$ 300-400 per hour
Nicholas D Kovarik
also known as Nicholas Kovarik
About Nicholas
Biography
Nick is a trial attorney whose practice consists primarily of complex civil litigation and construction litigation. Nick advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, sureties and all types of construction industry issues and disputes, as well as, litigates condemnation cases, commercial litigation, employment discrimination, government liability litigation, property disputes and other complex litigation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Montana for 20 years
State: Montana
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 21 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
522 W. RiversideAve., Suite. 410, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Nicholas D Kovarik's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Construction
We found Nick to be very professional and knowledgeable regarding our dispute with a contractor. He listened to our concerns and gave us our options on how to proceed. We are very pleased with him and wouldn't hesitate to call him for any future concerns.
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2010
Easement
Nick gave us honest, straight to the point advice. His knowledge was extremely helpful for us to make a decision and we would recommend him to anybody who needed legal advice.
Posted by Geoff | September 4, 2009
High Regard for Mr. Kovarik
Mr. Kovarik has exhibited exceptional professionalism in all my dealings with him.
Posted by a very greatful and satisfied client | August 26, 2009
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My experience with Nick Kovarik was nothing short of wonderful. Nick is the type of attorney that you hope for but all to often never can seem to find. The best advice I received a long time ago was that if you find yourself in a legal situation, make sure are get the best attorney out there. Nick Ko...
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Nick Pontarolo
Workers compensation lawyer
John Black
Construction and development lawyer
Susan Nelson
Intellectual property lawyer
Wesley Mortensen
Construction and development lawyer
Timothy Fennessy
Litigation lawyer
Jason Piskel
Construction and development lawyer
Michael Tucker
Litigation lawyer
Ryan Yahne
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer in Litigation, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Journal of Law & Politics
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Negotiation Competition Champion, Gonzaga School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner/Owner, Piskel Yahne Kovarik, PLLC
2012 - 2012
Principal, Dunn & Black, PS
2004 - 2011
Attorney, Dunn & Black, PS
2002 - 2004
Law Clerk, Dunn & Black, PS
1996 - 2002
, C 7 Ranch
Associations
2005 - Present
Montana State BarMember
2004 - Present
Associated General Contractors of Americamember
2004 - Present
Associated General Contractors of Washingtonmember
2004 - Present
Associated Builders and Contractorsmember
2004 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Spokane County Bar Association
National Rifle Association
Nebraska Cattleman's Association
2004 - 2008
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
P.E. Systems, LLC v. CPI Corp.
Upheld the validity of Client's standard form contract
Michael W. Naccarato, et ux, et al v. Jack Finney, et ux, et al
Obtained a favorable result for client
Ross v. Mister Carwash
Obtained Verdict in Bench Trial
Van Dinter v. Orr
Columbia Park Golf Course, Inc. v. City of Kennewick
Jury Verdict for $3,000,000.00
Education
2004
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Creighton University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
3rd Annual Labor and Employment Law
EEOC Overview and Update
2007
Employment Law Update
Employment law
2006
Change Orders In Washington
Change Orders
2005
The Fundamentals of Constuction Contracts
Contracts
Publications
2004
Gonzaga Law Review
Piggy-Back Laws
Languages
English