Top Lawyers 2015
In a celebration of the greatest legal minds in the Spokane area, we are pleased to reveal the Top Lawyer 2015 list. Lawyers serve a great role in our lives, and here in Spokane we are proud of the great lawyers who better our community on a daily basis. What better way to applaud them than to shine a little light on some of our community’s top lawyers?
The lawyers on this list are not selected by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine, and are in no way determined by advertising. Avvo, Inc., a Seattle company that rates and profiles attorneys nationwide, has teamed up with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine to present a list of the top lawyers in Spokane. Attorneys are ranked according to Avvo’s proprietary algorithms, and the Avvo Rating is a score on a 10-point scale distilled from the raw rankings generated by Avvo.
According to Avvo, “The Avvo Rating is our effort to evaluate a lawyer’s background, based on the information we know about the lawyer. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a lawyer’s profile, including a lawyer’s years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition – all factors that, in our opinion, are relevant to assessing a lawyer’s qualifications.”
As with any list, there are going to be some who disagree with those who made it and those who were left off. “You forgot so-and-so,” they might say remembering the fabulous lawyer who helped them resolve their problem with the plumber, or they might even question why some names appear at all. The goal is to have an unbiased list showcasing some of our region’s greatest talent in the field of law. There are many incredible, talented and dedicated lawyers whose names don’t appear, but who still contribute to the legal community. So congratulations to the 152 lawyers listed here, and thank you to all of the local lawyers who give their time, their knowledge and their passion for the law, all in order to make Spokane an even better place to live! (Please note: legal field descriptions are from Lawyer.com unless otherwise noted. These give a general overview of the type of work lawyers in that category do. It does not mean that is a complete description of their work, nor fully encases their total workload.)
Adoption
The procedures and requirements to establish a legal parent-child relationship between adults and orphaned children or children who do not have a biological parent-child relationship.
Mark Iverson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Mark R. Iverson, P.S. Adoption & Guardianship Legal Services
921 W. Broadway Ave., Suite 305
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 462-3678
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/18689.html
Appeals
The application of rules and procedures for challenging an adverse final judgment of an administrative agency or a lower court.
Thomas Jarrard, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Office of Thomas G. Jarrard
1020 N. Washington St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(425) 239-7290
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1441621.html
Banking
The regulation of banks, bank officials, and banking services.
Jody McCormick, 10
University of Montana School of Law
Witherspoon Kelley
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-5265
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/26671.html
Bankruptcy & Debt
Guidance for debtors who may be individuals, businesses, or municipalities and who are insolvent and unable to pay creditors.
Thomas Bassett, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
K&L Gates
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 241-1538
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/7761.html
Jeremy Davidson, 10
Seattle University School of Law
Davidson Backman Medeiros, PLLC
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1550
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-4600
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1843755.html
www.dbm-law.net
Barry Davidson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1550
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-4600
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/7092.html
www.dbm-law.net
David Eash, 9.8
Gonzaga University School of Law
Ewing Anderson, P.S. Attorneys At Law
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 800
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-4261
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/6319.html
www.ewinganderson.com
Elizabeth McBride, 9.9
Gonzaga University School of Law
McBride Law Office
1201 N. Ash St. Suite 101
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-0435
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/16976.html
www.lisamcbride.com
Michael Paukert, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paukert & Troppmann PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20769.html
www.paukertlawgroup.com
Business
A cross-section of legal areas that apply to businesses’ formations and life cycles.
April Anderson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1214735.html
http://workwith.com
James Black 9.9
University of Washington School of Law
Lukins & Annis, PS
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9555
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/5959.html
www.lukins.com
Jacob Brennan, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lukins & Annis, PS
717 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-9555
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3415199.html
www.lukins.com
William Buckholdt, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Randall Danskin, PS
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/29210.html
http://randalldanskin.com
Christopher Crago, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
McNeice Wheeler, PLLC
11404 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 928-4141
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1770880.html
www.mcneicewheeler.com
Robert Dunn, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Dunn Black & Roberts PS
111 N. Post St., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-8711
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12922.html
www.dunnandblack.com
Gregory Johnson, 10
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Paine Hamblen LLP
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-6000
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/13226.html
www.painehamblen.com
Alicia Levy, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
The Levy Law Firm, PLLC
505 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 582
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 432-6881
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3415025.html
www.levy-lawfirm.com
Gary Randall, 10
University of Idaho College of Law
Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/332.html
http://workwith.com
Eric Sachtjen, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paine Hamblen, LLP
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-6000
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/31608.html
www.painehamblen.com
Peter Witherspoon, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/7047.html
http://workwith.com
Car Accidents
Concerns the tort liability (liability for private or civil wrongs) of owners and operators of motor vehicles for property damage, personal injuries and death resulting from auto accidents or collisions.
