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Outside-of-work interests include snow skiing, scuba diving and playing the guitar in a classic rock band

Originally from Anaheim, California, I moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University for my undergraduate degree.  After graduation, I attended George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia.  I started my career as a prosecutor for the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia.  I moved back to Spokane in 2010 and became licensed to practice law in Washington.

Nick is a trial attorney whose practice consists primarily of complex civil litigation and construction litigation. Nick advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, sureties and all types of construction industry issues and disputes, as well as, litigates condemnation cases, commercial litigation, employment discrimination, government liability litigation, property disputes and other complex litigation.

My practice is focused on business law and bankruptcy matters.. Representative Transactions:. $4 million.. corporation.  Sale price in excess of $1.5 million.. agency.  Sale price in excess of $180,.. portfolio.  Purchase price of $1.3 million.. in amount of $100,.. of $300,.. shareholders.  Purchase price of $125,.. Representative Debtor-Creditor and Bankruptcy Matters:. collection matters.. to United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. bankruptcy.. in Washington and Idaho.  Obtained dismissal of Chapter 11 case.. bankruptcy cases.. and repossessions of timeshares.

My practice primarily involves matters in the following areas:. I represent individual clients and businesses, including general contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, project owners, project lenders and nonprofit entities and I also represent clients in insurance defense related matters.

My practice primarily focuses on employment and civil rights issues. My typical caseload includes claims involving sexual harassment, severance, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, whistleblower, and wage and hour disputes.. I was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. I grew up camping and fishing by local lakes and rivers, and I love my hometown. I attended Western Washington University and earned a degree in Economics and Political Science. After college, I worked in the banking sector for several years. In an effort to make a bigger impact in my community, I enrolled in the first accelerated JD program at Gonzaga School of Law. My focus was on consumer protection and corporate law. My first job out of law school was working on a grant for unemployed Veterans at the Unemployment Law Project. After the grant period ended, I wanted to continue to pursue public interest law.. I am most interested in improving the lives of the people of Spokane and Washington State. I am a fierce advocate of social justice and am always eager to pursue the interests of the poor, weak, and marginalized.

My practice includes all phases of commercial litigation in the state and federal courts of Washington and Idaho. My primary areas of emphasis are the following: business disputes; breach of contract; receiverships; business law; torts; trust and estate disputes; employment disputes; non-solicitation and non-competition agreements; physician discipline; residential construction disputes; bankruptcy litigation; arbitrations; mediations; appeals in state, federal, and bankruptcy court; and general litigation. I have earned an AV ("preeminent") rating from my peers through Martindale-Hubbell. I have also been selected as a "Top Lawyer" by Spokane Living Magazine.

My practice focuses primarily on transactional real estate and general corporate matters. My experience includes the purchase and sale, leasing, financing, and developing of commercial real property and the review and preparation of easements, covenants, loan documents, water right instruments and other documents affecting title to real property. I also represent clients in a variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, entity selection and formation, contract review and preparation, and corporate governance and finance matters.

My practice focuses on family law, civil litigation, commercial litigation, and appeals. Before becoming a litigator, I clerked with the Superior Court Commissioners.

Mr. Zeimantz provides legal services to clients on matters involving business and commercial, real estate and intellectual property law.  Services provided include not only advice and counsel on such matters and preparation of necessary documents for transactions but also representation in litigation if that is needed. A lifetime resident of rural Eastern Washington, he understands his clients’ needs and values and is always willing to lend a listening ear.

Mr. Nelson is a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on representing injured people.  That is his passion.  He also has experience defending individuals and businesses in civil court cases.  Over the years, he has developed experience in complex commercial litigation, personal injury litigation, real estate litigation, contract litigation, class action defense and agriculture litigation.

Mr. Louvier is a partner at Evans, Craven, & Lackie, P.S.  He was born and raised in Maple Valley, Washington.  He attended college at Washington State University (B.A., Political Science, 2004, cum laude) and the Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 2007).  Mr. Louvier worked at Evans, Craven & Lackie as a legal intern during law school and immediately began work as an associate attorney after admission to the Washington State Bar Association.. Mr. Louvier's practice primarily includes the defense of medical, dental, and other healthcare professionals against claims of malpractice. He likewise defends individuals, corporations and government entities from a wide variety of civil claims in areas such as premises liability, automobile accidents, employment claims, and general tort liability.  He has civil trial and arbitration experience.  Mr. Louvier is licensed to practice in the State of Washington, the UnitedStates District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, the State of Idaho, the United States District Court of Idaho, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Away from the office, Mr. Louvier enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and their two children.  He likewise enjoys watching sports and playing golf.

