Patricia Sue Rose

For over 30 years, Patty Rose has primarily dedicated her practice to assisting individuals in identifying, evaluating, and negotiating claims arising in the workplace. She also provides litigation support to other attorneys including research, writing, and investigation and appellate briefs and other projects.

Patty has lived in Seattle for over 40 years and has been involved in legal advocacy for individuals her entire career. She is committed to collaborative negotiation and exploring all methods for resolving employment disputes without resorting to litigation. She obtained her JD from University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1989 where she graduated cum laude in the upper 10% of her class. She participated in the Law Review and won a national writing competition sponsored by the American Bar Association's Labor / Employment Section and her article was published in the spring 1990 of its publication, the Labor Lawyer. Prior to law school, she received a MPA from Seattle University's Institute of Public Service focusing on labor and employment law, conflict resolution and nonprofit management. When not practicing law, she enjoys reading, attending theatre and acoustic music events, and traveling.

University of Puget Sound

J.D. (1989) | law

1986 - 1989

Honors: Byron Scott Scholarship; 1987-88; Academic Scholarship 1988-1989

Activities: Public Interest Law Foundation

Seattle University

MPA (1985) | public administration/nonprofit management, labor-employment relations

1983 - 1985

Grinnell College

B.A. (1978) | Political Science, Anthropology

1974 - 1978

Program Committee Member

Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference

Current

Member

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

1999 - 2020

Amicus Committee Member a

Washington Employment Lawyers Association and Member

2010 - 2016

Member, Legal Committee

Northwest Women's Law Center (now Legal Voice)

1989 - 2008

Numerous profiles and articles

King County Bar Association- Bar Bulletin

Various employment law topics

Washington State Association for Justice- Trial News

Current Developments in Employment Law, WSBA LGBT Section, Seattle Washington

1990 Student Writing Law Competition-Winner

American Bar Association Labor and Employment Section

1990

"Going Too Far or Just Doing Their Job: The Double Bind Facing EEO Officers Spring 90 ABA Labor Lawyer

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 19046

Member

1989 - Current

King County Bar Assocation

Member, Labor-Employment Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Collaborative and Appellate Law Sections, Solo and Small Firm Practice

1989 - Current

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1989 - Current

Washington

Since 1989

9th Circuit

Since 1990

Federal Circuit

Since 1993

United States District Court, ED Washington and WD Washington

Since 1990

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  I typically do a mixture of flat fee and partially contingent work depending on the nature of the matter. I do charge for initial office consultation after phone call.
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