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Douglas Edward Smith

Littler Mendelson, P.C. • Seattle, WA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 962-3660
Address
600 University Street, Seattle, WA, 98101-3122, US

Professional

About

Douglas Edward Smith is a highly regarded attorney at Littler Mendelson, P.C., based in Seattle, Washington, where he focuses his practice on employment law. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Doug has developed a robust expertise in a myriad of employment-related issues, including wage and hour compliance, trade secret protection, and the enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. His extensive experience encompasses both advisory roles and legal representation in complex class action litigation. Doug’s impressive client portfolio includes prominent companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Frito-Lay, Nordstrom, and Sleep Country USA, showcasing his capability to handle the nuanced challenges faced by major corporations in today’s dynamic legal landscape. His strategic counsel and unwavering commitment to client service have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor among employers navigating the complexities of employment law. A graduate of Stanford University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, Doug subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1987. His legal acumen, combined with a deep understanding of his clients’ needs, positions him as a leading figure in the field of employment law, dedicated to protecting the interests of businesses while fostering compliance and ethical practices in the workplace.

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.

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Credentials

Education
1987 University of Oregon School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982 Stanford University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine 2011 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine 2008 "Heavy Lifter" Award, Association of Washington Business 2006 "Heavy Lifter" Award, Association of Washington Business
Publications
2011 The Washington Employer Regional Editor 2011 Wage and Hour Answer Book Contributing Author 2010 Wage and Hour Answer Book Contributing Author 2008 Total Wage and Hour Compliance: An Initiative to End the Wage and Hour Class Action War Co-Author 2008 Littler ASAP: High Court Alters Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance in Washington State Co-Author
Associations
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Washington State Bar Association American Bar Association King County Bar Association Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)
Speaking
2011 The Seminar Group Labor & Employment Law Conference Wage and Hour Update 2011 Lorman Education Services Employment Law from A to Z Wage and Hour Law Basics and Update 2011 Littler/AWB 2011 Employment Law Seminar - What You Need to Know Independent Contractors, Temporary Workers, Interns and Volunteers: Are They Your Employees? 2011 Littler Mendelson Employer Breakfast Briefing Series Wage and Hour Compliance in the Obama Era 2010 The Seminar Group Labor & Employment Law Conference Wage and Hour Update
Updated: Mar 29, 2026