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Catherine Kardong joined Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers in 2019 and became a partner at the firm in 2022. She focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, and guardianships. She is passionate about supporting her clients and ensuring they fully understand their estate plans or the court proceedings they are involved in.. Catherine graduated first in her class from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2013 and began her legal career at the Washington State Supreme Court, where she clerked for the late Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary E. Fairhurst. She was then selected as an honors candidate at the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and spent two years in Olympia representing areas within the Department of Social and Health Services that serve the aging and disabled populations of Washington. Catherine and her family relocated to Spokane where she continued on with the Attorney General’s Office and began representing various institutions of higher education, most recently acting as lead counsel for Eastern Washington University. Catherine is originally from Spokane, having graduated from Lewis and Clark High School before venturing to the east coast to earn her undergraduate degree from Boston College. During law school, she was a Thomas More Scholar and a member of the Gonzaga Law Review. She was admitted into practice in Washington in January of 2014 and Idaho in 2019.

Casey Bruner is a litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial ligation, class action litigation, constitutional law, civil rights law, media law, and open government litigation. He has successfully represented individuals, small businesses, municipalities, media companies, and Fortunees in a broad spectrum of subject areas. He has litigated matters all the way from pleading through discovery, to conclusion via mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal.. Casey received his undergraduate education from the University of Washington and then attended Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and received the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Comprehensive Trial Advocacy. During law school, Casey interned for Senior Judge Lonny Suko and Magistrate Judge James Hutton in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. After law school, he clerked for Senior Judge Edward F. Shea, also in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington..

Briana graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in May 2017 and is currently a practicing attorney in family, criminal law, and appellate law in Washington State.

Brian's practice is broad and emphasizes the fields of municipal law, public finance, health care law, corporate and transactional law, labor and employment, real estate, and litigation and arbitration.

Brett provides patent related services and works with clients on all facets of IP, not only in procuring patents, but in helping to develop an overall IP strategy and an IP culture internal to each client. He also works with companies to bring their technology to the marketplace and particularly enjoys bringing universities and businesses together in cooperative research arrangements.

Brad is a 1986 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law. He joined the firm in 1991 after five years of practice in Seattle and Olympia. His practice encompasses all areas of civil law suits and disputes with emphasis on insurance coverage and defense, bad faith law suits, construction defect disputes and trials, and commercial and residential leases. Brad was formerly a business lobbyist in Olympia, and remains actively involved in legislative matters through the Washington State Bar Association and local Chamber of Commerce. He has been a board member of the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association for the last three years. He has been certified through the National Association of Fire Investigators, and works with professional fire investigators in insurance/arson disputes and trials. Brad is a member of the Washington and Idaho Bar Associations, as well as the Washington Western/Eastern Districts of the U.S. Federal Court, and the Ninth Circuit. Brad has been happily married to his wife Carol Ann for over twenty years. They have three sons, two currently in college, and the youngest in high school. He is active in the Boy Scouts, loves camping and hiking in the beautiful Inland Northwest, and still pretends that his golf game has not suffered since his days as a single man.

Born and rised in Montana, I attended Whitman College, a small liberal arts college in Eastern Washington, and then attended law school at Cornell University in up-state New York.. I have lived and traveled extensively in the United States as well as abroad.  I lived in Europe for a year and have also traveled throughout Asia and South America.. An experienced mountaineer, I have climed extensively in the Rocky Mountains (both Canadian and U.S.) as well as in the Andes and Himalay, successfully summiting the sixth highest Mountain in the World (Cho Oyu at 27,000').. I like most any sporting and wilderness activities and physical fitness.. I have three children who preoccupy my time and thoughts.  My down time is spent reading and listening to music.

Born and raised in Spokane, Thor graduated from Washington State University in 2015 with a degree in Business Administration – Finance before moving to Seattle, WA. Thor worked at the Costco Corporate Office near Seattle for 3 years before attending Law School. Thor graduated with Honors from Gonzaga University School of Law in May 2022 and was a member of Gonzaga’s National Trial Moot Court Team and the Moot Court Honors Counsel. During Law School, Thor clerked for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington, handling both criminal and civil cases. Thor received his LL.M. (Masters in Taxation) from Georgetown University Law Center in 2024. Thor's practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, Tax, and Litigation. In his free time, Thor enjoys traveling to new countries and spending time with his wife and two children.

Bob’s substantial experience as a civil litigator has resulted in numerous jury and non-jury trials in federal and state courts. His trial experience involves labor and employment related suits including civil rights suits, handicap, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, environmental – air and water pollution cases, crop damage cases, medical malpractice, condemnation cases, construction cases, contract disputes and personal injury litigation including wrongful death. In addition to his extensive trial experience, he has had numerous arbitrations and mediation proceedings culminating in the resolution of client disputes in many of the same areas identified above. Additionally, Bob regularly serves in the capacity as a mediator and arbitrator of disputes, and has served as a judge pro-tem in Spokane Superior Court.

