Michelle Kay Fossum

Also known as Michelle K. Wolkey
Michelle Kay Fossum

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Employment / Labor
    23 years
  • 20% Litigation
    23 years
  • 15% Personal Injury
    23 years
  • 15% Administrative Law
    15 years
  • 5% Appeals
    20 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

About Me

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I am married and have three sons. When I am not practicing law, teaching or taking care of my family, I love to go camping or skiing. I started my own... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Fantastic lawyer for our needs”

Posted by: Josh, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Michelle Fossum and her staff worked so hard and dilligently on our case. She always kept us in the loop and we had access to her and her staff... more
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5 star rating

“Employment Lawsuit - Noncompete”

Posted by: Gerrie, 9 months ago.

Client Review: I do not live in the state that I was sued so I had to hire an attorney in the state where I was being sued that I had never met to represent me. I... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


David A. Kulisch

Michelle is an excellent lawyer. She is knowledgeable, decisive and an incredibly hard worker. I endorse this lawyer without reservation.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Kulisch , Spokane (WA), About 2 years ago
Susan Wilder Troppmann

I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is an experienced and excellent attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Susan Troppmann , Spokane (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

23 years since Michelle Kay Fossum was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Idaho Authorized to practice law 2007 05/07/2013
Washington Active 1990 04/19/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor Legal Research and Writing at Gonzaga University School of Law 2011–present
Senior Adjunct Faculty at Whitworth University 2010–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
Eastern Washington University Government / Pre-Law BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Lawyers 2011 Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine 2011
Top Lawyers 2010 Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Committee Member WSAJ CLE Committee 2010–present
Member Spokane North Rotary 2008–present
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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Juror Bias and Misconduct WSTLA 2008 Annual Meeting and Convention 2008
EEOC Investigations Labor and Employment Law Conference 2006
See all 8 speaking engagements