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Luke Wesley O'Bannan
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Biography
Raised in Spokane, I am glad to serve the Inland Northwest community by providing excellent legal services at a reasonable rate. I work with an excellent team of experienced litigators at Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Idaho for 8 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Kirkpatrick & Startzel PS
108 N Washington St. Ste 201, Spokane, WA, 99201-5003
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Luke Wesley O'Bannan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Luke is an intelligent individual who works meticulously to achieve his goals. He is trustworthy and true to his word. Luke has an approachable demeanor and excels at explaining difficult topics. A client would be fortunate to obtain his counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Luke is a conscientious and knowledgeable attorney who works hard for his clients."
"It is a privilege to work with Luke. He is not only an intelligent and thorough lawyer, but a great advocate for his clients."
Daniel Hayward
Litigation lawyer
Todd Startzel
Personal injury lawyer
Paul Kirkpatrick
Personal injury lawyer
Patrick Harwood
Business lawyer
Timothy Nault
Appeals lawyer
Andrew Wagley
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2021
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2015
Platinum Pro Bono Distinction, Gonzaga University School of Law
2015
Summa Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Kirkpatrick & Startzel, PS
2022 - 2023
Professor, Gonzaga University & Gonzaga Law School
2015 - 2017
Judicial Law Clerk, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III
2014 - 2014
Legal Extern - Judge Korsmo, Washington State Court Of Appeals
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District Of Washington
2013 - 2013
Legal Extern - Judge Eitzen, Spokane Superior Court
Associations
2018 - Present
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
2018 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee
2015 - Present
Spokane County Bar Association
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Wheat v. Fairwood Park Homeowners Association
Claims Against Our Client Dismissed on Summary Judgment
United States v. Monaco Enterprises, Inc.
Opposing Party Paid $5,000,000 Settlement
Hallmark Care Servs., Inc. v. Superior Court of Wash. for Spokane Cnty.
Affirmed by 9th Circuit
In re Mitchell
Affirmed by Division III of Washington State Court of Appeals
Montgomery v. Bishop
Affirmed by Division III of Washington State Court of Appeals
Education
2015
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Intro to the Courts CLE
Ethical Withdrawal from Representation
2018
Judicial Clerkship Panel
Judicial Clerkships
2018
Intro to the Courts CLE
Ethical Contact and Service on Employees of Opposing Parties
Publications
2020
WDTL The Defense News
The Good Faith, Bad Faith, and Ugly Duties of UIM Insurers
2013
Transactional Lawyer
Distinguishing Warranties, Guaranties and Indemnities
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers