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While 110 years is a long time, nothing about our firm is old-fashioned.

About Paine Hamblen

We are proud of our firm’s legacy that began over 110 years ago. As one of the leading firms serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, our office is centrally located in Spokane.

We set a high standard of quality service, while offering a broad range of practice areas that meet the diverse needs of all our clients, whether they be individuals or Fortune 1000 companies. Our goal is to develop long-term client relationships, based on hard work, trust and solid results. We are committed to providing quality legal services to our clients, while maintaining a dynamic and satisfying work environment, and encouraging the professional and personal growth of the individuals in the firm.

What distinguishes Paine Hamblen from other law firms is not only the quality, diversity and sophistication of our practice and client base, but a commitment to maintaining long-held traditions of excellence, high ethical standards, and community. In this day of advancing technology and resources, we are able to maintain a local presence, while at the same time provide coordinated legal services to our regional, national and international clients of all sizes.

Paine Hamblen is a member of ALFA International (ALFAI), a premier global legal network with more than 140 independent law firm members worldwide. Similar in size and experience, ALFAI member firms meet high standards to be part of the network and their attorneys are well respected by peers in both the legal and business community. ALFAI member attorneys establish broad, deep relationships with each other and are committed to providing cost-effective, high-quality legal services. As a result, membership in ALFAI enables Paine Hamblen to use its local experience to deliver highly effective legal solutions while drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of a comprehensive worldwide network of accomplished trial and business counsel Paine Hamblen’s clients will also benefit from a wide range of unsurpassed educational programming, including seminars, webinars and legal compendia. More information on ALFAI is available at https://www.alfainternational.com/.
Paine Hamblen Attorneys

William A. Huneke

1890-1904

Frank T. Post

Frank T. Post

1893-1941

Laurence R. Hamblen

Laurence R. Hamblen

1899-1956

Paine Hamblen Attorneys

Winfred S. Gilbert

1904-1968

R.E. Lowe

R.E. Lowe

1941-1972