WASHINGTON
Spokesman Review
The law firm of Paine Hamblen has been absolved of all wrongdoing in its bankruptcy representation of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane.
A mediated settlement signed Friday ends the diocese’s malpractice suit against its former law firm.
Though terms of the settlement were not disclosed, court records indicate the diocese did not receive any money.
The two sides mediated under the guidance of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Ralph Mabey. After meetings in mid-January the sides reached a deal.
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