Andrew L. Backlund

Whether you are seeking legal advice or an attorney to aggressively represent you in a dispute, Andy Backlund is the attorney you want on your side. Andy is an experienced litigator with 20 years of experience representing many types of clients. Andy has worked in large firms in Minneapolis and Seattle representing Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals. In addition to working for other firms, Andy also founded and ran a small employment law firm dedicated to representing employees and small employers. This diverse set of experiences has given Andy unique insight into the arguments and strategies that the party on the other side of your dispute is likely to utilize. Andy’s insight gives you the advantage in any negotiation or litigation. While his practice has focused primarily on employment law, Andy has also practiced in the areas of product liability, construction, personal injury, collections and property law. Andy has conducted hundreds of depositions, prepared briefs, argued motions, managed cases, handled mediations and participated in all stages of litigation through trial. As a plaintiff’s employment attorney, Andy was responsible for an 8.2 million dollar settlement against Amazon on behalf of thousands of delivery drivers in Washington state. While volunteering his time at Disability Rights Washington, his work has been highlighted on KOMO TV news and various newspapers. Before practicing law, Andy was a highly successful intercollegiate debater who researched countless hours on a wide array of subjects and turned that work into countless wins on the national debate circuit. Andy knows how to argue successfully on your behalf. Andy is highly skilled at persuading multiple target audiences. Connect with Andy to discuss how he can help with your legal challenges. Whether you are after help with a specific dispute, general advice, or long term planning, Andy is ready to meet your needs.

• Senior Attorney

• Olympic View Elementary, Seattle, WA, Parent Classroom Helper, grades K-5, (2010-2017)
• North Seattle Baseball Association, Coach (2010-2017)
• Languages
• English

• Minnesota, 2000
• Washington

• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Ramsey County Bar Association
• Washington State Bar Association