Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC

Mikias Woldetensae

3 weeks ago

Jared was professional, knowledgeable, and very easy to work with. He communicated clearly, was responsive throughout the process, and took the time to make sure I understood everything along the way. I really appreciated his attention to detail and the way he handled everything. I would definitely recommend Jared to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced attorney.Read more

Peter Marcotte

3 months ago

Worth every dollar, and he made sure of it. I'm a software engineer, and I hired Jared Troy for advice on negotiating a severance package after a layoff. His hourly rate was about 50% above other quotes I got, and he was still the better value by a wide margin — he's fast, sharp, and gets more done in an hour than anyone else I spoke with. He didn't invoice until the negotiation was finished and he was satisfied he'd actually delivered value. He split the hour across several short calls instead of one long meeting, so I could get answers as questions came up. And he corrected a significant assumption I had about how the agreement would be read, pointing straight to the clause that settled it — the kind of instant recall that only comes from having done this many times. Because I engaged him for advice rather than representation, I drafted my own emails and he reviewed every exchange and followed up by phone with his read. Far cheaper than full representation, and I was never flying blind. My understanding is that starting with the advice package doesn't lock you in — if the situation had escalated and I'd needed actual representation, we could have moved up from there. So there's no downside to starting small. But the thing that actually changed the outcome was something he said more than once: "Go ahead and ask. The worst they can do is tell you to pound sand." That gave me the nerve to push back several times instead of accepting the first offer, and I ended up meaningfully ahead of where I started. If you're in tech staring at a severance agreement you're not sure about, talk to him.Read more

Philip Spagnoli

6 months ago

I cannot say enough good things about Mason and Greg at Skidmore & Fomina. From the very beginning, they treated me with professionalism, respect, and honesty throughout the entire process. Legal situations can be stressful, but they always made sure I understood what was happening and fought hard on my behalf every step of the way. What impressed me most was their communication and dedication. They were responsive, strategic, and genuinely cared about getting the best outcome possible for me. You can tell they are experienced, knowledgeable, and not afraid to stand up for their clients. If you are looking for attorneys who are aggressive when they need to be, but also professional and trustworthy, I highly recommend Mason, Greg, and the entire team at Skidmore & Fomina. Absolutely top-notch representation.Read more

Shannon Smith

7 months ago

After realizing I was about to have challenges at my then-workplace, I reached out to multiple law firms. I saw Skidmore & Fomina had good reviews and decided to give them a try, and it's the best choice I could have made. Damien Villarreal reached out to me and coached me through difficult situations I was having with an employer at the time, over the course of a 4-6 month time-period. I was struggling with medical issues, financial issues, a chronically ill parent, moving, and then the situations at my job and it was hard to think straight or even have hope. I was so drained, but I knew I had to stay the course or I would be worse off. Damien was patient with me and able to give me bits and pieces of direction over the phone as my situation evolved, which no other lawyer or firm in the area could provide me because they were either busy, never responded to me, or wouldn't follow up after the initial inquiry. I was able to email Damien as my situation escalated (and was the best method for me to keep track of my thoughts as I was so mentally fatigued) and then we would connect via phone afterwards. I am so glad I reached out to Skidmore & Fomina and got partnered with Damien because I don’t know how my situation would have played out if I didn’t have a lawyer in my corner. I had the initial thought that a Bellevue firm wouldn’t want to deal with me because I wasn’t a high earner, and my situation wasn’t a complete “slam-dunk” case, but I was wrong. This firm and Damien are here to help everyone regardless of their socioeconomic status and case. I even offered to try and pay for his services (which would have wiped out what little savings I had) and he said no, let’s see where it goes so he doesn’t have to charge me (yet). I ended up only needing 30 (paid) minutes of his time over the course of multiple months. What stood out to me about Damien is how obvious it is he cares about his clients, helping those in need, and how whip-smart he is. With Damien’s coaching, the situation with my employer turned in my favor, I closed a difficult chapter in my life and I was able to move forward. I am forever indebted to Damien and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an employment lawyer.Read more

Rebecca Voss

2 months ago

I called Skidmore and Fomina after a painful and wrongful termination from a company that I loved. I had called 12 firms and when Damien Villarreal returned my inquiry, I knew I had the right person for my situation. He comprehended the facts so I did not have to over explain, and he offered me choices. Damien paired with Nick Vikari who never missed a phone call from me. He was kind, knowledgeable, and spent an exponential amount of time and effort teaching me about my circumstances, options, the opposing party, and the common outcomes. I did not have to file a lawsuit and settled my matter rather quickly with a generous enough amount to feed my kids during the employment gap. I wish that I had this team for every matter that may come my way in life. They are the best and I’ll miss them! Thanks Nick and Damien. I am sad that I lost my place of work and all the people I served, but there couldn’t have been a better pair of people to stand by me through that hardship and assist the way you did.Read more