Atty. Daniel L. Thieme

Atty. Daniel L. Thieme

Daniel L. Thieme is experienced in all areas of employment relations law.

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About Daniel L. Thieme at a glance

Daniel L. Thieme is a employment and litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Daniel L. Thieme is experienced in all areas of employment relations law. He has particular expertise in the areas of wage and hour law, executive and employee compensation, business sales and restructuring, employee intellectual property issues, employment agreements and policies, and discrimination law.

With respect to wage and hour and compensation law, Dan’s experience includes:

  • Wage and hour class action defense
  • Overtime and minimum wage compliance
  • Executive compensation, including equity incentives
  • Incentive compensation plans

    With respect to business sales and restructuring, Dan’s experience includes:

    • Reductions-in-force planning
    • Adverse impact analysis
    • Release of claims drafting and enforceability
    • Older Workers Benefit Protection Act compliance
    • Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act compliance

      With respect to intellectual property issues, Dan’s experience includes:

      • Prosecution and defense of non-competition and trade secrets litigation
      • Intellectual property protection advice
      • Drafting non-competition and nondisclosure agreements

        With respect to employment agreements and policies, Dan’s experience includes:

        • Executive contracts
        • Employee handbooks
        • Personnel policies
        • Arbitration agreements and programs
        • Representation of executives on contract matters

          With respect to discrimination law, Dan’s experience includes:

          • Defense of discrimination, harassment and disability accommodation litigation
          • Disability accommodation advice
          • Pre-termination advice
          • Leave rights

            Dan chairs the Incentive Compensation subgroup of the Wage and Hour Practice Group.

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel L. Thieme's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel L. Thieme handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel L. Thieme

Where is Daniel L. Thieme's law office located?
Daniel L. Thieme's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel L. Thieme handle?
Daniel L. Thieme focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Daniel L. Thieme go to law school?
Daniel L. Thieme earned their education at (J.D., 1982).
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What awards or recognition has Daniel L. Thieme received?
Daniel L. Thieme's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics Magazine.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer, Washington Law and Politics Magazine
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Seattle)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Seattle)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association

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