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Bil Childress
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Biography
I attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where I studied engineering and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. While at Vanderbilt, I was the Associate Editor of Vanderbilt’s student newspaper, performed in, wrote, and directed several plays and short films.
After I graduated from Vanderbilt, I spent the summer in Israel on an archaeological excavation before moving to Spokane. I continued to perform in, write, and direct plays. In the summer of 2005, I studied acting at the Michael Howard Studio in New York. Shortly after returning to Spokane, Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans. I volunteered with the Red Cross and spent a month in San Antonio working in a shelter for evacuees.
In 2009, I enrolled at Gonzaga University School of Law. While at Gonzaga, I interned with the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, externed at Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals, served as chair of the Alliance for Social Justice, was a semi-finalist on the National Tax Moot Court, earned CALI Awards for Excellence in Business Associations and Constitutional Law II, and successfully argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. I graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga.
From 2012-2019, I worked as a trial lawyer at Dunn & Black, P.S., where I successfully litigated or settled many high-profile cases. In August 2020, I started my own mediation practice and opened Childress Dispute Resolution, PLLC.
In March 2021, I joined Gravis Law, PLLC as a senior attorney focusing on civil litigation, dispute resolution, and appellate work.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 12 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
GravisLaw, PLLC
1309 W. Dean Ave., Spokane, WA, 99201
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Bil Childress's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Strong and skillful advocate!
As an attorney myself, I had high expectations when hiring someone to represent me. Bil exceeded them. He understood both the legal complexities and personal concerns of my case and helped me get a great result. I highly recommend him!
Posted by John | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Outstanding Talent
Bil Childress is an exceptional legal talent. He possess all of the qualities a top notch litigator needs. Bil is exceedingly intelligent, has a command of the written and spoken word, is driven, and, above all, has the common sense of life perspective to tie it all together. Bil is the kind of law...
Posted by Rachel | October 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sharp and detailed, fabulous attorney
Bil is a phenomenal attorney at a great price. He handled our case for Bob Dunn and while I was happy to have Mr. Dunn backing him up, Bil is a fantastic attorney in his own right. He is very sharp and will dig into the facts of your case to have a complete understanding of the issues at hand. Great ...
Posted by Julie | April 10, 2013
The Lawyer to have in your corner.
Mr. Childress went above and beyond for me. I don't think my case was the norm for Mr. Childress or his firm but they accepted me as their client and from the first conversation made me feel like I had someone in my corner that was going to go all the way for me and my interests. He respected my po...
Bil Childress's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bil is a skilled litigator, both a fantastic writer and eloquent orator, a great asset to have on your litigation team."
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"I highly endorse this lawyer. He is insightful, conscientious, and has bull-dog tenacity in representing his clients. His forte is taking complicated legal problems and developing strategies to effectively and expeditiously resolve matters that other lawyers tend to make into career endeavors."
"Bil serves his clients with attention and care. His client reviews highlight the professional manner in which he handles all of his cases. I would have no hesitation in referring one of my clients to Bil Childress for matters related to litigation."
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"I have had the pleasure of knowing Bill for several years now, and can attest that he is a sharp and capable attorney. I would be entirely comfortable relying on him for advice and representation should the need ever arise."
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"Bill is hard working, takes a great approach on his cases, and cares about his clients."
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"In the time I have worked with and known Bil, I've come to admire and respect his dedication, skill, and integrity. He is a diligent, and hard-working attorney and his clients can rest easy knowing that he always has their best interests in mind. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2022
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2021
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2020
Spokane's Best Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2019
Spokane's Best Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2018
Spokane's Best Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Senior Attorney, GravisLaw, PLLC
2020 - 2020
Mediator, Childress Dispute Resolution, PLLC
2012 - 2012
Legal extern, Washington Court Of Appeals, Division III
2012 - 2019
Associate, Dunn & Black, P.S.
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk, United States Attorney, Eastern District of Washington
Associations
2023 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationSecretary-Treasurer, Litigation Section
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2016 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of WashingtonMember
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2020
Idaho State BarMember
2013 - 2020
Federal Bar Association, District of IdahoMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cayne v. Washington Trust Bank, U.S. District Court - Idaho, Case No. 2:12-cv-584-REB
Jury verdict for clients
Romine v. Romine, Spokane County Superior Court Case No. 14-2-03635-8
Favorable Declaratory Judgment
Magnuson v. Magnuson, USDC Idaho Case No. 2:15-cv-00282-EJL
Successfully defended Plaintiff's baseless claims and mediated a positive settlement for my client
Education
2012
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Vanderbilt University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section Outreach Event
Litigation Discussion Panel
2016
Spokane Youth & Justice Forum
Civil Litigation
2015
Spokane Youth & Justice Forum
Civil Litigation
Languages
English