$ 230-290 per hour
About Brian
Biography
I was born and raised in Spokane, the son of an accomplished trial lawyer. I attended the University of Oregon and the University of Idaho, participating in intercollegiate sports as a scholarship athlete.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
90%
40 years
Health Care
10%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Idaho for 36 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 42 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Witherspoon Kelley
1100 US Bank Bldg, 422 W Riverside Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201-0369
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I have worked with Brian Rekofke for the better part of 20 years. I've always found him to approach every case intelligently and efficiently. Brian is always available on short notice to discuss my concerns and to develop strategies intended to lead to the most positive outcome possible for each case...
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"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have worked as opposing counsel with Brian on several medical malpractice cases. He is an extremely skilled and competent advocate for medical professionals."
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Experience
Honors
2017
A V rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Member, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer - Medical Malpractice Defense, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer - Medical Malpractice Defense, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer - Medical Malpractice Defense, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer-Medical Malpractice Defense, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Partner, Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S.
2003 - 2010
Adjunct Faculty - Trial Advocacy, Gonzaga University School of Law
1983 - 1985
Attorney, United States District Court-Eastern District of Washington
Associations
2007 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2005 - Present
Federation of Defense and Corporate CounselMember
2005 - Present
American Society for Healthcare Risk ManagementMember
2002 - Present
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceJury Trial Improvement Committee
2004 - 2004
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceChair of the Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee
2002 - 2004
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceExecutive Committee
2001 - 2004
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceLawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee
2000 - 2001
Ninth CircuitChair of the Taskforce on Attorney Discipline
1999 - 2001
Washington Defense Trial LawyersBoard of Trustees
1999 - 2001
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceEastern District of Washington Lawyer Representative
Sample of Legal Cases
Turner v. Stime, 153 Wn.App. 581 (2009)
Hill v. Sacred Heart Medical Center, 143 Wn. App. 438 (2008)
Elber v. Larson, 142 Wn. App. 243 (2007)
Wright v Jeckle, 158 Wn.2d 375 (2006)
Defendants interpretation of staute adopted
West v. Lewis, et al.
Woelfel v. Stengel
Howe v. Condon, et al.
Greenberg v. Empire Health Services, 132 Wn. App. 1042 (2006)
Henkins v. Sacred Heart Medical Center, et al.
Eubanks v. Sacred Heart Medical Center
Jones v. Sacred Heart Medical Center, et al.
Clark v. Family Health Center, et al.
Napolitano v. Bronson
Dixon v. Holy Family Hospital, et al.
Christiano v. Associated Orthopaedic Specialists, P.S., 110 Wn. App. 1052 (2002)
Brightwell v. Rockwood Clinic
Watson v. Smetana, M.D., et al.
Heinrich v. Thompson, M.D., et al.
Berger v. Sonneland, 101 Wn. App. 141 (2000), 144 Wn.2d 91 (2001)
Porritt v. Holy Family Hospital
Christiano v. Bronson, M.D.
Feighner v. Buchanan, M.D.
Rowell v. Grant, M.D.
Nguyen v. Sacred Heart, 97 Wn. App. 728 (1999)
Schrock v. Rader, M.D.
Ohman v. Nelson, M.D.
McGuire v. Empire Health Services, Inc., 84 Wn. App. 1114 (1997)
Whiteacre v. Gates, M.D.
Neil v. Green, M.D., et al.
Gilbert v. Sacred Heart Medical Center, 127 Wn.2d 370 (1995)
Lingenfelter v. Flying J
Lynch v. Pack, 68 Wn. App. 626 (1993)
Pelton v. Tri-State Memorial Hospital, 66 Wn. App. 350 (1992)
Moors v. Parke-Davis
Holcomb v. Berg, M.D.
S.E.C. v. International Swiss Investments Corp., 895 F.2d 1272 (1990)
University City v. Price Development Corporation
Anheuser Busch v. Tri Cities Beverage
Jones v. Old National Bancorp, et al.
George v. Parke-Davis, 684 F.Supp. 249 (1988)
SEC v. Golden Bear (non-jury)
Howell v. Moore, M.D.
Forsythe v. U.S. Bank
Education
1982
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Oregon & University of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Physician's Insurance
Risk Management Seminar
2008
Joint Idaho/Washington Trial Practice
Experts in Washington
2007
Physician's Insurance
Risk Management Seminar
2006
Physician's Insurance
Risk Management Seminar
2005
Physician's Insurance
Risk Management Seminar
2003
Navagating th Liability Storm
Physician risk management
2001
Physician's Insurance
Risk Management Seminar
N/A
The Dilemma of Documentation (Silence Is Not Golden)
Risk Management for Nurses regarding charting
Publications
1996
American Health Management Association
Responding to a Subpeona for Release of Information
Languages
English