Four Ryan Swanson Attorneys Named in the 2012 Edition of The BestLawyers in America® (2011) - Ryan Swanson attorneys Janet H. Cheetham, Joel H. Paget, James M. Shaker and John T. Petrie were all recently selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Selection to Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 3.9 million confidential evaluations by the top attorneys in the country.
Ryan Swanson Receives 2010 PSALA Community Service Achievement Award (2010) - Ryan Swanson Managing Director Bob Curran recently accepted the 2010 Community Service Achievement award from the Puget Sound Association of Legal Administrators. The award recognizes the significant charitable giving and volunteer efforts of the firm's attorneys and staff, and their dedication to making our community a better place.
Ryan Swanson Named One of Washington's Best Workplaces by Puget Sound Business Journal (2010) - Ryan Swanson was recently named as one of the 2010 finalists for Washington's Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal. The program recognizes best practices in the hiring and retention of great people. Washington's Best Workplaces uses an extensive and rigorous process that examines various employee benefit offerings, leadership culture and work/life balance philosophies.
Ryan Swanson's Immigration Group Rranked #1 in Washington State by Chambers USA (2010) - Ryan Swanson's Immigration Group was recently ranked #1 in Washington State by Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory that ranks lawyers and practice groups by industry. Ryan Swanson's Immigration Group is comprised of two lawyers, Janet Cheetham and Joel Paget. Together, they have more than 50 years of experience advising businesses and individuals on immigration issues.
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC Remembers Dick Cleveland (2010) - The lawyers and staff of Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC are saddened to announce the passing of Richard L. Cleveland, who died on March 1, 2010. Dick Cleveland was the last living named partner of the firm.
Attorney John Bender Interviewed for Story on Breard Fraud Investigation (2010) - Ryan Swanson attorney John Bender and a client of the firm were featured in a KING-5 TV story on the Rhonda Breard fraud investigation. Mr. Bender offers background and advice on what Breard's investor clients should do if they suspect suspicious activity with their accounts. To see the story, click here.
Employers' Requirement to Post NLRA Notice Upheld - The Federal District Court in D.C. recently upheld the new National Labor Relations Board rule requiring that all private-sector employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act must post a notice to employees informing them of their rights under the Act by April 30, 2012. (April 2012)
