and does an excellent job explaining the strengths and weaknesses of cases to his client(s). I endorse this lawyer.
Blair Russ, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 17, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan is an attorney who possesses an outstanding sense of professional judgment and reason. His trustworthiness is evidenced by both his character and professional competence.
Aaron Kiviat, General practice Attorney on Jan 29, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel is an ethical and zealous advocate for his clients. Daniel shows a great deal of energy and passion for his practice. I highly recomend Daniel's work.
Alexander Thomason, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jan 25, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Etan Basseri, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 15, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel has a thorough working knowledge of construction law, making himself available for an impromptu phone conference at a moment's notice. His pragmatic and results-oriented attitude towards dispute resolution serves his client's interests well. Daniel is a well-learned colleague and a strong advocate.
Jon Zimmerman, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 15, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel is a very skilled attorney who is hard-working, friendly, and effective. Although construction law can be a difficult area for many people to navigate, Daniel makes life easier for his clients by listening to their problems and finding practical solutions. If you want an attorney who delivers favorable results, I highly recommend Daniel.
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