Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Spokane, WA
Paine Hamblen has built a distinguished legacy over 110 years, establishing itself as a premier law firm serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Our Spokane-based office delivers comprehensive legal solutions across transactional, litigation, corporate, and regulatory domains, serving individuals and Fortune 1000 companies alike. We prioritize long-term client relationships grounded in trust, ethical excellence, and measurable results, while fostering professional growth within our team.As a member of ALFA International, we combine local expertise with global resources to provide cost-effective, high-quality legal services. Our commitment to innovation, community engagement, and maintaining high ethical standards distinguishes us in a competitive legal landscape.
Services
Banking Law
Business Planning
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Transactions
Estate Planning
Employment Law
Environmental Law
Insurance Litigation
Municipal Law
Trust & Estate Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- We have over 110 years of legal experience serving Washington and Idaho clients.
- Our attorneys are members of ALFA International, a global legal network of top firms.
- We offer diverse practice areas to meet complex legal needs for individuals and businesses.
- Our local presence combines with global resources for comprehensive legal solutions.
- We maintain high ethical standards and a commitment to community engagement.
Associations and certifications
- ALFA International
Services
Banking Law
Paine Hamblen represents banks and financial institutions in mergers, regulatory compliance, lending transactions, and operational issues. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance for state and federal banking matters, including product development and interstate banking activities.
Business Planning
We offer comprehensive business planning services including entity formation, tax strategies, mergers and acquisitions. Our team helps businesses navigate complex regulations while developing growth strategies tailored to their specific needs and long-term objectives.
Commercial Litigation
Our experienced litigators handle complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts. We specialize in areas like construction, employment, intellectual property, and environmental litigation, with expertise in electronic discovery and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Real Estate Transactions
We represent clients in commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and financing. Our services include lease negotiations, land use planning, zoning compliance, and handling water rights and environmental regulations for developers and property owners.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized solutions for asset protection and legacy planning. Services include wills, trusts, probate administration, tax planning, and business succession strategies to ensure clients' wishes are fulfilled efficiently and effectively.
People
Scott C. Cifrese
Attorney
Experienced litigator specializing in commercial disputes and electronic discovery. Provides strategic legal solutions for complex cases in state and federal courts.
Michael D. Currin
Attorney
Corporate law expert with focus on business transactions and banking regulations. Advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance matters.
Daniel J. Gibbons
Attorney
Seasoned practitioner in commercial finance and bankruptcy law. Represents lenders and borrowers in complex financial transactions and insolvency proceedings.
Kimberly A. Kamel
Attorney
Employment law specialist handling labor relations, discrimination cases, and workplace compliance. Advocates for employers in federal and state regulatory matters.
Bill Anderson
Director of Information Technology
Technology leader managing firm-wide IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Ensures implementation of advanced systems for efficient legal service delivery.
Questions
What practice areas does Paine Hamblen specialize in?
We specialize in banking law, business transactions, commercial litigation, real estate, estate planning, employment law, and municipal law among other practice areas.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho from our Spokane office.
Are you part of any legal networks?
Yes, we are members of ALFA International, a global network of premier independent law firms.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Paine Hamblen has provided legal services since 1914, with over 110 years of experience.
