Timothy W. Emery is a founding partner of Emery Reddy, PC, a downtown Seattle civil litigation law firm formed in 2005. He has successfully represented thousands of clients and amassed numerous awards and recognition for his skilled representation of Washington workers and consumers nationwide. Mr. Emery is currently lead or co-lead in over 250 class action cases in state and federal court.
Education
- J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2003
- M.B.A, University of Washington, 2013
- B.B.A, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Admitted to Practice
- Washington State
- Utah State
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Areas of Concentration
- Employment Law
- Class Actions
- Consumer Law
- Privacy Rights Law
Professional and Community Involvement
Awards and Recognition
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2026
Top Workers’ Compensation Law Firm – Dedication to Outstanding Advocacy
American Association of Attorney Advocates 2026
10 Best Law Firm – Client Satisfaction
Martindale-Hubbell® 2026
AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
Martindale-Hubbell® 2026
SuperLawyers®
SuperLawyers® 2026
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Law Firm
Best of the Best Attorneys 2026
Raising the Bar — Top 10 Law Firm Workers’ Compensation
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2026
10 Best Law Firm — Personal Injury
American Institute of Legal Counsel™ 2026
Top Lawyer
American Institute of Legal Advocates 2026
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2026
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2026
Best Law Firm — Litigation (Labor and Employment)
Best Lawyers® 2026
Best Law Firm — Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs)
Best Lawyers® 2026
10 Best Attorney — Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™ 2026
The Best Lawyers in America® — Litigation: Labor and Employment
Best Lawyers® 2026
The Best Lawyers in America® — Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers® 2026
Best Law Firm in America
The National Institute of Trial Lawyers 2025
The Best Lawyers in America® — Litigation: Labor and Employment
Best Lawyers® 2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Best of the Best Attorneys 2025
The Best Lawyers in America® — Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers® 2025
2025 Litigator of the Year: Employment Law
American Institute of Legal Professionals 2025
Raising the Bar — Top 10 Law Firm Workers’ Compensation
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2025
SuperLawyers®
SuperLawyers® 2025
10 Best Law Firm — Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys™ 2025
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2025
Top 10 Attorneys — Personal Injury Attorney — 2025 Choice for Dedication to Justice
America’s Best Advocates 2025
Top 10 Attorneys — Workers’ Compensation Law — 2025 Choice for Dedication to Justice
America’s Best Advocates 2025
Top 10 Law Firm — Personal Injury
American Association of Attorney Advocates 2025
Top 10 Law Firm — Workers’ Compensation
American Association of Attorney Advocates 2025
10 Best Attorney, Client Satisfaction – Employment & Labor Law Division
American Institute of Legal Counsel™ 2025
Top 10 Attorneys — Workers’ Compensation
America’s Best Advocates 2025
Top 10 Civil Rights Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2025
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State
The National Trial Lawyers 2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2025
Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs
The Best Lawyers in America® 2025
Litigation: Labor and Employment
The Best Lawyers in America® 2025
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Best of the Best Attorneys 2024
The Best Lawyers in America® — Litigation: Labor and Employment
Best Lawyers® 2024
The Best Lawyers in America® — Personal Injury Litigation: Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers® 2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2024
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State
The National Trial Lawyers 2024
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2024
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Leading Advisor Awards 2024
Top 10 Civil Rights Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers 2024
Litigation: Labor and Employment
The Best Lawyers in America® 2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2023
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Global Media 2023
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Leading Advisor Awards 2023
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell® 2023
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
High Stakes Litigators 2023
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2023
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2022
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Leading Advisor Awards 2022
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell® 2022
