Richard Eymann
Richard Eymann
Richard Eymann – Founding Partner & Lead Litigator
With a distinguished legal career spanning nearly 50 years, Richard is widely respected for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of individuals and families facing profound harm. Located in the Historic Patsy Clark’s Mansion, in Spokane, Washington, he has built a reputation for achieving meaningful—and at times historic—results for clients in complex, high-stakes litigation.
Mr. Eymann’s practice focuses on representing victims of catastrophic loss and vulnerable populations who have suffered grave injustice. He has extensive experience litigating wildfire claims on behalf of homeowners, landowners, and communities whose lives and livelihoods have been devastated by preventable fires. Through meticulous investigation and aggressive litigation strategy, he works to hold responsible parties accountable and secure full compensation for property damage, personal loss, and long-term impact.
In addition, Mr. Eymann is deeply committed to advocating for minors who have been subjected to sexual abuse within school systems and foster care programs. These cases require not only legal skill, but also sensitivity, discretion, and a steadfast commitment to protecting the dignity of survivors. He approaches each case with compassion while pursuing accountability against institutions that fail in their duty to safeguard children.
Throughout his career, Mr. Eymann has been known for his thorough preparation, powerful courtroom presence, and dedication to justice. His work has helped shape legal outcomes that not only provide relief to his clients but also encourage stronger protections for others in the future.
Areas of Focus
• Wildfire litigation and catastrophic property loss
• Sexual abuse cases involving minors in schools and foster care systems
• Institutional liability and negligence
• Complex civil litigation and trial advocacy
Professional Approach
Richard Eymann’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that the legal system should be a pathway to accountability and healing. Whether representing families rebuilding after wildfire destruction or survivors seeking justice for abuse, he remains committed to delivering results that honor the trust his clients place in him.
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Richard is a past President of the Washington State Bar Association and Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, and has been named "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by that statewide organization.
Richard lives in Spokane with his wife Shirlene and has two children, Taylor and Houston, who are very active in sports and community activities. Richard is a long time local runner who for the past several years has coached a grade school cross country team. Richard also served as President of Spokane's annual Bloomsday run in 1991, when it was the largest of its kind in the world, was honored as Bloomsday Volunteer of the Year in 2011, and has continued this commitment which is now 40+ years.
Richard earned his law degree from Gonzaga University in 1976. He worked his way through college first on a Weyerhauser "green chain" and then was a policeman in Washington, D.C. At age 22, he was the youngest elected delegate to the 1968 National Democratic Convention. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 1968, he was an intelligence officer in the U.S. Army and then a consumer investigator prior to law school.