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Patrick K. Fannin's practice focuses on complex civil litigation, including construction defect claims, personal injury, and professional malpractice. He has argued and tried various civil matters before a number of Washington Courts, including the Washington State Supreme Court. He is admitted to the Federal District Courts for Eastern and Western Washington and the State of Idaho.  He is a member of the Spokane and King County Bar Associations. He is the owner and founder of the law firm Fannin Litigation Group, P.S.

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.

Nathan Orlando practices in the civil litigation department of Witherspoon Kelley focusing primarily on medical malpractice defense. Nathan has experience dealing with commercial, employment, healthcare, intellectual property, and medical negligence matters.. Nathan received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Idaho. During law school, Nathan gained experience in private practice and represented clients in criminal defense matters. Prior to law school Nathan taught English to university professors and students in Mianyang, China and volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician.

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 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 of law deals primarily with helping seriously injured people recover for their injuries and deal with their insurance claims. I grew up in Spokane and knew I wanted to be a lawyer when I was in fourth grade and have pursued that goal ever since. I graduated from West Valley High School where I was on the debate team that went to Nationals and went on to Washington State University earning a degree in Political Science. My law degree is from Gonzaga University School of Law where I was an associate editor of the Law Review and graduated with honors. I opened my firm in the fall of 1991 and since that time have handled numerous cases, some with very large damages and complex issues. I am an Eagle Member of the Washington Association of Justice which is an association of lawyers dedicated to fighting for justice for people who have been injured. I truly enjoy the practice of law and the ability to improve the lives of those who have been seriously injured. I would like to talk to you to see if I can help you. My years of experience have enabled me to find a way to resolve your case as quickly as possible with the least difficulty and to achieve proven results.

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 primarily on complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation/counseling. I aggressively and efficiently advocate for both plaintiffs and defendants. I routinely advise businesses and individuals on contract disputes, civil rights issues, employment and HR issues, state and federal leave and discrimination laws, trade secret and unfair competition, and copyright/trademark infringement issues. Nothing brings me greater joy than achieving a positive result for my clients.

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

My practice focuses on executive compensation, employee pension and welfare benefits, equity compensation, corporate governance and taxation. I regularly provide advise concerning all aspects of executive compensation and employee benefit plan compliance, including non-qualified plans, 409A, 401(k)s, Cafeteria Plans, HRAs, ESPPs, ERISA, COBRA, EESA/ARRA, equity compensation and other tax issues.. I manage pension and benefit plan compliance in the merger and acquisition context, including qualified and non-qualified arrangements, plan interpretation, termination, and mergers, as well as executive benefit issues under Code Sections 280G (parachute payments) and 409A (non-qualified deferred compensation). I also provide advise on the executive compensation restrictions under EESA/ARRA and the Dodd-Frank Act for financial institutions. I have expertise in executive benefit plan packages, including equity-incentive plans and supplemental executive benefit plans, non-qualified deferred compensation, and executive employment agreements. I also work on qualified plans, assisting clients with plan design, ongoing compliance, plan corrections, mergers and terminations.

My office handles personal injury and civil litigation.  I work on both hourly and contingent fee agreements.  Feel free to call if you have questions.

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. 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. Linehan’s areas of practice include a wide range of family law matters including: divorce, support, parenting plans, modifications,  adoptions, appeals, domestic violence; as well as juvenile matters involving parent representation in dependency, guardianship, CHINS/At-risk youth, and termination of parental rights. He has been appointed as a special master for discovery issues.  Mr. Linehan also serves as a Spokane County Superior Court Pro Tem Commissioner.. Mr. Linehan has represented hundreds of claimants who have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits and Supplemental Security Income. His primary focus has been successful representation at the local hearing level in front of Administrative Law Judges. However, Mr. Linehan has also successfully represented claimant’s on appeals to the Appeals Council, as well as federal court appeals that occur before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Mr. Linehan’s experience in arguing SSDI/SSI cases has helped numerous individual’s be approved for benefits.. Prior to joining Allen Fischer, PLLC, he had a longstanding contract with the Washington State Office of Public Defense in representing parents in every area of dependency matters, including guardianship and termination of parental rights trials. This representation has provided Mr. Linehan a vast experience in successfully litigating cases in Superior Court and Juvenile court.  He specialized in cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA); and has been a presenter regarding numerous topics in this area.. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Linehan has a great track record in successfully negotiating cases without the need of court intervention. He has helped negotiate child custody orders in dependency proceedings, nonparental custody, dissolution, residential schedules/parenting plans, dependency-guardianships, Title 13 guardianships, and open adoption agreements.. Mr. Linehan is a graduate from Gonzaga University. He earned a Bachelor’s degree with majors in both Political Science and Philosophy. After earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Linehan decided to remain in Spokane, Washington and earned his law degree from the Gonzaga University School of Law. Mr. Linehan is married and is the father of three children.

Mr. Bayley is a principal at Randall | Danskin, A Professional Service Corporation.  His practice emphasizes the areas of estate planning, estate taxation, probate and trusts. Previously, he was a partner at Paine Hamblen, LLP  also focusing in the areas of estate tax, planning and administration. Just prior to joining Paine Hamblen, Mr. Bayley was a corporate contracts administrator with Telect, Inc.

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.

Max practices civil litigation at Riverside Law. Max also has experience handling commercial and residential real estate transactions, as well as medical negligence defense.. Prior to joining Riverside Law, Max worked as an associate attorney in his hometown of Yakima, WA, and, subsequently, Max worked at a mid-sized firm in Spokane, WA. Before law school, Max studied International Relations and Spanish at Gonzaga University. Max retains a working proficiency in Spanish.. In his spare time, Max enjoys attending live music events and golfing.

Matthew T Russell, incredible reputation, integrity and dedicated attorney. Matthew T Russell, founding attorney at Russell & Hill, PLLC, is dedicated to helping people, people who suffer injustice against the big insurance companies. His primary area of practice is in personal injury, though he has a lot of prior experience handling criminal defense and social security disability cases. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association; Oregon State Bar Association; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association; Washington State Association for Justice; Multiple WA State County Bar earned his undergraduate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Clemson University and his J.D. degree with Honors from Hamline University School of Law, where he was ELS President and served on the Journal of Public Law & Policy.. Matthew T Russell has received Avvo's Client’s Choice Award nearly every year, and commendations for his Pro Bono work throughout Washington.  Matthew T Russell spends most his time with his wife and four children, time on the School Board, teaching Mock Trial, on the Board for Mercy Watch helping the homeless, and coaching boys and girls basketball. He splits time between the Everett and the Spokane office locations.

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.