Rodney B. Younker, Employment Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA
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Rodney B. Younker 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 — Employment Law - Management (Seattle) (2023).
About Rodney B. Younker: Rodney B. Younker is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Rodney's practice areas in Seattle
Rodney concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rodney handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Rodney 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 Rodney agrees to represent you.
Biography
Rodney B. Younker, employment attorney serving Seattle
Rodney B. Younker is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment. Rodney works from Seattle, Washington and takes on employment matters across the region.
Rod’s practice focuses on labor and employment law and involves litigation, counseling, training, and negotiating. Rod has extensive experience defending both public- and private-sector employers in discrimination, wrongful discharge, and unpaid wage cases in state and federal courts. He has also represented public and private employers in union organizing campaigns, representation proceedings, unfair labor practice proceedings, and union discrimination matters before the Public Employment Relations Commission and the National Labor Relations Board. Rod spends a significant amount of time counseling and advising clients about labor and employment issues. In this capacity, he assists clients with hiring, firing, and discipline issues; wage and hour issues; grievance processing; employment contracts; and employment policies. He also advises employers regarding collective bargaining strategies, and represents employers at the bargaining table during collective bargaining negotiations. In addition to his labor and employment law experience, Rod has extensive experience with complex insurance coverage, environmental and mass tort litigation.
How Rodney handles employment matters
Rod’s practice focuses on labor and employment law and involves litigation, counseling, training, and negotiating. Rod has extensive experience defending both public- and private-sector employers in discrimination, wrongful discharge, and unpaid wage cases in state and federal courts. He has also represented public and private employers in union organizing campaigns, representation proceedings,…
Who Rodney represents
Rodney reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Rodney studied and practices
Stanford University
J.D. · 1991
University of Wisconsin–Madison
BS · 1987
Jurisdictions
Rodney's state bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
ACTIVE
Rodney studied at J.D. in Stanford University and BS in University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Law school and academic background
Rodney completed J.D. in Stanford University and BS in University of Wisconsin–Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rodney runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Rodney's legal honors and published work
Rodney has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Seattle)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell A.V. rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated 10/10 "Superb" by Avvo
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Seattle) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Union (2026).
Locations
Rodney B. Younker's office in Seattle
Rodney's primary office is at 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 1000, Seattle, Washington, 98104-2682. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Rodney B. Younker — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rodney usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rodney charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rodney'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; Rodney will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Rodney
Rodney discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Rodney confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rodney's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rodney B. Younker
How much does it cost to hire Rodney for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rodney walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rodney offer a free consultation?
Rodney charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rodney's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Rodney's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Washington typically take?
Simple employment 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. Rodney gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rodney take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Rodney 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 — Rodney 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 Rodney?
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. Rodney will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rodney accepting new employment clients right now?
Rodney's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma in Washington
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