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Milton G. Rowland
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Biography
Milt is a longtime trial lawyer and law professor whose practice focuses on civil litigation, including employment discrimination and wrongful termination law, general municipal law, complex litigation, construction, tort and land title cases, landlord-tenant cases and dispute resolution and litigation for cities, counties, and special purpose districts. He has taught courses in administrative law, local government law, business law and related subjects since 1987, including landlord-tenant, real estate law, insurance law and the law of sales and leases of goods. He was litigation counsel for the City of Spokane from 1993-2007, and in that capacity handled many administrative and litigation matters, including employment, personal injury, malpractice and civil rights litigation. He lectures widely on litigation issues facing agencies.
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Licensed in Washington for 40 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Spokane Litigation
1517 West Broadway Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing, genuine, hardworking attorney
Milt is an outstanding attorney. I cannot speak highly enough of this man. He truly blessed my life by defending me and let me make it very clear that no one else was willing to help me until I met him. He is extremely knowledgeable and honest. When we went to trial for my case, he spoke so eloquentl...
Milton G. Rowland's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of having Professor Rowland for several classes at Gonzaga Law. Milt was and I believe is far and away the best professor at Gonzaga School of Law. I have also had the honor of hearing him lecture at several CLE presentations over the years that he has been kind enough to be a presenter for. I've always seen him be well prepared, very knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend him as an Attorney to anyone wanting an outstanding attorney."
"Milt was a professor of mine in law school, and has been a friend and mentor and colleague since. He is ethical, genuine, and caring about his clients and his community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Milt is an excellent attorney and I have no hestiation in referring potential clients to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Milt Rowland was a fantastic professor of mine throughout law school. He has continued to be a great teacher and mentor throughout my career as a municipal attorney."
"Mr. Rowland is one of the finest and most knowledgeable Constitutional lawyers in the State. He has broad and deep knowledge of both State and Federal Constitutional law. He is a gentleman to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2015
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Spokane Top Lawyers, Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Living magazine
1985
Dean's Award, Gonzaga University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Of Counsel, Foster Pepper Shefelman
1999 - Present
Adjunct-Visiting Assistant Professor, University of idaho College of Law
1987 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University School of Law
1993 - 2007
Chief Litigation Counsel, City of Spokane
Associations
2007 - 2007
Rules of Professional Conduct CommitteeMember
2006 - 2007
Washington State Bar AssociationArbitrator--Fee Arbitration Panel
2004 - 2005
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 2007
Washington State Association of Municipal AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Daubner v Mills
Dismissed on Summary Judgment
Education
1985
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
University of Detroit-Mercy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975
University of Detroit-Mercy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1975
University of Detroit-Mercy
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Spring Conference
Speaker
2014
Washington Association Of Prosecuting Attorneys
Road Liability & Dispositive Motions
2014
Police Liability in Washington
Contesting Fee Petitions for Defendant
2014
Police Liability in Washington
Procedural Issues - Defendant: Removal, Offer of Judgment
2014
Police Liability in Washington
Short Examples or Tactical Considerations Not Evident in the Rules
2014
Contesting Fee Petitions for Defendant
Settlement Defendant
2013
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys Fall Conference
Tort Law Update
2013
Washington Public Risk Management Association
Speaker
2013
Eastern Washington Finance Officers Association Fall Meeting
Utility Billing Practices and Problems
2012
BIAS Accounting Annual Seminar
cases Challenging Utility Billing Practices
2011
WSAMA 2011 Fall Conference
Tort Law Update
2011
WFCA 63rd Annual Conference
Managing the Process of Labor Negotiations
2011
Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference
Running for Office While Sitting in City Hall
2010
BIAS Accounting 2010 Conference
How to Save Money by Avoiding Litigation
2010
2010 WCIA City Attorney Meeting
Public Records Training Municipal Attorney Concerns
2006
Yakima County Barr Association CLE conference
Ethics and the practitioner
2006
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Tort law Update
2005
WSAMA Spring conferece
Ethics rules changes
2005
WSAMA Spring 2005 Conference
Adult Retail Zoning and First Amendment Issues
2005
Spokane County Bar Ass'n CLE
Trial practice - ethics issues
2005
National Right-of-Way Association
Speaker
2005
Lorman Seminars
Eminent Domain Law
2002
Lorman Seminar
Eminent Domain Law
Publications
2006
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Tort Law Update
2005
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Legal Ethics--Three Difficult Issues
2005
Washinton State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Adult Bookstores and Zoning Law
2001
King County Bar Association
Establishment Clause
1997
Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Municpal Liability for Defective Sidewalks
1991
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Business Law and Litigation
1990
Washington State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Consumer Protection Act
1985
Gonzaga Law Review
Consumer Protection Act Private Right of Action
1985
Idaho Law Review
Taxing a Moving Target
Languages
English