$ 300-350 per hour
Michelle Kay Fossum
also known as Michelle K. Wolkey
About Michelle
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
36 years
Estate Planning
30%
21 years
Probate
20%
21 years
Litigation
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Idaho for 18 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 35 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Sayre Sayre & Fossum, P.S.
201 W North River Drive., Suite. 460, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Amy | January 16, 2014 | Sexual Harassment
Exactly what I needed
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...
Michelle Kay Fossum's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 experienced and excellent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards."
David Kulisch
Insurance lawyer
Susan Troppmann
Employment and labor lawyer
Kathryn McKinley
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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.
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Burbo v. Harley Douglass, Inc., 125 Wn.App. 684, 106 P.3d 258 (2005)
Successful Result for client
Reichert v. Cowles Publishing Co., 121 Wn.App. 1072 (2004)
Successful outcome for client
Education
1990
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
WSTLA 2008 Annual Meeting and Convention
Juror Bias and Misconduct
2006
Labor and Employment Law Conference
EEOC Investigations
2006
Expanding Your Practice to Include Consumer Law
The Implied Warranty of Habiltability in New Home Sales
2006
Advanced Topics In Real Estate Development
Warranties
2006
2006 WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference
Avoiding Disaster: Employment Traps for the Small Firm
2000
Personnel Law Update 2000
Employment Discrimination
1998
Personnel Law Update 1998
Anti-Discrimination and EEO Policies
1995
Wrongful Discharge or Just Dismissal?
Impact of Personnel Policies and Employee Handbooks