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About Adam R. Pechtel

Adam Pechtel devotes his practice to working to protect workers. Whether litigating wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, and wage theft claims or advising clients on employment contracts, severance agreements, non-compete agreements, and reasonable accommodations for disabilities, Adam focuses on fighting for the workers who are the foundation of the economy. Adam also represents injured persons and criminal defendants.

Adam is admitted to the Washington State Bar (2011) and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (2015). He graduated from Taylor University in 2007 and he graduated from Duke University School of Law in 2010. He was an editor on the Alaska Law Review while in law school. He has lived in seven states and has visited every state in the United States.

Adam is active in the legal and local communities. He belongs to the Washington Employment Lawyers Association, the Benton-Franklin County Bar Association, and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In 2017, the Federal Defenders Office for Eastern Washington and Idaho awarded the Judy Clarke Public Service Scholarship to Mr. Pechtel. From 2015 to 2017, he served as a volunteer on the City of Richland's Code Enforcement Board.

Adam is married to his beautiful wife Katherine Pechtel and works hard to stay one step ahead of his rambunctious daughter Emily.

About Michelle Nando

Ms. Michelle Nando joined Pechtel Law PLLC in October 2017. Born in Mexico and graduating high school in California, Ms. Nando brings a diverse experience to helping the clients of Pechtel Law PLLC. She speaks Spanish fluently. Previously, Ms. Nando worked as a tax consultant with Velocity Tax Services and as a sales and leasing consultant with McCurley Integrity Dealerships. Ms. Nando was selected for her current position with Pechtel Law PLLC from over 100 applicants.

Ms. Nando enjoys swimming, hiking, and trying new restaurants. She looks forward to exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Ms. Nando brings a cheerful exuberance to the law firm of Pechtel Law PLLC. She is committed to ensuring every client is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Practice Areas
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Retaliation
    • Whistleblower Claims
    • Trial and Litigation Lawyer
    • Noncompete Agreements
    • Employment Contracts
    • Severance Agreements
    • Wage and Hour Claims
    • Family and Medical Leave
  • FAQ
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us