Joseph Q. Ridgeway

Joseph Ridgeway focuses on representing and advising management clients on employment matters. No matter the size of the employer, lawsuit, or question, Joe provides a tailored approach to each scenario by taking the time to understand each clients goals and needs. Joe understands that, above all else, employers are trying to run their businesses as well and efficiently as possible, so he takes a practical, cost-conscious approach to providing advice and counsel that puts their objectives front and center. Should litigation arise, Joe is a formidable ally for employers. Joe has represented dozens of employers in state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon concerning issues such as discrimination, protected medical leave, disability in the workplace, and restrictive covenants. He also represents employers before state and federal government agencies, including the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Washington State Human Rights Commission, the Washington State Employment Security Department, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, and the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. Joe litigates with a calm confidence and works tirelessly to achieve top-notch results for clients.