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James A. McPhee
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Biography
James A. McPhee is the Managing Partner of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC, in Spokane, Washington. Licensed in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon, Mr. McPhee's practice has focused primarily on litigation of commercial, employment, corporate, and real property disputes for over 20 years.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Speech Communications from Gonzaga University and his law degree, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law where he founded its Labor and Employment Law Caucus.
He is the Spokane County Bar Foundation's President and co-incorporator, he is a board member of the Gonzaga University School of Business Dean's Business Forum Board, he's a board member of Spokane County Bar Association's Diversity Section, he's a Standing Advisory Committee member of the Spokane County Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers' Program, and he's the President and Chair of the Dan Fitzgerald Memorial Basketball Tournament. Since 2008 he has served as either chair or panel attorney of the Spokane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Panel. He served the Spokane County Bar Association as its President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and Trustee. He was a member of the Washington State Bar Association's Bar Leaders Conference Planning Committee and was an Executive Board Member of its Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. McPhee is a former Gonzaga University basketball player and he finished his career as its second all-time leading scorer, a four-time all conference selection, a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American, a member of the District VIII CoSIDA All-Academic First Team, and a two-time National Jesuit News First Team All-American.
When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, and running including an October 2016 and a May 2021 Grand Canyon rim-to-rim run from the North Kaibab Trail and then up the Bright Angel Trail to the South Rim.
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Licensed in Oregon for 14 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 21 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 29 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC
601 West Main Avenue Suite 714, Spokane, WA, 99201-0677
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James A. McPhee's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2013
Excellent Litigator
Jim handled a complex, multi-jurisdictional federal case for me in 2010. He is very intuitive and an extraordinarily quick study on the points in the case. I highly recommend him.
James A. McPhee's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. For someone who never took a tax class from me (or any other class) he did okay. Gary Randall"
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is very ethical and intelligent and has a wide knowledge base and experience in his practice area of employment and labor law."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases against Jim. He is very professional and a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for over twenty years and worked with him for the last ten years at this firm. He is a skilled attorney and I highly recommend him."
"I regularly work with Jim on TEDRA matters, often involving complicated trust and estate planning issues. Jim’s knowledge and experience make him extremely valuable to his clients and co-workers"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Jim is an excellent litigator and advocate for his clients. He is also an excellent managing partner and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jim is a great lawyer and person. Would recommend him to anybody."
"Jim is a great attorney and an even better person! "
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyer-Litigation, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Labor & Employment Law, Best Lawyers
2015
Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers
2015
Labor Law - Union, Best Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyer - Litigation, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Best Law Firm, U.S. News and World Report
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2006
Lawyer of the Year, Spokane County Bar Association Housing Justice Project
1996
Cum Laude, Gonzaga School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee, PLLC
2006 - 2017
Partner, Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
2006 - 2017
Managing Partner, Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
2002 - 2017
Attorney, Workland & Witherspoon, PLLC
1996 - 2002
Attorney, Crumb & Munding, P.S.
Associations
2015 - Present
National Diocesan Attorneys AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Gonzaga University School of Business - Dean's Business ForumBoard Member
2011 - Present
Oregon State Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Dan Fitzgerald Memorial Basketball TournamentPresident and Chair
2010 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association, Diversity SectionBoard Member
2010 - Present
Volunteer Lawyer's ProgramStanding Advisory Committee Member
2010 - Present
Spokane County Bar FoundationPresident and original Incorporator
2008 - Present
Coeur d'Alene Tribal CourtMember
2004 - Present
Idaho State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
U.S. Tax CourtMember
1998 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth CircuitMember
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1997 - Present
U.S. District Court of Eastern WashingtonMember
1997 - Present
U.S. District Court of Western WashingtonMember
1996 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Industrial Relations Research Association
Member
2008 - 2010
Spokane County Judicial Evaluation CommitteeChair
1994 - 1994
Gonzaga School of Law Labor Law CaucusFounder
Sample of Legal Cases
In the Matter of the Estate of: Richard Oberdorfer, 2013 WL 1859138
Summary judgment in client's favor both obtained and affirmed on appeal
Education
1996
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
1989
Gonzaga University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar: Handling the Challenges
Trust and Estate Litigation
2006
The Complete Payroll Process in Washington
Wage and Hour
2006
Recent Developments in Employment Law
Employment Law
2004
Human Resources Law Update
Human Resources
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers