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Peter G. Finch

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Partner

T 206.757.8153 Seattle
T 213.633.6856 Los Angeles
I’m constantly innovating on the job, because my clients' labor and employment problems require unique, creative solutions.
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Having practiced traditional labor law exclusively for more than two decades, Peter Finch believes that solving his clients' problems means helping them achieve their business goals cost-effectively, devising strategies that look several steps ahead, and avoiding administrative charges that needlessly divert their precious time and resources.

As a former attorney with the NLRB, and active member of the ABA's Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the National Labor Relations Act, Peter leverages his experience and connections with Board agents around the country to guide his clients with confidence through the sometimes arcane and confusing world of federal labor law. This includes, representing them when faced with a union organizing campaign, advocating for them in unfair labor practice cases, and providing them with strategic advice and counsel when confronting thorny, legally complex matters.

Peter also helps his clients resolve labor issues that might impact potential mergers and acquisitions. And for clients with a union-represented workforce, Peter serves as the chief negotiator and strategist in collective bargaining for employers in a broad range of industries, arbitrates grievances, investigates and defends clients against administrative charges, and serves as the lead advocate in trials

Practice Highlights

Labor relations

Representing employers at the bargaining table and in strategic support roles for first and successor agreements; advising clients on contract interpretation and administration matters; handling arbitration of contract interpretation and disciplinary matters; providing materials and advice for strike preparation; providing management training for union and nonunion employees; and providing advice and counsel regarding political alliances with labor organizations when necessary to achieve mutually beneficial legislative outcomes.

Administrative proceedings

Serving as lead defense counsel in unfair labor practice investigations and hearings before state and federal agencies; pursuing unfair labor practices against unions to address unlawful picketing, contract violations, and bad faith bargaining; representing employers in all phases of election proceedings; and providing strategic advice and support to clients faced with union organizing campaigns.

Transaction advice and counsel

Working with M&A attorneys; advising and representing employers in all manner of transactions involving one or more bargaining units; assisting with all labor-related issues that arise during the due diligence process; working with clients to manage and structure actual or potential collective bargaining relationships; and ensuring employees easily transition from one employer to another.
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 1997
  • Western District of Washington, 2000
  • Eastern District of Washington, 2010

Education

  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1997, cum laude
  • B.A., Writing/Media, Loyola University Maryland, 1990

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the National Labor Relations Act, American Bar Association
    • Member, The Fellows of the American Bar Association
    • Washington State Bar Association
    • Governor, Washington State Bar Foundation
    • PCLELC Planning Committee, King County Bar Association, 2013
    • Board of Directors; Governance Committee Chair – King County Library System Foundation, 2015-2021
    • Board of Directors; Former Chair, Finance Committee – Youth Theatre Northwest, 2012-2015
    • President, Board of Directors; Coach – Mercer Island Women's Lacrosse Club, 2008-2014

Professional Recognition

    • Recognized as a Trailblazer in "Employment Law" by the National Law Journal, 2021

Background

    • Field Attorney, NLRB, 1997-2001, 2007-2012
    • Staff Attorney, NLRB Office of the General Counsel, Division of Advice, 2001-2007
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