Michael D Franklin

Michael D Franklin

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 22 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Business, Securities & Investment Fraud

717 W. Sprague Avenue,, Suite 1600, Spokane, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 70%

Mike represents management in nearly every facet of employment law and litigation from charges of discrimination to wage and hour disputes.

23 years

70%
Business 25%

Mike represents business and corporate clients with complex commercial law matters, ranging from trade secret litigation and breach of contract to claims of negligent hiring/retention/supervision and other tort actions

23 years

25%
Securities and Investment Fraud 5%

Mike represents investors in broker-dealer disputes in arbitration (FINRA) and courts.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lukins & Annis, P.S.

717 W. Sprague Avenue,, Suite 1600, Spokane, WA, 99201-3923

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Michael D Franklin's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation

Posted by Robin | August 01, 2008 | Litigation

Craig Lindquist and Robin Wylie

Mike Franklin was our representative in a difficult litigation against us. We were being sued by a telephone company, in an attempt to take our land by eminent domain rather than pay fair market rent. Mike represented us for several months as we tried to negotiate with the company, and when finally,... there was no compromise, he led us to the courtroom. He advised us that we had a poor chance of prevailing, as the law was on the side of the plaintiff. He prepared for court beautifully, presented our case to the judge in a very strong and clear manner. Because of Mike's research and presentation, the judge was able to discover that indeed, the plaintiff did not need the land for the public good, but that its real intent was to increase its business and profits. The judge denied the plaintiff's plea, and we prevailed. We do believe that this was due wholly to the efforts and expertise of Mike Franklin and his team. We have been exceptionally pleased with Mike Franklin, and with the firm of Lukins and Annis.

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Michael D Franklin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Konkright

Business lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known this attorney for over 10 years and have always found him to be very knowledgeable, experienced, and an excellent litigation attorney."

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Nicole Bolson Baarts

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Paukert

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was opposing counsel on a very difficult case. Mike did a great job and was easy to work with."

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April Anderson

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike for several years and have worked with him on multiple occasions. Mike is a very competent and diligent attorney and client advocate."

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Matthew Zuchetto

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a strong and smart advocate for his client. "

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Trevor Pincock

Business lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Love

Employment and labor lawyer

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Brady Peterson

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Trevor Pincock

Litigation lawyer

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April Anderson

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Matthew Zuchetto

Class action lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2010

Top Lawyer, Spokane Couer d'Alene Living Magazine

2009

Top Lawyer, Spokane Couer d'Alene Living Magazine

2008

Best Lawyer, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine

2007

Best Lawyer -- Employment Law/Dispute, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine

2007

Best Lawyer -- Business Law/Litigation, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine

2002

Orlando J. Hollis Scholarship Award, University of Oregon

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Shareholder, Lukins & Annis, P.S.

2003 - Present

Associate Attorney, Lukins & Annis, P.S.

2003 - 2003

Intern, Lane County Legal Aid

2002 - 2002

Summer Associate, Lukins & Annis, P.S.

Associations

2008 - Present

Olive Crest

Trustee

2007 - Present

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Oregon Law Review

Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Holman v. Dr. [confidential] P.S.

Favorably settled claim for $19.05

Inland Telephone Company v. [Confidential]

Won at Trial

[Confidential] v. D.A. Davidson

Won at Arbitration

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Education

2003

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Alicante -- Spain

Summer 1997

Speaking Engagements

2012

3rd Annual Employment Law CLE

Wage & Hour Update 2012

2011

Representing Privately-Owned Business

Employment Issues Faced By the Small Business

2011

2nd Annual Labor & Employment

Wage & Hour Updates

2008

Stride Ahead Series

Employment Law

2008

Employment Law Update

Employment Discrimination

Publications

2012

The Seminar Group 2012 Wage and Hour Update

2011

The Seminar Group 2011 Wage and Hour Update

2004

Inland Northwest Business Catalyst Franchising: Making it work for you

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