Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

    William (Bill) Symmes is a Spokane-based attorney who focuses on labor and employment law and commercial litigation. He represents businesses and employers in disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

    Bill’s practice includes matters involving employment claims, regulatory compliance, and workplace disputes before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Labor Relations Board, as well as related state agencies. He also advises clients on risk management strategies to reduce exposure to litigation.

    In addition to his litigation work, Bill serves as general counsel to local and regional companies, advising on construction, transportation, and corporate matters.

    Bill has more than 29 years of experience representing clients across a range of industries.

Williams Kastner

20 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

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

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Idaho, Idaho State Bar

  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court District of Idaho
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • Idaho, Idaho State Bar
  • Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1994
  • Yale University, BA, graduated 1989
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court District of Idaho
  • U.S. District Court District of Oregon

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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