$ 325-375 per hour
Stephen M. Bergman
About Stephen
Biography
I am an attorney and co-owner of Lilac City Legal, PLLC in Spokane. My primary practice areas are family law, Plaintiff's side employment law and personal injury. I strive to be readily available, and listen to my clients. I take the time to give my clients the best possible representation and outcome.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
30%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Lilac City Legal, PLLC
101 W Cataldo Ave Ste 210, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by Cheryl | October 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Best Attorney for your needs!
What a wonderful experience from start to finish, working with Attorney Stephen Bergman. He is a consummate professional and his attention to detail for making sure all documents were in place and correct, made our process easier to get through I highly recommend Attorney Stephen Bergman for all y...
Posted by Marc | May 11, 2023 | Education
Excellent and caring law services
Mr. Bergman is a real professional and genuinely cares for his clients. He even provided some counsel to our university pro-bono and was meticulous and genuinely engaged in all our interactions. We highly recommend him!
Posted by Leon | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
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Hired him for representation in a family law case. Missed several deadlines. Not confident in court. Paralegal is very rude. Not very knowledgeable.
Stephen Bergman
Replied last January 03, 2017I see you are unhappy with the services you received from me and my office. No deadlines were missed in the short time I represented you, and the court appearance I handled for you resulted in a favorable outcome. I think my track record of satisfied clients would speak to the fact that I am more than confident in court. I take complaints about office staff seriously, but after a review of correspondence between you and my office staff, I saw nothing but courteous and professional interactions. If you have additional evidence to the contrary, please send me a private message and let me know what that is so I can look into it. I urge you to seek the services of an attorney with whom you may be a better fit. Good luck.
Posted by Christina | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Nothing but the best
Steve has been mine and my husbands attorney for a few years now. We had a very complicated family law case and we won! Hands down he was and still is the best. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous to everyone. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice. I still consult his office...
Stephen Bergman
Replied last May 01, 2019Thank you Christina! I am happy to have been able to help you out, and glad that we were successful with your family law case.
Posted by Scott | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Steve is a exceptional lawyer. I would recommend him to anyone. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field but most importantly he is geniunely good person and that makes him stand apart from the rest.
Stephen Bergman
Replied last May 01, 2019Thanks Scott! I'm happy to have your recommendation.
Stephen M. Bergman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Steve as an exceptional attorney. As a skilled litigator, he has a deep understanding of federal employment law and consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients. His intelligence, strategic approach, and dedication make him an invaluable advocate. Anyone working with Steve can trust they are in the hands of a knowledgeable and effective attorney."
"I've worked with Stephen for almost two years. We have worked together on a wide rage of employment cases, involving sex discrimination, disability discrimination, and unemployment appeals. Stephen is detailed orientated and extremely knowledgeable. He works diligently to achieve the best results for his clients. I fully endorse Stephen Bergman."
"Steve has a strong work ethic, high-level knowledge of Employment Law and the communication skills to explain complex issues to his clients. I've known Steve for years both as a member of the legal community before he joined our firm and now as a co-worker. I can confidently endorse his work."
"Mr. Bergman and I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases over the past few years. Steve vigorously represents his clients’ interests while remaining extremely professional and reasonable to work with."
"I have worked with Steve on a variety of matters and always found him to be professional and a tireless advocate for his clients."
"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Steve for five years and have work with him on many matters. It is clear that he cares about his clients and is willing to put the work in to get the best results for his clients."
"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Bergman's professional competencies and conscientiousness toward his clients and peers."
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Benjamin Rascoff
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Brian Ortega
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Brian Cameron
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Experience
Honors
2022
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2021
Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2016
Best Places to Work - Cooney Law Offices, Spokane Journal of Business
2012
Member, Washington Employment Lawyers Association
2012
Member, Washington State Association for Justice
2008
Merit Scholarship, Gonzaga University School of law
2006
Dean's List, Eastern Washington University
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Lilac City Legal, PLLC
2017 - 2025
Attorney, Cooney Law Offices, PS
2012 - 2017
Attorney, Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, P.S.
2010 - 2012
Legal Intern, Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, PS
Associations
2025 - Present
Domestic Relations Attorneys of WashingtonMember
2016 - Present
Rotary Club Spokane NorthMember
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
2012 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2022 - 2023
Rotary Club Spokane NorthPresident
2020 - 2021
Rotary Club Spokane NorthPresident
2019 - 2020
Rotary Spokane NorthVice President
2012 - 2017
Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
Education
2011
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Eastern Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
HR Best Practicdes - Legal Knowlege and Skills
Employment Law 101
2017
Ethics Potpurri
Ethical Considerations in Employment Law Cases
2016
Family Law: What Do You Do When...
What Do You Do When Criminal Issues Arise?
2016
Family Law: What Do You Do When...
What Do You Do to Get Email, Smartphone, and Social Media Evidence Admitted?
2016
Employment Law: Rights, Benefits and Emerging Issues
Employment Contracts - Non-Compete Agreements and Severance Clauses
Publications
2019
National Business Institute Seminar
Employment Law 101
2017
Spokane County Bar Association
Ethical Considerations in Employment Law Cases
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
What Do You Do to Get Email, Smartphone, and Social Media Evidence Admitted?
2016
National Business Institute Seminar
What Do You Do When Criminal Issues Arise?
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Employment Contracts: Non-Compete and Severance Agreements
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can i do, my daughter got raped by a coworker after workhours, who asked her for ride home. This happened 1 year ago
17 Aug 2016
Q&A
Would this case warrant pursuing a lawsuit against the employer for negligence in not providing the changes to my work area?
24 Mar 2016
Q&A
Fired from job after arrested even though charges were dropped by court order
28 Feb 2014