J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy
Seattle, WA
Trusted employment attorney serving Seattle.
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J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment.
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- Handles Employment matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Seattle) (2021).
About J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy: J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment.
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About J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy
Tom Cristy, a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation practice, focuses on employee benefits, ERISA and executive compensation. Tom has more than 20 years of experience drafting and reviewing employee benefit plans and counseling clients with respect to employee benefits and executive compensation, including ERISA, qualified plans (pension, profit sharing, 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans), non-qualified deferred compensation, supplemental executive retirement plans, COBRA, health and other welfare benefit plans, cafeteria plans, fringe benefits and fiduciary compliance. He also counsels clients with respect to IRS and DOL audits and employee benefits litigation, as well as advises clients on employee benefits aspects of merger, acquisition, disposition and financing transactions.
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Education
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1993
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Washington, Washingt
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Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Seattle)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Responsibility
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pension, Health and Welfare
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2010 - Present
2026
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What areas of law does J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy practice?
J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy focuses on Employment.
Where is J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy located?
J. Thomas "Tom" Cristy primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200.
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