William M. Symmes

William M. Symmes

Spokane, WA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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21 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

      William (Bill) Symmes brings nearly three decades of experience in labor and employment law, as well as commercial litigation. He has represented clients in a wide range of matters before state and federal courts, as well as before regulatory agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and related state entities.

      Bill regularly advises employers and businesses on proactive risk management strategies designed to reduce exposure to litigation. In addition to his litigation and advisory work, he also serves as general counsel to several local and regional companies, providing legal guidance on matters involving construction, transportation, and corporate governance.

    Williams Kastner

    21 Best Lawyers awards

    Williams Kastner logo

    Overview

    • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1994
    • Yale University, BA, graduated 1989
    • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1994
    • Yale University, BA, graduated 1989

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Spokane (2017)
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Spokane (2015)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Labor Law - Management
    • Litigation - Labor and Employment
    Additional Areas of Practice:
    • Construction Law
    • Employment Law - Management
    Awards:
    • 2015 Employment Law - Litigation Lawyer of the Year (Spokane)

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