Bob’s substantial experience as a civil litigator has resulted in numerous jury and non-jury trials in federal and state courts. His trial experience involves labor and employment related suits including civil rights suits, handicap, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, environmental – air and water pollution cases, crop damage cases, medical malpractice, condemnation cases, construction cases, contract disputes and personal injury litigation including wrongful death. In addition to his extensive trial experience, he has had numerous arbitrations and mediation proceedings culminating in the resolution of client disputes in many of the same areas identified above. Additionally, Bob regularly serves in the capacity as a mediator and arbitrator of disputes, and has served as a judge pro-tem in Spokane Superior Court.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1981 | 12/05/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV rated Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
2017 Top Lawyers | Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Washington State Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2014 |
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Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Washington Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyer-Corporate Counsel Addition | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
TOP 100 TRIAL LAWYERS | The American Trial Lawyers Association | 2009 |
Best Lawyer- | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Best Lawyer | Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Best Lawyer- Commercial Litigation | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
Best Lawyer-Commercial Litigation | Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine | 2007 |
Best Lawyer-Construction Law | Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine | 2006 |
Best Lawyer | Spokane Business Catalyst | 2006 |
Best Lawyer - Commercial Litigation | Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2006 |
BESt Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2005 |
Super Lawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2005 |
Best Lawyer - Business Litigation and General Litigation | Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Dunn and Black, PS | 1992 - 2017 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Spokane County Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | N/A | 1981 - Present |
Associated General Contractors | N/A | 1981 - Present |
Washinton State Trial Lawyers Assoc. | N/A | 1981 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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WSTLA CLE | The First Golden Moments of Opening Statement | 2007 |
The Lawyer | A Profile | 2005 |
Lorman Education Services publication | Eminent Domain In Washington | 2003 |
WSBA CLE | Proving and Maximizing Condemnation Damages | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzaga University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor-Cum Laude | 1981 |
Eastern Washington University | N/A | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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WSTLA Annual Convention | Opening Statements | 2007 |
Eminent Domain CLE | Eminent Domain | 2003 |
Condemnation CLE | Condemnation Law | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Burchfiel, et ux v. The Boeing Corp., et. al. | Appellate Court re-instated jury verdict. |
Draszt v. Naccarato, 146 Wash.App. 536 (2008) | Title quieted in favor of clients |
Columbia Park Golf Course, Inc. v. City of Kennewick | Jury Verdict for $3,000,000.00 |
D'Amato v. Lillie | Unanimous Breach of Contract jury verdict |
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Thu Aug 27 2009
David Bingaman, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Bob is extremely knowledgeable and he does a great job for his clients.
Susan Nelson, Litigation Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Tucker, Business Attorney on Oct 22, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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