Richard Lewis, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Richard E. Lewis, P.S.
2208 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 413-1278
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/8763.html
http://richardlewislaw.com
J.J. Thompson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Layman Law Firm, PLLP
601 S. Division. St.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-8883
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1798028.html
www.laymanlawfirm.com
Child Custody
Determinations on the care, custody and control of a minor or disabled child after a marriage is terminated or in juvenile dependency cases when the child’s parents cannot perform their parental responsibilities or the child was abused or neglected.
Douglas Hughes, 10
University of Oregon School of Law
David J. Crouse & Associates, PLLC
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 920
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-1380
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/30704.html
http://CrouseLawGroup.com
Civil Rights
Addresses legal issues surrounding individual liberties and privileges guaranteed by federal and state constitutions and statutes.
Breean Beggs, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20212.html
www.paukertlawgroup.com
Class Action
A class action suit involves a large number of plaintiffs who share common issues and facts, have typical claims and defenses, and seek equitable relief or money damages.
Boyd Mayo, 10
Charleston School of Law
The Scott Law Group PS
926 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 680
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-3966
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3632000.html
www.thescottlawgroup.com
Matthew Zuchetto, 10
University of Washington School of Law
The Scott Law Group PS
926 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 680
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-3966
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33685.html
www.thescottlawgroup.com
Construction & Development
Concerns contracts for the design, building, construction or development of real estate and structures, and the relationship between construction professionals (general contractors and subcontractors) and private landowners.
John Black, 10
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Dunn Black & Roberts, P.S.
111 N. Post St., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-8711
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/15774.html
www.dunnandblack.com
Robert Crick, 9.9
Gonzaga University School of Law
Robert Crick Law Firm, PLLC
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1555
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0977
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/26699.html
www.cricklawfirm.com
Bradley Crockett, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Wolff, Hislop & Crockett, PLLC
12209 E. Mission. Ave., Suite 5
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 927-9700
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36560.html
www.whc-attorneys.com
John Guin, 9.8
University of Oregon School of Law
Law Office of John H. Guin, PLLC
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 461
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-5250
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/26215.html
www.guinlaw.com
Casey Lund, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Campbell & Bissell | PLLC
820 W. 7th Ave., Corbet-Aspray House
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 455-7100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/37143.html
www.campbell-bissell.com
Jason Piskel, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 410
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 321-5930
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/35850.html
www.pyklawyers.com
Ryan Yahne, 10
Pepperdine University School of Law
Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 410
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 321-5930
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/34169.html
www.pyklawyers.com
Contracts & Agreements
Advice on contract rules that apply to unclear or ambiguous terms, illegal subject matter, modifications, breach of contract, and remedies.
Beverly Anderson, 10
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/14415.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
Criminal Defense
Covers misdemeanor (minor) and felony (major) criminal offenses and the rules and procedures of the criminal justice process including arrest, arraignment, bail, guilty pleas and plea agreements, preliminary hearings, jury trials, sentencing, probation, parole, appeals, and other post-conviction relief.
Dean Chuang, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Crary, Clark & Domanico, P.S
9417 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 926-4900
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1214721.html
www.ccdlaw.com
Dennis Cronin, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Office of DC Cronin
724 N. Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-5600
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/16987.html
Kevin Curtis, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
www.winstoncashatt.com
Sean Downs, 9.9
Gonzaga University School of Law
Grecco Downs, PLLC
1318 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 1
Spokane, WA 99201
(855) 309-4529
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/4076536.html
www.greccodowns.com
Jeffry Finer, 10
New Mexico School of Law
Jeffry K. Finer, PS
35 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 474-7611
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/14395.html
www.finer-bering.com
Courtney Garcea, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lukins & Annis.P.S.
