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Ellen Hendrick's life and career path are anything but traditional. Her childhood, family life, education, medical career, competitive endeavors and broad legal experience have helped mold her into the insightful, compassionate and successful Spokane attorney she is today. Specializing in family law did not come by chance, but rather was shaped by life experiences, helping her to better understand and serve her clients' needs, and to fiercely defend and represent their best interests. A mother, grandmother, professional and community activist, Ellen lives in Spokane with her husband Allan, a management consultant and a retired and United States Air Force Pilot. She attended the University of Washington School of Law, and served the King County Prosecutor's office as an extern for the federal trial team and thereafter as an intern at the district court level. Ellen was born the fourth of six children in a small, impoverished town in northern Maine . Life was difficult from the outset. Ellen's father left the family while she was still very young, and despite enduring heartache and struggle, her mother kept the family together through hard work and self-sacrifice. Sadly, poverty and lack of employment opportunities forced Ellen's mother to turn to the welfare system to ensure the family's survival. As a result, young Ellen came to learn that education and hard work were the keys to overcoming the limitations of her past and would help provide a better quality of life in the future. When Ellen was 11, her mother married for the second time, and the family relocated to Illinois . This event had a severe and devastating impact on Ellen and her brothers and sisters. Mother no longer wanted the responsibility of caring for all six of her children: she left Ellen's two oldest siblings behind. The younger four were prohibited from having contact with their older brother and sister and their bonds were permanently severed. Soon thereafter, the four younger children were forced to endure the physically and emotionally abusive tendencies of their new stepfather on an almost daily basis. Instead of protecting her children from harm, Ellen's mother sided with her stepfather. These experiences profoundly impacted Ellen and kindled in her a desire to advocate for the safety and well being of children exposed to similar patterns of abuse. Despite that toxic and debilitating environment, Ellen excelled in school. When teachers and school officials learned of the circumstances at home, they provided her with much needed love and support, helping her gain confidence in her abilities to succeed in school and in life. Ellen graduated high school with honors and soon entered college. She earned her bachelor's degree in science and nursing with honors from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She has been a registered nurse ever since, with experience at a level one trauma center in San Antonio, Texas, and as a flight nurse -- flying with a team of medical and rescue professionals into remote areas to retrieve and stabilize patients and transfer them to medical centers. Ellen looks back at her nursing career as an experience that has taught her to effectively prioritize courses of action, to make critical decisions under pressure, and to practice compassion. A fierce competitor with varied interests, Ellen activities have included playing on national champion softball team, a competitive Latin dancer, a competitive body-builder, and a world traveler. But, understanding the importance of giving back to one's community, Ellen experienced something profound during her time as a volunteer court-appointed special advocate (CASA), looking out for the best interests of children removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect - an experience that hearkened back to the difficult family life she endured as a young girl. Ellen and her husband Allan moved to Seattle in 1999 where she attended the University of Washington School of Law. While at the UW, Ellen participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, worked for the King County Prosecutor's office as an extern for the federal trial team, and then as an intern at the district court level. As if that weren't enough, while still in school, Ellen trained to become a certified basic mediator and a certified marriage and family law mediator. As a mediator at the Snohomish and Island County Dispute Resolution Center , Ellen mediated numerous family law, landlord/tenant, contract and small claims disputes. She graduated in 2002, relocating with Allan to Spokane shortly thereafter, and was promptly offered positions at two of Spokane 's most prestigious law firms. Ellen, however, had a different idea and chose to commence her legal career as a solo practitioner. Ellen now has her own thriving divorce and family law practice. A large portion of her practice involves mediation of family law related disputes and other non-family law issues. She believes that when parties are empowered through mediation to create their own agreements based upon their own unique needs and circumstances, the best interests of all involved are much better served. That said, Ellen understands that not all parties or circumstances are amenable to mediation. When this is the case, her background as an accomplished and aggressive litigator will ensure her clients' best interests are protected. Ellen continues to volunteer her legal services at the Volunteer Lawyer's Family Law Advice and Divorce clinics. If you or someone you know is in need of legal advice, call or contact us today for a free consultation.

Due to his long success in medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and product liability, Mr. Kamitomo was Washington State Association for Justice “2010 Trial Lawyer of the Year”, as well as being named to Washington Law & Politics “Super Lawyers” list for 2014 and each of the previous ten years. He also received the 2014 Washington State Association of Justice Professionalism Award, and was voted by his peers “Best Medical Malpractice Attorney” in Spokane/Coeur d’ Alene Living magazine. He has won numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, many of which have prompted significant improvements in medical care and product design.. Mr. Kamitomo received his JD from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, and the courts of the State of Washington. He also practices in Federal and State Courts in Texas, Nevada, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, and is licensed to practice in the states of Washington, Hawaii, Arizona and Idaho.. Mr. Kamitomo is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Spokane County Bar Association, the Washington State Association for Justice, the Asian Bar Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Damage Attorney's Round Table (DART), and The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In addition, he is currently on the Board of Governors for the Washington State Association for Justice (formerly WSTLA) and served as its president in 2011-2012. He has served on the Board of Advisors for the Gonzaga Law School, the Board of Trustees for the Litigation Section of the Washington State Bar Association, and is a current board member and past President of Spokane Youth Sports Association.

