Valerie L. Hughes

4.6 (34 reviews )

Seattle Washington United States

Education Law Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management +1 more

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007

206-359-8000 Website

About Valerie

Valerie Hughes, a partner with the firm's Labor and Employment practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of employment litigation, discrimination and harassment litigation, collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and administrative proceedings. In addition to her representation of private employers, Val provides general counsel representation to Washington school districts, including state and federal court litigation and administrative hearings.

Practice Areas

Education Law

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Case History

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bradley University

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.6 / 5

34 Reviews

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Timothy Heller

Jan 31, 2026

Valerie L. Hughes did a great job handling my complex Education Law case from start to finish

Needed help with Education Law and Valerie L. Hughes delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Good choice for anyone in Washington looking for high-quality le...

Clayton Beahan

Jan 31, 2026

The absolute best in Seattle for Education Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Short and sweet: Valerie L. Hughes is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Education Law. If you're in Seattle and need help with your legal issues, call them immediately. You won't r...

Gene Lemke

Jan 31, 2026

A huge weight off my shoulders thanks to the amazing work of Valerie L. Hughes

I've already told all my friends and family about Valerie L. Hughes. If you need Education Law help in Washington, they're the ones to see without any doubt. They are local experts who really understa...

Gail Ziemann

Jan 31, 2026

Many thanks to Valerie L. Hughes for the hard work and dedication to my legal matter

If you need a Education Law lawyer, Valerie L. Hughes is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and always had time to explain the details of my case. I felt lik...

Olive Rosenbaum

Jan 31, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - Valerie L. Hughes provided excellent service throughout

I've worked with a few lawyers in Seattle over the years, but Valerie L. Hughes stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I fel...

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