Geana M. Van Dessel

Transition Partner

Litigation

J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, summa cum laude
B.A., Gonzaga University, magna cum laude

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Washington

Eastern District of Washington, Criminal Justice Act Panel
Gonzaga School of Law Board of Governors, 2013 - Present

Geana has significant experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation. She has tried both bench and jury cases and has represented clients in AAA commercial arbitration. Geana's litigation experience includes trademark, copyright, business and contract, securities, banking, employment and consumer protection, both in federal and state courts. She has defended multiple federal class action lawsuits, and she has a proven appellate record before the Washington State Supreme Court, Division III of the Washington State Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit.

Geana also consults with clients on all aspects of electronic discovery and record management.

Government Service

Honorable Judge Fred Van Sickle, federal district court judge for the Eastern District of Washington, clerk

Washington Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation, 2016-2018
Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, Top Litigator, 2016-2017
Lawyer Representative for the EDWA to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2014-2017
Spokane County Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program Fundraising Volunteer of Year, 2015
Judge Clarke Public Service Scholarship, 2014

Geana M. Van Dessel

Transition Partner

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