Martin S. Garfinkel
Martin Garfinkel
Seattle
Washington (WA)
Employment & Labor
Class Action/Mass Torts
Profile
Martin (Marty) Garfinkel is a member of the Schroeter Goldmark & Bender's employment law practice group. Since 1981, he has focused his litigation practice in the areas of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, union representation, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, and employment law class actions.
Marty joined Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in January, 2000. Before that, he had been a partner in the Seattle firm of Rosen Freed Garfinkel & Roberts where he represented employees and unions in a wide range of employment matters. Before moving to Seattle, Marty practiced labor and employment law in New York City from 1982 until 1990. His years of experience in the employment and labor law field ensure that his clients will receive effective representation.
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About Martin Garfinkel
Admitted: 1991, Washington
Professional Webpage: www.sgb-law.com/attorneys/martin-garfinkel/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- Washington State
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Numerous complex class action cases on behalf of employees who did not receive rest and lunch breaks or were not paid overtime.
- $750,000 settlement of class action seeking overtime pay for driver-salesmen employed by Farmer Bros. Co.
- $3.8 million settlement with the State of Washington on behalf of a class of trade workers who were paid less than other state workers performing substantially identical work.
- $1.4 million judgment after trial in class action seeking back wages for installation and repair technicians employed by Brink's Home Security, Inc.
- $30 million settlement in class action benefiting thousands of Washington State employees who had not been paid "equal pay for equal work".
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Member, AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee
- Member, Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Planning Committee
- Member, Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- Chair, Employment Law Section, Washington State Association of Justice
Educational Background:
- Yale University
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