Sherry Talton

Sherry Talton is a shareholder in the firm's Seattle office, representing local and national employers in litigation in state and federal courts of all levels and governmental agencies including the EEOC and its state counterparts. From the outset of a dispute, Sherry works with clients to develop a strategy that leads to successful resolutions. Sherry also helps employers avoid litigation by addressing day-to-day workplace issues proactively. She uses her litigation experience to work closely with clients across all industries to provide effective preventive counseling. This includes regularly advising and training clients on disability and leave management, performance challenges, drug testing, background checks, hiring, diversity, wage-hour compliance, noncompetition agreements, trade secret protections, employment contracts, discipline, terminations, and layoffs. Sherry is an experienced management and workforce trainer whose courses are accessible, dynamic, and interactive. Sherry’s credentials make her a go-to resource for high-level workplace investigations for private and municipal employers. As part of her commitment to fostering successful workplaces, Sherry is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She is an accomplished speaker, who is often invited to address members across the nation in all areas of workplace law, and she frequently writes in local, regional, and national publications on changes in employment laws.

I advise and represent employers regarding all aspects of the employment relationship by providing advice and counsel on compliance, handling sensitive investigations, and handling litigation. My goal is to use my broad litigation and appellate experience to manage legal disputes with the client's business objectives in mind.

I represented individuals and entities by providing a broad range of counseling and litigation services in areas including commercial litigation, employment, and personal injury.

I provided counseling, litigation, trial, and appellate services to individuals and entities in commercial litigation and employment law.

I represented individuals and entities regarding commercial and patent litigation matters in a wide range of industries.

I represented individuals in mass torts in a broad range of industries.

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