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At Landerholm, P.S., we understand that one of the most challenging parts of owning and running your business can be navigating the numerous and increasingly complex federal, state, and local employment laws. Our employment attorneys and professionals work with business owners and management throughout Washington and Oregon to address the unique situations that may cross your path. We seek to understand all aspects of your business in order to create specifically-tailored strategies to meet your goals while helping your business comply with current laws. We take care to ensure that you are able to adapt quickly to legal changes in your industry. Our employment attorneys are skilled at providing general advice and counseling in the employment process, pre-defense assistance when making employment decisions, and litigation services, regardless of the size of your company.

our General advice & counsel services include:

  • Employment contracts

  • Employee benefits and executive compensation

  • Non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements

  • Employee handbooks and personnel policies

  • Wage and hour practices

  • State and federal leave

  • Reasonable accommodations and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

  • OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act)

  • Employment applications

  • Onboarding

  • Employee review and evaluation

  • Employee discharge procedures and best practices

  • Prevailing wage and public works contracts

  • Supervisor & employee training

  • Assist with employee transitions in business transactions



Our employment law services extend beyond getting your business up and running. Landerholm, P.S. is devoted to helping you maintain and run a business that stays true to your vision. Whether you are in a growth phase, gathering resources and hiring employees, an established business setting new benchmarks for selling and service, or preparing to sell or transition your business, we can help you achieve your business goals while remaining compliant with employment rules and regulations. Additionally, if your business faces employment disputes or challenges, we can provide effective representation and advocacy before federal and state courts, in arbitrations and mediations, and with government agencies. Our attorneys have successfully handled administrative matters and jury trials, including representing an employer in a five-day jury trial on wrongful termination that resulted in a verdict for the employer.

Our Employment Litigation services include:

  • Employment contracts

  • Harassment

  • Discrimination

  • Wage & hour claims

  • Misappropriation of trade secrets

  • Enforcement of non-competition agreements

  • Wrongful termination

  • Regulatory audits and investigations

  • ADA and disability compliance claims

  • State and federal leave claims