Representative Experience
Employment and labor law, emphasizing client counseling and training

Employment Counseling:

• Employment agreements
  
• Policy development and review
  
• Complex employee relations issues
  
• Complaints and investigations

Management, Employee and Human Resources Training:

• Managing Within the Law
  
• Respectful Workplace/Harassment
  
• Disabilities, Accommodations and Leaves
  
• Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

Dispute Resolution:

• Administration Charges, Complaints and Investigations
  
• Arbitration, Litigation

Representative Clients
XO Communications
The Seattle Seahawks
King County Library System
Evergreen Hospital
Seattle Art Museum
HomeStreet Bank
Seattle Symphony
Sur La Table
Laird Norton Tyee Trust Company
Symetra Financial
Baker Tanks
Kitsap Bank
Stevens Hospital
Trendwest Resorts
Ivar’s Restaurants
Microvision

Memberships and Activities
Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Labor and Employment Law by Woodward/White, 2003-2008

Instructor, Chapman University (named 2001 Graduate Instructor of the Year)

Board of Directors, King County Library System Foundation (Past-President)

Education
J.D., University of Michigan School of Law, 1986

B.A. in Political Science, Ohio State University, 1983

Client Comments
"Mark's value lies in his ability to zero in on the right things to do in a situation. He is a valued partner.”

“I get good value for my money with Mark’s advice and training.”

“It's like I'm his only -- or at least one of his most important clients every time I talk with him.”

“He adds value every time we talk with him.”

“He knows the law and has a knack for offering real world applications and solutions.”