About Joyce

Joyce Thomas is an attorney specializing in various sides of law, which includes business law, employment law, appeals, legal rights, and education law. Since becoming a member of the Washington State Bar in 1992, she has dedicated her career to advocating for her clients in complex legal matters. Her license quantity is 21727, evidence of her longstanding dedication to the legal profession. Joyce earned her law degree from Golden Gate University in 1980, and she or he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego, in 1976. For over 3 decades, Joyce practiced at Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP in Seattle, Washington. During her tenure, she managed a diverse caseload that encompassed civil appeals and federal appeals.

Her talent prolonged to business contracts, business dissolution, and business finance. Joyce also played a pivotal role in company formation, legal proceedings, and franchising. Notably, she handled M&A transactions, alongside with partnership and shareholder disputes, showcasing her versatility in the field. In addition to her business law practice, Joyce has significant knowledge in civil rights and labor law. She has represented clients in cases involving the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discrimination, and police misconduct. Her work has additionally included things associated with privacy regulation, employee benefits, and employment contracts.

Joyce has tackled complicated problems such as employment discrimination, extra time and unpaid wages, sexual harassment, whistleblower cases, and unlawful termination. Her comprehensive information of those regions has made her a sought-after attorney in Seattle. In January 2025, Joyce Thomas departed from Frank Freed Subit & Thomas LLP to pursue new law-associated possibilities. This transition marks a new chapter in her career. This lets the lawyer discover different avenues in the legal profession. Joyce is also licensed to practice in New York, the place her license number is 11789.

This twin licensure complements her capacity to serve clients throughout state lines, broadening her impact within the legal network. Recognized for her high moral standards and professional excellence, Joyce received the AV Preeminent Peer Rated award in 2021. This accolade supports her maintaining the highest levels of professionalism in her practice. Fluent in English, Joyce continues to contribute to the area of law with her knowledge and commitment to her clients. Her adventure through law has been marked by a dedication to justice and a focal point on advocating for the ones in need.

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington U.S. District Court · Admitted 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1992

Types of Cases Handled

civil appeals federal appeals business contracts business dissolution business finance business formation business litigation franchising mergers and acquisitions partnership and shareholder disputes ADA cases discrimination employment fair housing police misconduct privacy law employee benefits employment contracts employment discrimination ERISA overtime and unpaid wages sexual harassment whistleblower wrongful termination

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Appeals

Office Locations

Main Office

 705 2nd Avenue, Suite 1200 Seattle WA 98104