DOUGLAS R. HUGHES, named the Top Lawyer in Child Custody, is a principal partner in Hughes & Nelson, P.L.L.C. handling child custody and divorce matters. Douglas R. Hughes was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Spokane County for over 9 years prior to focusing on high conflict and complex child cusotdy and divorce matters in the last 11+ years. These years of practice in both trial litigation as well as neogitaiton and mediation give Douglas R. Hughes a unique perspective on matters involving family law and child custody. Douglas R. Hughes has been recognized as the Top Lawyer in Child Custody for several years by Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine, a presenter at continuing legal education seminars as well as police academy training while a prosecutor. His expertise in the law combined with effective negotiation skills allow him to strive to achive the best result for clients under the circumstances in each case. Douglas R. Hughes graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law, as well as earning an English degree from Washington State University. Douglas R. Hughes is accepting clients in areas of divorce, separation, child custody/parenting plans, contempt, child support, third party custody, modifications and contempts. Douglas R. Hughes is also a certified Guardian ad Litem which informs his child custody practice. If you have a family law, divorce, or child custody matter, don't hesitate to call right away.

Douglas C. McDermott is a partner at Paukert & Troppmann, PLLC, where he represents clients in personal injury, employment, product liability, and consumer fraud litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.  Mr. McDermott is recognized as one of Washington's top litigators for his work on complex wrongful death and traumatic injury cases, as well as high profile class action lawsuits against companies such as Expedia, Inc., Washington Mutual, Inc., and , Inc.  He has also represented consumers in nationwide class action litigation against major pharmaceutical manufacturers, including Pfizer, Inc., Bayer Corp., and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., and he has recovered more than $32 million on behalf of his clients.

Doug has practiced law for over 44 years in D.C., New York, PA, CA and WA, trying cases there and in other states by association. He has obtained many settlements and verdicts up to $3.5 Million.  He currently focuses on serious injury cases, sex abuse and nursing home abuse in numerous states with his partners or in association with other attorneys and firms.. Over the past 20+ years, Doug has served variously on the board of Governors, as VP and Executive Committee Member of the Washington State Association of Justice--WSAJ--The State Trial Lawyers' Assn.  WSAJ  awarded Doug the prestigious Public Justice Award, given to only one attorney in the state of Washington per year.. Doug has been listed as a “TOP ATTORNEY” and "TOP PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY” in Spokane & Coeur D’Alene Living Magazine in 2017 and 2018 respectively.  Doug has been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education--CLE--seminars on litigation topics such as, Motion Practice, Video Recording Depositions and others.. Doug's pro-bono work includes; incorporating and co-founding "Heal The Bay" in Los Angeles . Successfully helping "Save the Ballona Wetlands" in L.A., co-founding, incorporating and chairing "Cup of Cool Water”, which helps street youth in Spokane, co-sponsoring/supporting/feeding students at a destitute school in Haiti, serving as Corporate Secretary of Episcopal Properties in Spokane which operates some 1200 units of low income housing in  Spokane, and helping indigent people and environmental issues, wherever he goes.

David Crouse is the founding partner of David J. Crouse & Associates.  In 1991 he won the Linden Cup competition at the Gonzaga University School of Law as the law school’s best oral advocate.  In 1992, he followed that up with the National Moot Court award for best written brief in competition involving every United States law school.  He has been elected to the Order of  Barristers for excellence in courtroom advocacy, and has received multiple American Jurisprudence Awards for legal writing and courtroom advocacy.  He has been published in the Gonzaga Law Review, Spokane Woman Magazine, Northwest Woman Magazine, and has been featured in articles in the Spokesman Review and in other radio, television and media forums.. In June 2014, Addicus Publishing released the book “Divorce in Washington”, which was authored exclusively by David Crouse.  Divorce in Washington is now available at the Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Apple store websites. It is also available on Kindle, Nook, and I-Books and at the Addicus website, .  A courtesy book is always available to all firm clients.. After graduation from the Gonzaga School of law in 1993 with honors, David’s practice has focused exclusively on family law cases.   This was a practice model not generally seen in the region.  David J. Crouse & Associates is now Spokane County’s largest law firm focused exclusively on family law.  David is not only rated as “10.0 Superb” by AVVO, he has multiple “Best Attorney” awards.  He is a frequent lecturer in Washington family law CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses for other attorneys.  David has also served as a Spokane County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem.. An intense client advocate, one of the trademarks of David’s representation is the ability to make a high quality, well-prepared presentation in the courtroom and to deliver written documents of equal quality to the assigned judicial officer.  “Truly, the attorney you select will make a difference in the outcome of your case.”  David has extensive experience in business valuation and professional practice cases, backed by a team of highly qualified professionals.  Few attorneys in the region have similar experience.. Please visit our firm website for more detailed information  about each attorney's practice focus and experience. "Exclusively Family Law.  Exceptional Results."

