Albrecht Law Firm hires former judge pro tem as court and trial specialist

Albrecht Law Firm PLLC has hired Andrew Lawhon, a Vancouver, Washington attorney with first-chair experience in more than 100 jury trials, to expand its trial practice in Spokane Valley. The move is meant to bolster the firm’s ability to represent injured clients across Washington.

Why it matters: - Albrecht Law Firm is adding a lawyer with deep courtroom experience to strengthen its plaintiff-side injury practice in Spokane Valley and across Washington. - Andrew Lawhon’s background in more than 100 jury trials gives the firm added trial capacity as it competes with major insurance companies on behalf of injured clients.

What happened: - Matthew Albrecht, founder of Albrecht Law Firm PLLC, hired Andrew Lawhon as the firm’s new attorney. - Lawhon was recruited from Vancouver, Washington, in the greater Portland area. - The firm plans to develop Lawhon’s role into a court and trial specialist. - Lawhon previously served five years as a judge pro tem after being recruited by sitting judges. - Lawhon resigned that judicial position to join Albrecht Law Firm and focus on representing injured people.

The details: - Lawhon has first-chair trial experience in over 100 jury trials. - The firm said Spokane Valley’s quality of life helped recruit Lawhon, including short commute times and access to fly fishing and golf within 30 minutes of each other. - Lawhon’s personal interests include fly fishing, golf and horses. - Lawhon is married and has seven children. - Lawhon said he wanted to learn plaintiff’s work from lawyers who have “literally written the books” on personal injury law and insurance law in Washington State. - Lawhon’s wife has joined a local school as head of fundraising and private development. - Lawhon and his wife met as undergraduates at Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Between the lines: - The hiring suggests Albrecht Law Firm is trying to deepen its trial bench rather than rely only on general personal injury work. - The firm is also leaning into Spokane Valley as a recruiting advantage, using lifestyle and community fit as part of its pitch. - Albrecht’s comments frame the hire as both a legal and cultural fit, with an emphasis on personalized service for injured clients.

What's next: - Albrecht Law Firm plans to expand Lawhon’s responsibilities as the court and trial specialist. - The firm expects Lawhon to work with injured clients in and around Spokane Valley and throughout Washington for years to come. - Albrecht Law Firm will continue marketing its limited-case, relationship-focused approach alongside the new hire.

The bottom line: - Albrecht Law Firm is betting that a seasoned trial lawyer will help sharpen its courtroom edge and support its push for injury clients across Washington.