Mr. Feltman is one of the founding members of Feltman Ewing, and has been practicing law for over 40 years. His successful career is built on representing individuals who have been injured in automobile accidents and by construction defects, and also those who have been injured by defective products and the negligent actions of others. In addition to obtaining settlements and judgments in favor of his clients, Mr. Feltman has a love for cars and family.

Michael Franklin is a shareholder in the Spokane office of Lukins & Annis, P.S. Lukins & Annis is a full service civil law firm with offices in Washington and Idaho. Mike's practice focuses on representing business and corporate clients in complex commercial law matters and employment-related disputes. Please feel free to visit Lukins and Annis' website at for more information.. ---. Mike is an avid fly fisherman who enjoys traveling and relaxing with his wife and daughters.

Megan is a Partner with Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich.  Megan specalizes in all aspects of municipal law and defense including condemnation, land use and zoning, public records, State and Federal compliance, Constitutional issues, as well as employment defense. Prior to joining Etter McMahon, Megan was an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Coeur d'Alene. As a prosecutor, Megan was active in the courtroom, gaining valuable experience in pre-trial and trial settings. Megan is active in the Spokane County Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers, and as an alumni of Gonzaga Law.  Megan is a member of the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys and is a member of the WSAMA  Amicus Committee.  For 2019-2022, Megan was selected as a SuperLawyer - Rising Star for her practice in State, Local and Municipal Law.. Megan graduated from Gonzaga Law in 2013 with honors. While at Gonzaga, Megan was the Editor-in-Chief of the Gonzaga Journal of International Law and active in the Women's Law Caucus.  Megan was an intern with the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office and the law firm of Koegen Edwards.. Prior to law school, Megan graduated from New York University in 2007 and returned to her hometown of Long Beach, California. Megan was a legal assistant in Long Beach with a prominent litigation firm for three years. There, she learned the practical skills necessary in the legal profession; skills she still utilizes to this day.

Matt Mensik practices in the areas of commercial, class action and employment litigation. He has tried cases in federal court, state superior court, state district court and before the United States Department of Labor. Matt's diverse trial experience includes cases involving medical negligence, wrongful death, actions against "producers" in a $135 million Ponzi scheme, and whistleblower retaliation. He also has experience litigating cases involving the First Amendment and representing clients at hearings before the Spokane County Hearing Examiner.. Prior to joining the firm as an attorney, Matt was a summer associate with Witherspoon Kelley and a Judicial Extern to Magistrate Judge James P. Hutton, Federal District Court, Eastern District of Washington. He also served for four years as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps. Matt's service took him to countries on four continents. As a member of the First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment, Matt fought in the Second Battle of Fallujah in November of 2004 and was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing "V" device for heroic and valorous actions during the battle.. Class Actions. Class Action lawsuits represent unique challenges that require experienced attorneys to develop and execute and effective litigation plan from the beginning. Matt has represented large businesses and financial institutions in class actions involving the following subject matter:. • Wage & Hour• Washington's Uniform Commercial Code• Washington's Landlord Tenant Act• Consumer Protection Act• Breach of Contract. Energy Reorganization Act – Whistleblower Retaliation Claims. Matt defends employers in actions brought by plaintiffs under the Energy Reorganization Act, Section 211 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5851, before the United States Department of Labor, Administrative Review Board, United States District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. • Tamosaitis v. URS Energy & Construction, Inc., URS Corporation, CV-11-5157 (E.D. Wash 2011) (granting summary judgment); on appeal, 781 F.3d 468 (9th Cir. 2015)• Ford v. URS Energy & Construction, Inc., ALJ No. 2015 ERA-00010 (trial held, the Administrative Law Judge left employment with the Department of Labor without decision); plaintiff opted out of the Department of Labor, Ford v. AECOM, 18-CV-05101 (E.D. Wash 2018)• Brown v. BWSR, LLC, ARB No. 2019-0060 (granting summary dismissal); on appeal, ALJ No. 2019-ERA-00003 (awaiting decision). Other Trial Experience. • Kriegman, Chapter 11 Trustee for LLS America, LLC v. 1127477 Alberta Ltd. and Keith Alexander, 2015 WL 328918, No. 2:12-CV-423 (E.D. Wash 2015) (trial judgment for client in the amount of $1,857,890 CAD); on appeal, 701 . 565, No. 15-35198 (9th Cir. 2017) (affirming trial judgment)• Kriegman, Chapter 11 Trustee for LLS America, LLC v. 1140966 Alberta Ltd. and Marvin Toews, 2014 WL 3842979, No. 2:12-CV-68 (E.D. Wash 2014) (trial judgment for client in the amount of $4,408,)• Contineo Technologies, Inc. v. Intrinium, Inc., Spokane County Superior Court, Case No. 16-2-04280-0 (no award to either party; client prevailed on fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims)• Brendt v. Spokane Washington Hospital Company LLC dba Deaconess Medical Center, Spokane County Superior Court, Case No. 15-2-01498-1 (full defense verdict for client in wrongful death case)• Page v. Roberts, Spokane County District Court, Case No. 13145380 (trial judgment in favor of clients). Other Appellate Experience• Lindell v. Bocook, 196 Wn. App. 1023 (2016) (affirming district court decision to grant anti-harassment protection order in favor of client)

