$ 475-550 per hour
I am a Montana wheat farmer’s daughter, born and raised. I followed the bright lights to the big city (yes, Spokane was a big city when I first arrived). I’m a double Zag alumna. In my free time I love to hike, run, life weights, fish, cook, read, play with my black lab, travel with my husband, and spend time on Lake Pend Oreille. I am a bonus mom of two incredible ladies and I split my time between Oregon and Washington for them.
I am a partner at the national law firm Kutak Rock LLP on a team of loyal, hard-working, intelligent, energetic, and passionate individuals who help me put my clients first. My practice is a mix of commercial litigaiton, employment litigation, employment advice and counseling, and netrual work. As a neutral I am a Title IX Hearing Officer and a Panel Member with AAA (Commercial, Consumer, Employmnet).
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$ 475-550 per hour
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Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2015 | Business
Geana is smart, sharp, extremely dilgent, graceful and effective!
My company has worked with Geana and her firm extensively. I would give Geana the absolute highest recommendation without question. It can be very difficult to find an attorney that you are happy working with and my company was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work with Geana on a very...
Posted by Charles | July 09, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Trustworthy and Detail Oriented
It's my honor to great privilege to recommend Geana. She and her team worked to represent us on a very complex case that required tremendous detail and thorough research. The case she worked on dealt with a combination of IP, former employee issues, and several levels of breach of contract. I would...
Posted by Jennifer | December 21, 2012 | Litigation
Client and Colleague Review
Geana provides excellent legal service and guidance to her clients in a timely and efficient manner. She is a true advocate that is both professional and passionate. She has extensive knowledge related to general litigation and eDiscovery. It is a pleasure to work with Geana as both a colleague and...
Posted by David May | December 10, 2012
Geana M. Van Dessel
Geana is an excellent, highly responsive, very careful lawyer. She is easy to work with as a client and a great communicator, but can be very hard nosed when she needs to be. I have recommended her to some of my close friends and she has done a great job for them as well. I would recommend her to any...
"Geana is one of the brightest minds I know. She is incredibly brilliant and down-to-earth. If you have a complicated legal issue, Geana will find you the answer. I highly recommend her!"
"Geana is brilliant, compassionate, and fiercely dedicated. I would hire her myself in a heartbeat."
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2024
Litigation Counsel of America;, Litigation Counsel of America;
2019
Commercial Litigation (2019 – 2025)., The Best Lawyers in America®
2016
Top Rated Business Lawyer 2016 - 2023, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2004
Saint Thomas More Scholarship, Gonzaga University
2020 - Present
Partner, Kutak Rock LLP
2018 - 2019
Transition Partner, Kutak Rock
2013 - 2018
Partner, Lee & Hayes, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Shareholder, Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S.
2006 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Witherspoon, Kelley, Davenport & Toole, P.S.
2004 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Fred Van Sickle, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
2023 - Present
National Association of Women Lawyers
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
2007 - Present
American Bar Association (Litigation Section)Member
2006 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Washington chapter)Member
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceLawyer Representative for the EDWA
2014 - 2017
Spokane County Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2013 - 2015
Spokane County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers ProgramBoard Member
2013 - 2015
Spokane County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2011 - 2015
Spokane County Law LibraryBoard of Trustees
2010 - 2014
Women & Children's Free RestaurantBoard of Trustees
2010 - 2013
Washington Defense Trial LawyersMember
2008 - 2014
Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of WashingtonBoard of Trustees
2006 - 2009
Young Lawyers Association (Spokane)Member
Past President
Successful judgment for Comcast
Successful, complete judgment for defendant.
Affirmed in result and remanded.
Dismissal of all claims on summary judgment at trial court level. Affirmed on appeal.
Partial Summary Judgment Granted.
Directed verdict for Defendant.
2004
Juris Doctor
2001
Bachelor of Art
2013
Health Care Provider's Guide to Responding to Court Orders & Legal Requests for Protected Health Information
2008
Electronic Discovery: Federal Rule Changes and Practice Tips
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