Providing Expert Legal Services in Eastern Washington

Our attorneys can assist you during and after trial, including appellate matters in both Washington and Idaho. This includes filing an appeal, motions for discretionary review, appellant or respondent’s briefs, and effective oral argument. Our lawyers have attended matters at the Washington State Court of Appeals, the Superior Court of Washington, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

With over 200 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the background and expertise you will require to defend against or commence an appeal action in many practice areas of law.

Contact us when a company or person who owes you money files a bankruptcy case. Often, a creditor must take prompt action to protect its rights in bankruptcy cases. We can help you if:

Bankruptcy law is a specialized area of practice. Frequently there are limited periods within which to act to protect your rights or your property. Attempting to collect money or take possession of collateral after a bankruptcy has been filed can be a violation of the law if proper procedures are not followed.

Call us to help you defend claims and actions against you by the trustee or debtor; to require the debtor to pay you after a bankruptcy case is filed or completed; to file a claim in a bankruptcy case; to evaluate how a Chapter 9, 11, 12, or 13 plan may alter your rights; to obtain permission from the Bankruptcy Court to recover your collateral or to evict non-paying tenants; or to discuss other issues relating to a bankruptcy case.

We have the knowledge and experience to help you select the best organizational structure to meet your business objectives. Once your business is formed, we can provide you with the legal advice necessary to meet compliance requirements. Our goal is to develop a strong relationship with you and your business, to address future legal needs.

Disputes resulting in lawsuits can arise from a myriad of personal or business activities. If you have been sued, or feel you need to sue another person or entity, it is important to obtain a competent civil litigation attorney.

Our attorneys have vast experience in all areas of civil litigation, including arbitration proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and jury trials.

The Collaborative Law Process is based on a commitment from all parties involved (including the attorneys) to resolve any given civil dispute with face-to-face negotiations, in a confidential manner, and without court intervention. The Collaborative Law Process is highly suited for family law and probate law cases. It encourages parties to focus their time and energy on healthy and productive communication aimed at problem-solving, which can decrease the overall stress and trauma experienced by parties in conflict.

Clients who utilize this process are given the tools to voice their concerns, identify their goals, and generate their solutions. Additionally, the solutions developed through this process are durable and are specifically suited to each client’s needs. As a result, clients often experience increased satisfaction with the results they obtain.

Are you thinking of buying or selling a business, or maybe it is time to transition your company? Our attorneys can assist you from the beginning stages of creating proposals or reviewing an offer received, through to completion of the purchase/sale or merger transaction. With thoroughness, care, and attention to detail, our legal guidance in commercial transactions can prevent and solve issues that may arise associated with simple and complex business transactions.

Specific practice areas within the commercial transaction area are: