Amanda Root

Overview

Amanda Root is an associate attorney in O’Hagan Meyer’s Seattle, Washington office. She focuses her practice on labor and employment disputes and other civil litigation in state and federal courts. Amanda is known for her strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage cases efficiently while maintaining clear and consistent communication with clients.

Amanda brings a well-rounded litigation background to her practice. She has represented clients in matters involving construction defect, product liability, personal injury, lemon law, and premises liability claims. She has experience handling cases from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting written discovery, defending and taking depositions, and advocating for her clients during hearings, at summary judgment, mediation, and arbitration.

Before joining the firm, Amanda gained experience in both private practice and judicial settings. Prior to law school, she spent a decade working as a legal assistant and paralegal in Virginia and the District of Columbia.