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Vera P. Fomina
SUMMARY
Vera P. Fomina is the managing member and a founding attorney of Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC. With more than a decade of legal experience, Vera concentrates her practice on employment and labor law, representing employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and unpaid compensation. She is admitted to practice in Washington and Texas and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Vera’s work is driven by a strong commitment to fairness and accountability in the workplace. She regularly advises and advocates for employees under federal and state laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Known for her strategic thinking and compassionate approach, Vera works closely with clients to understand their goals and guide them through complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Before co-founding Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC, Vera developed a diverse professional background that informs her thoughtful and client-centered practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Fluent in multiple languages, Vera brings a broad cultural perspective to her advocacy and is deeply committed to empowering individuals and promoting equitable treatment in the workplace.
PRACTICE AREAS
• Employment Law
• Litigation
• Trial Work
COURT ADMISSIONS
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Washington
• Texas (Inactive)
EDUCATION
• J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX
• B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Washington State Association for Justice
• Washington State Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• King County Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• Texas State Bar Association
• Washington Employment Law Association
• Society for Human Resources Management
• Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
LANGUAGES
• Russian
• Swedish
• German
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Obtained a settlement over $620,000 on wage and hour and misclassification claims.
Settled an age discrimination case for over $230,000.
Litigated and settled a wrongful termination case for an amount in excess of $450,000.
Obtained $1.5 million jury verdict against national health care company for retaliation and wrongful termination.
Received $180,000 settlement on a sexual harassment and gender discrimination claim.
Successfully litigated and obtained a $250,000 settlement in a reverse race discrimination case.
Successfully defended against motions to dismiss in multiple cases.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Super Lawyer, 2023 – 2025
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017 – 2022
• Avvo Rating 10.0
• Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA, 2014
• Lawyer of Distinction, 2018 – 2021
Vera P. Fomina
SUMMARY
Vera P. Fomina is the managing member and a founding attorney of Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC. With more than a decade of legal experience, Vera concentrates her practice on employment and labor law, representing employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and unpaid compensation. She is admitted to practice in Washington and Texas and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Vera’s work is driven by a strong commitment to fairness and accountability in the workplace. She regularly advises and advocates for employees under federal and state laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Known for her strategic thinking and compassionate approach, Vera works closely with clients to understand their goals and guide them through complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Before co-founding Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC, Vera developed a diverse professional background that informs her thoughtful and client-centered practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Fluent in multiple languages, Vera brings a broad cultural perspective to her advocacy and is deeply committed to empowering individuals and promoting equitable treatment in the workplace.
PRACTICE AREAS
• Employment Law
• Litigation
• Trial Work
COURT ADMISSIONS
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Washington
• Texas (Inactive)
EDUCATION
• J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX
• B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Washington State Association for Justice
• Washington State Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• King County Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• Texas State Bar Association
• Washington Employment Law Association
• Society for Human Resources Management
• Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
LANGUAGES
• Russian
• Swedish
• German
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Obtained a settlement over $620,000 on wage and hour and misclassification claims.
Settled an age discrimination case for over $230,000.
Litigated and settled a wrongful termination case for an amount in excess of $450,000.
Obtained $1.5 million jury verdict against national health care company for retaliation and wrongful termination.
Received $180,000 settlement on a sexual harassment and gender discrimination claim.
Successfully litigated and obtained a $250,000 settlement in a reverse race discrimination case.
Successfully defended against motions to dismiss in multiple cases.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Super Lawyer, 2023 – 2025
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017 – 2022
• Avvo Rating 10.0
• Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA, 2014
• Lawyer of Distinction, 2018 – 2021
Vera P. Fomina
SUMMARY
Vera P. Fomina is the managing member and a founding attorney of Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC. With more than a decade of legal experience, Vera concentrates her practice on employment and labor law, representing employees in matters involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and unpaid compensation. She is admitted to practice in Washington and Texas and has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Vera’s work is driven by a strong commitment to fairness and accountability in the workplace. She regularly advises and advocates for employees under federal and state laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Known for her strategic thinking and compassionate approach, Vera works closely with clients to understand their goals and guide them through complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Before co-founding Skidmore & Fomina, PLLC, Vera developed a diverse professional background that informs her thoughtful and client-centered practice. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Fluent in multiple languages, Vera brings a broad cultural perspective to her advocacy and is deeply committed to empowering individuals and promoting equitable treatment in the workplace.
PRACTICE AREAS
• Employment Law
• Litigation
• Trial Work
COURT ADMISSIONS
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Washington
• Texas (Inactive)
EDUCATION
• J.D., St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, TX
• B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Washington State Association for Justice
• Washington State Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• King County Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
• Texas State Bar Association
• Washington Employment Law Association
• Society for Human Resources Management
• Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
LANGUAGES
• Russian
• Swedish
• German
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Obtained a settlement over $620,000 on wage and hour and misclassification claims.
Settled an age discrimination case for over $230,000.
Litigated and settled a wrongful termination case for an amount in excess of $450,000.
Obtained $1.5 million jury verdict against national health care company for retaliation and wrongful termination.
Received $180,000 settlement on a sexual harassment and gender discrimination claim.
Successfully litigated and obtained a $250,000 settlement in a reverse race discrimination case.
Successfully defended against motions to dismiss in multiple cases.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Super Lawyer, 2023 – 2025
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2017 – 2022
• Avvo Rating 10.0
• Best Lawyer in San Antonio, Scene in SA, 2014
• Lawyer of Distinction, 2018 – 2021
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