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Global Media 2022
Top 100 US Employment Lawyers
VPN.com 2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2022
Workers’ Comp Law Firm of the Year
Lawyer Monthly Magazine 2022
Seattle Workers’ Compensation Claimants Lawyer
US News Best Lawyers 2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2021
Workers’ Comp and L&I Law Firm of the Year
AI Leading Advisor Awards 2021
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell® 2021
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2020
Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell® 2020
Employment Law Firm of the Year, Northwest USA
CV Magazine 2020
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2020
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2019
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State
The National Trial Lawyers 2019
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
High Stakes Litigators 2019
Top Ranked Lawyers
ALM Legal Leaders 2019
Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals
American Registry 2019
Employment Law Firm of the Year, Northwest USA
CV Magazine 2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2019
Lead Counsel Rated, Workers’ Compensation Law
Lead Counsel Review Board 2018
Employment Law Firm of the Year, Northwest USA
CV Magazine 2018
Top Attorney, 10.0 Rating
Avvo 2018
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2018
High Stakes Litigators Award
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators 2018
Top Ranked Lawyers
ALM Legal Leaders 2018
10 Best Attorneys, High Verdict and Settlement Winner
American Institute of Legal Counsel 2018
Legal Leaders, Labor and Employment
Martindale-Hubbell® 2018
Top Attorneys
American Registry 2018
Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals
American Registry 2018
Distinguished Lawyer
Expert Network 2018
Top 1% of Attorneys in America: Distinguished Justice Advocates
American Registry 2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington State
The National Trial Lawyers 2018
Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine 2017
Attorney of the Year
CV Magaine 2017
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
High Stakes Litigators 2017
America’s Top 100 Attorneys
High Stakes Litigators 2017
Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell® 2017
Distinguished Lawyer Designation
Expert Network 2017
America’s Top 100 Attorneys
CV Magazine 2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2017
Distinguished Lawyer
Expert Network 2016
Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell® 2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2016
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
High Stakes Litigators 2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2015
Client Distinction Award
Martindale-Hubbell® 2015
Client’s Choice
Avvo 2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell® 2014
Recent Successes (2023 – 2025)
Since 2023, Mr. Emery, as lead counsel, has resolved over $150MM in class action matters in state and federal courts on behalf of workers and consumers. These landmark wins for workers include:
- David v. Freedom Vans, LLC, 4 Wn.3d 242 (2025) (Washington Supreme Court victory overturning a lower court ruling that upheld restrictive non-compete agreements. The decision reinforced protections for low-wage workers and clarified limits on employer-imposed restrictions, marking a major win for employee mobility and fair labor practices.);
- Branson v. Wash. Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, No. 103394-0, 2025 Wash. LEXIS 442 (Sept. 4, 2025) (Achieved a landmark victory for Washington workers before the Washington Supreme Court, which ruled that “job applicant” under the state’s pay transparency law means anyone who applies to a job posting, ensuring workers can hold employers accountable without facing the impossible burden of proving subjective intent);
- Frisino v. Seattle School District No. 1, 160 Wn. App. 765 (2011), cert. denied, 172 Wn.2d 1013 (2011) (Court of Appeals ruled that employers must engage in an interactive process to create reasonable accommodations for disabled workers);
- Jens v. Tori Belle Cosmetics, LLC, No. 22-2-06641-5 (King Cnty. Super. Ct. (First class action judgment in Washington history under RCW 49.62);
These victories also include groundbreaking wins in the data breach and data privacy spaces, including:
- Nunley v. Chelan-Douglas Health Dist., No 39571-5-III, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 2196 (Wash. Ct. App. Oct. 31, 2024) (Appeals win in a landmark privacy case (the first in the nation) holding that companies that collect PII and PHI have a duty to use reasonable care storing this information);
- Garcia v. Washington State Department of Licensing, No. 22-2-05635-5 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (Second largest resolution in Washington state history for data and privacy breaches).
