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Michael A Griffin

Michael A Griffin

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Serves as lead counsel on broad range of employment litigation matters in state and federal court, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge lawsuits. Has tried multiple cases to federal and state juries in Washington and Oregon. Provides advice and counsel and conducts management training on many workplace legal issues, focusing on employee leave and disability management.

Career

Joined Jackson Lewis in 2001. Elevated to Principal (2008), selected Seattle Office Litigation Manager (2011) Disability, Leave and Health Management coordinator for the Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, offices (2020); joined Davis Grimm & Payne in 1999.

Professional Memberships

Federal Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers.

Personal

New York Law School, J.D. 1997; Stony Brook University, B.A. 1993, Sociology.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Washington

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Griffin has experience defending discrimination, harassment and whistle-blower claims. He also regularly represents employers in trade secret litigation and in proceedings before the NLRB.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate Michael's vast knowledge and collaborative working style.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael Griffin takes the time to understand and care about our business. He is personable, professional and gets results.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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