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Since 1993, Patrick J. Kirby has focused his law practice representing clients in employment and business disputes. Patrick has represented and advised companies and individuals in wrongful termination, discrimination, and commercial litigation cases.
Wrongful Termination occurs when an employee is fired in violation of a contract or employee handbook. The term also applies when an employee is terminated in violation of public policy (i.e. refusing to commit an illegal act, performing a public duty or obligation, exercising a legal right, reporting employer misconduct).
Mr. Kirby has won jury trials and settlements for clients wrongfully terminated.
Discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of his/her protected status (i.e. race, national origin, gender, pregnancy, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation/gender identity, or veteran status). Discrimination occurs when an employee is terminated based upon his/her protected status.
Harassment is a form of discrimination which occurs when conduct or remarks at work create a hostile work environment because of someone's protected status.
Mr. Kirby has won jury trials and settlements for victims of discrimination and harassment at work.
Commercial litigation is often referred to as as a business lawsuit. It involves various types of disputes in the course of doing business.
Mr. Kirby has successfully litigated and settled disputes involving breach of contract, covenants not to compete, misappropriation of trade secrets, insurance bad faith, wrongful denial of disability benefits, wrongful withholding of wages, and legal malpractice.
Patrick J. Kirby, J.D.
Mr. Kirby graduated from Marquette University with a B.S. degree in business economics. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard a destroyer and ashore from 1984-1990. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 1990-1994. Mr. Kirby graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1993. He has focused his practice in employment law, discrimination and commercial litigation.
Mr. Kirby is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar, and their respective employment law sections.
Mr. Kirby is an Eagle Scout, a supporter of Gonzaga University athletics as a Bulldog Club member, and has donated over 4 gallons of blood at the Vitalant-Spokane blood bank.
Mr. Kirby has represented clients in Washington, Idaho, and other parts of the country. Mr. Kirby regularly advises employers on employment practices, policies, and in drafting handbooks and contracts. Mr. Kirby's employment litigation gives him the experience necessary to advise employers regarding a variety of workplace issues.
Mr. Kirby has successfully represented individuals in jury trials and mediations involving claims of wrongful termination and discrimination resulting in recovering damages for lost wages and emotional distress.
Other cases which Mr. Kirby litigated include: insurance coverage; trade secret; non-competition; business interference; commercial defamation; CFAA claims (computer fraud); ERISA (employment benefits) claims; and commercial defamation.
Mr. Kirby is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Washington and Idaho, which includes the following courts:
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Since 1993 my law practice has provided competent & effective representation of clients in employment and business disputes in Washington, Idaho, and other states.
Contact Patrick J. Kirby
Email:
pkirby @ pkirbylaw.com
Phone:
509-835-1200