Practice
Admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1977, Colleen has a superior reputation for her work with employment and labor issues. Her practice focuses on commercial and tort litigation with particular emphasis on labor and employment law. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants before state and federal courts, as well as regulatory agencies and commissions. Colleen is also recognized as a top mediator of employment and tort cases.
Professional Highlights
- Co-Chair, Washington State Bar Association Employment Law Institute, 1994-present
- Washington Women Lawyers: Chair State Judicial Evaluation Committee II, 1990-92; Member of the Year, 1993-94; President, 1995-96; Foundation President, 1996-2001
- Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediators’ Roundtable
- Trustee, King County Bar Foundation – Vice Chair, 2006-07
- University of Washington Law School, Adjunct Faculty–Trial Advocacy Program, 1993-98
- Selected for Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics magazine, and Best Lawyers in Seattle, Seattle Magazine
Professional Presentations (partial)
- Speaker, Washington State Bar Association, Essentials of Drafting Series – Employment and Human Resources, 2006
- Speaker, Washington State Bar Association, Winning Without Trial – Effective Strategies for Success Before Trial, 2005
Education
University of Washington Law School, J.D., 1977
Seattle University, B.A, History/Literature, summa cum laude, 1974
Contact Colleen Kinerk if you need representation for employment and labor law matters or if you are looking for an experienced, effective mediator.
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