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Vicki L. Higby: Litigation attorney with Paine Hamblen LLP in Spokane, Washington.

Practices law throughout Washington State in areas of insurance defense, property disputes, class actions, commercial litigation, public utility defense, and appellate law.

Member Washington Women Lawyers and participant Spokane County Bar Street Law program, offering free legal advice to the public on weekends in the summer.

Hockey fan, enjoys white water rafting, camping and fly fishing.

Thad represents and advises clients on a wide range of matters and has litigated cases in the state and federal courts in Washington and Idaho.  He advises public and private sector clients on regulatory matters and contract drafting, compliance, and enforcement.  Prior to law school, Thad worked in human resources in benefits enrollment and administration, payroll, recruiting, and health and safety compliance.  In his free time, Thad enjoys spending time with family, biking, and skiing.

Susan has a background in employment law and general civil litigation, and continues to represent clients in these areas.. Originally from Kettle Falls, Washington, Susan graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in History, with a Minor in Mandarin Chinese. During college, Susan spent a year abroad studying Mandarin Chinese in Tai Zhong, Tai Wan and Bei Jing, China.. Susan attended law school at Case Western Reserve School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio, where she earned a concentration in Patent, Software, Copyright and Technology law. During law school Susan clerked for Judge K.J. Montgomery in Cleveland, Ohio for two years.  Susan is admitted to practice in the State and Federal courts of Washington and the State courts of Oregon.

Sawyer’s practice primarily consists of litigating cases involving commercial disputes, employment law, and contested estate and probate matters. Prior to joining us, Sawyer was a litigation and employment associate first at Witherspoon Kelley Davenport & Toole P.S. and then at Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, LLP. Sawyer also previously worked as a law clerk for Judge Tracey Wollenberg on the Alaska Court of Appeals.. Sawyer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Gonzaga University and his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law, where he graduated within the top third of his class and was a member of both the Moot Court Honor Board and the Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy. During law school, Sawyer worked as an extern for Judge Edward F. Shea in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and Judge John C. Coughenour in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. Sawyer has also worked as a Rule 9 intern at the Snohomish County Public Defender Association.. Sawyer's practice focuses on commercial disputes, employment law, and contested estate and probate matters, and general business law.

Raised in Spokane, I am glad to serve the Inland Northwest community by providing excellent legal services at a reasonable rate. I work with an excellent team of experienced litigators at Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S.

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 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 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.

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.

James A. McPhee is the Managing Partner of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC, in Spokane, Washington. Licensed in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, Mr. McPhee's practice has focused primarily on litigation of commercial, employment, corporate, and real property disputes for over 20 years.. He earned his undergraduate degree in Speech Communications from Gonzaga University and his law degree, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law where he founded its Labor and Employment Law Caucus.. He is the Spokane County Bar Foundation's President and co-incorporator, he is a board member of the Gonzaga University School of Business Dean's Business Forum Board, he's a board member of Spokane County Bar Association's Diversity Section, he's a Standing Advisory Committee member of the Spokane County Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers' Program, and he's the President and Chair of the Dan Fitzgerald Memorial Basketball Tournament. Since 2008 he has served as either chair or panel attorney of the Spokane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Panel. He served the Spokane County Bar Association as its President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustee. He was a member of the Washington State Bar Association's Bar Leaders Conference Planning Committee and was an Executive Board Member of its Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. McPhee is a former Gonzaga University basketball player and he finished his career as its second all-time leading scorer, a four-time all conference selection, a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American, a member of the District VIII CoSIDA All-Academic First Team, and a two-time National Jesuit News First Team All-American.. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and running including an October 2016 and a May 2021 Grand Canyon rim-to-rim run from the North Kaibab Trail and then up the Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim.

I was born and raised in Spokane, the son of an accomplished trial lawyer. I attended the University of Oregon and the University of Idaho, participating in intercollegiate sports as a scholarship athlete.

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 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 an exeperienced real estate attorney who is uniquely adept and proficient at negotiating, drafting, and litigating real estate documents and contracts.

I am a happily married father of three.  I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and exercising. Before becoming an attorney I served in the  U.S. Army. As to the law, I primarily do plaintiff side employment discrimination and retalition cases. I've tried cases to verdict in federal and state courts and have obtained verdicts ranging from $60, to > $1,000,. I must say, of course, that results may vary as one never truly knows what a jury (or judge) is going to do.

Garrett Williams is an attorney with Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead, LLP, and a member of both the Washington and Idaho State Bar Associations. Mr. Williams focuses his practice on helping businesses and academic institutions navigate labor and employment issues, including litigating disputes, investigating misconduct, negotiating with unions, and advising on regulatory compliance. Mr. Williams is also a frequent presenter at regional and national law seminars. Mr. Williams earned his B.A. degree from the University of Washington and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law.

Deanna Willman practices in the areas of Business Litigation and Business Transactions. Her practice focuses on providing straightforward, compassionate assistance.  She believes in client relationships built upon a foundation of mutual respect and trust.. Deanna grew up in Cheney, WA and went on to become a double Zag, attending Gonzaga University and Gonzaga University School of Law. Deanna uses her ever developing advocacy skills to achieve her client’s goals and better the community she grew up in.. In her free time, Deanna likes to spend as much time outdoors as she can with her fiancée and their golden retriever.

Casey Bruner is a litigator whose practice focuses on complex commercial ligation, class action litigation, constitutional law, civil rights law, media law, and open government litigation. He has successfully represented individuals, small businesses, municipalities, media companies, and Fortunees in a broad spectrum of subject areas. He has litigated matters all the way from pleading through discovery, to conclusion via mediation, arbitration, trial and appeal.. Casey received his undergraduate education from the University of Washington and then attended Seattle University School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and received the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Comprehensive Trial Advocacy. During law school, Casey interned for Senior Judge Lonny Suko and Magistrate Judge James Hutton in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. After law school, he clerked for Senior Judge Edward F. Shea, also in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington..

Bob’s substantial experience as a civil litigator has resulted in numerous jury and non-jury trials in federal and state courts. His trial experience involves labor and employment related suits including civil rights suits, handicap, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, environmental – air and water pollution cases, crop damage cases, medical malpractice, condemnation cases, construction cases, contract disputes and personal injury litigation including wrongful death. In addition to his extensive trial experience, he has had numerous arbitrations and mediation proceedings culminating in the resolution of client disputes in many of the same areas identified above. Additionally, Bob regularly serves in the capacity as a mediator and arbitrator of disputes, and has served as a judge pro-tem in Spokane Superior Court.

Ben is a Member of Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC whose legal practice focuses on complex civil litigation, construction related disputes arising from public and private construction projects, and creditor/debtor law including bankruptcy litigation.

Alexandria John earned her B.S. degree from Park University while serving enlisted in the United States Navy for four years as a Yeoman. Following her honorable discharge from the Navy, Ms. John interned briefly at the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office to complete her Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration while attaining practical experience in the subject matter.. Born and raised in northern California, she graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, WA in 2012, where she earned top scores in civil procedure and professionalism courses and participated on the National Appellate Advocacy Competition moot court team from 2010 to 2012. Her academic achievements also included serving as an associate editor for the Gonzaga Journal of International Law and membership in the Moot Court Honors Council.