Brittney Rivers represents clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, with a focus on employment and business disputes. She is experienced in all phases of litigation, including pre-dispute counseling, discovery, trial, arbitration, and appeal. She also provides clients with practical advice on employment and business issues, such as employment and contractor agreements, restrictive covenants including non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, executive compensation, wage issues, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, leave, agency investigations, breach of contract, and separation agreements.
Brittney is committed to providing consistently responsive and superior service to her clients. She works closely with her clients to understand their goals and develop tailored legal strategies aligned with their objectives. Her focus is on reducing the burden and stress that come with litigation and other legal issues, allowing clients to concentrate on what matters most to them.
Education & Credentials
Education
University of the Pacific
B.A., Psychology and Religious Studies- Minors in Pre-law and Gender Studies
- Pacific Legal Scholar
- Model United Nations
University of Washington School of Law
J.D.- CALI Award for Compensation and Benefits I with Lee Thorson
- Mediator through University of Washington’s Mediation Clinic
- Trial Advocacy Team Member for the American Association of Justice (AAJ)
- Editor for the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy
Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- Super Lawyers®
- Rising Star, 2022 – 2024
Prominent Assignments
- Served as lead counsel in a derivative arbitration involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and misrepresentation against a managing member of a limited liability company. Obtained partial summary judgment in favor of the client, followed by a favorable resolution of the remaining claims.
- Represented a franchisee in arbitration against a national real estate franchisor involving claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, and unjust enrichment. Following a full hearing, the arbitrator awarded a net recovery of approximately $5 million, and the matter was resolved shortly thereafter.
- Represented a minority shareholder in a dispute with majority stakeholders involving an alleged stock option agreement. Obtained summary judgment invalidating the agreement, which led to a favorable settlement.
- Represented a property owner in a seven-figure settlement involving negligence claims related to tree cutting activities by a public entity.
- Successfully represented a client in an arbitration over real property ownership between neighbors, securing a final award confirming the client’s ownership under the terms of prior agreements.
- Represented an employee in a lawsuit involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and constructive discharge. After an adverse summary judgment ruling, successfully appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, resulting in a reversal of the lower court’s decision.
Professional Involvement
- Planning Committee, Pacific Coast Labor and Employment Law Conference
- Trustee, King County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Division