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I have been practicing law for almost 25 years now.  My focus is on reprenting clients in their Estate Planning and Business needs.  We are extremely proactive and focus on the life cycle of the business and family transition.  The focus is on the solving the problems, and staying out of litigation.

I have been married to my high school sweet heart for over 30 years.  We have two children (one of each flavor), both in college.  My free time is spent getting outside and being very physically active -- from climbing mountains to snow skiing to biking to golfing.  The balance of my free time is spent building projects for my wife, from a victorian chicken coup to a gazebo.  I have been a Washington State Bar examiner for the past 4 years.  I have also served on a couple of local boards.

I have been an attorney for over 30 years.  I started my career as a deputy prosecutor for the City of Spokane in 1991.  As a deputy prosecutor I had the opportunity to try over 25 bench and jury trials to a verdict with most of them being successful prosecutions on behalf of the people of the City of Spokane.. My practice is devoted to the area of labor and employment law, business, contract and tort law, with advice work and consultation in those areas, as well as litigation and appellate work in those specific areas of law.. I am a trial lawyer by nature and calling.  I have represented clients at summary judgment, administrative hearings, labor arbitrations, unemployment compensation hearings and before the Merit Systems Protection Board.  I have also tried jury and bench trials in the United States District Court for both the Western and Eastern Districts.  I have also tried jury and bench trials in Spokane County Superior Court and Pend Oreille County Superior Court state of Washington.. I also have substantial appellate experience.  I have appeared before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Washington Court of Appeals (Division III), and the Washington Supreme Court on numerous occasions.  Most recently, I successfully argued before the Washington Supreme Court on behalf of Gonzaga University in an alleged whistleblower and wrongful discharge case resulting in a unanimous 9-0 decision and clarification of the law.  Martin v. Gonzaga University, 191 Wash. 2d 712, 725 (2018). For over 28 years I have provided representation both advice and litigation to numerous large, medium size and small businesses through out the state of Washington in the area of labor and employment law, business, contract and tort law.  I also have extensive experience in representing public sector employers and employees.  The specific industries that I have represented employers and employees include, but are not limited to, the following:  architectural, healthcare, finance and wealth management, trucking, autombile, retail, mining, fire services, law enforcement, timber, engineering, banking, construction, restaurant, employment for disabled and government.. I have also represented employers, employees and individuals relating to employment law matters, including Veterans involving claims of discrimination and retaliation under The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and employers, employees, and individuals in the area of discrimination and retaliation under Washington's Law Against Discrimination and federal law relating to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 1981, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRB).. For over 28 years I have dealt with a variety of legal issues, including, but not limited to, providing advice, consultation, litigation and appellate work relating to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington's Law Against Discrimination, Equal Pay Act, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Washington's Minimum Wage Act, Family Medical Leave Act, National Labor Relations Act, WARN Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Non-Competition Agreements, contract and tort law and other areas encompassing both federal and state law.. I have also successfully resolved and achieved favorable settlement results on behalf of my clients either through direct negotiation or mediation.. I have also been retained as an independent investigator by employers, law firms and human resource consultants to perform investigations relating to allegations of workplace misconduct and potential violations of the employment laws.. I have also provided continuing legal education to lawyers for over 28 years in the area of labor and employment law and contract law.. I have also taught at the undergraduate level for Gonzaga University as an adjunct professor in the areas of preparing students to take the Law School Admissions Test and introducing students to the law of employment discrimination.  I have also provided mentoring to both undergraduate and law students as they prepare for a career in the legal field.. I have been happily married for over 23 years to my lovely wife Dana.  We have 4 children who are very successful in their own right.. Please feel free to contact me if you are in need of the legal services I can provide.

I have been a strong advocate for my clients since 1997. I have met some wonderful people over those years and I love what I do. I am a very zealous advocate for my clients and I think my clients know this and appreciate my hard work. I am not interested in cutting corners or taking the easy route and I give my clients my all. It's important to me to have that personal relationship and build a level of trust with my clients. When you hire the firm of Grecco Downs, PLLC you can be sure that you will receive the personalized attention that you deserve.

I do all filings, writings and pleadings myself. What makes me different is the personal service I provide to every client. All clients get my mobile number and email, so they can reach me when the inevitable panic attack happens. Before I became a lawyer, I worked as a paralegal in a well-known law firm in Midtown, Manhattan (New York).What I lack in decades of practice experience, I make up for with my tenacity and my client-friendly fees. I am also a military veteran who trained in military intelligence and served in the wake of 9/11. I enjoy spending my free time with my spouse and kids.