Recent Class Action Matters
- Abbot v. OpenGov, Inc., No. 24-2-15636-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Abrego Olea v. Vessel WA Operations, LLC, No. 22-2-06944-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations);
- Amundson v. Pub. Util. Dist. No. 2 of Grant Cnty., No. 25-2-00784-13 (Grant Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Applegate v. Corebridge Fin., Inc., 4:23-cv-03227 (S.D. Tex);
- Atkinson v. AJP Enterprises, LLC, No. 23-2-10313-1 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (seeking payments for two classes for EPOA violations: pay transparency and requesting salary history) (pending final approval);
- Atkinson v. AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., No. 23-2-19816-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Atkinson v. Burberry Ltd., 23-2-19460-8 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Atkinson v. Sonesta International Hotels Corp., No. 23-2-19802-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Barnes v. Ocuco Inc., No. 8:25-cv-1579 (M.D. Fla.);
- Branson v. Wash. Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, No. 103394-0, 2025 Wash. LEXIS 442 (Wash. Sept. 4, 2025);
- Brinkman v. Emanuel, Inc., No. 24-2-02186-8 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and minimum wage violations);
- Burns v. Amazon.com Services LLC, No. 24-2-22574-9 SEA (King Cnty. Super. Ct. Sept. 4, 2025) (order granting plaintiffs’ motion for class certification);
- Carlson v. Pacific Northwest Fondue, LLC, No. 19-2-05401-8 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks);
- Clayton TransUnion, LLC, No. 1:25-cv-11140 (N.D. Ill.);
- Clopp v. Pacific Market Research, LLC, No. 21-2-08738-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action);
- Cottington v. Washington Traffic Control, LLC, No. 22-2-02152-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for minimum wage violations);
- David v. Freedom Vans, LLC, 4 Wn.3d 242 (Wash. 2025) (reversed Trial Court’s ruling restricting the use of non-competition agreements in favor of Washington workers)
- Davis v. Jeff, Pat, Chris LLC, No. 19-2-33832-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for minimum wage violations);
- Dozier v. Noble Food Group, Inc., No. 19-2-01148-29 (Skagit Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for minimum wage violations);
- Dykstra v. The Shield Co. Management, Inc., No. 23-2-24015-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for wage theft and missed meals and breaks) (pending final approval);
- Eberlein v. Mt. Baker Imaging, No. 25-2-00463-37 (Whatcom Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Emano Port of Seattle, No. 25-2-11500-3 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Evans v. Jacobs Solutions, Inc., No. 24-2-14584-2 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for wage theft/failure to payout paid-time-off);
- Fite v. Yakima Valley Radiology, P.C., No. 24-2-00697-39 (Yakima Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Floyd v. DoorDash, Inc., No. 23-2-19559-1 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Garcia v. Wash. Department of Licensing, No. 22-2-05635-5 SEA (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to class in a data breach action);
- Gegax v. Ann / Judith In Home Caregivers of Western Washington, LLC, No. 22-2-17728-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations);
- Grove v. Cressy Door Company, Inc., No. 21-2-09828-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and travel time);
- Heard v. Home Express Delivery Service, LLC, No. 20-2-07098-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed overtime wages);
- Herold v. Orchard Foods Corp., No. 23-2-19448-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Honc v. Pacific Pie, Inc., No. 21-2-02653-32 (Spokane Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for minimum wage violations);
- In re Arthur J. Gallagher Data Breach Litig., No. 1:22-cv-00137 (N.D. Ill.) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action)
- In re Clark Cnty. Data Sec. Litig., No. 25-2-022-14-06 (Clark Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- In re Coinbase Customer Data Sec. Breach Litig., MDL No. 3153 (J.P.M.L.);
- In re Fred Hutchinson Cancer Ctr. Data Breach Litig., No. 23-2-24266-1 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- In re Laboratory Serv. Coop. Data Breach Litig., No. 2:25-cv-00685 (W.D. Wash.);
- In re MOVEit Customer Data Sec. Breach Litig., MDL No. 1:23-md-03083 (D. Mass.);
- In re Snap Fin. Data Breach Litig., No. 2:22-cv-00761 (D. Utah) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action);
- Jens v. Tori Belle Cosmetics, LLC, No. 22-2-06641-5 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (obtained $9,889,985.51 judgment for non-compete violations);
- Jones v. eFinancial, LLC, No. 22-2-19385-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations);
- Justice v. Lube Development, L.C., No. 23-2-12593-2 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and minimum wage violations);
- Kennedy v. Ginsing, LLC, No. 20-2-05287-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks);
- Kersey v. Therapeutic Health Serv., No. 24-2-17679-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action);
