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Timothy J O'Connell

Timothy J O'Connell

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Tim O’Connell is experienced in collective bargaining, unfair labor practice and representation proceedings before the NLRB and public sector agencies, labor arbitrations, equal employment and discrimination cases before administrative agencies and courts, wage and hour counseling and litigation, workplace safety and health disputes, wrongful discharge litigation, and general personnel management. Tim is regularly called to testify before the Washington legislature on labor and employment law issues, and has drafted and advised on new legislation. He has also been actively involved in the rulemaking process, both drafting and negotiating new rules and leading litigation challenging agency action.

Professional Memberships

- King County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

- Washington State Bar Association, Administrative and Corporate Law Sections

- Vice Chair, Legal Affairs Committee, Liability Reform Coalition

- Past Chairman, Employment Law Committee, Association of Washington Business

- Vice Chair, Mercer Island Utilities Board

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Washington

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Timothy O'Connell has experience handling a range of labor and employment matters, including litigation concerning allegations of wrongful discharge and discrimination. He is highly active in the representation of healthcare industry clients.

Strengths

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  • Tim O'Connell is super responsive, understands nuances and litigates phenomenally.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA
  • Without question, Tim O'Connell is the best. His experience is legendary. He is the go-to person for anything related to labor law.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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