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Attorney Chrystina R. Solum

Partner

Chrystina R. Solum Chrystina Solum’s practice focuses mainly on employer-side employment advising and litigation. Chrystina’s employment law practice includes representing employers in disputes before regulatory agencies and in litigation. Chrystina also advises employers on preventative matters, such as drafting employee handbooks; drafting employment, non-competition, and separation agreements; advising on hiring and terminations, wage and hour issues, protected leave rights, and disability accommodations; providing training; and developing best management practices. Chrystina’s practice also includes appellate advocacy, real estate disputes, trust and estate disputes, business disputes, and contract matters. Prior to joining Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Chrystina was a partner at Ledger Square Law, P.S.

Practice Areas

  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Trust & Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

Education

  • Seattle University School of Law, summa cum laude, 2008, J.D.
  • Pacific Lutheran University, magna cum laude, 2005, B.A.

Admitted to Practice In

  • All Washington Courts
  • U.S. District Courts for Western District of Washington

Professional Affiliations

  • Washington Bar Association
  • Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
  • Washington Women Lawyers, Past President
  • Pierce County Washington Women Lawyers, Past President
  • Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court, Past Member

Prior Affiliations

  • Partner, Ledger Square Law P.S., 2015 – 2023
  • Associate Attorney at Eisenhower and Carlson, June 2011 – January 2015
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Jill Johanson, Division II Court of Appeals, January 2011 – June 2011
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable C.C. Bridgwater, Division II Court of Appeals, June 2009 – December 2010
  • Law Clerk to Commissioner Eric B Schmidt, Division II Court of Appeals, August 2008 – August 2009

Community and Civic Activities

  • YWCA Pierce County, Board Member

Awards

  • Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2014 – 2023
  • Washington Women Lawyers Chapter Member of the Year, Pierce County 2015

Contact

Phone: 206-621-1110 (Seattle), 253-572-1000 (Tacoma), 360-742-3500 (Olympia), 971-416-0881 (Portland)