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Employment Defense
Montoya Hinckley Injury Lawyers can help you with all of your business’s employment-related needs. We can help you create employment policies that minimize your employment risks, advise you when employment or labor issues arise, and represent you before any agency or in any court in Washington or Oregon.
Our practice focuses on your business. Our business lawyers try to help you avoid problems, but if you find yourself before a court or an administrative agency, we provide, smart, tough legal representation.
In this time of increasing government oversight and emphasis in areas affecting agriculture, you may find yourself facing an administrative investigation from the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, Washington State Human Rights Commission, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries or the United States Department of Labor. If you are, we can help.
Our experience and knowledge will help keep your business out of court with smart, cost-effective advice. If you have to go to court, we will provide you with tough, experienced representation.
Client Testimonial
”Montoya Hinckley Injury Lawyers provided incredible representation. I truly appreciated all they did, but the quick and prompt responsiveness was amazing!” – Arlene Hallman (Google Review)
Attorney Kevan Montoya
For over thirty years, Mr. Montoya has successfully represented clients in litigation involving multi-million dollar cases involving wrongful death, employment and business and commercial disputes. He regularly counsels businesses in Yakima and Central Washington on employment policies and helps businesses train employees regarding employment law compliance. He regularly speaks on employment issues. [ Attorney Bio ]
Attorney Tyler Hinckley
Tyler Hinckley represents individuals and businesses in state and federal court in litigation involving personal injury, property damage, employment claims, and business and commercial disputes. He represents individuals and businesses in a variety of employment cases, including wrongful termination, wage and hour, employment discrimination, and retaliation. Additionally, he represents individuals in residential construction defect and construction contract disputes, easement and boundary line disputes, and in cases involving damage to real property. Tyler also represents clients in administrative proceedings before state administrative agencies. [ Attorney Bio ]
Seat Belt Laws in Washington
Washington's seat belt law requires all vehicle occupants to buckle up, regardless of their seating position. Seat belts have been shown to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths in car accidents. As a primary enforcement state, police can pull you over solely for a seat belt violation. The law applies to drivers and passengers in Yakima and thr
January 7, 2026
