Cathryn V. Dammel

Cathryn V. Dammel

DammelLaw PLLC • Seattle, WA
Employment LaborEmployment LawInvestigationsPersonal InjuryRail

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 552-0956
Address
1601 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

Over 30 years as management employment/labor law attorney and workplace investigator. Big firm, in-house, and solo practices. Trusted business advisor, legal consultant, and strategic partner to C-level executives, operations managers, and Human Resource professionals. Experienced corporate executive and a Washington Best Lawyer. Areas of focus include: · Workplace investigations and cultural assessments · Discrimination and harassment · Performance management · Employee discipline and termination · Labor arbitrations and administrative hearings · Administrative complaints (e.g., EEOC) · Employment law litigation · Employee policies, procedures and handbooks · Wage and hour (e.g., exempt-nonexempt issues, interns, independent contractors) · Employment, severance, non-compete, non-disclosure and other agreements · Accommodations · Leaves of absence · Reductions in force and reorganizations · Labor contract administration and grievance management · Employment practices compliance review · Development and presentation of training programs on topics such as o Sexual and other prohibited harassment o Leaves of absence o Investigation techniques o Performance and attendance management o Labor contract grievances and arbitration o Discipline and termination o Best practices to avoid employee lawsuits Work with unionized and non-unionized environments, Fortune 500 companies, startups, family businesses, and executives. Clients include health care organizations, airlines, railroads, bottling companies, grocery retailers, technology firms, contractors, public employers, and more. Can be reached at

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
1984 Stanford University Law School Juris Doctorate 1976 University of Idaho Bachelor of Arts 1975 University of Besancon Superior Diploma, French
Languages
French

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 Women In The Law, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2017 Women In The Law, Best Lawyers in America 2017 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2016 Women In The Law, Best Lawyers in America
Associations
2016 - Present IR Global Exclusive Employment Law Member Washington State, U.S.
Speaking
2016 Handling Employment Discrimination Claims ANALYZING KEY EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS AND EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES 2015 Comprehensive Risk Management Inc. Webinar "CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'RE HIRED/FIRED!" And Lessons Learned Along The Way
Updated: Mar 08, 2026