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9555
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1901509.html
www.lukins.com
Stephen Graham, 9.8
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Office of Steve Graham
1312 N. Monroe St., Suite 140
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 252-9167
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/25605.html
www.grahamdefense.com
Carl Hueber, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
www.winstoncashatt.com
Timothy Note, 9.8
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Office of Timothy S. Note PLLC
921 N. Adams St., Suite C
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-8800
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/34302.html
www.timothynotelaw.com
Carl Oreskovich, 10
University of Montana School of Law
Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-9100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12234.html
www.ettermcmahon.com
Phillip Wetzel, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Phillip J. Wetzel Attorney at Law
901 N. Adams St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 326-3502
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12234.html
Divorce & Separation
Covers the termination of a marriage by divorce, dissolution or annulment and determinations on child custody, child support, spousal support and the division of marital property and assets.
David Crouse, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
David J. Crouse & Associates
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 920
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-1380
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/22025.html
http://crouselawgroup.com
Shadan Kapri, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Kapri Law
1312 N. Monroe St., Suite 244
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 252-6002
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1752200.html
www.spokane-family-law.com
Andrea Poplawski, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Poplawski Law
530 W. Main Ave., Suite 201
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 979-3192
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32830.html
www.poplawskilaw.com
Glenn Tanner, 10
University of Minnesota Law School
Glenn E. Tanner
901 N. Adams St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 244-6353
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20931.html
http://thecollaborativedivorce.com
Julie Twyford, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Twyford Law Office
430 W. Indiana Ave.,
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 228-7468
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/9507.html
DUI & DWI
Drunk driving statutes make it a criminal offense to operate a vehicle in a public place with a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above a certain level. This field navigates sentencing, fines, license suspension, counseling, probation, community service, or jail time.
Chris Bugbee, 10
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Bugbee Law Office, P.S.
1312 N. Monroe St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 327-7277
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3343193.html
www.bugbeelaw.com
Deanna Crull, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Action Legal Group PLLC
505 W. Riverside Ave. # 598
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 362-9540
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1768868.html
www.actionlegalgroupwa.com
Senit Lutgen, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Action Legal Group PLLC
505 W. Riverside Ave. # 598
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 362-9540
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33562.html
www.actionlegalgroupwa.com
Scott Staab, 10
University of Puget Sound School of Law
Staab Law PLLC
1020 N. Washington St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325-6100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/23721.html
www.staablaw.com
Elder Law
Concerns welfare programs, services and protections afforded to elderly persons or senior citizens including healthcare programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, social service, rehabilitation and housing programs, and adult protective services.
Amy Goertz, 9.7
Gonzaga University School of Law
Elder Law Group PLLC
207 W. Nora Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 468-0551
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/25831.html
www.spokaneelderlaw.com
Lynn St. Louis, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Elder Law Group PLLC
207 W. Nora Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 774-5959
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/15657.html
www.spokaneelderlaw.com
Employee Benefits
Handles the regulation of group health or healthcare plans, group life insurance, pensions, retirement plans, employer managed individual retirement accounts (IRAs), profit sharing plans and other employee welfare and benefit plans that are used in compensating managers and employees.
Philip Carstens, 10
University of San Francisco, School of Law
K & L Gates LLP
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-2100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/5531.html
www.klgates.com
Employment & Labor
Concerns the regulation of labor relations and employment issues including employment at will, employment contracts, collective bargaining, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and whistleblowing protections, occupational safety and wage and hour rules.
Keller Allen, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Firm of Keller W. Allen, P.C.
5915 S. Regal St., Suite 211
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 777-2211
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/18216.html
www.kellerallen.com
Jenae Ball, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Randall Danskin, P.S.
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36634.html
www.randalldanskin.com
Michael Church, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Stamper Rubens PS
720 W. Boone Ave., Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 326-4800
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/24048.html
www.stamperlaw.com
Michelle Fossum, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Sayre & Fossum, P.S.
