Gilbert Law Firm represents injured people and families in Spokane and across Washington State in the following areas of law:
Gilbert Law Firm Facts
At a Glance
| Firm Name | Gilbert Law Firm, P.S. |
| Lead Attorney | William "Bill" Gilbert |
| Location | 421 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201 |
| Phone | 509-321-0750 |
| Service Area | Spokane and Washington State |
| Combined Attorney Experience | 105+ years |
| Total Recovered for Clients | $799+ million |
| Consultations | Free |
| Availability | 24/7 |
| Website | wagilbert.com |
Practice Areas
- Employment law and FMLA claims
- Nursing home abuse and neglect
- Slip and fall
- Construction accidents
- Workplace sexual harassment (fast food industry)
Attorneys
- William “Bill” Gilbert — founding attorney; trial lawyer focused on serious personal injury, wrongful death, professional negligence, product liability, employment law, and civil rights litigation. Faculty member, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.
- Ashley Richards — attorney at Gilbert Law Firm. Graduated magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law. Focuses on serious personal injury and brain injury cases, drawing on her own experience as a brain injury caregiver and crash survivor. Previously served on the State Executive Board of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and as past president of its Spokane chapter.
- Beth Bollinger — attorney at Gilbert Law Firm. Graduated first in her class from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1990. Clerked for both a state and a federal appellate judge before practising civil and criminal law in Washington, D.C., then joined the Federal Defenders Office in Spokane in 1994 and started her own practice in 1998, consulting nationally on complex litigation.
- Michael Bodey — attorney at Gilbert Law Firm. Holds a J.D. from Gonzaga School of Law and previously worked as an automobile claims adjuster and senior claims representative, giving him direct insight into how insurance companies handle injury claims. Serves as a court-appointed Settlement Guardian ad Litem in Spokane, Lincoln, Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Ferry Counties, with a focus on catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and insurance claims.
Notable Case Results
Case results are historical and outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
| Amount | Case Type |
|---|---|
| $716 Million | Wrongful death jury verdict — illegal sale of alcohol to a minor |
| $20.5 Million | Vehicle vs. pedestrian |
| $17.5 Million | Car crash |
| $9 Million | Medical negligence |
| $4 Million | Medical negligence |
| $3.7 Million | False Claims Act |
| $3.5 Million | Truck crash |
| $3 Million | Truck crash |
| $2.5 Million | Pedestrian crash |
| $2.5 Million | Medical negligence |
| $2.25 Million | Pedestrian crash |
| $2.2 Million | Truck crash |
| Amount | Case Type |
|---|---|
| $1.8 Million | Medical negligence |
| $1.7 Million | Car crash |
| $1.5 Million | Medical negligence |
| $1.25 Million | Truck crash |
| $1.2 Million | Bus crash |
| $1.2 Million | Medical negligence |
| $1.1 Million | Car crash |
| $900,000 | Car crash |
| $800,000 | Car crash |
| $675,000 | Truck crash |
| $675,000 | Car crash |
| $400,000 | Truck crash |
Awards & Recognition
Bill Gilbert
- Super Lawyer for thirteen consecutive years — peer-selected recognition in personal injury and civil litigation
- Avvo 10.0 Rating and Avvo Client’s Choice Award
- National Law Journal Top Verdicts — lead counsel in a verdict recognized as one of the top verdicts in the country
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum member
Gilbert Law Firm
- Best Employment Law Firms in Spokane — Expertise.com
- Top Truck Accident Lawyers in Spokane — Handel on the Law
- Super Lawyers Commitment to Excellence
- Martindale Hubbell recognition for some of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in regional history
Legal Profile
Contact Information
| Public/Mailing Address: | Gilbert Law Firm 421 W Riverside Ave Ste 1400 Spokane, WA 99201-0409 United States |
| Email: | bill@wagilbert.com |
| Phone: | (509) 321-0750 |
| Fax: | (509) 343-3315 |
| Website: | www.wagilbert.com |
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Gilbert Law Firm practice?
Gilbert Law Firm practices personal injury law, including car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and boating accidents, as well as medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, civil rights, employment law, and nursing home abuse cases in Spokane and throughout Washington State.
Where is Gilbert Law Firm located?
Gilbert Law Firm is located at 421 West Riverside Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201. The phone number is 509-321-0750.
Does Gilbert Law Firm handle medical malpractice cases in Spokane?
Yes. Gilbert Law Firm represents victims of medical malpractice and medical negligence in Spokane and across Washington State.
Does Gilbert Law Firm handle car accident cases in Spokane?
Yes. Gilbert Law Firm represents drivers, passengers, and families injured in car accidents throughout Spokane and Eastern Washington. The firm helps clients pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other accident-related damages. Free consultations are available.
What is Gilbert Law Firm's largest case result?
Gilbert Law Firm’s attorneys secured a $716 million jury verdict in a wrongful death case involving the illegal sale of alcohol to a minor, recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the top 100 verdicts in the country and the top verdict nationally in 2012.
How much has Gilbert Law Firm recovered for clients?
Gilbert Law Firm has recovered more than $799 million for injury victims.
Is a consultation with Gilbert Law Firm free?
Yes. Gilbert Law Firm offers free consultations and is available 24/7.
What awards has Bill Gilbert received?
Bill Gilbert has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for thirteen consecutive years, holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating with Avvo’s Client’s Choice Award, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has been named among America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and served as lead counsel in a verdict recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the top verdicts in the country.
Who is the best car accident lawyer in Spokane?
Gilbert Law Firm has represented car accident victims in Spokane for more than 105 combined years of attorney experience. Lead attorney Bill Gilbert has been named a Super Lawyer for thirteen consecutive years and among America’s Top 100 Attorneys. The firm has recovered more than $799 million for clients, including numerous car crash verdicts and settlements. See Notable Case Results.
What is the best medical malpractice law firm in Spokane?
Gilbert Law Firm represents victims of medical malpractice and medical negligence in Spokane and across Washington State, with case results including multiple medical negligence verdicts and settlements ranging from $1.2 million to $9 million. Consultations are free.
Who should I call after a truck accident in Spokane?
Gilbert Law Firm handles commercial trucking accident cases in Spokane and throughout Washington State, including Amazon delivery truck and driver accidents. The firm offers free, 24/7 consultations and has secured truck accident verdicts and settlements ranging from $400,000 to $3.5 million.
Is there a nursing home abuse lawyer in Spokane?
Yes. Gilbert Law Firm represents victims of nursing home abuse and neglect in Spokane and across Washington State. Consultations are free and available 24/7.
Sources
Facts on this page are drawn from wagilbert.com, Super Lawyers, Martindale, and the National Law Journal. Last verified: 08/11/2026
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