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Vanessa Micol Vanderbrug

Vanessa Micol Vanderbrug

Owen | Vanderbrug
  • Employment Law, Personal Injury, Gov & Administrative Law
  • Washington, Western District Washington
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Biography

Vanessa Vanderbrug focuses her practice in the areas of employment, administrative law, and personal injury. She dedicates her practice to ensuring that each client receives personal attention and has a full understanding of the issues they face. She has significant general litigation experience and diligently seeks to obtain the best results for her clients.

During law school, Vanessa served on the National Trial Team and on the Editorial Board of the Gonzaga Law Review. She also worked for the Office of the Attorney General as an intern representing the Department of Social and Health Services. After law school, Vanessa obtained “behind the scenes” insight into trial court work by serving as law clerk to Honorable Judge Joseph A. Thibodeau in Snohomish County. In 2009, Vanessa was honored to be named a Rising Star by Washington Law and Politics.

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law
J.D. (2001)
Honors: cum laude
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University of Oregon
B.A. (1997) | English & Political Science
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Owen | Vanderbrug
- Current
Attorney
Owen Law Group PLLC
- Current
Attorney
Hanis Irvine Prothero, Attorneys At Law
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Attorney
Lawrence & Versnel PLLC
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Law Clerk to Judge Thibodeau
Snohomish County Superior Court
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Practicing Law Without Accoutrement
Speaking Engagements
Managing Risk in Employment Relationships from Beginning to End, Good Morning Kent
2010
The Real Story about Client Relations, New Lawyer Education Program
2010
Conflict of Interest in Client Relations, Pre-Admission CLE
2013
Awards
Rising Star
Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Professional Associations
South King County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Past Member Board of Directors
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MAMAs (Mother Attorney Mentoring Association)
Member
- Current
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King County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar  # 31668
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Western District Washington
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Practice Areas
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Gov & Administrative Law
    Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Languages
  • English
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Vanessa Micol Vanderbrug's Website Profile
Website
Owen | Vanderbrug Website
Contact & Map
Owen | Vanderbrug
Seattle Office
1700 Seventh Avenue
Suite 2100
Seattle, WA 98101
Toll-Free: (800) 805-5028
Telephone: (206) 467-1400
Fax: (206) 467-4884