201 W. North River Dr., Suite 460
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325-7330
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20753.html
Michael Franklin, 10
University of Oregon School of Law
Lukins & Annis, P.S.
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9555
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/34897.html
www.lukins.com
Scott Gingras, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3679528.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
Christopher Kerley, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Evans, Craven & Lackie, P.S.
818 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 250
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-5200
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/16523.html
www.ecl-law.com
Lawrence Kuznetz, 10
Hofstra University School of Law
Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, PS
316 W. Boone Ave., Suite 380
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-4151
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/8307.html
www.spokanelitigationlawyers.com
Michael Love, 10
Willamette University College of Law
Michael Love Law Firm PLLC
905 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 409
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 212-1668
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20477.html
www.michaellovelaw.com
Michael McMahon, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-9100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/6111.html
www.ettermcmahon.com
Michael Nienstedt, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Witherspoon Kelley
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-5265
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/6105.html
www.witherspoonkelley.com
Eowen Rosentrater, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Eowen S. Rosentrater, Attorneys
108 N. Washington St., Suite 302
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 868-5389
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36523.html
www.eowenlawoffice.com
Milton Rowland, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Foster Pepper PLLC
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 777-1610
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/15380.html
www.foster.com
Kammi Smith, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
www.winstoncashatt.com
William Symmes, 10
Southern Methodist University
Witherspoon, Kelley
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 755-2026
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/24876.html
www.witherspoonkelley.com
Thomas McLane, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Randall Danskin PS
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
www.randalldanskin.com
Susan Troppmann, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paukert & Troppmann PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/22773.html
www.pt-law.com
Ronald Van Wert, 10
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich, PC
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-9100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/31023.html
www.ettermcmahon.com
Estate Planning
Concerns the legal strategies and techniques to accumulate and dispose of an individual’s estate or property by testamentary wills or other instruments, trusts, charitable bequests or gifts, and inter vivos transfers or conveyances during the lifetime.
Steven Anderson, 10
University of Florida, Levin College of Law
Stamper Rubens, PS
720 W. Boone Ave., Suite 200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 326-4800
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/34526.html
www.stamperlaw.com
Kimmer Callahan, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Callahan & Associates, Chtd.
2140 W. Riverstone Dr., Suite 201
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-9228
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/34389.html
www.idahoestatelaw.com
Frederic Emry, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paine Hamblen LLP
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 783-7105
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1061.html
www.painehamblen.com
Paul Fitzpatrick, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
K&L Gates, LLP
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-2100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/8990.html
www.klgates.com
Rial Moulton, 9.7
Seattle University School of Law
Moulton Law Offices
1220 N. Mullan Rd.
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 328-2150
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12885.html
www.moultonlaw.com
Donald Querna, 10
Willamette University College of Law
Randall & Danskin PS
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/6923.html
http://randalldanskin.com
Karen Sayre, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Sayre, Sayre & Fossum, PS
201 W. North River Dr., Suite 460
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 325-7330
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/15455.html
www.sayrelaw.com
Family
Covers the state regulation of family relationships including spouses, parents, children, guardians, wards and domestic partners.
Angel Base, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Angel M. Base, Attorney At Law
1312 N. Monroe St., Suite 117
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-1773
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1952716.html
Teresa Border, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Border Law Firm
827 W. 1St. Ave., Suite 306
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 599-2676
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/19786.html
Matthew Fischer, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Burke Law Group, PLLC
221 N. Wall St. Suite 624
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 466-7770
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1798725.html
www.burkelg.com
Paul Mack, 9.7
Gonzaga University School of Law
The Law Office of Paul B. Mack
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1407
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-2161
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12540.html
http://paulbmack.com
Kenneth Zigler, 10
Western New England College School of Law
Burke Law Group
221 N. Wall St., Suite 624
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 466-7770
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1901722.html
www.ziglerlawoffice.com
Federal Crime
A federal crime is prosecuted under federal law, not state. Federal charges can come from crimes committed on federal lands, or from offenses like tax evasion.**
John McEntire, 10
National Criminal Defense College – Mercer Law School
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and ID
10 N. Post St.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-7606
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1441926.html
www.fd.org
Financial Markets and Services
Generally covers loan and account services. An attorney can review loan documents, financing or collateral statements, and promissory notes or provide advice on investment or loan options, hidden fees and penalties, asset protection, default terms, accelerated payment terms, and liability issues.