Ben is a Member of Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC whose legal practice focuses on complex civil litigation, construction related disputes arising from public and private construction projects, and creditor/debtor law including bankruptcy litigation.

Becki Wheeler grew up in Spokane and attended Lewis and Clark High School before attending Vanguard University where she played varsity basketball and received degrees in both Biology and Chemistry in 2001. Becki returned to Spokane to attend Gonzaga Law School, where she was a member and associate editor of the Gonzaga Law Review. During law school, Becki practiced as a Rule 9 intern with the Spokane firm, Morris & Morris, P.S.. Becki joined the McNeice Law Office in 2008 and subsequently has become a partner at McNeice Wheeler, PLLC. Becki is licensed to practice in the state courts of Washington and is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Spokane County Bar Association.. In addition to her work for the firm, Becki is also active in the community with several local organizations. She remains active with the Gonzaga Law Review, and also is a member of the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors for the Angel Ball Foundation for Juvenile Diabetes. Becki has also spoken in front of the Spokane Mother’s Club on the topic of estate planning as well as a guest speaker at Gonzaga University School of Law on the “Business of Law”.. McNeice Wheeler continues to be a supporter of the Angel Ball Foundation, Pink Shamrock Foundation, Central Valley School District Literacy, high school athletics, The Washington Scholarship Foundation/Children’s Miracle Network, The Modern Theater Spokane and Coeur d’ Alene and MS, Ride for the Cure.

A native of Montana, I came to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University as an undergraduate.  As a skier, golfer, tennis player and eventually as a husband and father, I have learned what a great area we live in.  My practice has grown and changed, from a general practice doing everything from real estate closings, adoptions and family law, to a very specialized practice, with experience in and emphasis on catastrophic injury, product liability, medical negligence and complex commercial litigation.. After more than 27 years of practice, I have had the opportunity to be in front of Judges in the State of Washington's District Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as Idaho's District Court and the Supreme Court of Idaho.  I have also appeared in numerous pre-litigation screening panels in Idaho, before the Washington Medical Quality Assurance Commission, and before a variety of Administrative Law Judges in cases involving allegations of safety violations, industrial injury and social security disability.. The increased use of mediation and arbitration during my career has also provided the opportunity to be an advocate in both arenas, as well as chances to act as both a mediator and an arbitrator.  My clients get the highly qualified and deeply committed advocacy they deserve, every day.

Attorney Stephanie Vick is an associate attorney. Stephanie guides clients through making difficult decisions with ease, understanding, and compassion and prepares all types of family law matters for filing, as well as representing clients at court appearances, hearings and trial.. Family-related conflicts are difficult and stressful. Stephanie is prepared to help clients through the rough patches.. Before law school, she worked in juvenile and adult mental health which led her to an internship with TeamChild. She then volunteered with Community Court and worked as Rule 9 intern with the Spokane City Public Defenders for 1 year.. Stephanie maintains her work-life balance with hockey, hiking, and caring for her cats, Pumpkin and Leo.

Attorney Randi Johnson focuses her law practice on a range of disability law issues. Since 2007, she has advocated on behalf of the disabled in their claims for Service-Connected Veterans benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI benefits. She has significant experience, ranging from Initial Applications through Federal District Court appeals. Randi has covered 39 states and Puerto Rico, handling over 1500 Social Security hearings. In 2010, the Veterans Administration certified Randi as an accredited attorney to take claims on behalf of Veterans.. Over the course of her practice, Randi observed that many disabled clients were simultaneously applying for multiple benefits programs. Rather than force a client to seek additional attorneys to handle all their cases, Randi decided to augment the focus areas of her disability practice. We provide clients the opportunity to have one Legal Team handle these sensitive issues and reduces the need to repeat their stories over and over again to different attorneys. This is especially critical with individuals who have experienced significant emotional and/or physical traumas.. Having practiced in both the large and small firm environments, Randi’s experience guides her advocacy and service for her clients. Randi believes in getting to know her clients. It is important to Randi that her clients understand the claims process, and that each individual client is provided with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their case/s. Randi makes it a priority to see that a client feels they were provided the opportunity to exercise their rights, win or lose – regardless of the outcome.. Outside the office, Randi stays very busy with her husband and children. She enjoys international and domestic travel, her Audible account, road cycling (and more recently her Peloton) and has completed the STP – Seattle to Portland bike classic twice.

