Kelby Dahmer Fletcher

Kelby Dahmer Fletcher

Stokes Lawrence β€’ Seattle, WA
Employment LaborEmployment LawLabor & Employment

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 693-4816
Address
1420 5th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98101-2393, US

Professional

About

For more than 30 years, Kelby has counseled individuals and employers on the ever-evolving law concerning employment relationships. Kelby has represented both sides of the table in employment negotiations and has served as an effective litigator on his clients' behalf in state and federal courts. Kelby also serves as an arbitrator and mediator where his well-developed understanding of problem solving and the complexities involved with employment law provide him with a unique perspective to evaluate all sides and present a balanced solution. He has also served as an arbitrator and hearing officer in WSBA discipline matters, such as a pro tem hearing examiner for Seattle and Bellevue. Kelby is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars. He was inducted into the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers in November 2012.

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
1974 Northwestern University School of Law 1971 The American University School of International Studies

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyer Washington
Publications
2018 Puget Sound Business Journal Legislature should enact rules on noncompete agreements 2017 NWLawyer An Appeal for Shorter Appellate Decisions 2016 Stokes Law Briefs DOL Issues New Rules on Overtime Pay 2015 Stokes Law Briefs Department of Labor Plans Overtime Overhaul 2002 Trial News Income Taxation of Plaintiff's General Damages and Attorney's Fees
Associations
2002 - Present Washington State Bar Association Amicus Committee, Washington State Trial Lawyers Foundation Chair Washington State Bar Association Hearing Officer for Lawyer Discipline Therapeutic Health Services Former Member, Board of Directors 2009 - 2009 Washington State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Chair
Speaking
2018 Washington State Bar Association 2018 Solo and Small Firm Conference Employment Law Update 2018 Washington State Bar Association 18th Annual Labor & Employment Law Section CLE Observations and Recent Appellate Developments in Washington State Employment Law 2018 King County Bar Association Employment Law Institute Recent Developments in Washington Employment Law 2018 2018 Employment Law Update for Washington Employers The Year in Review: 2018 Washington State Court Decisions Affecting Employment Practices 2017 2017 Employment Law Update for Washington Employers Washington Paid Sick Leave Law & Other Hot Topics - Your Questions Answered
Updated: Mar 08, 2026