Onalaska Lawyers

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...

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.

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...

Aliya knew from an early age what she wanted to do with her life. Born in the former Soviet Union in what is now Kazakhstan, a large landlocked nation in Central Asia that gained its independence in 1991, Aliya's passion for law and justice led her to the legal profession. She attended Eurasian National University in Astana, the national capital and business epicenter of Kazakhstan, where she received a Law Degree in International Law. Upon graduation, Aliya traveled extensively and after concluding a trip to the United States, where she also acquired fluency in the English language, Aliya decided to...

I am a second-career attorney who started Adaptive Law so I could offer legal services my own way. I pursued my law degree following a nearly ten-year academic career in urban planning and community development, and now apply my problem-solving mentality to a mixed practice of estate planning, land use and elder law. I represent my home district (District 3) on the Skagit County Planning Commission, and continue to teach as an adjunct professor in the accredited Urban and Regional Planning program at Cal Poly Pomona. I am a member of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAF), a volunteer...

Ed brings more than 25 years of turnaround management, financial and executive management experience to bear for his clients, and has managed a broad range of financial roles — from leading and managing accounting and finance teams, tax consulting, audit preparation, management and design, bookkeeping and tax preparation, risk management, underwriting and modeling functions of a large consumer credit debt buyer to equity structured finance commitments, as well as overseeing multiple audits for PCI DSS compliance and SAS 70 certification.

Ed worked with small and mid-sized businesses, providing consulting on tax planning, financial operations and transactions structuring with CFO Selections in...

Attorney with general practice focusing on real estate (agricultural, commercial, and residential) and business transactions, probate, estate planning, landlord-tenant, and creditor’s rights with a wide variety of clients including banks, contractors, credit unions, dentists, landlords, orchardists, petroleum distributors, physicians, realtors, restaurateurs, and vintners.

Nicholas Berning has practiced immigration law since January 2007. Nick has represented over 200 EB-5 immigrant investors and E-2 non-immigrant investors. He also has extensive experience with other immigrant visas (family and employer sponsorships) and temporary work visas. Before co-founding Boundary Bay Law, he served as the Practice Manager at T.D. Knowles & Associates, PLLC from 2008 to 2015.

From 2009 to 2015 Nick served on the Washington State Practice of Law Board, which is responsible for investigating the unlawful practice of law in Washington State. The Washington State Supreme Court appointed Nick to serve as the...

I joined Butler Beschen Law PLLC after spending several years at the Whatcom County Public Defender's Office. My work largely consists of criminal defense. I am experienced in all aspects of the criminal justice system -- from the first appearance with the judge to a case going to trial.

Butler Beschen Law is one of the leading criminal defense, employment law and litigation firms servicing the Pacific Northwest. Our firm is premised upon the belief that narrowing the focus of a law practice - in our case, criminal defense, employment disputes and litigation - and working hard to be the...

Finding the right attorney to defend you in criminal matters is crucial. But how do you find a good, competent criminal defense attorney? Unlike plumbers or even physicians, it can be awkward or embarrassing to ask a friend or family member to recommend a criminal defense lawyer. That’s why I encourage you to call or schedule a consultation to find our how I can help. I am available evening and weekend hours when necessary by appointment. I have no associates, so your matter always gets my personal attention. I believe in being honest and...

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...

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...

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.

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 |...

After twenty-five years of diverse work experience including a ten-year stint at a major utility and shorter stints at a small electronics manufacturer, real estate sales, and construction, Mr. Macomber graduated with his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Mr. Macomber uses a common sense approach to close transactions and settle problems that is unusual in the industry and has proven highly effective. Please visit For www.macomberlaw.com for more information.

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...

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 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...

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).

Greg Boos is a noted U.S. immigration lawyer and award-winning cross-border advocate. His practice emphasizes business immigration, and he represents a broad spectrum of multi-national companies and international businesspersons.

A results-oriented advocate, Greg has been named one of the world’s leading practitioners of U.S. immigration law by the International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. Based on peer reviews, Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Greg an AV Preeminent rating, a testament to the fact that his colleagues rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.

Greg received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Idaho in 1977. He is a member of...