Attorney Julie A. Twyford stands as a pillar of dedication, investing four decades in the pursuit of justice and equity through the legal realm. Recognized as a top-tier trial attorney in Spokane and across Washington, she focuses her practice solely on family law and criminal defense.With a wealth of experience in family law litigation, Ms. Twyford leads a proficient team, ensuring her clients receive unparalleled advocacy. Her expertise spans contested divorces, intricate child custody battles, and complex business divorces. As a seasoned Spokane divorce attorney, she has secured numerous favorable outcomes, infusing her extensive experience into every case.Ms. Twyford's impact extends beyond family law into criminal defense. Her journey commenced in 1977 as an intern in the public defender's office, evolving into a pivotal role after joining post-bar admission. Transitioning from the esteemed firm of Evans, Craven & Lackie to establish her own practice—Twyford Law Office— in 1990, she's continuously excelled in providing steadfast legal support.Her accolades reflect her legal prowess, earning recognition as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent Lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and boasting a perfect 10.0 rating on . Her consistent acknowledgment as one of the area's Top Lawyers by Spokane Coeur D’Alene Living underscores her unwavering dedication and expertise.Beyond accolades, Ms. Twyford contributes significantly to legal education as a sought-after speaker at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes. As a former president of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL) and the founder of SAFE (Spokane Attorneys For Equality), her influence resonates in legal circles. Committed to championing her clients' causes with unwavering integrity and unparalleled legal proficiency, Ms. Twyford remains a driving force for justice.

Attorney Jason Chenette's practice is centered on providing comprehensive estate planning and probate services to the Spokane community.. Jason's passion for estate planning and probate emerged during his time with Gonzaga University School of Law's legal clinic, where he worked with indigent seniors on a wide range of legal matters. Prior to joining Johnson Law Firm in 2021, Jason worked for a boutique elder law firm in Wenatchee, as well as a litigation-based firm in downtown Spokane.. Jason is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was a member of the International Moot Court Arbitration Team.. Born and raised in a small farming town in rural northern Michigan, Jason traded the Great Lakes and the life of a craft cocktail bartender for the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest and a career in the legal field in 2017.. Jason is an avid basketball fan, and otherwise spends his free time writing short stories, snowboarding, and nurturing a mildly unhealthy disc golf obsession. He also tries his hand at ball golf, on occasion.

Attorney Holland McBurns has offices in three locations: Spokane, Kennewick and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She has been committed to helping seniors live their best lives and making a difference in her community.  This determination resulted in a BA, Cum Laude, in Women’s Issues from the University of Washington, and Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, from Gonzaga School of Law.Holland has been in privatel practice since 2000. In 2004, Holland was awarded the VLP award for legal representation of indigent clients. Her practice focuses on family value based planning, guiding each family to make the best decisions for their uniques situation. Her Elder Law practice emphasises pre -planning and crisis planning for Medicaid, long- term care, special needs planning, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships.Holland is currently a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Spokane County Bar Association, the National Association for Elder Law Attorneys, the Washington Association for Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Counsel, and the National Business Institute.In addition to her legal practice, Holland is a committed wife and mother of three wonderful children who love to bike, hike, run and garden. Understanding the struggles and needs of families, Holland is dedicated to providing her clients with the kind of support and guidance necessary for the best possible results.

As the Past President of the Spokane Chapter of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and the Past President of the Spokane Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, I often work with survivors of traumatic brain injury. This has been very challenging, but also very personally and professionally rewarding. Being an attorney, I believe we have an obligation to use our knowledge and experience to better those unable to help themselves.. I am the mother of three wonderful children with whom I have been blessed beyond measure.  I enjoy the arts, theater and music, with Jazz being my all time love.. Dealing with insurance companies is tough and can often be a frustrating experience.  If you or your loved one have been injured, feel free to contact me.  I am always willing to review any case for legal merit, and can help you maximize your recovery on your injury claim.. Our office also provides Traumatic Catestrophic injury claims, General Personal Injury and Employment Law services.

As the firm’s Housing Law Practice Group Chair, Mack represents landlords, property management companies, developers, governmental agencies, housing authorities, and nonprofit (mission-based) housing providers. Having successfully resolved thousands of residential evictions, Mack manages large-scale unlawful detainer portfolios for property management companies and residential landlords with the dual goals of risk management and cost efficiency. He can help clients navigate Fair Housing Act claims, reasonable accommodation requests, and discrimination allegations. Mack, a Shareholder routinely provides educational seminars to private institutions and governmental agencies concerning compliance with ever-evolving state, local, and federal housing regulations.

