Alex
Gerard

Overview

Alex Gerard became a lawyer because he wanted to help people who felt they were not being heard. He was drawn to the law by the opportunity to stand beside someone facing an unfair situation, help them understand what could be done, and give them a meaningful way forward. That purpose continues to shape his practice today.

Alex studied Law, Economy, and Policy at the University of Washington before earning his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Early in his career, his work on matters involving employers, schools, hospitals, and insurance companies reinforced something he already believed. When an individual is dealing with a larger organization or an unfamiliar legal process, having an advocate who listens, understands what is at stake, and knows how to respond can make an enormous difference.

At Seattle Litigation Group, Alex represents clients in employment law, school law, anti-harassment and protection order matters, civil litigation, and trust and estate disputes under TEDRA. The legal issues vary, but his clients often come to him at difficult points in their lives. A problem at work may be threatening a career. A conflict at school may be affecting a child and family. Harassment may have made someone feel unsafe, while a family dispute may have become too complicated or contentious to resolve without legal help.

Alex understands that by the time someone calls an attorney, the problem has often extended well beyond the legal questions involved. His first priority is to understand what has happened, what matters most to the client, and what a meaningful resolution would look like. From there, he works to give clients a clearer understanding of their options and a strategy for moving forward.

That approach has taken Alex into significant and complex litigation. He contributed to a medical malpractice matter involving a major hospital system that resolved confidentially and to school litigation that resulted in an $8 million jury verdict. He has also achieved meaningful results for individual clients in employment and harassment matters. For Alex, however, the most rewarding part of the work is often more personal. It is seeing the change that occurs when someone who came to him feeling overwhelmed begins to understand their options, regain confidence, and feel more in control of what happens next.

Alex’s Approach to Advocacy

Alex brings energy, persistence, and a strong competitive instinct to his work, but he believes effective advocacy starts with listening. He wants to understand not only the facts of a case, but what the client has experienced and what they ultimately hope to accomplish.

From there, his approach is practical and adaptable. Alex works collaboratively when cooperation can produce the right result and is prepared to take a firmer approach when a client’s interests require it. He wants clients to understand the decisions in front of them, why he is recommending a particular strategy, and what they can expect as the matter moves forward.

Most importantly, Alex wants clients to know they do not have to navigate a difficult situation alone. Whether the other side is an employer, a school, an organization, or another individual, his role is to make sure his client has an advocate who is prepared, engaged, and committed to seeing the matter through.

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