About Daniel Kalish
A graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School, Mr. Kalish is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried more than thirty trials to jury verdict. Mr. Kalish's practice focuses on complex trial work, and he represents both employers and employees in all aspects of employment litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kalish was a felony prosecutor at the King County Prosecutor's Office, where he tried several cases, ranging from identity theft to first degree murder. Prior to that, he clerked for a federal judge and worked at Perkins Coie, the premier defense law firm in the Northwest. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Daniel Kalish included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Selected as a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics Magazine, 2011 Ranked 10/10 (Superb) by Avvo, 2011 Other Sources of Feedback About Daniel Kalish Included on the 2026Washington Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Washington Super Lawyers list 2024 Washington Super Lawyers list 2023 Washington Super Lawyers list 2022 Washington Super Lawyers list 2021 Washington Super Lawyers list 2020 Washington Super Lawyers list 2019 Washington Super Lawyers list 2018 Washington Super Lawyers list 2017 Washington Super Lawyers list 2016 Washington Super Lawyers list 2015 Washington Super Lawyers list 2014 Washington Super Lawyers list 2013 Washington Super Lawyers list 2012 Washington Super Lawyers list 2011 Washington Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut, 2001
- J.D.
- Law Journal: Yale Law Journal, Editor
Non Legal Education
- Harvard College, 1997
- A.B.
- Honors: Recipient, John Harvard Scholarship
- Honors: Recipient, Mather House Scholar and Citizen Award
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
- Major: History
Past Positions
- King County Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Perkins Coie, Seattle WA, Associate
- Judge Rudi M. Brewster, United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Federal Law Clerk
Published Works
Articles
- Chief Author, Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual, Employment Discrimination, 2010-11 Editions
- Chief Author, Washington Lawyer's Practice Manual, Employment State Court Criminal Practice, 2010-2011 Editions
- Product Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty-State Compendium, Washington Chapter, 2005-2006 Edition
Other Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association, Employment Law Section
- Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Daniel Kalish |
| Firm | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP |
| Address | 600 Stewart Street, Suite 901, Seattle, WA 98101 |
| Phone | 206-838-2504 |
| Phone | 206-260-3055 |
| Website | www.hkm.com |
| Website | www.waemploymentlawblog.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |