Atty. Hunter M. Abell
Hunter Abell is a Washington attorney who focuses on residential real estate, civil litigation, and Indian law. He represents clients in property disputes, commercial litigation, and matters involving federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions.
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Hunter M. Abell is a business and litigation attorney based in Spokane, Washington, practicing at Williams Kastner. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association. Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 2005) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hunter Abell is a Washington attorney who focuses on residential real estate, civil litigation, and Indian law
- He represents clients in property disputes, commercial litigation, and matters involving federal, state, and tribal jurisdictions
- Hunter regularly appears before federal, state, and tribal courts, as well as administrative agencies, and has substantial experience handling residential real estate disputes
- Before joining Williams Kastner, Hunter served as an officer in the U.S
- Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), where he developed significant trial and litigation experience
- During his military service, he was appointed Liaison Officer to the Central Criminal Court of Iraq in Baghdad, supporting the prosecution of insurgents accused of attacks on Iraqi and Coalition personnel
- He continues to serve as a Commander in the U.S
- Navy Reserve and has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Hunter has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation for 2024–2025
- He has held leadership roles in the legal profession and public service, including serving as President of the Washington State Bar Association and as a judge for the Ferry County District Court
- He currently serves as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives
- A lifelong Washington resident, Hunter grew up in Ferry County on the Colville Indian Reservation, which informs his work in rural, real estate, and tribal legal matters
- He earned his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center, his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law, and his undergraduate degree from The College of William and Mary
- He also served on the Gonzaga Law Board of Advisors
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Spokane are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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