Having practiced traditional labor law exclusively for more than two decades, Peter Finch believes that solving his clients' problems means helping them achieve their business goals cost-effectively, devising strategies that look several steps ahead, and avoiding administrative charges that needlessly divert their precious time and resources.
As a former attorney with the NLRB, and active member of the ABA's Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the National Labor Relations Act, Peter leverages his experience and connections with Board agents around the country to guide his clients with confidence through the sometimes arcane and confusing world of federal labor law. This includes representing them when faced with a union organizing campaign, advocating for them in unfair labor practice cases, and providing them with strategic advice and counsel when confronting thorny, legally complex matters.
Peter also helps his clients resolve labor issues that might impact potential mergers and acquisitions. And for clients with a union-represented workforce, Peter serves as the chief negotiator and strategist in collective bargaining for employers in a broad range of industries, arbitrates grievances, investigates and defends clients against administrative charges, and serves as the lead advocate in trials.
Practice Highlights
Labor relations
Administrative proceedings
Transaction advice and counsel
Admitted to Practice
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Washington, 1997
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2000
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2010
Education
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J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1997, cum laude
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B.A., Writing/Media, Loyola University Maryland, 1990
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Committee on Practice and Procedure Under the National Labor Relations Act, American Bar Association
- Member, The Fellows of the American Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- Governor, Washington State Bar Foundation
- PCLELC Planning Committee, King County Bar Association, 2013
- Board of Directors; Governance Committee Chair – King County Library System Foundation, 2015-2021
- Board of Directors; Former Chair, Finance Committee – Youth Theatre Northwest, 2012-2015
- President, Board of Directors; Coach – Mercer Island Women's Lacrosse Club, 2008-2014
Professional Recognition
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- Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, 2024
- Recognized as a Trailblazer in "Employment Law" by the National Law Journal, 2021
Background
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- Field Attorney, NLRB, 1997-2001, 2007-2012
- Staff Attorney, NLRB Office of the General Counsel, Division of Advice, 2001-2007