PAUL L. KIRKPATRICK

Paul is a founding member of Kirkpatrick & Startzel, P.S. with over 30 years of litigation experience. Paul has represented clients in Washington, Idaho, and Montana in litigation matters related to personal injury, product liability, employment law, insurance law, veterinary law, and insurance defense litigation. Paul has also represented municipalities on cases involving alleged civil rights violations, road design issues, police and jail procedures, inverse condemnation claims and employment disputes. In addition to his legal practice, Paul has been a successful mediator for over 10 years. He has mediated a wide variety of cases including cases involving personal injury, business disputes, employment disputes and product liability claims.

Education

Montana State University, 1982
Gonzaga University School of Law,1986
University of Washington School of Law, 2005 – mediator certification
University of Idaho College of Law, 2005 – Northwest Institute for Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine University School of Law, 2006 – Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Practice Areas

BAR ADMISSIONS

Bar Admissions

Washington State Bar Association
Idaho State Bar
Montana State Bar Association
United States District Court for the State of Idaho
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

Memberships & Affiliations

Washington State Bar Association
Spokane County Bar Association
Idaho State Bar
Montana State Bar Association
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers, Board Member – Trustee
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Washington

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Representative Cases

Summary judgment dismissal of college fraternities (two separate cases) regarding issue of liability for brain injuries from accidents on fraternity premises
Summary judgment dismissal of a county for allegation of improper advice/supervision of crop dusting operations
Defense verdict in a veterinarian malpractice case regarding allegation of improper administration of medication to a horse
Defense verdict in veterinarian malpractice case regarding allegation of improper pregnancy check of horse resulting in death of horse
Summary judgment protecting personal assets of client in a case regarding motor vehicle accident alleging brain injury
Successful resolution of cases involving clients with severe back injuries from motor vehicle accidents.

EVENTS & PUBLICATIONS

Events & Publications

Speaker at Washington Counties Risk Pool Annual Convention, 2018
Guest lecturer at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Personal Interests

Paul is a volunteer for Spokane’s Crosswalk teen shelter as well as an advisor for a Washington State University fraternity. Paul enjoys skiing, golfing, biking and spending time with his family.