Justo Gonzalez

Justo Gonzalez

Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore | Stokes Lawrence P.S. • Seattle, WA
Employment LaborEmployment LawInvestigationsLabor & Employment

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 540-6298
Address
1420 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101-2393, US

Professional

About

Greetings, welcome to my Avvo page. Please visit to learn more about my practice. Don't hesitate to email me at any time if you have any questions. Best regards, Justo. My Biography I am a trial lawyer with over a decade of experience primarily in class action defense, labor and employment counseling and litigation and competition and consumer protection litigation. My employment practice is management focused and includes working with clients on preventative measures, such as leading management and employee trainings, counseling on disciplinary actions and investigations, and conducting employment practices reviews. I am often called into disputes or latent disputes to asses potential risks and suggest alternatives to costly litigation. I consider alternatives early in the process, and have successfully resolved many significant cases through unique business arrangements, preemptive motions, mediation and other alternative means of resolution. Because I value community service and community-building, I serve on the Board of Governors for CityClub, a civic organization comitted to contributing solutions to the issues vital to the Puget Sound region. I was formerly President of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Affairs Commission and remain a devoted advocate for sound stewardship of natural resources.

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
2002 Stanford Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1997 Coro Southern California Certificate 1996 California St Univ Long Beach BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Italian | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2024 Best Lawyers in American, Best Lawyers 2023 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Publications
2008 Business Law Section newsletter (WSBA) Five Essential Issues to Consider in Determining Whether and How to Conduct an Internal Investigation
Associations
2018 - Present The Seattle Public Library Foundation Board Member Seattle CityClub Past-President, Board of Governors Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section Member King County Bar Association Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon Committee Member Washington State Bar Association, Court Rules and Procedures Committee Past Member
Speaking
2019 2019 Employment Law Update for Washington Employers Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants: What’s Enforceable After January 1, 2020? 2016 Stokes Lawrence Employment Law Institute Employment Basics for Startups 2015 Employment Law Institute CLE What Evergreen State Lawyers Need to Know About Employment in the Golden State 2013 Stokes Law Brief Best Practices for Protecting Your Business From Becoming a Target of the EEOC 2013 109th Annual Meeting & NW Hort Expo What Managers and Supervisors in the Agriculture Industry Need to Know About Harassment and Discrimination Laws - Lo Que Los Gerentes y Supervisores en el Sector Agricola Necesitan Saber Sobre Las Leyes de Disciminacion y Hostigamiento
Updated: Mar 08, 2026