$ 325-400 per hour
Lisa Jill Dickinson
About Lisa
Biography
Ms. Dickinson, a native of Spokane, has practiced business law and civil litigation for over 25 years. She is involved in many attorney organizations as a volunteer, and also serves as a pro tem judge at the Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings as well as a Tribal Court Appellate Justice. She enjoys serving her clients and getting to know them on a personal basis as well as a professional one.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Business
30%
27 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
25%
27 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
27 years
Cannabis Law
10%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Idaho for 24 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 26 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC
1020 N. Washington St. Ste. 3, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Deepak Malhotra | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent business law attorney
Lisa is an amazing business law attorney. She helped me close an international transaction that nobody else wanted to touch.
Posted by Mike | January 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Business
Great Attorney
Great attorney, she takes care of all of my legal issues for my business. She's very knowledgeable and always provides great advice in a timely manner.
Posted by John | February 03, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Contract Litigation
Wish that we would have found Lisa to start...would have saved us a bunch of money....she came in on a two year old litigation...was a total mess...even final judegment had been entered by the Court....In a matter of a few weeks she was able to have the judgement overturned..negotiated the payment re...
Posted by Suzanne | March 09, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dispute with a contractor who took $60,000 to build a barn and never built it.
Ms. Dickinson handled my lawsuit in a professional manner. She was extremely knowledgeable about the issues and was more than willing to explain anything I did not understand. She kept me apprised of what going on and was always available to answer any questions I had. Her prices were extremely ...
Posted by Senit | December 03, 2008 | Business
Excellent Attorney!
I'm a lawyer who runs his own small-medium sized law firm. I do not practice business law. So, I was as confused as any person setting up my business. I sought help from Lisa Dickinson. Lisa has been my lawyer for some time now. Her advice and guidance has always been "spot-on." She has helped ...
Lisa Jill Dickinson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am a colleague but have also consulted with Ms. Dickinson on business law issues. She proved to be competent, expeditious and was able to explain a complicated business legal issue in a clear manner. I highly recommend her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa and I have represented clients against each other in the past. She does a great job representing her clients."
"I have known Lisa since law school and can attest that she is a smart, hard-working attorney with great attention to detail. She is very involved in the legal community and is a great role model for younger lawyers. She has always been willing to lend her expertise when I have asked her questions."
"Lisa is an excellent advocate for her clients. Her attention to detail and commitment to her craft is remarkable. I highly recommend her services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I don't hesitate to refer clients to Lisa. She is a top notch lawyer, and always fights for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Dickinson for over 14 years. Ms. Dickinson is an attorney of the highest caliber-- her integrity, intelligence, and tenacity make her an excellent advocate for her clients. Ms. Dickinson is a skilled business lawyer whose transactional and litigation abilities are unparalleled. I refer all inquiries for eastern Washington and Idaho to Ms. Dickinson without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lisa is a wonderful asset to the legal community. She diligently works for her clients and for the betterment of Women in the law and diversity in our profession. She will provide you with individual attention and provide you with quality representation in an ethical manner."
"I first got to know Lisa's top-notch bar leadership skills through the WSBA Leadership Institute and the Professionalism Committee, as she mentored 12 emerging leaders in WLI and led our committee meetings with ease. In her daily life, Lisa is a skilled business litigator and clients trust her with complex, high-stakes commercial litigation matters. She has a record of obtaining great outcomes while remaining collegial and professional with opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Dickinson is hard working, diligent, and incredibly intelligent. A good person."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2014
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
Random Acts of Professionalism Award, WSBA Professionalism Committee
2011
Best Lawyers, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star (Top lawyers under 40), Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Fellow, ABA TIPS Leadership Academy
2009
Rising Stars, Washington Law and Politics
2008
Best Lawyers in Spokane (#7 of 100), Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2005
WSBA Leadership Institute Fellow, WSBA
2005
Chapter Member of the Year, Spokane WWL
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Administrative Law Judge Pro Tem, State of Washington Office of Administrative Hearings
2008 - Present
Member, Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC
2006 - Present
Appellate Justice, Nez Perce Tribe
2012 - 2016
Pro Tem Judge and Appellate Justice, Coeur D'alene Tribe
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Murphy, Bantz & Bury, P.S.
2000 - 2006
Attorney, Feltman, Gebhardt, Greer & Zeimantz, P.S.
Associations
2018 - Present
ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task ForceMember
2018 - Present
ABA Standing Committee on Technology and Information SystemsChair
2014 - Present
Fellows of the American Bar FoundationFellow
2012 - Present
Northwest Tribal Court Judges Assoc.President and Board Member
2010 - Present
American Bar Association TIPS Business Litigation CommitteeChair 2015-2016, Vice Chair, Past Technology Chair
2001 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2000 - Present
Asian Bar Association of WashingtonPast President, Board Member
1999 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
1999 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationBoard Member 2022-2023, Member
2022 - 2024
ABA Standing Committee on MembershipMember
2018 - 2020
ABA House of DelegatesMember
2013 - 2015
American Bar Association GP SoloLitigation Committee Co-Chair
2012 - 2015
American Bar AssociationStanding Committee on Professionalism
2012 - 2015
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionCo-Chair Construction Law Committee
2012 - 2013
Spokane County Bar Association, Indian Law SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2011 - 2014
ABA House of DelegatesWSBA Representative, Technology and Communications Committee
2008 - 2012
Northwest Justice ProjectPresident, Board Member
2008 - 2009
WSBA Professionalism CommitteeChair
2007 - 2009
Rotary Club 21Director
2006 - 2008
WSBA Leadership InstituteAdvisory Board
2005 - 2006
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2004 - 2005
Spokane Washington Women LawyersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Oakes
Prevailed in equitable adoption theory in probate.
Chinn v. City of Spokane
Prevailed on LUPA appeal of a rezone.
Education
1999
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
ABA Tort Trial Insurance Practice Section Spring Conference
Cutting Edge Issues in Medical and Adult Cannabis Creating Widespread Legal Implications
2022
ABA TIPS Business Litigation Committee Conference
Cannabis? Hemp? Insurance? Coverage and Litigation Issues - Expect the Unexpected!
2019
10th Annual Indian Law Conference
Advising Clients on Hemp and Marijuana
2017
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
The Trajectory of Marijuana Law and How It Will Affect Your Practice
2013
WSBA Lomap Road Show
Managing Time and Billing
2013
National Business Institute
Legal Research on the Web
2013
Business Law Section Spring Meeting
Professionalism
2012
Indian Law Seminar
Ethics
2009
Lincoln on Professionalism
Professionalism
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How does a creditor make a claim against a decedent's estate when there are no court proceedings?
16 Dec 2017
Q&A
Is it discrimination if my resume is removed from consideration because of my email address?
08 Feb 2017
Q&A
Can my employer cut my hours to zero without telling me ?
11 Feb 2017