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Douglas Edward Smith

Seattle, WA

Trusted employment attorney serving Seattle.

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Douglas Edward Smith is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Seattle, WASHINGTON
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

About Douglas Edward Smith: Douglas Edward Smith is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Douglas Edward Smith represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Douglas Edward Smith

Douglas Smith focuses his practice on representing clients in complex class action litigation and offering advice on legal compliance with federal and state wage and hour requirements. He also helps employers respond to wage and hour investigations by the U. S. Department of Labor and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. He has also testified before the Washington State legislature on numerous class action and wage and hour issues and consulted on a variety of legislative matters. He works with many well-known national and regional companies, including retailers, food manufacturers, and others.

In addition, Douglas has authored several articles on class action litigation and wage and hour compliance. In 2006, he was appointed as one of four employer representatives to serve on the Employment Law Advisory Committee to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Oregon

    J.D. · 1987

  • Stanford University

    BA · 1982

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Coif - University of Oregon School of Law, 1987

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Pro Bono Public Service Commendation – Washington State Bar Association, 2003

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Random Acts of Professionalism Award, 2006

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Heavy Lifter Award - Association of Washington Business, 2006 and 2008

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Washington, Super Lawyers, 2011-2013

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

600 University Street, Suite 3200

Seattle, Washington 98101

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  • What areas of law does Douglas Edward Smith practice?

    Douglas Edward Smith focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Douglas Edward Smith located?

    Douglas Edward Smith primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 600 University Street, Suite 3200.

  • Is Douglas Edward Smith a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Douglas Edward Smith?

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