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Michael H. Church

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  • Spokane, WA
  • Licensed for 26 years
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About Michael

I began my legal career with Stamper Rubens, P.S. in 1995. With a focus on litigation, my practice emphasizes all aspects of employment law, including trade secret violations, discrimination claims, and violations of non-compete or non-solicitation agreements, and various types of commercial and business litigation, as well as advice and consult and litigation for healthcare entities and providers.

I am admitted to practice before all Washington state courts, the U. S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I am also very active in the Spokane community serving as President of the Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management (INSHRM), Chancellor for The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, general counsel for the Spokane Home Builders Association, and Past President of Spokane Rotary Club 21. I also serve as general counsel and board member for the Board of Directors for Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest.

Practice areas

  1. Employment and labor: 60%

    Employment law, including trade secret, non-competition/non-solicitation, breach of fiduciary duty, sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, wage and hour, personnel policy, and contract issues.

  2. Lawsuits and disputes: 25%

    Claims involving complex business litigation.

  3. Health care: 15%

    Subrogation litigation, health care contracts, employment agreements, and litigation.

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Stamper Rubens PS

720 W Boone Ave
Suite 200
Spokane, WA, 99201-2560

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      WAActive199505/07/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
      Washngton Super LawyersSuper Lawyers2014
      AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2013
      Spokane's Top LawyersSpokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine2013
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2012
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2010
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2009
      Paul Harris FellowRotary International2008
      BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2007
      John Kohls Excelence in Leadership AwardNortheast Community Center Association2006
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerStamper Rubens, P.S.1995 - Present
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Rotary Club 21President2013 - Present
      Prodigy NorthwestBoard Member2011 - Present
      Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestBoard Member2008 - Present
      Spokane Home Builders AssociationGeneral Counsel and Member2008 - Present
      North East Community CenterBoard Member2000 - Present
      Spokane Jazz OrchestraBoard Member/Treasurer2000 - Present
      Washington State Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
      Spokane County Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
      Defense Research InstituteMemberN/A
      American Bar AssociationMemberN/A
      Rotary Club #21President Elect2012 - 2013
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Advanced Torts SeminarTrade Secrets, The Duty of Loyalty and Interference with Bunisness Relations2008
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Gonzaga University School of LawJD - Juris DoctorN/A
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      ACFE Annual Fraud ConferenceRules of Evidence and Expert Witnesses: What You Need to Know Before You Enter the Courtroom2012
      3rd Annual Labor and Employment Law conferenceNon-Competition and Non-Solicitation2012
      2nd Annual Labor and Employment Law ConferenceNon-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements - Are They Really Enforceable?2011
      Annual Trust and Estate Litigation SeminarLitigating Claims of the "Forgotten" Heirs2009
      Association of Certified Fraud ExaminersTrade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete2009
      Advanced Torts SeminarTrade Secrets: Addressing the Former Employee's Mentality of: "Why Pay for Something, When You Can Just Take It?"2008
      ASWATrade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete2008
      WSOAOrthopaedic Trade Secrets and Trauma Updates2007
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Correll Dental Inc. V. LakeJudgment for employer: $250,000
      Lumper v. EDMO Distributors, Inc.Claims dismissed on summary judgment upheld on appeal. 2011 WL 4919322
      Smart Smoke, Inc. v. BlissPreliminary injunction against former employee.

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      Director, Employee Success at Spiceology

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      Talented legal professional you need on your side of litigation.

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      Mike and his team are very responsive and easy to work with.

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      Professional, prepared, delivers.

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      Professional and courteous legal guidance

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      Integrity, efficiency and proven results

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      Very Good Experiecne. Professional and Effective.

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      Exceptional grasp of our business issues

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      Mike Rocks! Intelligent and sharp in court

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      Lawyer Christopher Joseph Kerley

      Christopher Kerley, Unknown Attorney on Nov 20, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and against Mike on a number of legal matters over the years. I know him to be an extremely bright, detail oriented, hardworking lawyer who advocates tirelessly for his client.

      Lawyer Paul L. Kirkpatrick

      Paul Kirkpatrick, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 31, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He knows the law, works extremely hard to develop the case which will maximize the outcome for his client. He is a well respected member of our legal community for good reason.

      Lawyer Christopher Joseph Kerley

      Christopher Kerley, Unknown Attorney on Nov 20, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and against Mike on a number of legal matters over the years. I know him to be an extremely bright, detail oriented, hardworking lawyer who advocates tirelessly for his client.

      Lawyer Paul L. Kirkpatrick

      Paul Kirkpatrick, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 31, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an outstanding advocate for his clients. He knows the law, works extremely hard to develop the case which will maximize the outcome for his client. He is a well respected member of our legal community for good reason.

      Lawyer Troy Young Nelson

      Troy Nelson, Commercial real estate Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      It is my pleasure to endorse Mike Church as an outstanding attorney. Mike is highly skilled, professional and experienced and I recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice or representation.

      Lawyer Daniel E Stowe

      Daniel Stowe, Litigation Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Mike is well regarded in the legal community and is known to consistently put the best interests of his clients first. He is a consummate professional.

      Lawyer Brad E Smith

      Brad Smith, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 15, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I wholeheartedly endorse Mike. He has substantial experience and expertise in the area of employment law/litigation through many years of practice. He works extremely hard for his clients, and is also a pleasure to work with.

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      • Hourly Rates $250-$300/hour
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