Washington Lawyers - Spokane

Firm: Sweetser Law Office

1020 N Washington St Ste. 1 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

All consultations are free, and we provide free legal advice at absolutely no risk to you.. My practice areas are primarily injuries, auto collisions, and wrongful death.  I also practice in the areas of class action lawsuits, civil rights, nursing home abuse, and consumer protection.  I work very closely with my father, James R. Sweetser, managing Sweetser Law Office.. I am very passionate about representing people, not the powerful. Sweetser Law Office has a long tradition and solid record of results representing the wrongfully injured or killed, and their families.

Firm: Riverside Law Group

905 W. Riverside Ave., Ste. 404 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: Lukins & Annis, P.S.

717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1600 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Class Actions, Corporate , Personal Injury, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Lukins & Annis, P.S.

717 W. Sprague Avenue, , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Contracts, Corporate , Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Stamper Rubens PS

720 W Boone Ave , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

I began my legal career with Stamper Rubens, P.S. in 1995. With a focus on litigation, my practice emphasizes all aspects of employment law, including trade secret violations, discrimination claims, and violations of non-compete or non-solicitation agreements, and various types of commercial and business litigation, as well as advice and consult and litigation for healthcare entities and providers.. I am admitted to practice before all Washington state courts, the U. S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. I am also very active in the Spokane community serving as President of the Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management (INSHRM), Chancellor for The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, general counsel for the Spokane Home Builders Association, and Past President of Spokane Rotary Club 21. I also serve as general counsel and board member for the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest.

Firm: Addams & Associates

601 W 1st Ave , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills

Contracted prosecutor for cities of Cheney, Medical Lake, and Ritzville, Washington

Firm: Paine Hamblen LLP

717 W. Sprague Ave. , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Litigation, Employment, Education

Firm: Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, Van Wert & Oreskovich, PC

618 W. Riverside Avenue , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: State & Local Law, Litigation, Employment, Land Use & Zoning, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law

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.

421 W. Riverside Ave. Ste. 812 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Russell & Hill - Injury & Accident Attorneys

1212 N Washington #132 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Mark Edmund Vovos, P.S.

100   Delphi Building , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Civil ,Criminal Defense ,Securities

Firm: Stamper Rubens PS

720 W Boone Ave Ste 200 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Witherspoon Kelley

422 W. Riverside Ave, Suite 1100 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Class Action

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)

Firm: Molton Law Office P.S.

1220 North Mullan Road , Spokane , Washington 99206

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Matthew (Matt) Luedke was born and raised in Washington (Maple Valley). Mr. Luedke graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Communications. Following his undergraduate work, Mr. Luedke attended and graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law with his Juris Doctorate cum laude(with honors).. Mr. Luedke is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of Washington, the Federal District Court in Eastern Washington and before the Veteran’s Administration (VA Accredited Attorney). Mr. Luedke is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Spokane County Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Washington State Elder Law Section, and WealthCounsel.. Mr. Luedke has been practicing in Estate Planning and Elder Law since passing the Bar in 2008 and joined Moulton Law Offices, P.S. in 2009. Mr. Luedke regularly assists clients with estate planning including preparation of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney as well as advanced planning including Irrevocable Trusts. Mr. Luedke additionally assists with Trust Administration and Probate both as an advisor as well as a professional fiduciary. Finally, Mr. Luedke advises families on Long-term Care planning through advanced planning, Medicaid Crisis Planning and the Veteran’s Administration. Mr. Luedke advises on avoiding the detrimental and often devastating impacts providing for a loved one’s Long-term Care needs and financial costs.. Mr. Luedke is married with three daughters (twins plus a surprise). Mr. Luedke enjoys competitive basketball playing as well as watching the Zags, professional photography, and playing with his family. Mr. Luedke is Mason and a long-time adult volunteer for a non-profit youth organization called DeMolay.. Mr. Luedke has been selected to the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Washington Super Lawyers List as a Rising Star in Elder Law and selected in Spokane Living Magazine as one of the Most Trusted Lawyers in the area. Super Lawyers are considered the highest rated lawyers available for representation and continue to meet and exceed a high level of work in the law industry. Only 5% of attorneys receive Super Lawyer distinctions.

Firm: Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC

905 West Riverside , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Employment, Litigation, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor

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.

Firm: Evans Craven & Lackie PS

818 W Riverside Ave Ste 250 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

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.

Firm: The Markam Group Inc PS

421 W Riverside Ave Ste 1060 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Environmental , Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury

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.

Firm: Mark R. Iverson, P.S. Adoption & Guardianship Legal Services

921 West Broadway , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Adoption

Mark R. Iverson is a Fellow in the American Academy of  Adoption Attorneys and a member of the National Council For Adoption. A 1985 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, Mr. Iverson is married and has three adopted children. Mr. Iverson is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Idaho, providing legal services for adoptive families in the following areas:  Step Parent Adoption; Private Adoption; International Adoption; Agency Adoption; Adult Adoption; and Foster Care Adoption.. In addition, Mr. Iverson handles guardianship matters.. To meet with Mr. Iverson for a free one half-hour consultation, call or toll free at .

Firm: Mark Hodgson

1321 W. Broadway , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Family

As a lawyer, I am an advocate for my clients. I stand by my clients every step of the way throughout their case. At the start of a case, I take time to listen to my clients, answer their questions, explain their rights, explain the legal process involved in their case and provide candid advice about their rights and responsibilities.. As a case proceeds, I continue to provide the highly personalized, responsive and accessible representation my clients require. I take time to return calls promptly and keep clients advised about the status of their case.. I take time to understand my clients’ objectives and negotiate with their needs in mind. If disputes are not resolved by negotiation or mediation, I am prepared to fight for my clients in the courtroom.. I have built my practice on a foundation of trust, integrity and vigorous advocacy. If you need to put a strong and caring advocate in your corner, I encourage you to contact my Spokane law office today for assistance.

Firm: Richter-Wimberley, P.S.

422 W Riverside Avenue   1300 , Spokane , Washington 99201

Practice Areas: Family ,Products Liability