Timothy B. Fennessy

Timothy B. Fennessy

Layman Law Firm, PLLP β€’ Spokane, WA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(509) 822-5663
Address
601 South Division Street, Spokane, WA, 99202-1335, US

Professional

About

A native of Montana, I came to Spokane to attend Gonzaga University as an undergraduate. As a skier, golfer, tennis player and eventually as a husband and father, I have learned what a great area we live in. My practice has grown and changed, from a general practice doing everything from real estate closings, adoptions and family law, to a very specialized practice, with experience in and emphasis on catastrophic injury, product liability, medical negligence and complex commercial litigation. After more than 27 years of practice, I have had the opportunity to be in front of Judges in the State of Washington's District Court, Superior Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as Idaho's District Court and the Supreme Court of Idaho. I have also appeared in numerous pre-litigation screening panels in Idaho, before the Washington Medical Quality Assurance Commission, and before a variety of Administrative Law Judges in cases involving allegations of safety violations, industrial injury and social security disability. The increased use of mediation and arbitration during my career has also provided the opportunity to be an advocate in both arenas, as well as chances to act as both a mediator and an arbitrator. My clients get the highly qualified and deeply committed advocacy they deserve, every day.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
1983 Gonzaga University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Gonzaga University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2014 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2012 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2011 Top Lawyer's of 2011, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
Publications
2009 Sterling Education Services, Inc. Employment Arbitration and Mediation Agreements 2006 Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application Statutes Which Affect Liability Evaluation
Associations
2009 - Present Gonzaga School of Law, Alumni Association Executive Committee 2007 - Present Associated General Contractors Member 2007 - Present Associated Builders and Contractors Member 2005 - Present Gonzaga University School of Law Board of Advisors Member 1986 - Present Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
2010 Mechanics of Washington Civil Procedure Overview of the Court System and Discovery 2009 Fundamentals of Employment Law Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment in the Workplace 2009 Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices Ethics, Evidence & Experts; Evidence, Experts & Hearsay 2009 Employment Law Update Employment Arbitration and Mediation Agreements: Mandatory vs. Voluntary 2007 Employment Law Update in Washington Hot Topics: The Latest Interpretations of Current Employment Law
Updated: Mar 11, 2026