Press Release: October 9, 2012

Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane
October 9, 2012

http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/communications/press100912.htm

The Diocese of Spokane has attempted to resolve on a confidential basis disputes with the Paine Hamblen law firm relative to the way the diocese was placed into bankruptcy and the manner in which future claims provisions were handled. Unfortunately, overtures to resolve this on a confidential, mediation-based approach were rejected.

As a result the diocese has been forced to file a legal malpractice action against the Paine Hamblen law firm.

Robert Gould, a Seattle area attorney, is representing the diocese in this matter. There will be no further public comment from the diocese in the hope these matters can be resolved through negotiation and mediation.