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WILLIAM M. SYMMES is a shareholder at Witherspoon, Kelley, headquartered in Spokane and has practiced for over 24 years.  Licensed in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, Mr. Symmes’ practice has been focused primarily on commercial, real estate, and labor and employment litigation.. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from Yale University and his law degree, cum laude, Order of the Coif, from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where served as an Associate Editor on the S.M.U. Law Review and the Journal of Air Law and Commerce.. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Foundation and Greater Spokane Incorporated.  He is the Past-President of the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Washington and a Lawyer Representative from the Eastern District of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, where he serves on the Conference Executive Committee.

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

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.

As the Past President of the Spokane Chapter of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and the Past President of the Spokane Chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, I often work with survivors of traumatic brain injury. This has been very challenging, but also very personally and professionally rewarding. Being an attorney, I believe we have an obligation to use our knowledge and experience to better those unable to help themselves.. I am the mother of three wonderful children with whom I have been blessed beyond measure.  I enjoy the arts, theater and music, with Jazz being my all time love.. Dealing with insurance companies is tough and can often be a frustrating experience.  If you or your loved one have been injured, feel free to contact me.  I am always willing to review any case for legal merit, and can help you maximize your recovery on your injury claim.. Our office also provides Traumatic Catestrophic injury claims, General Personal Injury and Employment Law services.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.

Experienced Products Liability attorney serving clients in Spokane and surrounding areas.