Spokane Valley Intellectual Property Lawyers

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; 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 ‘Washington Rising Star’ by Washington Law & Politics, and as a "Top Lawyer"...

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 have been an Attorney for more than 30 years and a Patent Attorney for more than 17 years. I have obtained patents for clients in a variety of technologies including material handling, optical inspection, detection, identification and measuring technologies as well as medical and dental devices. I provide patent, trademark, copyright and intellectual property services to businesses ranging from large international companies to cutting edge startups and individuals inventors. I strive to foster creative, strategic and value-based services that help energize my clients’ business.