Garfield County Lawyers

With a double concentration in marketing, and communication and media methods from Gonzaga University, Rich went on to get his Juris Doctor, also from Gonzaga, in 2010. A member of the Spokane County and Washington State Bar Associations, as well as the SCBA Solo and Small Practitioners Section, Rich is active in the Spokane Community After helping lower income families with pro-bono representation at the Federal Tax Clinic at Gonzaga, Rich spent two years with the law firm of Stiley & Cikutovich before deciding to partner up with Chris Carlisle, realizing that the Spokane market was underserved by attorneys...

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: breach of contract; trade secrets; receiverships; business law; torts; employment disputes; non-solicitation and non-competition agreements; physician discipline; residential construction disputes; bankruptcy litigation; receivership litigation, trusts and estates litigation, Consumer Protection Act; intellectual property; 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 for...

A founding member of Carlisle & Byers, PLLC, Chris's core emphasis is representing clients in worker’s compensation matters throughout Eastern Washington. Although worker's comp is Chris's primary focus, he also works with personal injury.

Before becoming an intern and associate at Stiley & Cikutovich, Chris earned a bachelors degree in political science from Seattle University and his Juris Doctorate degree at Gonzaga. He has experience practicing before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the State Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts of Eastern Washington.

Chris is a member of the Washington State and...

Campbell & Bissell, PLLC is a closely knit litigation law firm located in downtown Spokane, Washington. Though located in the Pacific Northwest, we represent a variety of clients throughout the western United States. We communicate and work together. We help and support each other so that our clients' best interests are aggressively yet ethically served. Every time. The lawyers at Campbell & Bissell provide legal services to businesses and individuals primarily regarding public works and commercial, residential construction projects, real estate and development, formation of business organizations, contracts, employment and labor matters. We care for our clients, new and existing....

Mr. Davidson represents financially distressed individuals and businesses in bankruptcy proceedings, including complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. Barry also serves as a state court receiver, and represents other parties that serve as a receiver. Mr. Davidson has additional significant experience representing commercial borrowers and guarantors in the negotiation of loan restructurings and workouts. Although a Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorney at heart, Barry’s practice is focused on resolving troubled debt outside of court whenever possible. If a restructuring can’t be accomplished in the best interests of the borrower or guarantor, Mr. Davidson has the experience and background to go the distance...

Elizabeth M. McBride . I use the name Lisa McBride in all but the most formal situations. I graduated from Gonzaga Law School in 1985 and immediately went into private practice focusing on Bankruptcy Law. I provide services under Chapters 7, 13 and 11 for consumers and businesses. I work to provide a quality service with a positive result.

I am a registered U.S. Patent Attorney with an Electrical Engineering degree as well as a Juris Doctor law degree. I have over 20 years experience in patent preparation and prosecution, and have successfully prosecuted hundreds of patent applications to allowance. Importantly, I am dedicated to strong customer service. I believe you deserve timeliness as well as quality. I am currently only accepting new clients with over $30,000 of work (e.g., three patent applications of average complexity).

I've been assisting individuals and business navigate the U.S. immigration system since 2012. I earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2005, the same year I was licensed to practice law in Idaho. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1996, receiving my degree in History.

Before law school, I lived and studied in Russia and was a small business owner. I spent a year studying at St. Petersburg State University and built, operated, and managed a guest ranch in eastern Idaho. During law school I was the student...

Attorney Shane P. Coleman (Shane) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He began his legal career as an in-house attorney for first an insurance company and then with a national mortgage servicer where he managed and negotiated claims, lawsuits, bankruptcy and adversarial matters covering all aspects of consumer lending law and managed litigation for the company. Shane relocated to Spokane, Washington to accept an attorney position with the oldest law firm in Washington and the largest in Eastern Washington. His practice built upon his experience in consumer lending...

I manage the Coeur d' Alene branch of Winston & Cashatt, a regional mid-sized law firm based in Spokane, Washington. I am licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho, and represent both plaintiffs and defendants in the areas of personal injury, product liability, medical negligence, construction defect, and insurance coverage.

