Aim High
architecture-structure-white-palace-column-heaven_mirrored.jpg

Javelin Law PLLC

Essential Employer Advocacy

 

Aim high.

Javelin Law was founded to provide high-value legal service to employers. Our goal is to help employers thrive.

Our experienced team advocates for Washington employers on workers’ compensation, WISHA and employment law issues, while providing customized service to every case and each business’s aspirations.

Javelin Law offers free legal consultations on new matters, and we welcome the opportunity to advise employers on what’s best for their business.

 

Contact Us.

Location

   2955 80th Ave SE
   Suite 205
   Mercer Island, WA 98040

Contact

   info@javelinlaw.com
   Tel: 425-800-4620
   Fax: 425-800-4621


Our Team

Charlotte Grist Smith

Charlotte Grist Smith

Managing Attorney

Charlotte Grist Smith

csmith@javelinlaw.com

Charlotte is the Managing Attorney and Founding Member of Javelin Law. She excels at advocating for employers on Workers' Compensation and Employment Law issues. She has extensive experience with representation at the Department, Board and Superior Court levels on Workers' Compensation matters. For employment law matters, she has experience at the administrative level with discrimination claims, and experience drafting forms, policies, procedures and handbooks. Charlotte has more than fifteen years experience in Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law in Washington State and presents on Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law issues.

Charlotte is happy to work with clients on any Workers' Compensation or Employment Law issues. If there is any issue outside of her practice areas, she will gladly connect clients with legal professionals in her network who practice in the appropriate area of law.

Charlotte graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism in 2004. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2009. She spent her third year of law school at Seattle University School of Law as a visiting student. Charlotte loves the Pacific Northwest and has experience volunteering for the Washington State Bar Association’s Pro Bono and Public Service Committee and the King County Bar Association’s Neighborhood Legal Clinics Program.

 

Education

Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor, visiting student, 2009

South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2006-2009

Boston University
College of Communications
Bachelor of Science, 2004

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation Defense, Employment Law Defense, WISHA Defense

Bar Admission

Washington State Bar Association 2009

 

 
 
 
 
Brandon Rich

Brandon Rich

Lead Litigation Attorney

Brandon Rich

brich@javelinlaw.com

Brandon Rich has more than fifteen years of Civil Litigation experience. Prior to joining Javelin Law, Brandon represented plaintiffs in defective drug and medical device litigation across the country, providing him with keen insights into complex medical issues and legal advocacy. Brandon welcomes the opportunity to help Employers with complex medical claims and issues.

Since becoming an Attorney and working with a number of experienced litigators, Brandon has developed significant experience representing clients in Workers’ Compensation, WISHA, Employment Law and Personal Injury Law. He has served as a volunteer attorney with the Housing Justice Project in Seattle, a legal-aid clinic that provides advice and representation to low-income tenants facing eviction. Brandon is also a Judge in the Seattle University mock trial and appellate competitions.

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation Defense,
WISHA Defense, Employment Law Defense,
Civil Litigation Defense

Bar Admission

Washington State Bar Association 2009
United States District Court, Western District of Washington

Education

Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2006-2009

University of Washington, Seattle
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, with Distinction
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy

 
 
 

 

Associate Attorney

Janine Tang

JTang@javelinlaw.com

Janine is a dedicated and experienced advocate on behalf of employers on Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law issues in Washington State. Since joining the firm in early 2023, she demonstrates strong commitment to comprehensive legal defense for employers.

Prior to joining Javelin Law PLLC, Janine developed a keen interest in Workers’ Compensation law through practical experience interning at a law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation Defense.

Janine graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and East Asian Languages and Cultures and also went on to earn her Juris Doctor at Indiana University.

Education

Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2019-2022

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts, Biology and East Asian Languages and Cultures, 2019

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation Defense,
WISHA Defense, Employment Law Defense,
Civil Litigation Defense

Bar Admission

Washington State Bar Association 2022


 
 

 
 
Holly White

Holly White

Paralegal and Office Manager

Holly White

hwhite@javelinlaw.com

Holly is a highly experienced Paralegal and Office Manager, with years of experience in project management and business communications. Before joining Javelin Law, she was a Compliance Officer at a portfolio management company where she helped the company comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Prior to that, she was a Paralegal and  Business Manager for a law firm that represents employers in Workers’ Compensation, Employment and WISHA matters.

Holly is committed to helping employers and ensuring client needs are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Her business experience and multifaceted background give her a well-rounded perspective for problem solving and helping employers.

She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and then obtained a Washington state Elementary Education Teaching Certificate, with an endorsement to teach high school English from Seattle Pacific University, where she graduated with honors. Holly attended Seattle University’s MBA program, pausing before obtaining her degree to focus on raising her three sons. She’s a dedicated community volunteer and has volunteered as an Art Docent, served in PTSA Committee Chair and Board positions, and with several community organizations that provide youth enrichment programs and support youth at risk. 

Education

Seattle University
MBA studies (degree deferred completion)

Seattle Pacific University
Elementary Education Teaching Certificate, with Honors

University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, English

 

Contact Us.

Javelin Law is here to advise on your employment issue.