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Christal S. Lam
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About Christal
Biography
Christal Lam is a business attorney with a focus on helping people buy, sell, start and build businesses without making expensive mistakes. With extensive experience in business acquisitions, business sales, due diligence, formations, contract negotiation, and deal structuring, Christal provides clear, strategic legal guidance that protects clients’ interests and maximizes value. By combining business advice and legal advice into a single strategy, Christal helps clients build their legacies and have the peace of mind of knowing that they are protected.
You have business. We handle it.
As your business attorney, I help you make more money and stay out of trouble as you grow.
Don't get trapped by a bad contract. If you have questions, give me a call.
Unsure if you have the right corporate structure? We can help.
Protect yourself and your family with the right entity structure.
Buying or Selling a Business is a big deal. Don't waste your money on a failed deal.
Don't let a speeding ticket ruin your clean driving record!
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Business
30%
Contracts and Agreements
15%
Mergers and Acquisitions
15%
Commercial Real Estate
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2025 2024 2022
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Licenses
Licensed in Idaho for 11 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 12 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Spokane Business Attorneys
(509) 319-2501
Fax
21802 E Indiana Ave, Suite 206, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019
SpokaneBusinessAttorneys.comOnline Presence
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Posted by Ben | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
No need to look further. THIS is the firm you want to hire.
I got a ticket for speeding in Ritzville and was recommended to Christal Lam. The process was super easy and nice. They asked me what I was hoping to have happen with my ticket, then laid out the possible outcomes and what was involved with each scenario. As well as what would probably happen. They w...
Posted by Andy | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Easy to work with, knowledgeable, and a reasonable price.
I hired Christal to write a business to business contract. She understood exactly what was needed, was fast responding and I feel it was a reasonable price. I feel like she had my best interest in mind and I would recommend her.
Posted by Cody | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Christal Lam is exceptional!
Christal helped me with my case from beginning to end. She is very thorough and has an in-depth understanding of the law. Really appreciate how she simplified the entire process for me and achieved the results I was hoping for. Victory! I highly recommend her.
Posted by Mikhail | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing experience
Christal was amazing she was very prompt in helping me in my case. She asked me what i hoped she would be able to do for me. And i explained to her i would like to at least make the ticket not go on my record. Christal not only did what she said but went way beyond my expectations and got the case di...
Christal S. Lam's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christal is an outstanding lawyer and business professional. She is truly able help her clients reach their business goals and protect them from liabilities. She is a great "out of the box" thinker that truly gets to know her clients and their unique needs and goals. She is a a champion for the business owner who does not have the time to mess with legal issues while they are building their business. I would highly recommend Christal to anyone who needs the best possible business law representation!"
"Christal is intelligent and clearly loves the practice of the law. She definitely is a good listener and will hear out your problems; while thinking about solutions."
"Christal is the perfect lawyer for any business owner who needs solid advice but doesn't feel comfortable with the stereotypical uptight corporate attorney."
Denisa Buljubasic
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I endorse this lawyer. Christal is bright, creative, and well-spoken. She will go the extra mile to make sure Clients understand their Matter. Christal really cares and shows it by taking the time to cultivate lasting relationships with her Clients."
"Attorney Lam is a very conscientious and diligent practitioner. I have found her approach to advising her clients to be both compassionate and imaginative."
"ChristaI is knowledgable and a zealous advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chrystal is dedicated to helping her clients and goes the extra mile to provide highly valuable legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. You will be hard pressed to find a lawyer who cares more about her clients than Christal."
"I know Christal to be an insightful and creative attorney. Her law practice is on the cutting edge of business practice management, and she provides a great value to her clients. I would recommend Christal to anyone looking for solid business law solutions."
"Her valuable insights and contributions to the legal community undoubtedly reflect her approach to practice. I endorse this lawyer."
"Christal and I were co-counsel on a difficult DUI matter. Her acumen and level head provided the client with exceptional representation and a favorable result."
"I know Christal to be a competent and professional member of our legal community and endorse her as a fellow criminal defense attorney in the Spokane area."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Supreme Court Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Bar Association
2014
Supreme Court Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, Washington State Bar Association
2013
Dean’s Platinum Pro Bono Distinction, Gonzaga University School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founder and Managing Attorney, Spokane Business Attorneys
2015 - Present
Managing Attorney, Kairos Law
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, C&A Law
2012 - 2013
Rule 9 Law Clerk, Washington State Attorney General
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Unemployment Law Project
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington Women Lawyers (Spokane County chapter)Member
2014 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2013 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Washington Defender's AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
WA v. N.T.
Dismissed
Fair Housing Case
Resolved
Education
2013
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Biola University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Spokane County Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice Section
Scheduling for Sanity: Using Your Calendar to Get Your Life Back
2017
Starting a Business
Contract Basics for a Small Business Owner
2017
Starting a Business
Choosing the Right Business Entity
2016
Pre-Law Day
Before and After Law School
2016
How to Start a Business
Starting a Business
2016
From Dream to Reality
Forming Your Business
2016
Dream Builder
Legal Entities for Your Business
2016
2016 Inland Northwest Fair Housing Conference
Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodations, and Service Animals
2015
Starting Your Business
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
2015
Small Business Bootcamp
Choosing the Right Business Entity
Publications
2017
Spokane Coeur d' Alene Living
Are You Ready to Sell Your Business?
2015
Kairos Law
10 Ways to Avoid Destroying Your Business
2012
Gonzaga Law Review
Technical Editor
2011
Gonzaga Law Review
Associate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I domesticate my California LLC to the state of Washington?
05 Jan 2016
Q&A
Can the judge send me back to jail at my first court appearance or not... and is there anyway to fight the fact that they messed
06 Dec 2015
Q&A
Passing a school bus with it's yellow lights on?
02 Dec 2015