Sara Amies, Employment Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation
Seattle, WA
Practicing employment in Seattle since 2005.
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Sara Amies is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sara has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Seattle, WASHINGTON
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
About Sara Amies: Sara Amies is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sara has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Sara Amies
Sara concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Sara 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 Sara agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington
Sara 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 Sara agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Sara Amies — Over 21 years of Washington employment experience
Sara Amies is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Sara has over 21 years of legal experience.
Sara Amies is a Seattle employment lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising employees and small businesses on workplace legal matters. Based in Seattle, Washington, she practices with Helsell Fetterman LLP and focuses on Litigation – Labor and Employment. Sara counsels both employees and employers on a wide range of workplace disputes and works with clients to pursue practical resolutions through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation when necessary.
Her practice includes employment discrimination claims, workplace retaliation matters, contract disputes, severance negotiations, non‑competition and non‑solicitation agreements, and other business and employment conflicts. Sara regularly represents individual plaintiffs in state and federal court and has handled numerous jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations involving employment law issues.
Sara also advises clients on restrictive covenant matters, including disputes involving non‑compete agreements. She works closely with clients to develop legal strategies that reflect their goals while navigating Washington employment law and the realities of workplace litigation.
Her work has also played a role in developments in Washington law affecting employee rights and religious employers. In Woods v. Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission (2022), litigation in which she was involved addressed important questions about workplace protections for LGBTQIA employees and religious organizations, including a petition for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court.
From her office in Seattle, Sara represents clients throughout Washington in employment litigation and related labor and employment matters.
How Sara handles employment matters
Sara Amies is a Seattle employment lawyer with more than two decades of experience advising employees and small businesses on workplace legal matters. Based in Seattle, Washington, she practices with Helsell Fetterman LLP and focuses on Litigation – Labor and Employment. Sara counsels both employees and employers on a wide range of workplace disputes and works with clients to pursue practical…
Who Sara represents
Sara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Sara Amies's legal education and bar admissions
The Evergreen State College
B.A. · 1993
Seattle University
J.D. Cum Laude · 2005
Jurisdictions
Sara's state bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
2005 · ACTIVE
Sara studied at B.A. in The Evergreen State College and J.D. Cum Laude in Seattle University.
Law school and academic background
Sara completed B.A. in The Evergreen State College and J.D. Cum Laude in Seattle University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sara runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Sara Amies
Sara has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — King County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award (2006)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine, “Rising Star”, (2007-15)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Magazine, “Super Lawyer” – Employment Litigation, Plaintiff (2016-2025)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — King County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award (2006) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine, “Rising Star”, (2007-15) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Magazine, “Super Lawyer” – Employment Litigation, Plaintiff (2016-2025) (2026).
Locations
Sara Amies's office in Seattle
Sara's primary office is at 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, Washington, 98104. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Sara Amies
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How to hire Sara Amies — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sara'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; Sara 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 Sara
Sara 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. Sara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sara'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 Sara Amies
How much does it cost to hire Sara for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sara offer a free consultation?
Sara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sara's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Sara'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. Sara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sara take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Sara 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 — Sara 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 Sara?
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. Sara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sara accepting new employment clients right now?
Sara'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
Sara handles employment matters throughout Washington. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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