A native of Montana, I came to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University as an undergraduate. As a skier, golfer, tennis player and eventually as a husband and father, I have learned what a great area we live in. My practice has grown and changed, from a general practice doing everything from real estate closings, adoptions and family law, to a very specialized practice, with experience in and emphasis on catastrophic injury, product liability, medical negligence and complex commercial litigation.
After more than 27 years of practice, I have had the opportunity to be in front of Judges in the State of Washington's District Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as Idaho's District Court and the Supreme Court of Idaho. I have also appeared in numerous pre-litigation screening panels in Idaho, before the Washington Medical Quality Assurance Commission, and before a variety of Administrative Law Judges in cases involving allegations of safety violations, industrial injury and social security disability.
The increased use of mediation and arbitration during my career has also provided the opportunity to be an advocate in both arenas, as well as chances to act as both a mediator and an arbitrator. My clients get the highly qualified and deeply committed advocacy they deserve, every day.
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601 South Division Street, Spokane, WA, 99202-1335
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Posted by Tod | July 2, 2013
Mr. Fennessy, and his team of professionals orchestrated an outstanding trial. Mr. Fennessy was retained just a few short months before my court date. I was impressed in how fast they preformed the work that was left to do and how fast they brought themselves up to speed on the work that had been ong...
Posted by Ralph | November 2, 2012
Tim is extremely knowledgeable about the law, and worked hard on our case to educate himself in areas that he was unfamiliar with. His communication was excellent, keeping us informed every step of the way. Any questions we had were answered respectfully and thoroughly. Tim is the epitome of the "...
Posted by Joel | September 15, 2009
Mr. Fennessy handled a construction law/contract case for my family a few years ago that had caused us a lot of stress and aggravation for over a year. He resolved the issues in a professional and practical manner. He provided excellent counsel as well as a positive long-term outcome. I have also c...
"I have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Fennessy as opposing counsel on a recent matter; on a professional board; and have attended a CLE where Mr. Fennessy was the speaker. Tim is an innovative and knowledgeable attorney and is consistently professional in all matters. I have sincerely enjoyed working with Tim."
"I have known Tim for more than 20 years and he is one of the best trial lawyers in our community. Tim is known for going the distance for his clients. I have and will continue to use Tim as a referral source."
"Tim is an excellent attorney, and a wonderful asset to our litigation team. He works very hard and produces exceptional results for his clients. I highly endorce Tim should you ever need legal representation."
"Tim is a very professional and outstanding lawyer. He is an experienced trial lawyer and commercial lawyer. He provides his clients with sound practical assistance."
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1980
Presidential Scholarship, Gonzaga University School of Law
2010 - Present
Attorney, Layman Law Firm, PLLP
2006 - 2010
Principal, Dunn & Black, P.S.
2000 - 2006
Shareholder, Eymann Allison Fennessy Hunter Jones, P.S.
1995 - 2000
Partner, Layman, Layman & Fennessy
1985 - 1995
Associate, D. E. McKelvey, Jr., P.S.
2009 - Present
Gonzaga School of Law, Alumni AssociationExecutive Committee
2007 - Present
Associated General ContractorsMember
2007 - Present
Associated Builders and ContractorsMember
2005 - Present
Gonzaga University School of Law Board of AdvisorsMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2006
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
Appellate Court re-instated jury verdict.
Plaintiff verdict in excess of $725,000
Binding Arbitration (Confidential)
Plaintiff's verdict with some comparitive fault
Confidential Settlement
Trial Court's dismissal was reversed.
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Overview of the Court System and Discovery
2009
Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment in the Workplace
2009
Ethics, Evidence & Experts; Evidence, Experts & Hearsay
2009
Employment Arbitration and Mediation Agreements: Mandatory vs. Voluntary
2007
Hot Topics: The Latest Interpretations of Current Employment Law
2007
Chairperson and Moderator
2006
Privacy in the Workplace and Conducting an Internal Investigation
2006
Immigration and Employment Law
2006
Insurance Bad Faith
1996
Plaintiff's Perspective
1995
Ethics, Proof Problems & Practical Pointers
1994
Use of Documentary Evidence
1994
Update Professional Liability
1993
Evidence
2009
2006
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