I defend hospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities, and nursing homes, as well as individual physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and mental health care providers against allegations of medical negligence and assist clients to address licensing investigations and credentialing matters in Washington and Idaho.. I also represent the insureds of local and national insurance providers, defending individuals, partnerships, sole proprietorships and corporations in complex negligence actions in Washington and Idaho state and federal courts.

I am originally from Keene, New Hampshire- the ‘Live Free or Die State.’. I moved to Spokane in 2011 and we immediately fell in love with Eastern Washington and I am proud to call Spokane myhome.. I am an avid outdoorsman, and enjoy taking full advantage of all the Inland Northwest has to offer. When I am not in the office, I will most likely be found rock climbing, listening to live music, or skiing in the mountains. I find that spending as much time as possible in nature helps me stay sharp in the office and in the courtroom. A close friend of mine once described her time in the woods as an opportunity to ‘iron out’ her mind- I couldn’t agree more.. Outside of the classrooms of Gonzaga, my legal career began during the late summer and fall of 2013. During that time, I practiced as Rule 9 Licensed Legal Intern under the Spokane County Public Defender's Office. As a licensed intern, I represented clients in Spokane County's Drug Court. Spokane County's drug court was one of the first drug courts in the county. I truly loved my time with this program and remain inspired by the help drug courts afford suffering individuals.. In September of 2013, I was selected to spend a month at Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College as an intern. While interning at TLC, I was afforded the opportunity to study trial law with some of the nation’s top trial lawyers. It was an unforgettable experience that taught me more about courtroom advocacy than I could have ever learned elsewhere.. In the winter and spring of 2013-2014, I carried a full misdemeanor caseload for the Spokane County Public Defenders. I thoroughly enjoyed fighting for those unable to afford private representation in the trenches of our legal system.. I sat for the bar exam in Washington State in the Summer of 2014 and was admitted to the Washington State Bar that September. Unfortunately, at that time the County Public Defender's office was not hiring. Fortunately, I was able to find work with a small Spokane law firm representing injured people against insurance companies.. Eager to get back to full time criminal defense work, In early 2016 I followed my passion for defense work and set out on my own by founding Donahue Law.. In the summer of 2016 I returned to the Trial Lawyers College for their Graduate Program. This program was an intensive two week course that allowed me to hone my skills and help me prepare to defend Ms. Donna Perry. Ms. Perry was charged with three counts of premeditated murder. A mentor and I took Ms. Perry's case to jury trial in the summer of 2017.. In 2018 I was awarded the Judy Clarke Scholarship to Attend the National Criminal Defense College’s 2 week program in Georgia. This program significantly strengthened my skills as a litigator by helping me build on the trial tools I had developed both in and out of the courtroom.. Beginning in late 2019, I became an outspoken advocate for the legalization/decriminalization of psychedelics and began volunteering for state and local political movements. While my anti-drug war roots run deep, my willingness to come out of the psychedelic closet in a more public way was motivated by my lived experiences as well as my long standing belief in the therapeutic value of molecules such as psilocybin, MDMA, LSD, DMT, and mescaline.. In early 2021, I became one of the initial members of the Psychedelic Bar Association (PBA). The PBA is an association of accomplished attorneys dedicated to solving the novel legal and policy issues impacting the emerging psychedelics sector. I am a proud member of the PBA with the bulk of my time there spent sitting on the PBA’s Legalization and Regulation Committee.. On April 19, 2022 I founded Terrapin Legal. Terrapin Legal is a Spokane based law firm and only represents clients in the emerging legal psychedelic ecosystem. As Buckministe Fuller is credited with saying- "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”. Metta-. -Pat Donahue

I am married to my lovely wife Kate. We have three young adult boys. We love to ski at Mt. Spokane on the winter weekends and we love boating in the summer months and all sports. I love practicing law and helping people who are injured by accidents or medical malpractce navigate the legal system and the insurance system.. I practice law with the philosphy of treating everyone I encounter with respect, regardless of issues of fault.

I am married and have three sons.  When I am not practicing law, teaching or taking care of my family, I love to go camping or skiing.. I started my own practice in 1995 in order to be able to represent the people and cases that I choose.  I am guided in my practice by being forthright and honest, hardworking, responsive and dedicated to being a formidable advocate for my client's interests.  I love practicing law because the work  is different every day, and I get to make a difference in people's lives.

I am currently City Prosecutor for the City of Spokane. I have practiced law for fourteen years, all with the City of Spokane. During that time, I have prosecuted many types of criminal cases, including, but not limited to DUI's, Assaults, Thefts, Traffic Infractions and Domestic Violence offenses. My goal in criminal prosecution is to seek justice, whatever that might be.

I am based in Spokane, Washington, with an active practice in Washington, Idaho and Oregon.

