Atty. Robert Sebris, Jr

Atty. Robert Sebris, Jr

Robert Sebris, Jr. is Of Counsel and has been working in the field of human resource management and law for over 35 years. Bob serves a wide range of clients on the spectrum of employment law issues.

Bellevue Bellevue 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Robert Sebris, Jr at a glance

Robert Sebris, Jr is a Co-Founder based in Bellevue, Washington, practicing at Sebris Busto James. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978) and Washington (1980). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (B.S. I.L.R., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar (inactive) Washington State Bar Association. Serands clients in Bellevue, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Sebris, Jr. is Of Counsel and has been working in the field of human resource management and law for over 35 years
  • Bob serves a wide range of clients on the spectrum of employment law issues
  • He emphasizes problem prevention counseling to avoid and contain human resource law concerns
  • He represents management exclusively
  • Bob is listed in Whos Who in American Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and Guide to the Worlds Leading Labour & Employment Lawyers
  • He was also identified as a Superlawyer by Washington Law & Politics and was included in the Americas Leading Business Lawyers, as one of the top labor lawyers in the State of Washington
  • Bob is AV® Peer Review Rated by Lexis-Nexis® Martindale Hubbell®
  • Martindale Hubbell’s AV® Peer Review Rating identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability, and is a reflection of the attorney’s expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence
  • In addition, Bob has co-authored a book (project leader) on strike planning, Employer’s Guide to Strike Planning and Prevention (Practising Law Institute 1985)
  • He has written several articles and spoken widely on topics regarding human resource law for clients and trade association groups, including serving as a local television commentator on labor and employment law developments
  • During 1997, Bob testified before the U.S
  • Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee in Washington, D.C., as an expert witness on the proposed amendments to the National Labor Relations Act
  • Educational Background Bob received a degree in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University in New York
  • He obtained his law degree from the National Law Center at George Washington University in Washington, D.C
  • Apart from his labor practice, Bob has extensive industrial relations experience as a Labor & Employee Relations Manager in the public sector
  • He is a member of the Washington State and District of Columbia Bar (inactive) Associations
  • Presentations • Speaker, “What’s Happening with Nursing & Labor-Management Relations: Status & Strategy Perspectives for Hospital Executives”, Northwest Hospital Council Meeting, September 8, 2006 • Speaker, “What’s Happening with Nursing and Labor-Management Relations: Status & Strategy Perspectives for Senior Nursing Leadership”, Northwest Organization of Nurse Executives (NWONE) King County Chapter Meeting, April 28, 2006 • Speaker, “What’s ‘IBB’ & How Have Some Washington Hospitals Used It?”, 29th Annual Collective Bargaining Conference, Labor & Employment Relations Association (LERA) Northwest Chapter, March 21, 2006 • Speaker, “Employment Law Strategies: Get on the Right Track”, Washington Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Conference, January 18, 2006 • Speaker, “What’s ‘IBB’ & How Have Some Washington Hospitals Used It?”, 2005 Fall Conference, Washington State Healthcare Human Resources Association (WSHHRA), October 6, 2005 Professional & Community Activities Bob was 1991-1992 Chair of the Seattle-King County Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Section, and he was 1991 Chair of the Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference
  • He has also been active in the ABA Labor Law Section-Committee on Employee Rights and Responsibilities, and the Society for Human Resource Management
  • Bob was a member of the Bellevue Community College Foundation from 1988 to 1995, serving as President in 1995
  • Also, Bob was Chair (1996-98) of the University of Washington Law School Certificate Program in Labor and Employment Law

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Sebris, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Sebris, Jr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

Robert Sebris, Jr is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Washington →

Employment Law

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

Robert Sebris, Jr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Robert Sebris, Jr is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Washington →

Trade Secrets

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Bellevue 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

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Where is Robert Sebris, Jr's law office located?
Robert Sebris, Jr's law practice is located in Bellevue, Washington. The firm is Sebris Busto James. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Sebris, Jr handle?
Robert Sebris, Jr focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, trade secrets, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Robert Sebris, Jr practiced law?
Robert Sebris, Jr has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Robert Sebris, Jr go to law school?
Robert Sebris, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S. I.L.R., 1972).
How can I contact Robert Sebris, Jr for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Sebris, Jr received?
Robert Sebris, Jr's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1978
B.S. I.L.R.
Cornell University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
Washington
Admitted: 1980

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