$ 300-350 per hour
also known as Michelle K. Wolkey
I am married and have three sons. When I am not practicing law, teaching or taking care of my family, I love to go camping or skiing.
I started my own practice in 1995 in order to be able to represent the people and cases that I choose. I am guided in my practice by being forthright and honest, hardworking, responsive and dedicated to being a formidable advocate for my client's interests. I love practicing law because the work is different every day, and I get to make a difference in people's lives.
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35 years
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35 years
$ 300-350 per hour
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Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
201 W North River Drive., Suite. 460, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
As somebody who worked in top law firms, I can say that Michelle is not a very good lawyer. She is not thorough and we later found out that she has a reputation of not being thorough, which is the worst quality for a lawyer. Needs some work on communication. Took her a while to get back to us and som...
Posted by Amy | January 16, 2014
I was laid off 38 days after filing a hostile-work-environment sexual harrasment complaint at my organization. I knew this complaint was a key factor in my layoff. I turned to Michelle, who had also instructed me in a course at Whitworth University, and she walked me through my options. Instea...
Posted by Josh | March 5, 2013
Michelle Fossum and her staff worked so hard and dilligently on our case. She always kept us in the loop and we had access to her and her staff anytime we needed them. I can't say enough good things about Michelle and my wife and myself couldn't be happier with the outcome of our case. Would recommen...
Posted by Gerrie | September 5, 2012
I do not live in the state that I was sued so I had to hire an attorney in the state where I was being sued that I had never met to represent me. I was blessed to have hired Michelle Fossum who upon taking my case responded immediately and was the most effective, efficient and responsive attorney th...
Posted by Wayne | October 8, 2009
Michelle Wolkey and her office staff are courteous, professional and dedicated to our business. They work hard to understand the core of our business and does represents our company well. We feel very confident with Michelle Wolkey and her abilities to handle the unfortunate matters that a small busi...
"Michelle is an excellent lawyer. She is knowledgeable, decisive and an incredibly hard worker. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards."
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2013
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2012
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2011
Top Lawyers 2011, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2010
Top Lawyers 2010, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2010
BV, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Spokane's Best Lawyers Honorable Mention, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
2010 - Present
Senior Adjunct Faculty, Whitworth University
2005 - Present
Partner, McKinley Fossum, P.S.
2011 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School Of Law
1999 - 2010
Adjunct Professor, Whitworth University
1995 - 2005
Partner, Michelle K. Wolkey, P.S.
1990 - 1995
Associate, Underwood, Campbell, Brock & Cerutti, P.S.
2010 - Present
WSAJ CLE CommitteeCommittee Member
2008 - Present
Spokane North RotaryMember
2008 - Present
Washington Women Lawyers FoundationBoard Member
1992 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
1990 - Present
Washington Women LawyersMember
Successful Result for client
Successful outcome for client
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Juror Bias and Misconduct
2006
EEOC Investigations
2006
The Implied Warranty of Habiltability in New Home Sales
2006
Warranties
2006
Avoiding Disaster: Employment Traps for the Small Firm
2000
Employment Discrimination
1998
Anti-Discrimination and EEO Policies
1995
Impact of Personnel Policies and Employee Handbooks