David A. Kulisch

David A. Kulisch

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Insurance Fraud ... +3 more

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

46 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Insurance 20%

46 years | 800 cases

20%
Insurance Fraud 20%

46 years | 500 cases

20%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

I represent injured parties in cases arising from medical malpractice, car accidents, brain injury

46 years | 100 cases

5%
Construction and Development 5%

46 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 44 years

State: California

Acquired: 1981

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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David A. Kulisch's Reviews

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Posted by Chelle | August 16, 2013 | Wrongful Death

Peace of mind can come free

After losing my husband in a tragic car accident, I found that peace & closure were the most difficult tasks in my life. After 17 months I had the privelage of meeting David for a consulatation on our case, & although I did not have expectations, I walked away from our meeting with those two very imp...ortant issues no longer heavy on my heart. David truly gives himself when he gives his time to clients, even those who only sit before him for just a consultation. He was sensitive to my situation, he related to it with his experiences & background in working on cases of similar nature, was extremely empathetic, genuine, sincere but most of all was truthful & honest with me. He explained the process of taking on a case like mine & what that would entail, not keeping back how painful it could become for me in order to win. He showed a genuine interest not only in the case but more importantly in my husbands life, in who he was. No stone was left unturned in learning all he could to get a clear picture of the person he would be fighting for & he was patient while listening to a widow tell her stories while fighting back the tears in memory. So gracious in his approach to remain objective yet sensitive to the information being provided & he encouraged me to share the personal memories of my husband that I had kept buried in grief. Meeting with David & having the opportunity to review the pros & cons of my case allowed me to walk away feeling confident that I had done the right thing by my husband & myself. I was able to put to rest the fears I had about moving forward and putting to rest the loss of my husband in what was truly a tragic accidental death where there was no fault to either him or the driver of the truck that struck him. I would highly recommend giving yourself the opportunity to consult with David Kulisch even if you think you have no chance at winning your case. For me there is no losing outcome as I gained the peace & closure I so desperately needed in order to move forward & I am certain others would as well with similar cases. i cannot say thank you enough David, for your time & sincerity & would gladly come to you again should I ever need to seek legal coucil in the future. Thank you for giving me the peace & closure I now have.

David Kulisch

Replied last August 16, 2013

Michelle, It was a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you and learn about your deceased husband and the tragedy surrounding his death. I am glad that I was able to address your concerns. I hope that you feel comfortable calling me if I can be of assistance in any way. Dave

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David A. Kulisch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ronald Burdge

Commercial real estate lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Kulisch. He has years of solid experience, is highly respected by other attorneys, has dozens of solid answers published to questions asked at Avvo.com and his entire law firm gives back to the community they live in. And that shows he know only knows the law but cares about people too. If you have a question about the law, he will know your answer. I recommend him to you."

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Saphronia Young

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have conferred with Mr. Kulisch concerning litigation issues. I have found him to be very knowledgeable and, even more rare, to have a great sense of humor. He seems to care deeply about his clients and I would refer any client of mine to him with great confidence."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Robert Kelly

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kulisch provides excellent information to people who need it on the Avvo website. He is a true professional. His clients are fortunate to retain him."

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SaraEllen Hutchison

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kulisch is has a wealth of experience doing both defense and plaintiffs' work with great integrity, class, and an appropriate sense of humor. He is a great advocate who can always think of another good argument for his client's cause. He is willing to take on complex cases and novel issues; no case is too big or too small. A wise choice!"

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Emma Thompson

Litigation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dave as a co-worker and have used him as outside counsel for years. I have referred him to friends and sought his advice personally. In each instance I have found him to be knowledgeable, courteous, thorough, professional and extremely competent. I would hightly recommend him."

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Michelle Fossum

Insurance lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is an excellent attorney and a true professional."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane County Bar Association

2014

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2013

Best Lawyers in Spokane, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2011

Super Lawyers 2011, 2011 - Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Magazine

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2001

Strathmore's, Who's Who

2001

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Strathmore's, Who's Who

1999

Strathmore's, Who's Who

1998

Strathmore's, Who's Who

1997

Who's Who, Strathmore's

1996

Top Lawyers in the U.S., Who's Who - Strathmore

1995

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1989

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1980

Am Jur - Torts, Western State University School of Law

1979

Am Jur - Workers Compensation, Western State University School of Law

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal, Randall | Danskin, P.S.

1988 - 1993

Associate, Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke & Miller LLP

1983 - 1988

Associate, McHale & O'Connor

1981 - 1983

Associate, Andrews & Moore

Associations

2014 - Present

Spokane County Bar Foundation

Secretary

2012 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Trustee

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar

Member

1988 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

1988 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

1981 - Present

California Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2010

Washington State Association for Justice

Committee Co-Chair - Ethics Seminar

1993 - 2012

Defense Research Institute

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Firestorm Class Action

Confidential settlement

Washington DNR v. Inland Power

Defense verdict for the client

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Education

1980

Western State College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Damages in Personal Injury

Personal Injury

2014

Spokane County Bar Association

Washington Evidence - Expert Witnesses

2013

Bad Faith and Insurance Law

Insurance Law and Bad Faith

2011

Washington Civil Procedure

Washington Civil Procedure

2011

End of Year CLE

Multiple Topics

2010

The Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure

Washington Civil Procedure Update

2010

Seminar

The Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure

2006

Seminar

Insurance Bad Faith

1995

Seminar

Confidentiality of Medical Records in Washington

1994

Seminar

Confidentiality of Medical Records in Washington

1993

Seminar

Confidentiality of Medical Records in Washington

1992

Seminar

Confidentiality of Medical Records in Washington

1991

Seminar

Confidentiality of Medical Records in Washington

Publications

2006

National Business Institute Seminar Clarifying Insurance Bad Faith

Languages

English

Activity

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