I am an attorney in Spokane, Washington with a general litigation practice, which means I have experience in most areas of the law. I do focus much of my practice on criminal defense and personal injury. I am licensed to practice if Washington and the federal courts in the Eastern District of Washington. Prior to law school, graduated from the University of Washington and then worked as an intelligence analyst for the Washington State Patrol. I obtained a certificate in forensic science from the University of Washington. I went to Gonzaga University School of Law where I was...

Sean M. Downs is a criminal defense attorney serving those accused of crimes in the states of Washington and Oregon. Sean started his law career at a small private firm in Spokane, Washington learning the ins and outs of criminal defense, traffic offenses, and driver's license hearings. He then moved on to work at the Spokane County Public Defender Office where he represented people accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as working on appellate cases. In 2013, after over twenty-one years of combined private and public practice, Sean joined together with attorney Diane Grecco to found the law...

James M. Owen, Jr. graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in 1993 and received his J.D. from Gonzaga University in 1999. He was admitted to the Washington bar in 1999, the Oregon bar in 2007, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Mr. Owen is a member of both the King County and Spokane County Bar Associations. Having the benefit of previously having served in positions with both global and boutique law firms, Mr. Owen launched Owen |...

Attorney Andrew Ouimet specializes in business law. With Andrew’s previous position as In-House Counsel for a franchise and consulting company, Andrew gained a wide variety of experience in: contract drafting and disputes, employment law, lease drafting and negotiation, franchise law, business formation and liability assessment, and a myriad of other issues that businesses can encounter on a daily basis.

Andrew grew up in an entrepreneurial family, and was exposed to the finer points of business at a very young age. After receiving a B.S. in business management from the University of Connecticut, Andrew went on to work as a...

Stefanie has spent the past thirty years in a courtroom fighting for justice for those without a voice. As a former prosecutor Stefanie understands how to hold people accountable for the harm they have caused. She has the respect of both her colleagues and the judiciary as a fierce advocate. While Stefanie has successfully taken the toughest and most tragic cases to trial, she is able to work on behalf of her clients to negotiate favorable settlements. Stefanie’s success is due in part to her ability to listen to and understand the needs of her clients. When not in a courtroom or...

I represent individuals that have been wronged by their employer. Wrongful acts by your employer include discrimination, retaliation, harassment, or a hostile work environment. Contact me if your employer has discriminated or retaliated against you, harassed you, or created a hostile work environment based on your:

Sex
Gender
Age
Disability
Need for an accommodation
Pregnancy
Military status
Marital status
Religion
Medical leave (FMLA), or
Because you are a breastfeeding mother

I have been an attorney since 2015 and assist individuals in Washington State with their employment issues. I became an attorney to empower individuals that are treated unfairly by others. I want to provide justice for individuals and help them...

John Guin has over 25 years of experience handling matters in the construction industry, including administrative appeals, trials, arbitration, and mediation. Matters handled include payment disputes, liens, bond claims, construction defects, delay and inefficiency disputes, professional negligence in design and construction management, safety violations, contract terminations, employment and labor issues, and insurance coverage matters. John Guin also serves as a mediator and arbitrator for construction and commercial disputes.

Life Happens...and the Law Office of Jason Couey Can Help! Since 2003, ?the Law Office of Jason Couey has helped hundreds of clients through the bankruptcy process. Jason Couey represents folks who need relief from the stressful burden of debt by helping them get a fresh start by filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By hiring Jason Couey to be your attorney, and file your bankruptcy case, we can help stop harassing creditor calls, stop wage and bank account garnishments, stop collections, stop home foreclosure, stop law suits, get rid of credit card debt, medical bills, pay...

Jeffry has handled the defense for people charged with criminal offenses since 1984, getting solid results in municipal, state, and federal courts. The office will undertake every phase of a criminal problem: pre-charge, bail, trial, sentencing, and post conviction.

Since 2003, Ellen M. Hendrick has been providing legal services throughout Spokane. She earned her Juris Doctor from University of Washington School of Law in 2002 and is a participating member of many Washington state and county Bar Associations.
Ellen believes that is important each client receives her undivided attention, which is why she handles all tasks related to a case herself. Determined to get positive results and tailor each case around a client’s individual needs, she offers compassionate and honest legal representation for divorce and family law cases.
Ellen’s passion for helping clients settle contentious divorce or family law...

