BENJAMIN J. McDONNELL

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Ben is a member at Piskel Yahne Kovarik PLLC. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, construction related disputes arising from public and private construction projects, creditor/debtor law including bankruptcy litigation, and real estate and employment disputes.  Originally from Helena, Montana, Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Gonzaga University and graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law with honors.  

EDUCATION

Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 2012 • Gonzaga University, B.A. in English, cum laude, 2008

PUBLICATIONS

Benjamin J. McDonnell, Finding a Contract in the “Muddle”: Tracing the Source of Design Professionals’ Liability in the Construction Context under Washington’s Independent Duty Doctrine, 48 GONZ. L. REV. 627 (2013)

ACHIEVEMENTS

CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Secured Transactions, Advanced Legal Research, and Perspectives on the Law • GONZAGA LAW REVIEW: Editorial Board, Articles Editor, 2011-2012; Editorial Staff, 2010-2011 • Named to Super Lawyer’s Rising Star List 2019 - present; Rated “10.0” by AVVO

ASSOCIATIONS

Washington State Bar Association • Spokane County Bar Association • Oregon State Bar Association • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington • Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Eastern District of Washington (President) • Gonzaga University School of Law Board of Advisors • Gonzaga University School of Law Alumni Mentor Program (Former) • Spokane County Young Lawyers Division:  Trustee (Former)