- LaCombe v. USNR, LLC, No. 23-2-03036-2 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for time-clock rounding violations);
- Laughlin v. Cleo Commc’ns US, LLC, No. 1:25-cv-04347 (N.D. Ill.);
- Margul Evolve Bank & Trust, No. 1:24-cv-03259 (D. Colo.);
- McAuley v. Pierce College Dist., No. 23-2-11064-7 (Pierce Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action);
- Moliga v. Ambrosia QSR Burger, LLC, No. 24-2-13001-2 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Moliga v. Ginsing, LLC, No. 23-2-13231-5 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Moliga v. Marriott International, Inc., No. 23-2-19493-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Moliga v. Qdoba Restaurant Corp., No. 23-2-11540-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Moliga v. Vessel WA Operations, LLC, No. 21-2-09027-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks);
- Morey v. Aftermath Services, LLC, No. 2:21-cv-00885 (W.D. Wash.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and minimum wage violations);
- Morey v. Suburban Propane, L.P., No. 23-2-19553-1 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Morrill v. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, No. 1:2022-cv-20955 (S.D. Fla.);
- Morrow v. Maverick Washington, LLC, No. 22-2-03653-2 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and minimum wage violations);
- Nunley v. Chelan-Douglas Health Dist., No 39571-5-III, 2024 Wash. App. LEXIS 2196 (Wash. Ct. App. Oct. 31, 2024) (secured payments to the class in a data breach action);
- Nyannor v. Vessel WA Operations, LLC, No. 22-2-08233-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for violations of the Seattle Secure Scheduling Ordinance);
- Owusu v. Renton Sch. Dist., No. 24-2-10635-3 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Perkins v. Proliance Surgeons, Inc., P.S., No. 23-2-23579-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Perry v. AWP, Inc., No. 24-2-12752-6 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Robes Solis ex rel. v. Highline Sch. Dist. No. 401, No. 25-2-11395-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Saraceno-Oliveri v. Solgen Power, LLC, No. 23-2-09228-7 King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations);
- Schneider v. Assurance IQ, LLC, No. 22-2-15633-3 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations);
- Shipman v. Airport Investment Company, Inc., No. 19-2-32386-8 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for minimum wage violations);
- Smith United Backcare, P.S., No. 25-2-07491-9 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.);
- Spencer v. City of Mount Vernon, No. 22-2-00461-29 (Skagit Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violation);
- Spencer v. Conifer Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, No. 23-2-19345-8 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Spencer v. JELD-WEN, Inc., No. 23-2-19581-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Spencer v. Mastercard International, Inc., No. 23-2-19564-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Spencer v. Providence St. Joseph Health Foundation, No. 24-28211-4 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations) (pending final approval);
- Taylor v. RACOM Corp., No. 24-2-08410-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for non-compete violations) (pending final approval);
- Viveros v. Perfect Blend, LLC, No. 23-2-05511-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to two classes for EPOA and MWA violations);
- Voivod v. APIZZA, LLC, No. 23-2-06729-1 (King Cnty. Super Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks);
- Warren v. Discount Tire Co. of Washington, Inc., No. 22-2-10618-8 (Pierce Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for missed meals and breaks and minimum wage violations);
- Yount v. Cintas Corp., No. 23-2-19408-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Yount v. Diamond Parking, Inc., No. 23-2-19309-1 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Yount v. Northwest Restaurants, Inc., No. 23-2-19399-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations);
- Yount v. Sharp Elec. Corp., No. 23-2-19425-0 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations); and
- Yount v. Williams Sonoma, No. 24-2-06599-7 (King Cnty. Super. Ct.) (secured payments to the class for EPOA violations).
Recent Individual Representations
- Confidential six-figure resolution for wrongful termination
- $225,000 for sexual harassment pretrial resolution
- $79,500 for unpaid overtime
- $965,000 confidential resolution for race discrimination and wage withholding
- $825,000 confidential resolution for employment law violations
- $1.5MM confidential resolution for gender discrimination
- $250,000 for hostile work environment
- $550,000 settlement (settled on individual basis) for withheld pay from several dozen hourly workers
- $517,000 for wrongful termination and age discrimination
- $150,000 plus an additional estimated $300,000 in equity for wrongful termination and breach of contract
- Multiple resolutions for Washington Amazon employees
- Six-figure confidential resolution for wrongfully terminated med-tech sales worker
- Six-figure confidential resolution for worker’s sexual harassment claim
- Six-figure confidential settlement for discrimination claim
