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Erika Beth Ellingsen Grubbs

also known as Smith Gambrell Russell, Erika B. Grubbs

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Construction and development Lawyer Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Business, Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate

About Erika

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Business and employment law, commercial contracts,

25 years

30%
Construction and Development 30%

Full-service construction lawyer for public and private clients, assisting with projects from inception to completion. Contract negotiation, drafting, and interpretation; administration and delivery, dispute resolution, risk management.

25 years

30%
Land Use and Zoning 20%

Land development, permit applications and issues, conditional use permits, variances, other regulatory agency matters.

25 years

20%
Real Estate 20%

Purchase and sales, commercial leases, easements, boundary disputes, planning and zoning, HOA issues.

25 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 33 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1992

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 32 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

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Erika Beth Ellingsen Grubbs's Reviews

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Posted by Sandy | March 31, 2013 | Land Use & Zoning

Land Use Planning and Zoning

Erika excells at land use planning and zoning issues. She understands ordinances and codes very well, she is articulate and spunky in public hearings and most importantly she connects with her clients, putting them at ease and walking them through the zoning process every step of the way. As a land... use planner, I have worked with her extensively for over 10 years and she comes with my highest recommendation.

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Erika Beth Ellingsen Grubbs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Greg Devlin

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Vance

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Lund

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carl Hueber

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Beverly Anderson

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederick Willenbrock

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Lund

Construction and development lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2021

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2018

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2017

Qualified Civil Case Mediator, Idaho Supreme Court

2017

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Washington Top 50 Law Firm, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2012

West Region 2012 Top Ranked Law Firms, Fortune Magazine

2006

Who's Who in Professionals and Excutives, Empire / Strathmore

1999

Exemplary Service to Victims of D.V. and Sexual Assault, Women's Center

1999

Cutting Edge Award, Idaho Correctional Association

1996

Outstanding Contributions for Chem Dep Trtmt., Aspen Behavioral Counselling

1993

ProBono Services, Spokane County Bar Association

Associations

2018 - Present

Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater

Board of Directors

2016 - Present

Opera Coeur d'Alene

President

2015 - Present

CDA Opera Board

Director

2014 - Present

Panhandle Parks Foundation

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

National Association of Women in Construction

Executive Board Member

2013 - Present

NAWIC

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Association of General Contractors

Member

2011 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce

Member

2011 - Present

Concerned Business Group of Hayden

Counsel

2011 - Present

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

Member

2010 - Present

Idaho State Bar, IOLTA Fund Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Kootenai County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2015 - 2019

Magistrates Commission First District Bar

Commissioner

2000 - 2002

Humane Society

Vice President - Board of Directors

1992 - 1994

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Regional Representative

Sample of Legal Cases

Subcontractor v. Contractor

Successful defense.

North Idaho Sports Complex

Favorable Decision

Neighbor v. Contractor

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Developer v. County

Succesful negotiation with County resulted in desired outcome within two weeks.

Construction Bond / Miller Act Claim

Succesful outcome for client

Domestic Relations Case

Significant financial judgment for my client

Alpine v. Native American Services Corp., et al

$1.1 million dollar judgment in favor of our client

Sacred Heart Medical Center v. Kootenai County Com'rs, 136 Idaho 787, 41 P.3d 215 (Idaho 2001)

Successful Decision for my client

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Education

N/A

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Springfield College

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

Certificate in Risk Management

N/A

Fulcrum Institute

Certificate in Interest Based Mediation

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