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Younglove & Coker brings forty years of experience to our employment law practice. We are recognized both state-wide and nationally for our contributions in this area. The firm regularly advises both employees and employers, guiding our clients through all aspects of employment-related legal issues. Each of our attorneys has extensive experience representing clients in all types of employment-related litigation.

Younglove & Coker works extensively in legal issues involving unions, employers and related governmental agencies. Our attorneys represent the largest employee union in the State of Washington and several other public employee unions. Our attorneys advise and counsel individuals and companies concerning employment and labor law issues regarding collective bargaining, grievances and unfair labor practices.

Being located in the state’s capital makes it easy for our attorneys to engage in administrative proceedings. The attorneys at Younglove & Coker regularly represent individuals and businesses in administrative hearings. “Administrative Law” is a body of law created by administrative agencies in the form of rules, regulations, and decisions to carry out the regulatory powers and duties of such agencies. The attorneys at Younglove & Coker have extensive experience handling matters before most administrative agencies, including but not limited to the Washington State Employment Security Department (Unemployment Benefits), Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (Licensing and Penalty appeals), Washington Public Employment Relations Commission, Washington State Department of Health (Professional Licensing), and most other State agencies. As the attorneys for a large union of state workers, the attorneys at Younglove & Coker also handle dozens of employment related disciplinary administrative actions for individuals each year ranging from letters of reprimands to termination.

We advise our business clients on a wide range of legal issues. Younglove & Coker’s business practice includes both business planning and transactional work, as well as representation of our clients in business-related litigation. We advise our business clients on a wide range of legal issues, participate in negotiations, draft and review contracts and commercial leases, structure business transactions, represent clients in debt collection, and assist clients in all aspects of employer-employee relations.

Younglove & Coker represents individuals and entities in all aspects of litigation, including appeals. The firm prides itself in professionally representing clients in civil litigation. The attorney’s at Younglove & Coker are all experienced litigators and will routinely apprise the client of developments in their case and immediately respond to any questions or concerns the client may have. Our attorneys have knowledge and experience in an array of cases, from small two-party disputes all the way to complex class action litigation, and represent clients in both state and federal courts. Our attorneys work hard to help clients find solutions to difficult issues, and are experienced in providing representation in alternate forms of dispute resolution where appropriate, including mediation and arbitration.

Being charged with a crime, whether misdemeanor or felony, is often the most stressful and frightening event in a client’s life. In times of crisis you need the assistance of experienced counsel to serve as your trusted advisor to represent your interests and defend your rights, your family, your property and your freedom.

We offer customized estate planning for individuals with estate of all sizes and tailored to each clients’ unique family and financial goals. The thought of planning for the future can be an intimidating and sometimes overwhelming task. The attorneys at Younglove & Coker provide comprehensive estate planning to clients with estates of all sizes. Our attorneys work with clients to bring peace of mind through planning to help ensure that after death their wishes are carried out, their family and loved ones are cared for, and their estate can be administered in a manner which may minimize the likelihood of disputes.

If you have suffered personal injuries as a result of the negligence of another, the attorneys at Younglove & Coker will work diligently for you to obtain compensation and recovery for your injuries and damages. Our attorneys handle all types of personal injury cases, including but not limited to car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating related accidents, or injuries resulting from unsafe conditions at a business or individual property.

Younglove & Coker represents and counsels individuals and entities in real estate transactions and litigation. Real Estate Transactions - Our attorneys regularly advise and assist clients in transactional real estate matters. Our legal services include drafting and/or negotiating real estate documents