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Sam grew up in a small town outside Kansas City, Kansas. Coming from a family of teachers, journalists, and marines, Sam was raised with a passion for learning and adventure. Sam attended the University of Kansas and studied political science, history, and economics. Before graduating, Sam was named a Global Scholar and afforded the opportunity to conduct a two-year interdisciplinary research project on culture & politics in the United Kingdom. While at KU, Sam developed his court room skills by captaining the National Undergraduate Mock Trial team, winning numerous awards including Top Rocky Mountain Region Attorney.. Sam followed his passion for courtroom advocacy to Gonzaga University School of Law. There, Sam competed on the first Gonzaga National Trial Team to reach the Regional Final. He graduated summa cum laude from Gonzaga and during his time there, earned CALI Excellence for the Future Awards for the receiving the top grade in both Employment Discrimination and Non-Corporate Entity Law. Sam began at Wolff, Hislop & Crockett PLLC as an intern. Through his internship, Sam learned to practice law and connected deeply with WHC’s commitment to integrity. His connection to the firm’s values led him to accept the position of Associate Attorney, and he now serves clients in various areas including employment, real estate, and insurance litigation.. Outside the office, Sam can typically be found skiing, checking out new restaurants, or cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs with his wife and their two dogs.

I focus my practice on civil litigation. I represent clients in all types of personal injury matters including car accidents, slip and falls, trucking accidents, and wrongful death matters. I have successfully represented clients in personal injury matters recovering multiple 6 figure settlements for my clients. I have also successfully defended clients being sued in injury matters.. I represent employers faced with employement challenges, including unemployment issues, and enjoy advising employers on employment policies and practices to avoid litigation.. I represent clients in traffic tickets and infractions in Spokane County.. I offer remote consultations by phone or by zoom. Russian Speaking available by appointment.

I am originally from Spokane, attending East Valley High School and Gonzaga University. After law school at the University of Washington I served a tour in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). I was stationed in Germany and San Antonio, Texas.  We returned to Spokane in August 2010.. I am married with four children and I enjoy spending time with my family. Right now, that mainly involves youth sports like soccer and basketball games.. We our members of Valley Real Life, a local non-denominational church.

Experienced Employment attorney serving clients in Spokane Valley and surrounding areas.