Javier F. Garcia
- Los Angeles
- Seattle
Highly experienced in litigating before Washington and California courts up to and including trials, Javier uses his litigation experience to vigorously represent clients throughout the litigation process in the event securing an early resolution is not possible.
Javier Garcia represents clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including cases involving race, age, disability and gender discrimination; wage-and-hour class actions; noncompete agreements; trade secrets; Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims; and collective bargaining agreement disputes.
Outside of his litigation practice, Javier counsels clients in California and Washington on employment issues involving employment policies and handbooks, employment contracts and severance agreements, and he keeps California clients compliant with California's highly regulated employment environment. Javier has also served as a trusted advisor on labor matters subject to collective bargaining agreements, including labor arbitrations, unfair labor practices and National Labor Relations Board administrative hearings and appeals.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., Editor-in-Chief, Gonzaga Law Review, 2006
- University of Redlands, B.A., International Relations, 2002
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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California
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Hawaii
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
Related Employment
- The Hon. Chief Judge Robert H. Whaley, United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Legal Extern, 2005-2006
- Spokane Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention, Spokane, WA, Legal Assistant, 2004-2005
- Attorney General of Washington, Torts Division Spokane, WA, Law Clerk, 2004-2005
- Friedman, Gebbie & Gardner, San Bernardino, CA, Law Clerk, 2001-2003
Additional Languages
- Spanish
Professional Recognition
Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine, "Washington Rising Stars," 2013-2019
Latino Bar Association of Washington "Rising Star Award" Recipient, 2010
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Gonzaga School of Law, Board of Advisors, 2012-2015
- Hispanic National Bar Association
Annual Convention Chair, 2012
Deputy Regional President, 2008-2011
Law Student Division, Regional President, 2004-2005 - Latino Bar Association of Washington, Executive Board, Vice President of Programs & Membership, 2008-2010
- Gonzaga Hispanic Law Caucus, President, 2004-2005
- LatCrit Student Scholar 2006
Community Involvement
- University of Redlands, Trustee
Insights
Professional Experience
Experience
COVID-19 Counseling
Advise clients on the development and implementation of safety measures/policies, return-to-work procedures, COVID-19 testing, leave issues, response/notice procedures regarding infected employees, and closure and reopening of facilities due to coronavirus outbreaks.
Lillig v. Brooks Automation, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Plaintiff, a former executive, asserted a seven figure damage claim for fraud, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract against the client. Successfully obtained summary judgment ruling in favor of client, thereby dismissing the case, in its entirety, prior to trial.
Matson v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained unanimous jury verdict dismissing plaintiff's alleged gender discrimination and retaliation claims.
Brauss v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff’s alleged age and gender discrimination claims.
Fulwiler v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained dismissal of plaintiff's alleged disability discrimination claims.
Simmons v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Obtained dismissal of plaintiff's alleged race discrimination claims.
Thueringer v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff's alleged gender, race, age and sexual orientation discrimination claims.
Toma v. UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff's alleged national origin discrimination claims.
Walsh v. UPS Ground Freight, Inc
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Obtained favorable settlement of plaintiff’s alleged accommodation and retaliation claims.
McNally/Rice v. South King Fire & Rescue
King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of allegations of breach of collective bargaining agreement.
Sutherland v. Microsoft
King County Superior Court (Washington)
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of plaintiff's alleged age and disability discrimination claims and retaliation claims.