Mary Giannini has over 20 years of experience advising healthcare providers. Prior to joining Witherspoon Kelley, she served as the coordinator of hospital services for a California hospital council, and as Director of Planning and Implementation for a healthcare planning network for the State of Idaho.. Mary consults with providers on compliance and implementation of health information and security, as well as compliance with fraud and abuse and Stark laws. She drafts and negotiates healthcare contracts, joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions. She assists practitioners in practice management issues, including employment, contracting, reimbursement, health and safety, and antitrust issues.

Marcellus Chase is an attorney at Randall Danskin in Spokane, Washington. A registered patent attorney, he advises clients in all aspects of intellectual property. Professor Chase helps clients develop and implement high-level and granular strategies to protect and enforce patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other proprietary assets to achieve business objectives. He has filed and prosecuted patent applications relating to medical and dental devices, aerospace technologies, telecommunications, materials science, optics, energy production, optical inspection, detection, identification and measuring technologies, and various other areas of advanced research.. Prior to entering private practice with a large, well-known international law firm, he worked in-house at a major research university for more than two and a half years. His experience includes the representation of numerous start-up companies, non-profit organizations, universities, as well as several well-established medium and large companies. As part of his practice, he negotiates and advises on research and development agreements, licensing contracts, M&A deals and related due diligence, software agreements, website terms of use, privacy policies, and franchise agreements and required disclosures. Professor Chase also teaches patent law and an introduction to intellectual property course at the University of Idaho College of Law, part-time.. When he’s not teaching or practicing law, he enjoys cycling, baseball, and the great outdoors, and is scoutmaster of boy scout troop 464 in Spokane Valley, WA.

Lynn St. Louis is an Elder Law Attorney, providing legal counsel on Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Long-Term Care.  Lynn's practice offers life care planning services to assist clients and their loved ones through the myriad of legal and social issues in order to find, keep, and pay for quality long-term care. Through implementation of Medicaid Asset Preservation Strategies®, families can preserve substantial assets and obtain Medicaid long-term care benefits.. As an Elder Law Attorney, Lynn seeks to honor and protect seniors' autonomy and wishes through life planning documents such as Durable Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives (Living Wills). Through Wills and other estate planning services, Lynn provides clients with peace of mind, knowing that their wishes will be carried out and their estates will not be unnecessarily depleted.. Lynn is a 1985 graduate of the University of Washington School of Law. She moved to Spokane in 2006 and is currently listed in Washington’s Top Lawyers. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and its Elder Law Section, the Spokane County Bar and the Spokane Estate Planning Council, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), is a Past President of the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (WAELA), and was honored as the 2008 Member of the Year of the Washington Chapter of NAELA for outstanding achievement. Lynn is currently a director on the board of WAELA. She is also AV rated, meaning she is one of only 5% of women lawyers to be selected for the Bar Registry of Pre-Eminent Women Lawyers.

Kjirstin enjoys working with individuals, families and business owners to develop effective and practical strategies to help them accomplish their goals, plan for the future and implement their legacies.  She devotes her practice to advising individuals and families in all aspects of their estate planning needs, including tax planning, wealth transfer strategies, business succession planning, asset protection, and charitable gifting, as well as document preparation related to those planning matters.  Kjirstin also counsels and represents fiduciaries, including professional and corporate trustees, and beneficiaries in the areas of estate and trust administration, both probate and non-probate proceedings, as well as estate and trust dispute resolution. Additionally, she advises business clients on a range of corporate governance and transactional matters.  Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family, as well as snow skiing, water skiiing and running.

