Douglas Mitchell Love, Employment Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax
PartneratKandl Gates Llp
Seattle, WA
Practicing employment in Seattle since 1988.
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- Years practicing
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Douglas Mitchell Love is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Douglas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kandl Gates Llp.
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Employment · Employment Contracts · Tax
- Handles Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Douglas Mitchell Love: Douglas Mitchell Love is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Douglas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kandl Gates Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Douglas takes on
Douglas concentrates on employment, employment contracts, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Douglas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment Contracts
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Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Douglas takes employment matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.
Employment Contracts cases in Seattle, Washington
Douglas takes employment contracts matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Seattle, Washington
Douglas takes tax matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Douglas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Douglas Mitchell Love — employment lawyer in Seattle
Douglas Mitchell Love is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Employment, Employment Contracts, and Tax. Douglas has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kandl Gates Llp.
Douglas Mitchell Love is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit institutions and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Douglas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, WA.
How Douglas handles employment matters
Douglas Mitchell Love is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, tax-exempt organizations/nonprofit institutions and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Pacific Lutheran University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years. Douglas practices at K&L Gates LLP in Seattle, WA.
The kind of cases Douglas takes
Douglas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, employment contracts, and tax matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Washington School of Law
J.D. · 1988
Pacific Lutheran University
B.A. History · 1983
Jurisdictions
Douglas's state bar admissions
Washington
1988 · ACTIVE
Douglas studied at J.D. in University of Washington School of Law and B.A. History in Pacific Lutheran University.
Law school and academic background
Douglas completed J.D. in University of Washington School of Law and B.A. History in Pacific Lutheran University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Douglas runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Douglas Mitchell Love's office in Seattle
Douglas's primary office is at 925 4th Ave., Ste. 2900, Seattle, WA, 98104-1158. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Douglas Mitchell Love — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Douglas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Douglas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Douglas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Douglas
Douglas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Douglas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Douglas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Mitchell Love
How much does it cost to hire Douglas for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Douglas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Douglas offer a free consultation?
Douglas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Douglas's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Douglas's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Washington typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Douglas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Douglas take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Douglas is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Douglas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Douglas?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Douglas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Douglas accepting new employment clients right now?
Douglas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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