As a single parent, Ms.Poplawski began her undergraduate work in Public Policy at Penn State University, then continuing on to graduate school at Harvard University, where Ms.Poplawski was already being recognized as an exceptional leader and confident communicator with a work ethic that was well-recognized by her peers. Her talents eventually made the journey from the east coast all the way to the Pacific Northwest to attend law school at Gonzaga University School of Law with her young son in tow.. Once at Gonzaga, Ms.Poplawski immediately began distinguishing herself as a leader by working at a level beyond what was expected. Because of her dedication to excellence, she was awarded a Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project summer grant to work with women and children in the Spokane community. After earning her Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University School of Law, Ms.Poplawski began work at the Center for Justice where she practiced family law, employment law, and was supervising attorney for the Firm’s Community Advocacy Department.. Ms.Poplawski has built her reputation on the foundations of hard work and stellar representation of her clients and their interests. She has always been committed to highly attentive and aggressive representation. The local legal community has certainly taken notice to this exceptional work.. In 2002, Ms.Poplawski received a coveted two-year Equal Works Fellowship, chosen as one of only 40 selected nationwide for this prestigious fellowship in the United States. Ms.Poplawski’s reputation for exceptional legal representation continued to gain attention from the Washington legal community. In 2005, she was named the recipient of Myra Bradwell Award, a prestigious award from Gonzaga School of Law Women’s Law Caucus presented to an attorney who demonstrates courage and strength in the practice of law and is committed to representing the interests of women and children in the community. Previous recipients of the Myra Bradwell award include Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and State Appellate Court Judge Mary Fairhurst.. In 2013 the Inlander Magazine's reader's poll voted her Best Attorney of 2013. ?oid=2156421. Ms.Poplawski has continued to remain highly active in the community. In 2007, Ms.Poplawski received the Status Conference Advice Clinic Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award for 2013. She then recevied the Volunteer Attorney of the Year Award for 2014. She continues to volunteer every Thursday at the status confernce and show cause court dockets  helping pro se litigants navigate through the court system in assisting them in preparation of their final court documents. She has been a board member of the St. Joseph’s Family Center and received the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Public Service Commendation Award in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.  Ms. Poplawski is the current ViceChair of the WSBA Character and FItness Board (Chair effective October 2015).. Ms.Poplawski is also a Pro Tem Commissioner in Spokane County District Court.. Prior to her legal career, Ms.Poplawski worked for the Pennsylvania State Senate, the Commission on the Status of Women in New York City, and the American Red Cross.

As a lawyer, I am an advocate for my clients. I stand by my clients every step of the way throughout their case. At the start of a case, I take time to listen to my clients, answer their questions, explain their rights, explain the legal process involved in their case and provide candid advice about their rights and responsibilities.. As a case proceeds, I continue to provide the highly personalized, responsive and accessible representation my clients require. I take time to return calls promptly and keep clients advised about the status of their case.. I take time to understand my clients’ objectives and negotiate with their needs in mind. If disputes are not resolved by negotiation or mediation, I am prepared to fight for my clients in the courtroom.. I have built my practice on a foundation of trust, integrity and vigorous advocacy. If you need to put a strong and caring advocate in your corner, I encourage you to contact my Spokane law office today for assistance.

As a family law attorney trained in collaborative divorce law and mediation, I work with my clients to get them the results they want in a manner that decreases conflict between the parties so that lawyer fees are saved and the relationship might be preserved, especially when children are involved.  By making the effort to be available on my client’s schedule I deliver great performance along with the lowest hourly rate in the business.. My areas of Lawyer expertise also include child custody & visitation, child support, child relocation, divorce modifications, domestic partnerships, paternity, visitation modifications, parenting plans, property division, and spousal support.. Our Spokane divorce lawyer firm also serves the counties of Lincoln, Grant, Whitman, Adams, Stevens, and Pend Oreille.

Appointed to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission by Governor Christine Gregoire, 2009 . Vice Chair 2013.

Angelle Gerl graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 2009 and is licensed to practice law in California, Washington, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Angelle has experience as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney - giving her a unique perspective on the criminal justice system. She has also held positions as a Department of Licensing Hearing Officer and a Pro Tem Administrative Law Judge for the Office of Administrative Hearings. Angelle has been the Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Cheney since 2014 and the Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Medical Lake since 2019.  Angelle takes private cases as well representing landlords across Spokane County and handling contractual disputes.  She is also active in her legal community holding positions on the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the bar association, Juvenile Offender Sub-Committee of the Juvenile Law Section of the bar association, and volunteering as the Director of the Cheney Youth Court.

Amy M. Mensik is a partner with Hawley Troxell in Spokane, Washington where she focuses her practice on employment law counseling, risk management, and litigation.  She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University, and her law degree from the University of Washington School of Law where she served as Chief Managing Editor of Washington Law Review.   Prior to moving to Spokane, Amy practiced in the Employment Services Group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, Washington where she represented employers on a variety of counseling, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution matters. Amy is a regular contributor to and presenter on employment law continuing education topics and materials, as well as an active participant in committees and related organizations dedicated to tracking, evaluating, and recommending local, state, and federal legislation affecting the employment relationship in the Inland Northwest.