I am an attorney with Cooney Law Offices, P.S. in Spokane. My primary practice areas are Plaintiff's side employment law and personal injury. I strive to be readily available, and listen to my clients. I take the time to give my clients the best possible representation and outcome.

After graduating from Carroll College with a degree in Biology, Jacob worked at Shodair Children's Hospital for two years. During his time at Shodair, Jacob learned how to effictively communicate with clients in crisis. Jacob returned to his hometown of Spokane, Washington to attend Gonzaga University School of Law in 2015. After graduating, Jacob spent nearly four years in a plaintiffs' practice before joining Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S. Jacob's practice is focused on civil litigation. He represents clients in a variety of matters, but specializes in personal injury and employment law. Jacob is familiar with Washington's Law Against Discrimination...

I grew up in Montana working in my family's construction company, and moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University. I loved the area and I'm glad to call the Inland Northwest my home together with my wife and four children. When I'm not in court or helping clients, I'm usually riding motorcycles or playing soccer with my kids. I love being a lawyer, and little makes me happier than the chance to help a client set things right after they have been taken advantage of or injured by someone who refuses to take responsibility.

Donald Michael (Mike) Gunning was born in Houston, Texas and as a young child moved to Spokane, Washington.

Michael did his undergraduate work at Eastern Washington University where he graduated with a degree in Economics. Mr. Gunning then went on to receive his Juris Doctor Degree from Gonzaga University Law School. Mr. Gunning was admitted to practice before all courts in the state of Washington and United States Federal Court. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and Wealth Counsel.

Mr. Gunning acquired experience in many diversified areas of law including family law, bankruptcy, civil litigation and estate planning.

Mike...

Registered patent attorney with several years of experience in practicing intellectual property (IP) law, particularly in the areas of preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, patentability and infringement analyses, strategic IP counseling, and enforcing intellectual property rights.

I enjoy working with clients to provide a clear road map to their success, whether in business, real estate transactions or the development of an effective estate plan. Working as an in-house lawyer for small businesses has provided me with direct and first-hand knowledge of the work and drive necessary to make a small business succeed and the challenges that small business owners experience, as well as the issues that small business owners face with regard to succession planning for the transition of ownership. I approach client representation with the same drive. I enjoy an active family life with...

Robert R. Rowley was born in Alliance, Nebraska and graduated with honors in 1987 from the University of South Dakota. He also graduated with honors from the Gonzaga University Law School in 1994. With over twenty years of experience, Robert’s law practice consists primarily of business, real estate matters and corporate transactions. He has represented clients in a variety of legal matters including residential and commercial transactions, due diligence, acquisitions, marketing analysis, leasing proposals, landlord tenant, debtor-creditor (foreclosures, evictions, loan modifications), contract drafting and pre-litigation disputes, business formation, planning, partnership dissolutions and negotiation. Robert has...

Kennet M. Phillipson attended the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006. While there, in addition to his legal studies, he served as an associate editor of a nationally-recognized law journal.

Upon graduation, Kennet returned to Seattle and entered private practice, dedicated to defending the rights of the criminally accused. His practice focused primarily on criminal misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses with an emphasis in DUI defense. For 12 years, Kennet represented his clients at all levels, from municipal to superior courts. He has tried jury trials throughout the State of Washington,...

Steven Schneider's practice includes business and commercial litigation, probates and wills, real property law and transactions, evictions, and business and personal bankruptcy cases representing debtors and creditors. Mr. Schneider is licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho state courts and in Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts.

Taught High School (U.S. History, World History, English, American Literature, Modern World Problems) prior to enrolling into Gonzaga School of Law.

Michele Carney is a partner at Carney & Marchi, PS in Seattle, Washington. Michele has represented a wide range of immigration cases – from business clients to removal defense. She has served on the AILA National Ethics Committee, WSBA Disciplinary Board (Chair 2016-2017), Washington Supreme Court Practice of Law Board and is the past Chapter Chair for AILA, Washington state. She has also been active within AILAWA for many years, serving on different committees and the Executive Board. Michele has also been a speaker at local, regional and national conferences in immigration law. Michele obtained her JD from SMU Dedman...

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...