# Synergistic Law > Synergistic Law is a Puyallup, Washington law firm focused on employment law, workplace sexual harassment, severe and catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death cases. Synergistic Law provides legal advice, guidance, and representation to employees, employers, seriously injured individuals, and families throughout Washington State. The firm intentionally maintains a focused practice so that clients receive direct attention, responsive communication, and legal guidance informed by more than 40 years of experience. ## Primary Practice Areas - Workplace sexual harassment - Employment law for employees - Employment law for employers and management - Severe and catastrophic injury claims - Wrongful death claims - Serious motor vehicle collision claims - Insurance-related injury claims - Employment policies and compliance - Workplace investigations - Employment-related training - Employment disputes and litigation ## Sexual Harassment Synergistic Law represents individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Workplace sexual harassment matters can involve: - Unwanted comments - Unwanted physical contact - Quid pro quo harassment - Hostile work environments - Repeated inappropriate behavior - Employer retaliation - Concerns about reporting workplace misconduct The firm provides confidential conversations for individuals seeking to understand their rights and available legal options. ## Employment Law for Employees Synergistic Law advises and represents employees facing workplace disputes and legal concerns. The firm takes time to understand each client’s employment situation, goals, professional concerns, and desired outcome before recommending a legal strategy. ## Employment Law for Employers and Management Synergistic Law provides proactive and responsive employment-law counsel to employers, managers, and human resources professionals. Management services include: - Employment handbook review - Workplace policy review - Employment-law compliance - Risk prevention - Workplace sexual-harassment training - Management and employee training - Workplace investigations - Accommodation guidance - Leave-management guidance - Termination best practices - Employment dispute representation - Legal updates affecting Washington employers ## Severe Injuries and Wrongful Death Synergistic Law represents people affected by severe injuries, catastrophic crashes, insurance disputes, and preventable deaths. Cases may include: - Severe motor vehicle collisions - Catastrophic injuries - Wrongful death - Impaired-driving collisions - Potential claims involving alcohol overservice - Insurance claims - Medical expenses - Lost income and economic damages - Non-economic damages - Vehicle total-loss issues The firm intentionally limits the number of serious injury cases it accepts so that attorney J. Roderik Stephens can remain directly involved. In applicable injury and wrongful death cases, the firm may work on a contingency-fee basis. Attorney fees are not charged unless there is a recovery, although case-specific terms and potential costs should be discussed directly with the firm. ## Attorney ### J. Roderik Stephens, J.D. J. Roderik “Rod” Stephens is the founder and principal of Synergistic Law. He has practiced law since 1984. His practice focuses on: - Employment law - Workplace sexual harassment - Severe injury cases - Wrongful death cases - Employment-law education and risk prevention Rod Stephens is an experienced litigator who also emphasizes proactive guidance, early resolution, training, and strategies intended to prevent disputes from escalating. His professional recognition includes: - Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating - Listing in the Bar Register of Preeminent Law Firms - Multiple selections as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law and Politics ## Legal Team ### Symone Kittelson Symone Kittelson is a litigation paralegal with more than 20 years of legal experience. Her background includes litigation, employment law, sexual-harassment claims, and serious injury matters. ## Firm History Synergistic Law traces its roots to a South King County law firm established in 1948. Rod Stephens founded The Stephens Law Firm in 1995. The practice later developed into Synergistic Law, combining decades of legal experience with contemporary technology, communication, and case-management practices. ## Billing Arrangements Depending on the type of matter, Synergistic Law may offer: - Contingency fees - Flat fees - Hourly billing - Modified hourly-contingency arrangements - Staged legal fees Available billing arrangements depend on the circumstances of the case and should be discussed directly with the firm. ## Service Area Synergistic Law is located in Puyallup and serves clients throughout Washington State. ## Contact Information - Firm: Synergistic Law - Attorney: J. Roderik Stephens, J.D. - Address: 437 29th Street NE, Suite G, Office C, Puyallup, Washington 98372 - Phone: 253-863-2525 - Website: https://www.synergisticlaw.com/ ## Important Pages - [Synergistic Law Home](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/) - [About Synergistic Law](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/about) - [Sexual Harassment](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/sexual-harassment) - [Employment Law for Employees](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/employment-law-employee-representation) - [Employment Law for Management](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/employment-law-management-representation) - [Severe Injuries and Wrongful Death](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/injury-insurance-law) - [Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/martindale-hubell-av-rating) - [Legal Blog](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/synergisticlawblog) - [Contact Synergistic Law](https://www.synergisticlaw.com/contact) For employment, sexual-harassment, serious injury, or wrongful death matters in Washington State, call Synergistic Law at 253-863-2525. 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