Peter Moye, 9.8
Gonzaga University School of Law
Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/268734.html
http://workwith.com
Government
Addresses government interactions on a national scale.*
Patrick Johnson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Patrick T. Johnson JR
1100 W. Mallon Ave.
Spokane, WA 99260
(509) 477-2877
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/28809.html
Guardianship
Concerns the legal appointment of a competent adult as guardian, guardian ad litem or conservator to assume the legal responsibility for a ward (a minor or incompetent or incapacitated adult) and the ward’s estate.
Lisa Malpass, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/33037.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
Health Care
The regulation of hospitals, healthcare facilities, health maintenance organizations and health care professionals such as doctors, physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and other health care practitioners.
Mary Giannini, 10
University of Idaho College of Law
Witherspoon Kelley
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 755-2062
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1398880.html
www.witherspoonkelley.com
Teresa Sherman, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Sherman Law Office PLLC
1212 N. Washington St., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 324-3331
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/14377.html
http://tshermanlaw.com
Immigration
Regulation and control of aliens, noncitizens or immigrants and includes the admission and removal of aliens or foreigners, visa categories, asylum, naturalization, immigration crimes, denaturalization and deportation.
Hector Quiroga, 9.9
Gonzaga University School of Law
Quiroga Law Office, PLLC
505 N. Argonne Rd., Suite B109
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 927-3840
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1901633.html
www.quirogalawoffice.com
Insurance
Concerns the regulation of the insurance industry including insurer and producer, licensing or certification and approval of types of insurance policies or plans covering life, health or managed care, property and casualty lines of business.
Janelle Carney, 10
Arizona State University College of Law
Graham Lundberg Peschel
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 305
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-3600
www.glpattorneys.com/attorneys
Brad Smith, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Ewing Anderson, P.S.
2010 N. Lakewood Dr. Suite 236
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208)667-7990
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/16575.html
www.ewinganderson.com
Intellectual Property
Concerns the federal and state antitrust and protective regulations afforded to intellectual property including copyrights, patents, inventions, trademarks and trade secrets.
Whitney Stowe, 9.7
Michigan State University College of Law
K&L Gates LLP
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 241-1597
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1843891.html
www.klgates.com
Landlord & Tenant
Regulates the duties and obligations of landlords and tenants and the content of lease or rental agreements including rent control provisions and remedies for breach or statutory violations.
James Studt, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
James L. Studt Law Office
901 N. Monroe St. Suite 356
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 327-2549
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36444.html
Lawsuits & Disputes
The law provides several other methods to resolve disputes and all offer unique advantages. A lawyer who specializes in disputes reviews your paperwork and tells you what method will best serve your needs and budget.**
Lisa Dickinson, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC
1320 N. Atlantic St. Suite B
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 326-0636
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/29641.html
www.dickinsonlawfirm.com
Litigation
Concerns all lawsuits, cases or disputes other than criminal that are brought before a civil court.
Charles Andersen, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/6136.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
Matthew Crotty, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Crotty & Son Law Firm, PLLC
905 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 409
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 850-7011
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1442111.html
www.crottyandson.com
Timothy Fennessy, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Layman Law Firm, PLLP
601 S. Division St.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-8883
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/13202.html
www.laymanlawfirm.com
Aaron Goforth, 10
William and Mary School of Law
Davidson Backman Medeiros PLLC
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1550
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-4600
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/28640.html
www.dbm-law.net
Robin Haynes, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, PS
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-5265
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1214700.html
http://witherspoonkelley.com
Steven Hughes, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Ewing Anderson, P.S. Attorneys At Law
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 800
Spokane, WA 99201
(888) 909-7746
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/11387.html
www.ewinganderson.com
William Hyslop, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lukins & Annis, P.S.
