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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.

GCPeters Law, PLLC specializes in helping families and individuals protect Assets, plan for Long Term Care with financial assistance and Probate matters.  We also assist small business owners, physicians and medical group practices with health and business law matters.  Our firm is a client centered firm.  We carefully listen to the client's concerns and work together to develop possible solutions to help resolve the client's concerns.  We do not have set office hours because we realize problems and concerns do not always conveniently occur during normal business hours.  Like many other businesses, during COVID we do offer video conferencing as well or telephone conferences.. The initial consultation is free and if you retain our firm, in most instances our fee is a flat fee based on the scope of work.  In some cases, like a Medical Malpractice case, there is an initial retainer for expenses and a contingency fee agreement for the attorney fees.  If we are unable to help a potential client we will attempt to connect the client with a highly qualified attorney in the practice area needed for the particular matter.

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.

Eowen spends her free time outdoors:running, bicycling, snowboarding and playing with her family.

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.

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:

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.

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.