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I am a product of the working class. The son of a waitress and a carpenter, I was the first in my family to attend college. Growing up, I spent many a weekend and summer day on job sites with my dad or at restaurants where my mom worked. I have a deep respect for […]

I believe everyone should have the right to work and earn their living free from discrimination and exploitation. I focus my practice on labor and employment litigation, with a special interest in employment discrimination. I was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. After high school, I worked in the service industry—mainly as a server […]

Yeti is usually found laying quietly under the desk of her mom (Julie Reading), running down the hall after hours, and finding toys under furniture. In her free time she enjoys chin scratches, delicious lunch smells, and puppuccinos. Yeti is not an attorney and cannot give legal advice.

I am a former administrative law judge and an experienced practitioner of labor and employment law. My work with Bennett Hartman focuses on representing labor organizations. I also litigate cases in civil court on behalf of individuals who have legal claims against their employers. I was born and raised in Idaho and grew up working […]

I am happy to be working for Bennett Hartman as an attorney and to have the opportunity to help people who have been treated unfairly by their employers. I have always been motivated to apply my intellect in support of justice. I decided to go to law school because I wanted to have more power […]

Most people have no idea what workers’ compensation is until they are in the middle of it.  What does it cover?  How long does it last?  What other benefits does it provide?  The same was true for me when I first entered the industry as a claims processor for a national insurance company in 2013.  […]

My law practice reflects my belief that everyone deserves respect and dignity in the workplace, no matter how large and powerful their employer might be. Most of my legal representation involves violations of worker rights—claims such as unlawful harassment, whistleblower retaliation, medical leave violations, unpaid wages, and many others. I also regularly represent clients in […]

I have always believed in the power of collective action to make a difference. From an early age, I have rooted for the underdog and empathized with those who are in pain or trouble, even when they are unpopular. So when I graduated from law school, I identified my ideal job as one where I […]

Successful business and real estate deals are all about good strategy and minding the details. So is chess. What’s the connection? As a former Oregon State Chess champion, I bring the same power of concentration it takes to win on a board with uniquely moving pieces and a determined opponent to create winning strategies for […]