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Gerald Kobluk, Health Care Attorney in Spokane, Washington

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

PartneratPaine Hamblen LLP

Spokane, WA

Practicing health care in Spokane since 1993.

33+
Years practicing
4.4 ★
4 client reviews
2
Bar admissions

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Gerald Kobluk is a partner based in Spokane, WA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paine Hamblen LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in
Spokane, WA
Experience
over 33 years
Known for
Health Care · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Health Care, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Spokane, WA.
  • Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Gerald Kobluk: Gerald Kobluk is a partner based in Spokane, WA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paine Hamblen LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Gerald Kobluk

Gerald concentrates on health care, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gerald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Health Care cases in Spokane, Washington

Gerald takes health care matters in Spokane, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Spokane, Washington

Gerald takes litigation matters in Spokane, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Spokane, Washington

Gerald takes personal injury matters in Spokane, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gerald agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Gerald Kobluk — Over 33 years of Washington health care experience

Gerald Kobluk is a partner based in Spokane, WA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Gerald has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Paine Hamblen LLP. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Gerald Kobluk is a lawyer practicing hospital, healthcare, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Univ. of Washington in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years. Gerald practices at Paine Hamblen LLP in Spokane, WA.

How Gerald handles health care matters

Gerald Kobluk is a lawyer practicing hospital, healthcare, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from Univ. of Washington in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years. Gerald practices at Paine Hamblen LLP in Spokane, WA.

The kind of cases Gerald takes

Gerald reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, litigation, and personal injury matters in Spokane and the surrounding Washington area.

Credentials

Gerald Kobluk's legal education and bar admissions

  • Gonzaga Univ.

    J.D. · 1993

  • Univ. of Washington

    B.A. · 1989

Jurisdictions

Gerald's state bar admissions

  • Idaho

    2016 · ACTIVE

  • Washington

    1993 · ACTIVE

Gerald studied at J.D. in Gonzaga Univ. and B.A. in Univ. of Washington.

Law school and academic background

Gerald completed J.D. in Gonzaga Univ. and B.A. in Univ. of Washington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gerald runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Gerald Kobluk

Gerald has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • BV Distinguished

Legal awards and honors

BV Distinguished.

Affiliations

Gerald's professional memberships and bar associations

  • American Bar Assoc

    membership

  • Washington State Society of Health Law Attorneys Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Assoc

    membership

Locations

Gerald Kobluk's office in Spokane

Gerald's primary office is at 717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200, Spokane, WA, 99201-3505. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Paine Hamblen LLP

717 W. Sprague Ave., Ste. 1200

Spokane, WA 99201-3505

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Gerald Kobluk — 4.4/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Gerald. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing health care attorneys in Spokane.

4.4

4 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Gerald Kobluk — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gerald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Gerald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gerald will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a health care attorney in Spokane, Washington

A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gerald

Gerald discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gerald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Gerald's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gerald Kobluk

  • How much does it cost to hire Gerald for a health care case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gerald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Gerald offer a free consultation?

    Gerald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gerald's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Gerald's current terms during booking.

  • How long do health care cases in Washington typically take?

    Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gerald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Gerald take my case if I'm outside Spokane?

    Gerald is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gerald will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Gerald?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gerald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Gerald accepting new health care clients right now?

    Gerald's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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