Joshua Maurer was born in Ellensburg, Washington. He’s very proud of his state and chose to settle in Spokane after graduating law school. Josh is a hard worker who put himself through both college and law school. He lives here with his wife and children, and he is active in the community. He loves the area, and is passionate about helping the people of Spokane. Josh Maurer is an experienced Spokane attorney focusing on the areas of personal injury, employment, and criminal law.

John has been a partner in the firm since 1983. His practice involves serious personal injury complex litigation, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injuries and spinal/aquatic injuries.. John is active within the Washington State Brain Injury Association and has served as past executive director for the local chapter. John is currently the president of the Foundation Board for Inland Northwest Hospital Service and is past president of the St. Luke's Rehabilitation Advisory Board of Directors.  He also is a member of the executive committee and Vice Chairman of Banner Bank.  He has received his Aquatic Specialty Certification.. Because of his extensive and diverse experience with brain injuries and his extremely successful representation of its victims, John garners the highest level of respect within the medical community, and has been honored by his peers as one of the State of Washington's "Super Lawyers". John also was named as one of Washington's top 100 trial lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. Feel free to review the testimonials of several of John's peers in the medical community.

Jenna Hatch is an attorney at Hatch Law. Jenna’s practice encompasses selective criminal law cases and all areas of family law with a focus on mediation. Each year, Hatch Law mediates and settles hundreds of family law disputes. Jenna is equally comfortable either mediating or litigating contentious and complex dissolutions. Jenna is a Spokane native and received her bachelor’s degree in philosophy and ethics from Washington State University before graduating cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law. Prior to joining Hatch Law, Jenna worked as an intern at the Spokane City Prosecutor’s Office. Outside of work, Jenna is an avid football fan (Go Cougs!) and keeps active in a variety of outdoor activities.

Jenaé M. Ball is a principal at Randall | Danskin, P.S. located in Spokane, Washington. She is licensed to practice law in Washington and Idaho, and her practice focuses primarily on employment litigation and advice.. Jenaé was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. She attended Gonzaga University and earned a BA double majoring in International Relations and French Language and Literature. During college, she studied for a year in Paris, France at the prestigious L'Institut Catholique de Paris where she earned a diplome.. Between college and law school, Jenaé studied foreign policy at American University in Washington, D.C. and interned for the International Foundation for Election Systems (“IFES”), which is a non-government organization that focuses on democracy building and election assistance in developing countries. After completing her studies at American University, she returned to her hometown and worked as a law clerk at Baddley, Oliker, and Sartori for a year prior to attending law school.. Jenaé attended Gonzaga University School of Law, during which time she served on the Student Bar Association and was awarded Representative of the Year, was member of the Moot Court Council’s National Trial Team, served as Vice President of Phi Delta Phi, received a Cali Award for Labor Law, was on the Dean’s Academic Honors List, and a member of various student council societies and caucuses. During the summer of 2003, she attended Gonzaga University School of Law’s International Law Program in Florence, Italy.. During law school and for several months post-graduation, Jenaé interned at the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s office where she assisted in the implementation of the federal Drug Endangered Children program. Jenaé trained law enforcement in statutory interpretation and evidence collection procedures, worked on a variety of criminal matters, and tried felony cases.. In 2006, Jenaé was hired as a civil litigation associate with Paine Hamblen, during which time she focused primarily on employment litigation both at the state and federal levels. In 2008, she was hired by K&L Gates, where she continued to work in the area of employment litigation and advice as well as complex civil litigation and corporate advice. In 2011, she was hired by Randall | Danskin, P.S. to work in the firm's employment and labor law group.

Jason Whiteley's practice is focused on advising closely-held businesses in a variety of corporate and transactional matters and on representing clients in commercial transactions (usually with a technology dimension). His work with closely-held companies includes business formation planning, private financings, general corporate compliance, and executing the purchase or sale of a business. He also represent clients in commercial transactions such as software and patent licensing agreements, development agreements, OEM and distribution agreements, supply agreements and agreements for software implementation services. He has represented clients in transactions with some of the largest utilities in North America and with IBM, Accenture, Cisco Systems, Inc., Cap Gemini, and Certicom, a subsidiary of Research in Motion.. Prior to re-joining Witherspoon Kelley, he was Assistant General Counsel at Itron, Inc. (NASD: ITRI), where he was responsible for the Legal Department that supported Itron's North American operating segment.