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1600
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 623-2020
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/11746.html
www.lukins.com
Nicholas Kovarik, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 410
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 321-5930
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/35778.html
www.pyklawyers.com
Collette Leland, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1798416.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
James McPhee, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Workland & Witherspoon PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/26683.html
http://workwith.com
Susan Nelson, 10
Case Western Reserve School of Law
Dunn & Black, P.S.
111 N. Post St. Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-8711
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1496972.html
www.dunnandblack.com
Troy Nelson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Randall Danskin PS
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/4220544.html
www.randalldanskin.com
John Nelson, 10
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Foster Pepper PLLC
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 777-1604
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/16607.html
www.foster.com/attorneys
Daniel Stowe, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Offices of Raymond W. Schutts
24001 E Mission Ave., Suite 101 Suite 210
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(509) 944-2171
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/27736.html
Kevin Roberts, 10
University of Idaho College of Law
Dunn, Black & Roberts P.S.
111 N. Post St., Suite 300
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-8711
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/29566.html
www.dunnandblack.com
Eric Roth, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Roth Law Offices
P.O. Box 9511
Spokane, WA 99209
(509) 413-1000
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/28630.html
Geana Van Dessel, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lee & Hayes, PLLC
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1400
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 944-4639
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/35276.html
www.leehayes.com
Mediation
An alternative dispute resolution method where parties attempt to resolve their dispute with a mediator.
Frank Hoover, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Law Offices of Frank Hoover, P.S.
1402 W. Broadway Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 323-9595
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/10214.html
www.frankhoover.com
Medical Malpractice
The civil or tort liability of medical or healthcare professionals, physicians, doctors, surgeons or nurses for wrongful acts or omissions, negligence or misconduct during the performance of professional services.
Ryan Beaudoin, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Witherspoon Kelley
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1100
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-5265
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/30458.html
www.witherspoonkelley.com
William Etter, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-9100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/9845.html
www.ettermcmahon.com
Stephen Haskell, 9.6
Gonzaga University School of Law
Stephen Haskell Law Offices
1901 E. Westminster Lane
Spokane, WA 99223
(509) 710-3341
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/7170.html
www.haskellaw.com
Mark Kamitomo, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
The Markam Group Inc. PS
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1060
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0902
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/18205.html
www.markamgrp.com
Stephen Lamberson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Etter McMahon Lamberson Clary & Oreskovich PC
618 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-9100
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12018.html
www.ettermcmahon.com
Mary Schultz, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Mary Schultz Law, P.S.
111 S. Post St., Suite 2250
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 245-3522
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/14816.html
www.maryschultzlaw.com
Patent Application
Concerns the regulation of the rights to patents or inventions including ownership and transfer rights, licensing agreements, patentable subject matter, patent infringement, and statutory bars or prohibitions.
Deepak Malhotra, 10
Marquette University Law School
Malhotra Law Firm, PLLC
P.O. Box 1433
Spokane, WA 99210
(509) 252-1496
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/3338356.html
www.patentsusa.com
Personal Injury
The recovery of money or monetary damages as compensation for physical or psychological damages suffered by a person that results from tortuous conduct or a private or civil wrong or injury caused by another person or entity.
Matthew Albrecht, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Albrecht Law PLLC
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 614
Spokane, WA 99201
(888) 424-4430
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36482.html
www.trialappeallaw.com
Nikalous Armitage, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Layman Law Firm, PLLP
601 S. Division. St.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-8883
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1798401.html
www.laymanlawfirm.com
James Bendell, 10
Rutgers University Law School
The Bendell Law Firm
1110 W. Park Pl., Suite 302
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208)215-2255
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20183.html
www.injuryinidaho.com
Edward Bruya, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Keefe, Bowman & Bruya, P.S.
221 N. Wall St., Suite 210
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 624-8988
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32311.html
Lewis (Dallas) Cooney, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Cooney Law Offices, P.S.
910 W. Garland Ave.
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 326-2613
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/32265.html
www.jcooney.com
Robert Crary, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
The Firm of Crary Clark & Domanico PS
9417 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 926-4900
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/11754.html
www.ccdlaw.com
Patrick Cronin, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside, Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
www.winstoncashatt.com
James Domanico, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
The Firm of Crary Clark & Domanico PS
9417 E. Trent Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 926-5478
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/12918.html
www.ccdlaw.com
Richard Eymann, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Eymann, Allison, Hunter, Jones, P.S.
