PATRICK W. HARWOOD
Patrick has over 20 years of civil litigation experience as the lead attorney in jury trials, multi-day arbitrations, and bench trials. His practice emphasizes the defense of civil cases on behalf of individuals, professionals, and local, regional, and multi-national businesses. Patrick also litigates claims involving breach of contract, bad faith, settlement practices, and declaratory actions involving coverage issues.
Patrick’s experience spans a breadth of areas which include personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, construction defect, professional malpractice, defamation, and municipal liability. Patrick also maintains an active practice in estate planning, probate, and business law.
Education
- J.D., with honors, Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, WA, 2000
- B.S., Biology, Western Washington University, Spokane, WA, 1997
Practice Areas
- CIVIL LITIGATION
- INSURANCE LAW
- PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE/ERRORS & OMMISIONS
- MUNICIPAL LIABILITY
- ESTATE PLANNING
- PROBATE
- BUSINESS LAW
- Washington, 2000
- Idaho, 2004
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court
- Kalispel Tribal Court
- Spokane Tribal Court
- Washington State Bar Association
- Spokane County Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
- Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
- Former board of director for a regional community action council providing services for low income families.
- Washington State Bar Association - commendation for over 300 hours of pro bono service on behalf of clients who would otherwise be deprived of legal representation.
- Continuing Legal Education Co-author and Presenter:
• Advanced Trial Tactics – November, 2014, National Business Institute
• Voir Dire and Jury Selection Strategies
• Opening Statements
• Direct Examination
- Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, Top Personal Injury Attorney (Defense): 2018 - present
- Patrick and his family enjoy skiing, backpacking, fishing, and hunting throughout the Inland Northwest.
