$ 250-300 per hour
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.
$ 250-300 per hour
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720 W Boone Ave, Suite 200, Spokane, WA, 99201-2560
16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Alice | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Talented legal professional you need on your side of litigation.
Michael Church handled a contract breach suit for me and my brokerage firm with the highest levels of professionalism and expertise, resulting in a decision going our way in large part due to his thorough preparation, knowledge of applicable case law, and strategies for presenting our case in the bes...
Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2020 | Employment & Labor
HR Manager
Mike Church is an exception Employment Law Attorney that any Human Resource professional would be luckily to have by their side. Mike has a wealth of knowledge and is quick to respond by email or phone when guidance is needed. The information Mike has provided me with, has made us more secure with co...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Professional and courteous legal guidance
From the first time we sat down with Michael he was engaged. I was unable to work due to my previous employers non-compete. Michael walked us through the possible options while laying out what the risks and rewards were for those decisions. We did not end up in litigation thanks to Michael’s guidance...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Good Experiecne. Professional and Effective.
Mike is very down to earth, personable, and easy to work with. He demonstrates a strong knowledge of the law and is a strategic thinker. We won our case in a large part due to his planning and effort. In my experience, many attorneys over-bill hours. Mike is not one of those individuals. His bil...
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2012 | Employment & Labor
President
Mike has periodically come to my company to lead training sessions to ensure that we do not have discrimination or a discriminatory atmosphere in the work place. We have done this proactively because this is the type of company we want to have. Mike did an excellent job in leading sessions which we...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Washngton Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
John Kohls Excelence in Leadership Award, Northeast Community Center Association
1995 - Present
Partner, Stamper Rubens, P.S.
2013 - Present
Rotary Club 21President
2011 - Present
Prodigy NorthwestBoard Member
2008 - Present
Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestBoard Member
2008 - Present
Spokane Home Builders AssociationGeneral Counsel and Member
2000 - Present
North East Community CenterBoard Member
2000 - Present
Spokane Jazz OrchestraBoard Member/Treasurer
1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
2012 - 2013
Rotary Club #21President Elect
Judgment for employer: $250,000
Claims dismissed on summary judgment upheld on appeal. 2011 WL 4919322
Preliminary injunction against former employee.
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JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Rules of Evidence and Expert Witnesses: What You Need to Know Before You Enter the Courtroom
2012
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation
2011
Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements - Are They Really Enforceable?
2009
Trade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete
2009
Litigating Claims of the "Forgotten" Heirs
2008
Trade Secrets and Covenants not to Compete
2008
Trade Secrets: Addressing the Former Employee's Mentality of: "Why Pay for Something, When You Can Just Take It?"
2007
Orthopaedic Trade Secrets and Trauma Updates
2008
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