Dan advises a wide variety of businesses, from startups to well-established companies, in the areas of corporate, securities and financing, trademark and brand protection, intellectual property protection and commercialization, IP licensing, wine beer and spirits, and commercial transactions. Dan has a passion for helping startups and emerging companies navigate the complex business and legal landscape and is able to assist clients in every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation and financing to a successful exit. Dan also has considerable experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions in the areas of manufacturing, services, agriculture, SAAS and technology development. In addition, Dan regularly counsels and assists clients with the strategic acquisition, protection, registration, commercialization and enforcement of all types of intellectual property rights.

Dalton Reynolds joined Winston & Cashatt in 2020.  Dalton graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law.  Dalton's practice focuses on civil litigation, business and real estate transactions.

Chris Bugbee has been an attorney in Spokane, Washington for over 25 years.  He started his legal career with the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.  He prosecuted all crimes and ultimately was a Felony Drug Prosecutor and a Major Crimes Prosecutor.  After working as a prosecutor for 6 years he then became a Criminal Defense Attorney.  Chris has had his own law firm for over 11 years.. Chris graduated from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1995 and was admitted into the Washington State Bar that same year.  He currently is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar Association, in addition to having great peer and client review ratings on AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell.. He has lived in Spokane for 25 years and is married with 3 children.  He spends his off time riding his Harley Sportster and enjoying outdoor activities with his family.. Chris has dedicated his career to helping those in a time of need.  His primary focus is:

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.

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 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 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.

At the Law Office of Benjamin D. Platt we attempt to treat every client fairly. We want our client's to know we care about their family law matters and know this time can be extremely stressful.. The Law Office of Benjamin D. Platt is experienced in Contested Divorce, Child Custody and all other Family Law Matters.  We have handled High Asset Divorces, Highly contested Child Custody isses and come out sucessfully for our clients.. Our office works hard for you regardless of the issues at hand.  We believe everyone should be afforded legal representation and we strive to meet the needs of everyone who walks through our door.. All staff members at our firm are experienced in both family law and criminal law matters.  We are trained in cases involving Intimate Partner Domestic Violence and Child Abuse cases. Mr. Platt is also a trained Guardian ad LItem which gives him a unique perspective on child custody matters.. We are agressive when necessary but also able to negotiate a settlement based on your wants and desires.  We will never force you to settle in matters you wish to dispute; nor will we force you to litigate if you have reached a settlement with the other side.. At the end of the day, we want each of our clients to feel they were important and respected by our staff.

At Kapri Law, we believe that people need excellent legal counsel especially when life gets challenging. That is why Kapri Law was created. The legal process and procedure can be daunting to someone already going through a difficult time. The courts and legal terminology can be confusing for most people.. Our job at Kapri Law is to help you through the process and transition to a different and better life.  We have the skills and resources to help you when you need it most. We understand what it's like to need a support system and sound advice.  We are here to extend those to you during your most difficult times in life.. The owner of Kapri Law, Shadan Kapri, is a legal scholar and advocate.  She was selected as a United States Fulbright Scholar and later became an attorney working on criminal and family law cases for the State of Washington.  She has argued in District Court, Superior Court, the Court of Appeals, and the Washington State Supreme Court.. She was also the senior judicial law clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Dennis Sweeney at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III.  That experience gave her an insider's look at how cases are decided by judges across Eastern Washington.. Ms. Kapri is committed to her career and has been recognized for demonstrating leadership, dedication, and excellence in the legal field by becoming a Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year Award Recipient (2011).  She is also the recipient of the Daily Point of Light Award.  The Daily Point of Light Award was created by Former President George H. W. Bush to recognize individuals and groups committed to public service.. Shadan has been honored as "Attorney of the Year" for her contribution to the Family Law Advice Clinic in 2014, and she was honored as “Attorney of the Year” again in 2016 for her contribution to Status Conferences by the Spokane County Bar Association.. She has been ranked as one of the top attorneys for the State of Washington by Attorney & Practice Magazine and the American Institute.. She graduated in the top 15% of her class from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2005 and was a Thomas More Scholar.  As an attorney, she not only advocates for her clients but explains all their legal options to help create a strategy that will give them the best 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.

An Eastern Washington native, I attended Washington State University where I graduated with my B.A. in Political Science. After relocating to Spokane, I spent seven years working for a Spokane law firm while completing the Washington State Bar Association’s APR6 Program. My practice focuses on general litigation, employment law, construction law, and estate planning.. I am active in the Spokane legal community, serving as President for the Spokane Young Lawyers Division. I also serve on the HOBY WA corporate board, a nonprofit organization that offers leadership development programs to high school students throughout the state.