I am an experienced criminal defense litigator with over thirty-seven years of experience.  I handle all types of federal and state criminal matters in Washington and Idaho.

I am a trial lawyer with Lukins & Annis, P.S. in Spokane, Washington.  Over the past several years, I have represented private businesses, individuals, Washington state agencies, and muncipal governments.  I specialize in resolving all types of litigation/disputes.  Over the past 11 years, my litigation practice has been primarily in the areas of business, employment, contract, civil rights, medical malpractice, and personal injury.  I also have a divorce practice specializing in high asset divorces. Whether I am defending a large company, pursuing a personal injury action, or handling a divorce, my personal philosophy is to always strive to get the best results for my clients as efficiently as possible.

I am a mediator/arbitrator and practice personal injury and civil rights law.   I was on the bench for 19 years as a Washington Court of Appeals  Commissioner and Judge and a Spokane County Superior Court Judge.  I am a neutral with the American Arbitration Association.

I am a litigator practicing in state and federal trial and appellate courts all across Washington state and the Ninth Circuit. I litigate a wide variety of matters including trust and estate (TEDRA) disputes, commercial litigation, employment disputes and real property matters.

Hello, I have decided to retire and I am not taking on new clients. It has been my pleasure to serve many of you. Thank you, Dave.

HEATHER HOOVER is a solo practioner who practices exclusively family law in a wide range of domestic matters such as dissolutions, legal separations, child custody, paternity, domestic violence, and child support. She has experience litigating cases at trial, as well as having a high success rate of resolving cases with a result favorable to her clients.. Ms. Hoover earned her undergraduate degree from Pensacola Christian College, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and her J.D. degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Greetings! I have been a practicing attorney in Spokane County since I was admitted in 2001. My practice areas focus mainly on family law as related to divorce, post decree motions, domestic violence, and modfications in parenting plan and child support. I pride myself in being easy to work with whether you are my client or another attorney. My firm belief is that cases can usually be settled with some sort of dispute resolution process, to find the best outcome for my client and their family.. I moved to Spokane in 1998 to attend law school and stayed because of how much I love this community. I have two teenagers and too many dogs--all of whom keep me busy and happy. I look forward to meeting you and trying to help navigate your issues together.

Grant Riva has been practicing law for 38 years. He has handled every kind of criminal case, from speeding tickets to first degree murder. He has represented five different trucker organizations on CDL (Commercial Drivers License) infractions. He has handled 100's of DUI cases, 1,000's of Traffic cases and over 100 Personal Injury cases. Other practice areas small business organizations and wills & estates.

Gary joined Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC in 1992. His practice focuses primarily on complex taxation, probate, taxation, and property issues.  He assists in resolution of estate disputes and handles matters in business and commerical law.

For the last 40+ years, I have only represented injured clients. My expertise is motorcycle accidents. I am an avid rider and know from my won experience how accidents happen.. As a fellow rider, I am able to relate to my clients. We speak a common language.. I graduated from Gonzaga University with a B.A. degree.  The next day I was sworn in as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  I was Honorably Discharged with a service connected disability (Disabled Vet). I attended Gonzaga University School of Law and graduated with honors.. I am A Guest Columnist for a monthly motorcycle publication called “Northern Rockies Rider.”  My articles cover legal issues concerning motorcycle law.

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Every client has a story to tell. Let yours be told by a professional who knows your objectives and the law. Nick Pontarolo is a Spokane native. He knows the legal landscape. Working alongside practitioners with over 50 years of professional service in the legal community, Nick will answer your legal questions in a timely and professional manner.. Workers Compensation:. Your injury is your life and your business. My business is helping injured workers navigate the waters of Washington and Idaho's workers compensation system. Don't be manipulated by big business, human resources, self-insured companies, or management.. We only represent injured workers.. Personal Injury:. When it comes to your life and your injuries, be assured that Delay and Curran will manage your interests with only you in mind. From start to finish.

Eric helps his clients get the Social Security Disability benefits they need and deserve. He represents his clients at Social Security hearings, preparing the arguments and exhibits that prove a disability.. He is experienced in helping his clients navigate their medical history, and to understand how the Judge may view their disability, and their ability to work. Eric is a compassionate advocate, who takes the time to explain the process, and help his clients feel at ease during their appeal. He is based out of Spokane, but has held disability hearings throughout the country including Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, New Mexico, and Minnesota.

Emphasizing business bankruptcy, loan restructuring, and state court receiverships, with a strong committment to client service and satisfaction.  I have practiced bankruptcy law since 1977, with primary experience under Chapter 11, receiverships and loan restructuring. Our office represents clients in bankruptcy and receivership throughout Washington and North Idaho, and we have successfully represented individuals, their families, and businesses of all sizes and descriptions.