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Erin Riley, Employment Attorney in Seattle, Washington

Over 26 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Seattle, WA

Practicing employment in Seattle since 2000.

26+
Years practicing
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Erin Riley is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Erin has over 26 years of legal experience.

Based in
Seattle, WASHINGTON
Experience
over 26 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
  • Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026).

About Erin Riley: Erin Riley is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Erin has over 26 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Erin takes on

Erin concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Erin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Seattle, Washington

Erin 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 Erin agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington

Erin takes litigation 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 Erin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Erin Riley — employment lawyer in Seattle

Erin Riley is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Erin has over 26 years of legal experience.

Erin Riley knows that strong relationships are the key to complex cases.As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group, Erin has allowed these collaborative and long-lasting relationships to inform her work for over 20 years.

Since 2001, Erin’s practice has focused on representing employees and retirees in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) actions involving defined contribution, defined benefit, and health benefit plans.

Erin has worked on numerous ERISA-related articles and amicus briefs, and frequently speaks at employee benefits conferences. She has been actively involved with the Employee Benefits Law (Bloomberg-BNA) treatise since 2012 and currently serves as a lead editor of the Treatise. Erin is a fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel.

Erin earned her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin, where she was an editor of the Wisconsin Law Review. Prior to joining Keller Rohrback as an attorney in 2000, she worked with the firm as a summer associate in 1999.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

How Erin handles employment matters

Erin Riley knows that strong relationships are the key to complex cases.As a partner in Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation Group, Erin has allowed these collaborative and long-lasting relationships to inform her work for over 20 years. Since 2001, Erin’s practice has focused on representing employees and retirees in Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) actions involving defined…

Who Erin represents

Erin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

    J.D. · 2000

Jurisdictions

Erin's state bar admissions

  • Washington, Washingt

    2000 · ACTIVE

Erin studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Law school and academic background

Erin completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Erin runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Erin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026).

Locations

Erin Riley's office in Seattle

Erin's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, Washington, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400

Seattle, Washington 98101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Erin Riley — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Erin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Erin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin'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; Erin 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 Erin

Erin 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. Erin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Erin'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 Erin Riley

  • How much does it cost to hire Erin for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Erin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Erin offer a free consultation?

    Erin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Erin's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Erin'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. Erin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Erin take my case if I'm outside Seattle?

    Erin 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 — Erin 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 Erin?

    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. Erin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Erin accepting new employment clients right now?

    Erin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma in Washington

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