Geana M. Van Dessel

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 - 2019

Geana has trial experience in both federal and state courts; both jury and bench trials. And she has AAA experience representing businesses in commercial and employment and labor disputes. She has significant experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation. She routinely represents businesses in contract disputes, securities, white collar crime, consumer protection, trademark, and employment and labor. She spent years representing banking institutions. And she has defended multiple federal class action lawsuits. 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

Super Lawyers® 2016-2021
Washington Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation, 2016-2020
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

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