Spencer Nathan Thal

Open for Business
Spencer Nathan Thal: Attorney with Vanguard Law Firm, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
  • Avvo Client Choice
About Attorney Awards

Biography

Spencer Thal holds an undergraduate degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University in England and earned his law degree from Columbia Law School in New York City. In 1992, he embarked on his legal career by joining the esteemed law firm of Schwerin, Burns, Campbell & French, where he passionately represented multiple labor unions in every facet of labor and employment law.

In December of 1996, Spencer transitioned to the Teamsters Union, taking on the role of in-house Staff Attorney for Local 117. During his tenure, he adeptly navigated numerous arbitrations and lawsuits on behalf of Local 117, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for the union and its members.

In 2015, Spencer Thal founded Vanguard Law, an endeavor dedicated to providing expert legal services to individuals seeking counsel in employment and personal injury cases. His exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment to his clients have earned him a "superb" rating (the highest rating of 10) on the Avvo system, a platform developed and respected by legal professionals and consumers alike.

Spencer is an esteemed member of the Washington State Bar Association, where he also served as the Chairman of the Association's Labor and Employment Section. Additionally, he is an active member of the AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee, further showcasing his dedication to advancing the legal profession and advocating for the rights of working individuals.

See more ›

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Labor Law Violations
  • Wage and Hour Claims
  • Employment Terminations
  • Workplace Discrimination
  • Industrial Accidents
  • Personal Injury Cases
  • Car Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Oxford University, B.A., 1986; Oxford University, M.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Columbia University, J.D., 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Washington; 1991, Oregon
ISLN:
903200507

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$175 - $275/hr
Contingency Fee
25% - 40%
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (3 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Retired Partner on 02/23/23 in Labor and Employment

    Flag review

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 02/23/23 in Labor and Employment

    Extremely experienced union and employee-side attorney. Decades of practice in-house with large complex labor organizations. Also maintains robust individual employee litigation practice. Very sharp as negotiator as well. Spencer's years o... Read more

    Read more
    Flag review

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/23/23 in Labor and Employment

    Flag review
Peer reviews submitted prior to 2008 are not displayed.

Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (139 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

See more
Lawyers Client Review
1.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Spencer Thal Review My experience with this attorney is he is a small time settlement mill and is pretty much on par with an ambulance chaser. He’s only enthusiastic when he is trying to sign you...

See more

Avvo Peer Endorsements

Client Reviews Write a Review

Location

Contact Spencer Nathan Thal

Contact Information:

206-926-8831  Phone

vanguardlawfirm.com/about

Required Fields

Required Fields

Clear All Fields

By clicking on the "Submit" button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Martindale and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The Internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.