Paine Hamblen, LLP is pleased to announce the hiring of two new associate attorneys in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Associate attorney Abra Belke joins the firm’s litigation department. Ms. Belke brings with her many years of legal work experience, including a decade working for the United States Congress and Montana State legislature. A skilled negotiator and creative problem solver, Ms. Belke spearheaded the passage of significant legislation in Montana. Ms. Belke graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2016. She also has a masters’ degree in political management and a bachelor degree in political science and public relations. She is licensed to practice in Washington and Montana.

Associate attorney Joel Dailey joins the firm’s transactional law department. Mr. Dailey’s practice focuses on real property and real estate transactions, business law, and creditors rights. Prior to law school, Mr. Dailey previously served the Spokane community, working in a hospital emergency room. Mr. Dailey graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2021. He is licensed to practice in Washington.