2208 W. 2nd Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0101
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/7530.html
www.eahjlaw.com
William Gilbert, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Gilbert Law Firm
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 353
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 321-0750
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/30471.html
www.wagilbert.com
Robert Hahn, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Robert C. Hahn, III, P.S.
2906 N. Argonne Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 921-9500
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/27743.html
www.rhahn.com
Michael Howard, 10
University of Idaho College of Law
Winston & Cashatt
250 Northwest Blvd., Suite 206
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-2103
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/29505.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
John G. Layman, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Layman Law Firm, PLLP
601 S. Division. St.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-8883
www.laymanlawfirm.com
John R. Layman, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Layman Law Firm, PLLP
601 S. Division St.
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 455-8883
www.laymanlawfirm.com
Wesley Mortensen, 10
Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School
Craig Swapp & Associates
16201 E. Indiana Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
(509) 252-5037
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/1441705.html
www.craigswapp.com
Kathleen Paukert, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC
522 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 560
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 232-7760
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20755.html
www.paukertlawgroup.com
Cynthia Schwartz, 10
University of Oregon School of Law
Law Office of Cynthia L Schwartz
421 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 720
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-4400
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/11732.html
http://cynthialschwartz.com
Geoffrey Swindler, 10
Seattle University School of Law
Law Office of Geoffrey D. Swindler
103 E. Indiana Ave., Suite A
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 326-7700
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20830.html
www.swindlerlaw.com
Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance
Finance law concerns the regulation of personal, business and government financing practices and procedures.
Jeffrey Nave, 10
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Foster Pepper PLLC
422 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1310
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 777-1601
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/20369.html
www.foster.com
Real Estate
Regulates the relationships between landowners and the right to possess, use and enjoy land, to own or hold present and future interests in real estate, and to sell, transfer and convey interests in real estate.
Michael Hague, 10
University of Idaho College of Law
Hague Law Offices, PLLC
401 E. Front Ave., Suite 212
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
(208)215-2400
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/4431096.html
www.haguelawoffices.com
Kathryn McKinley, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Paine Hamblen LLP
717 W. Sprague Ave., Suite 1200
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-6000
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/25899.html
www.painehamblen.com
Spencer Stromberg, 10
University of Washington School of Law
Lucent Law, PLLC
827 W. 1St. Ave., Suite 425
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 413-1004
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/23996.html
www.lucentlaw.com
Brett Sullivan, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Lucent Law, PLLC
827 W. 1St. Ave., Suite 425
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 413-1004
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/24882.html
www.lucentlaw.com
Elizabeth Tellessen, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Winston & Cashatt
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1900
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-6131
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/36537.html
www.winstoncashatt.com
Social Security
Concerns the regulation of family and individual welfare assistance and relief programs including medical assistance programs, Medicaid, Medicare, temporary assistance programs, disability benefits (SSD), supplemental security income (SSI), and retirement and survivors benefits.
Michael Thompson, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Michael G. Thompson, Attorney at Law, PLLC
1212 N. Washington St. Suite 212
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-2040
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/17663.html
Tax
Concerns the imposition and collection of federal, state and local taxes including the income tax, real estate or property tax, estate and gift tax, corporate taxes, excise tax, sales or use tax and international taxation.
Gair Petrie, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Randall Danskin PS
601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 1500
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-2052
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/14849.html
http://randalldanskin.com
James Workland, 9.8
Gonzaga University School of Law
Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 714
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9077
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/4686.html
http://workwith.com
Workers Compensation
Legal issues concerning workers compensation include the extent of the employer’s liability or degree of fault, the nature and extent of the employee’s injuries and rehabilitation, and the measure or calculation of benefits.
Michael Pontarolo, 10
Gonzaga University School of Law
Delay, Curran, Thompson, Pontarolo & Walker, P.S.
601 W. Main Ave., Suite 1212
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 455-9500
http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/5677.html
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509-533-5350
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Spokane WA 99201
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