About
Founded in 1992, the Law Offices of Chris Farias, PLLC, is a Seattle-based practice specializing in employment and contract-based law for businesses and executives. With over two decades of significant litigation and trial practice, this firm is well-equipped to handle domestic and international labor and employment issues, commercial contracts, and business disputes. Beyond their advocacy, they also conduct training and workplace investigations, offering a smart, "real world" approach to legal work. Their services cater to both public and private employers seeking to address workplace complaints.
Highlights
34 years in business
Serves Seattle, WA
Specialties
Service type
Consultation / advice, Litigation / representation
Number of employees
0 - 10 employees, 11 - 50 employees, 51 - 100 employees, 101 - 500 employees, 500 - 1,000 employees
Industry type
Admiralty and maritime, Advertising / Communications and media, Agriculture, Aviation, Banking, Energy and utilities, Entertainment, Gaming, Health care, Insurance, Internet, Oil and gas, Life sciences and biotechnology, Telecommunications, Transportation, Other industries
Work type
Agreements / Contracts, Mergers and acquisitions, Executive compensation, Tax planning, New business incorporation filing, Financing, Franchising / Licensing
Location and hours
Law Offices Of Chris Farias, PLLC
1420 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
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Work Experience
AVP, People & Culture|Sr. Employment Counsel
Edifecs, Inc.
2013 - 2015
Shareholder
Stokes Lawrence
2007 - 2013
Attorney
Stokes Lawrence
2005 - 2007
Attorney
Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC
1992 - 2005
Education
University of Michigan Law School
1991
University of Michigan
1988
University of Michigan Law School
Law
1991
University of Michigan
Philosophy
1988
Associations & Affiliations
Federal Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Admitted
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
Admitted
King County Bar Association
Member
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted
Community for Youth
Board of Directors
Publications
Speaking Engagements
Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace
2012
18th Annual Washington Construction Law Conference
Selected Employment Law Issues
2011
Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference
Litigating Non-Competition and Trade Secret Cases
2011
Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference
Litigating Non-Competes & Trade Secrets Cases
2009
Live CLE & Webcast
Post Employment Competition in Unstable Times
2009
Advising Estate Planning & Probate Clients: Practice Pitfalls & Economic Challenges
Claims of Caregivers – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Client Before and After Death
2009
Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference
Litigating Non-Competes & Trade Secrets Cases
2008
Advanced Issues in Employment Law
Employee Privacy vs. Employer Need to Know
2007
7th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
Non-Compete Lite: Restricting Competition From Departing Employees Without a Non-Compete
2007
Annual Labor & Employment Law Conference
Litigating Non-Competes & Trade Secrets Cases
2007