Javier F. Garcia

Javier Garcia focuses his practice on representing 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. He also represents financial institutions in financial services and consumer protection litigation in state and federal courts nationwide, including class actions. He counsels clients on employment issues involving employment policies and handbooks, employment contracts, and severance agreements. Javier has also counseled clients in labor matters subject to collective bargaining agreements, including labor arbitrations, unfair labor practices, and National Labor Relations Board administrative hearings and appeals.

Professional Leadership

• Latino Bar Association of Washington, Executive Board, Vice President of Programs & Membership, 2008 - 2010
• Hispanic National Bar Association, Deputy Regional President, 2008 - 2010
• Gonzaga Hispanic Law Caucus, President, 2004 - 2005
• Hispanic National Bar Association, Law Student Division, Regional President, 2004 - 2005
• LatCrit Student Scholar 2006

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