Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management
Otto G. Klein III
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Otto has been involved in all aspects of employer representation in labor and employment law for over thirty years. He works with employers of all sizes, helping them understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Otto regularly takes the lead in bargaining negotiations for many public and private sector clients, and has represented numerous employers in both grievance and interest arbitration. Otto has also worked extensively on executive compensation matters, representing both executives and companies. He frequently speaks on developments in labor and employment law.
Overview
- Yale University, J.D., graduated 1976
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Children’s Home Society of Washington - Board of Directors
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
- Children’s Home Society of Washington - Board of Directors
- Yale University, J.D., graduated 1976
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Labor Law - Management, Seattle (2024)
- Labor Law - Management, Seattle (2019)
- Employment Law - Management, Seattle (2015)
- Labor Law - Management, Seattle (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Special Focus:
- Executive Compensation
- Executive Contracts
- Litigation
- Management
- Public and Private Sectors
Awards:
- Listed in Washington Super Lawyers (2003-2014)
- Martindale–Hubbell, A.V. rated
- Ranked in Chambers USA (2013-2014)
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Grievance Arbitration
Regularly represents employers in all facets of grievance arbitration.
- Collective Bargaining
Regularly involved in several different bargaining negotiations, representing management.
- Interest Arbitration
Has extensive experience representing employers in arbitrations to determine wages, hours and working conditions.
- Executive Compensation and Contracts
Has substantial experience representing both executives and companies in matters involving executive compensation and employment agreements, and restrictive covenants.
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