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Michael S. Brunet

Michael S. Brunet

Owner - Seattle

0 206.816.1480 Tel
0 206.464.0125 Fax

Michael Brunet focuses his practice on labor and employment and counsels clients on workplace issues, including discrimination, harassment, employee restrictive covenants, employee training, wage-and-hour requirements, termination and policy creation and implementation.

Mr. Brunet also represents employers in litigation and administrative inquiries in multiple venues. In addition, he assists in the resolution of civil cases, including corporation and partnership disputes, real estate litigation, landlord/tenant issues and eminent domain.

Representative Engagements:

  • Advised and counseled employers in risk management regarding reductions in force.
  • Defended and favorably settled claim of sexual harassment against highly visible business without any publicity or court filing.
  • Provided manager and employee training on many topics, including anti-harassment.
  • Drafted and negotiated employment agreements for business executives.
  • Drafted and revised employee handbooks for various businesses.
  • Tried breach of contract dispute in King County Superior Court, resulting in favorable jury verdict.

Admissions

  • Washington, 2004
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Professional Recognition

  • Named a “Rising Star” by peers in Washington Law & Politics magazine, 2009-2011