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Jessie L. Harris, Business Attorney in Seattle, Washington

focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation

Seattle, WA

Trusted business attorney serving Seattle.

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Jessie L. Harris is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

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

About Jessie L. Harris: Jessie L. Harris is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jessie takes on

Jessie concentrates on business, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jessie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Seattle, Washington

Jessie takes business matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessie agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Seattle, Washington

Jessie takes employment matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessie agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington

Jessie takes litigation matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jessie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jessie L. Harris — business lawyer in Seattle

Jessie L. Harris is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.

Jessie Harris is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving employment law, personal injury, catastrophic injury, and education law. He represents clients in both state and federal courts and has extensive experience handling jury trials and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Jessie advises employers on personnel investigations, risk management, and compliance, and defends against claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment under state and federal law.

In addition to his litigation practice, Jessie serves as a mediator. He is trained through the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law and is a certified neutral for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. He mediates matters involving employment law, professional negligence, personal injury, and contract disputes.

Jessie serves on the board of directors of Williams Kastner.

How Jessie handles business matters

Jessie Harris is a Seattle-based attorney who focuses on civil litigation involving employment law, personal injury, catastrophic injury, and education law. He represents clients in both state and federal courts and has extensive experience handling jury trials and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Jessie advises employers on personnel investigations, risk management, and compliance,…

The kind of cases Jessie takes

Jessie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Gonzaga University

    J.D. · 1999

  • Washington State University

    B.A. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Jessie's state bar admissions

  • Washington, Washingt

    ACTIVE

  • Oregon, Oregon State

    ACTIVE

Jessie studied at J.D. in Gonzaga University and B.A. in Washington State University.

Law school and academic background

Jessie completed J.D. in Gonzaga University and B.A. in Washington State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jessie runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jessie has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal (2026).

Locations

Jessie L. Harris's office in Seattle

Jessie's primary office is at 601 Union Street, Suite 4000, Seattle, Washington, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

601 Union Street, Suite 4000

Seattle, Washington 98101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jessie L. Harris — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jessie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jessie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jessie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jessie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Seattle, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jessie

Jessie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jessie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jessie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jessie L. Harris

  • How much does it cost to hire Jessie for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jessie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jessie offer a free consultation?

    Jessie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jessie's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jessie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jessie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jessie take my case if I'm outside Seattle?

    Jessie is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jessie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jessie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jessie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jessie accepting new business clients right now?

    Jessie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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