Elizabeth "Libby" Jamison brings a wealth of diverse experience to E. Grace Law Firm. From her early days in a one-room schoolhouse in the Cascade Mountains to advising at the highest levels of government, Libby’s story is as unique as it is inspiring. After several years in private practice as a family law attorney, she began working with the Military Spouse JD Network, ultimately serving as President of the organization supporting career-minded military spouses. MSJDN successfully advocated for licensing accommodations in over 40 jurisdictions to reduce employment barriers for military spouses, laying the foundation for the January 2023 Congressional amendment to...

Christon Skinner is the founding member of the Law Offices of Christon C. Skinner, P.S. The firm was established in 1996, when Mr. Skinner opened his own office after being a partner in the law office of Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner, which he joined in 1979. Chris expanded his practice to San Juan County when he acquired John Linde’s law office in Friday Harbor in January of 2008. Chris has been actively engaged in the practice of law in Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties for over 32 years with a primary emphasis on business,...

David enjoys developing relationships with clients and helping them achieve their goals. David's civil practice is focused on three primary areas of law: (1) estate and elder law, including wills, trusts, durable powers of attorney, and probate; (2) real estate, including the purchase and sale of property, the creation of easements and covenants, and some real estate litigation; and (3) business law, including incorporation or LLC formation, contract drafting, and business purchases and sales. In addition to his legal practice, David serves on the the Port Townsend City Council and is a board member of the Boiler Room...

Michelle has a strong background in identifying and procuring protection for the intellectual property rights of her clients. She has significant experience in protecting new commercial fruit varieties in the United States, and coordinating rights in other countries. Michelle welcomes inquiries from plant breeders and variety owners outside the United States.

Holly Pai is the Managing Partner of Harrison & Pai, PLLC. Our office practices US Immigration and Citizenship Law exclusively in order to provide our clients focused and experienced legal representation for all your immigration needs. We pride ourselves on delivering dedicated and personalized legal services to clients who are navigating the complex and challenging immigration process.

Holly Pai has years of experience as an immigration lawyer fighting for the rights of immigrants and has spent her entire legal career in immigration law. She practices immigration and nationality law exclusively and focuses on complex immigration matters including business immigration, removal defense...

Halley Fisher has been practicing U.S. immigration law with Cascadia Cross-Border Law in Bellingham, WA since 2019. Halley handles U.S. immigration and citizenship matters, specifically employment-based U.S. immigration for professionals, entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and religious workers. She is especially passionate about helping people in the outdoor, clean tech, and sports industries access the United States. While Halley works with people from all around the world, the majority of her clients are Canadian businesses and individuals seeking to expand to the U.S. market/workforce. She currently serves as an Advisory Board member of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University....

Patrick McMenamin has devoted his career to helping injured persons and their families and is committed to obtaining full and fair compensation for each client he represents. For the last twelve years he has successfully represented over 1,000 clients. His background, education and experience give him unique insight into the fair value of each case. In 1996, Mr. McMenamin defended insurance companies against personal injury lawsuits. After learning the strategy and tactics used by the insurance industry to delay, deny and minimize personal injury claims, Mr. McMenamin quit and chose to help injured persons and their...

David Anderson has assisted hundreds of seamen and their families to secure fair compensation for injuries at sea, as well as for those who have lost loved ones to sunken vessels. His decades of experience in the admiralty law field have made him a respected name in the industry. As a native of Seattle, Dave spent his childhood on docks and shores. He learned to take the helm of sail and powerboats from an early age, and he has owned a wide variety of vessels. Dave attended Stanford University before earning his J.D. at the University of Michigan School...

I am Marcellus Chase, an attorney at Randall Danskin located in Spokane, Washington. As a registered patent attorney, I provide guidance to clients on all facets of intellectual property. I assist clients in developing and executing both comprehensive and detailed strategies to safeguard and enforce their patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other proprietary assets to fulfill their business goals. My experience in filing and prosecuting patent applications spans a variety of fields including medical and dental devices, aerospace technologies, telecommunications, materials science, optics, energy production, and optical inspection, detection, identification, and measuring technologies, among other areas of advanced research. Before...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....