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Katie Lanette Merrill
also known as Katie Ross, Katie L. Ross
About Katie
Biography
I focus my practice on civil litigation. I represent clients in all types of personal injury matters including car accidents, slip and falls, trucking accidents, and wrongful death matters. I have successfully represented clients in personal injury matters recovering multiple 6 figure settlements for my clients. I have also successfully defended clients being sued in injury matters.
I represent employers faced with employement challenges, including unemployment issues, and enjoy advising employers on employment policies and practices to avoid litigation.
I represent clients in traffic tickets and infractions in Spokane County.
I offer remote consultations by phone or by zoom. Russian Speaking available by appointment.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 125-250 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Idaho for 8 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
KND Law
16201 E Indiana Ave, Suite 3270, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216
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Katie Lanette Merrill's Reviews
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Posted by Sharrie | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellant Service
Katie was a great help with my legal matter. She was promt, quick, and listened to my issue and solved it very expidiantly. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Excellent service
Katie is an excellent lawyer, Her knowledge of traffic court is impressive she was able to help me reverse a ticket I paid for! Katie is a great listener she quickly responds to emails and retuning phone calls to answer questions. Very professional! I will be asking Katie for help in the future.
Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very professional and thorough. Highly recommended.
Katie did a wonderful job helping us with our accident claim. She always answered questions and stayed on top of things. Every time I called I would get an answer that day, or if she had no answer for me, she would get back to me the next day or two. She was always professional and kind. All the ...
Posted by Kateryna Charikova | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Car accident
I was in a car accident and didn’t know what to do or where to turn for help, that’s when I found Katie and Elliott Law Group, Pllc. Katie and her team helped us handle the insurance company, get the car fixed and made sure the medical bills were paid. I am a recent immigrant to the U.S. and wasn’t e...
Posted by Natalie Shiva | September 28, 2017 | Car Accidents
Brilliant work!
Family got into an auto accident in the winter, Katie got us fantastic compensation, it was quick, easy, and stress free! Thank You Katie!
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney, KND Law
2022 - 2023
Associate Attorney, Kirkpatrick & Startzel, PS
2020 - 2022
Assistant Attorney General, Washington State Attorney General's Office
2016 - 2020
Attorney, Elliott Law Group, PLLC
2015 - 2016
Attorney, Provident Law, PLLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2015 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bock v. Washington 33 F.4th 1139 (9th Cir. 2022)
Defense Decision
Car Accident with shoulder injury
Policy Limit Settlement
Car Accident for Enlisted Military Member
Policy Limit Settlement ($100,000)
Education
2015
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Westminster College (Salt Lake City)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Education Seminar Series
Protecting Your Legal Rights and Staying Safe on the Roadways
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I got turned down for a job in washington state for charges from 2009 does this violate the fcra 7 year law?
24 Oct 2017
Q&A
Do I need a lawyer for a review hearing for treatment probation?
09 Jul 2017
Q&A
How long for affidavit to be submitted for probable cause after arraignment?
28 Jun 2017