Practice Areas

Since 1993, Patrick J. Kirby has focused his law practice representing clients in employment and business disputes in Washington and Idaho. Patrick has represented and advised companies and individuals in discrimination, wrongful termination cases & commercial litigation. Patrick has also successfully litigated cases which include trade secrets, non-competition agreements, business interference, computer fraud and employment benefits.

  • SEXUAL HARASSMENT  - 
  • DISCRIMINATION (E.G. SEX, AGE, RACIAL, DISABILITIES, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, VETERANS, ETC.) - 
  • WRONGFUL DISCHARGE - 
  • RETALIATION CLAIMS - 
  • ERISA (EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT) CLAIMS - 
  • NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS - 
  • COMMERCIAL CONTRACT DISPUTES - 
  • TRADE SECRETS - 
  • BUSINESS INTERFERENCE - 
  • CFAA CLAIMS (COMPUTER FRAUD) - 
  • WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS - 
  • WAGE CLAIMS - 
  • PREVAILING WAGES - 
  • FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT - 
  • EXECUTIVE ERRORS AND OMISSIONS - 
  • BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTIES - 
  • EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION - 
  • DRAFTING EMPLOYMENT HANDBOOKS & POLICIES - 
  • DRAFTING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS - 
  • OSHA/WISHA (SAFETY) VIOLATIONS - 
  • CONTRACT LITIGATION - 
  • FRANCHISE LITIGATION - 
  • PARTNERSHIP LITIGATION - 
  • TRIALS - 
  • APPEALS - 
  • MEDIATIONS - 
  • ARBITRATIONS - 
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Experienced Attorney,
Professional Approach

Patrick J. Kirby, J.D., Graduated from Marquette University with a B.S. degree in business economics. He served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant aboard a destroyer and ashore from 1984 through 1990. Mr. Kirby graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1993. Since 1994 he has focused his practice in labor and employment law (primarily management), and commercial litigation.
Patrick Kirby is a regular speaker and guest lecturer to employer groups on labor and employment issues. Mr. Kirby is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar, and their respective employment law sections. He is a member of the Spokane County Bar Association.
Mr. Kirby is an Eagle Scout, and active in youth sports and activities.

Patrick Kirby has focused his practice in employment and commercial litigation since 1993. He represents and advises companies, executives, and individuals in a variety of workplace issues. Mr. Kirby has represented clients in Washington, Idaho, and other parts of the country. He regularly advises employers on employment practices, policies, and in drafting handbooks and contracts. Mr. Kirby has participated in several successful trials, mediations of employment related cases. He is a regular speaker on labor and employment issues.

His trial experience includes successfully defending companies against claims of discrimination. He has successfully tried cases before juries in representing individuals involving claims discriminations and wrongful discharges, and withholding of wages. Mr. Kirby's employment litigation gives him the experience necessary to advise employers regarding a variety of workplace issues.

Other cases which Mr. Kirby litigated include: insurance coverage; trade secret; non-competition; business interference; commercial defamation; CFAA claims (computer fraud); and ERISA (employment benefits) claims.

Licensed to practice all state and federal courts in Washington and Idaho, which includes the following admissions:

The lawyer's number one job is to protect the client.

What our clients say

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Patrick is a very good and decent man. I have highest trust in his legal skill and personal integrity. I use Patrick for all my employment law questions and have known him for 20 years.

Sole Practitioner

The most ethical and professional legal counsel I have been exposed to in my 25 year career as a lawyer. No legal counsel has demonstrated the same level to me during my career.

Michael J. Delay

John Smith
Competent & effective representation of clients in work place and business disputes in Washington, Idaho, and other states.
Address

421 W Riverside Ave
Suite 802
Spokane WA 99201

Contacts

Email: pkirby@pkirbylaw.com
Phone: 509-835-1200
Fax: 509-835-1234

Memberships & Associations

Washington State Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
Idaho State Bar Association (Employment Law Section)
Spokane County Bar Association
Washington Policy Center
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Inland Northwest Society of Human Resource Management (inSHRM)
Spokane Athletic Club
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
St. Peter’s Catholic Church Parish Council
Gonzaga University Bulldog Club
Inland Northwest Blood Center: 2 Gallon Donor Club

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