Sean Jackson has joined Lane Powell as a Shareholder in the Litigation Department, where he will be a member of the Labor, Employment & Benefits and Transportation Teams.
Jackson is a seasoned litigator who represents companies and entities in a variety of civil litigation, with an emphasis on employment and transportation matters.
Jackson’s employment practice includes the defense of public and private employers in claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour violations. He handles matters filed with state and federal agencies, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington Human Rights Commission and the Washington Employment Security Department.
Jackson helps employers avoid litigation by offering guidance and management training seminars on:
- Leave and disability laws,
- Employee discipline,
- Personnel policies and handbooks,
- Employment agreements and noncompetition agreements, and
- Internal investigations.
Additionally, Jackson regularly represents commercial trucking companies, large common carriers and municipalities in matters involving claims of catastrophic personal injuries and deaths.
Jackson received his J.D., from Gonzaga University School of Law and his B.A. in Government from Eastern Washington University.