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Sean

Sean D. Jackson

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Sean Jackson is a seasoned litigator who represents companies and public entities in a variety of civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment and transportation matters. He has conducted jury trials and arbitrations in a variety of cases. He also leads internal investigations related to issues arising in the workplace, and he helps employers protect confidential and competitive information.

Sean’s employment practice includes the defense of public and private employers in claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. He handles matters filed with state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington Human Rights Commission and the Washington Employment Security Department.

Sean helps employers avoid litigation by offering guidance and management training seminars on:

Leave and disability laws;
Employee discipline;
Personnel policies and handbooks;
Employment agreements and noncompetition agreements; and
Internal investigations.

Additionally, Sean regularly represents commercial trucking companies, large common carriers and municipalities in matters involving claims of catastrophic personal injuries and deaths.

Experience

Krutov v. Registered Agents, Inc.
Spokane County Superior Court
Summary judgment for defendant in a retaliation claim.
Inocencio v. First Cash, Inc.
King County Superior Court
Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his retaliation and disability claims following his deposition.
Local Union Chapter v. Public Safety Employer
Arbitration award in favor of a public safety employer in a grievance arbitration.
Carlson v. City of Spokane*
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Federal jury trial of an employment discrimination matter. The defendant was accused of wrongfully terminating an employee with a disability. The jury returned a verdict for far less than the amount in controversy.
Walker v. Sherman*
King County Superior Court
Bench trial of a wage and hour of employment contract case. The court decided the case in favor of Jackson's client.
Pikington v. Whitworth Water Dist. No. 2*
Spokane County Superior Court
Defense verdict in a jury trial of a premises liability matter. Client was accused of failing to discover a missing street valve box lid that caused injury to the plaintiffs.
Messenger v. Maden*
Spokane County District Court
Jury trial of an admitted liability transportation law matter. The plaintiff claimed she was severely injured as a result of the collision and sought excessive damages at trial. The jury returned a verdict awarding far less than the amount requested by the plaintiff prior to the commencement of trial.
Ferrante v. Castle*
Spokane County Superior Court
Jury trial of an admitted liability transportation law matter. The plaintiff claimed that a low speed impact caused him to suffer from debilitating vertigo and other personal injuries.
Oliver v. Spokane County Fire Dist. 9*
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Obtained summary judgment dismissal in favor of a fire district in an employment law matter.
Moon v. City of Bellevue *
King County Superior Court
Participated in obtaining summary judgement dismissal in favor of a police department in an employment law matter.
Abel, et al., v. City of Algona*
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Participated in obtaining summary judgment dismissal in favor of a police department in a multi-plaintiff employment law matter.
Woods v. Attorney*
King County Superior Court
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of legal malpractice claims filed against the defendant.
Physician v. Regional Medical Practice
Represented physician who challenged her noncompetition agreement on the grounds that it violated the new state law restricting noncompetes and antitrust laws.

* Denotes experience at a previous firm

Professional Experience

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S.

Principal (2015-2018)
Associate (2007-2015)

Lee, Smart, Cook, Martin & Patterson, P.S., Associate (2005-2007)

Miller, Devlin & McLean, P.S. Associate (2001-2005)

Community Involvement

American Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

Washington State Bar Association

Oregon State Bar

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, Seattle Chapter President (2017-2018)

Thought Leadership

October 13, 2022Event / CLE
'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Labor & Employment Seminar
Lane Powell | Seattle, Washington
October 5, 2022Event / CLE
Avoiding Gotcha: Steps Employers Should Take to Investigate Complaints and Reduce the Risk of Retaliation Claims
Northwest Human Resource Management Association | Spokane, Washington
October 6 - December 8, 2021Event / CLE
'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
Lane Powell | Virtual
October 27, 2021Event / CLE
How to Stop Employee Theft of Trade Secrets
Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
June 16, 2021Publication
The INVEST in America Act Advances to the House of Representatives; the $547 Billion Bill Will Have a Large Impact on Washington State Transit
Transportation Legal Update
October 15 - December 17, 2020Event / CLE
'Best Practices for Best Employers™' Webinar Series
Lane Powell | Virtual
December 3, 2020Event / CLE
BREAKING NEWS: Legal Updates Through an Election Year Lens (Legal Update Part 2)
Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
October 15, 2020Event / CLE
BREAKING NEWS: Keeping Up With COVID (Legal Updates Part 1)
Lane Powell 'Best Practices For Best Employers™' Webinar Series | Virtual
April 10, 2020Publication
Trucking Faces Serious Challenges in the Face of COVID-19
COVID-19 Resource
October 1, 2019Event / CLE
SOLD OUT: 37th Annual ‘Best Practices for Best Employers™’ Labor & Employment Seminar
Lane Powell Seminar | Seattle
September 24-26, 2019Event / CLE
Fall Conference
Idaho Health Care Association & Washington Health Care Association | Spokane, Washington
July 9, 2019Event / CLE
Introduction to Transportation Law – It’s a Multi-Modal World Out There
ProLaw CLE | Webinar
June 10, 2019News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
February 11, 2019News
Jackson Joins Lane Powell Litigation Department
In the News

Practices & Industries

Labor, Employment & Benefits
Transportation
Wage & Hour

Education

Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2002
- Gonzaga Journal of International Law, Managing Editor
Eastern Washington University, B.A., Government, 1999
- Mock Trial Intercollegiate Competition Team

Admissions

Washington
Oregon
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court, Oregon
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Honors

“Washington Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Employment Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation (2016-2019)

“Washington Rising Star,” Thomson Reuters, Employment Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation (2013)

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