Hector Quiroga

Hector Quiroga immigrated to the United States in January 2000.

Being a Colombian immigrant has not been easy. When Hector first arrived, he had no knowledge of the English language, and was trying to escape the Colombian civil war.

He had to leave behind his family, culture, and heritage.

The obvious language and cultural barriers can make even the most determined immigrant give up. This, however, has not stopped Hector Quiroga from achieving the American Dream.

In nine years, he has learned the English language; put himself through Gonzaga University where he graduated with honors from both undergraduate and law school programs. He has also become a business owner, a homeowner, a husband, a father, a writer, and last but not least, a United States Citizen.

Learning English, acquiring a professional degree, and becoming a U.S. Citizen are the paramount achievements Hispanic immigrants and their families strive to accomplish so they can better their standard of living. Even though there are several obstacles (including but not limited to discrimination) and the road is very difficult, Hector's achievements constitute clear proof that the American Dream is very much alive.

Today, Hector Quiroga works as a partner at the Quiroga Law Office, PLLC, where he focus his practice on immigration, criminal defense, civil rights, constitutional law,  employment and labor disputes, workers compensation, bankruptcy, and personal injury.

Admitted to Practice in

All Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington

Experience

 Etter, McMahon, Lamberson, & Oreskovich P.C
 Rule 9 Intern. January 2009 – July 2009

• - Legal research and writing of criminal and civil issues
   
• - Assisted in litigation preparation and discovery matters
   
• - Actively worked on insurance settlement negotiations
   

 Eastern District of Washington Federal Court
  Law Clerk for the Honorable Chief Judge Robert H. Whaley.
 July 2008 – January 2009

• - Legal research and writing of criminal and civil issues
   
• - Drafted motions and orders for matters pending before the Court
   
• - Assisted in the preparation for hearings and trials by drafting opinions and performing legal research of cases, laws, and procedure
   

 Washington Attorney General Office
Department of Labor and Industries
Rule 9 Law Clerk. April 2008 - December 2008

• - Drafted memos, pleadings, and summary judgment motions; argued in front of Spokane Superior Court
   
• - Researched legal issues and prepared memoranda for arguments in front of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
   
• - Performed legal research and writing directly for the Assistant Attorney General Spokane Section Chief
   

  World Relief
Legal Intern/Project Coordinator. January 2007 – July 2007

• - Hector Quiroga drafted various pleadings, including complaints, memorandums, applications, and appeal documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
   
• - Translated Spanish to English, English to Spanish documents for the firm, and provided Spanish support for client intakes and refugee (Cuban) cases.
   

 Safeco Insurance Company of America
Casualty Claim Examiner April 2003 – August 2006

- General and Special Damages Negotiator

• - Negotiated and settled pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of earnings, and loss of     quality of life claims.
   
• - Bodily injury settlement authority was $35,000, per liability exposure.
   
• - Evaluated injury claim values for settlement of general damages.
   

- Coverage and Liability Adjuster

• - Responsible for assigning defense attorneys, medical experts, accident reconstructionists, and the fraud unit to injury and liability claims.
   
• - Negotiated negligence and liability decisions with insureds, claimants, attorneys, other insurance carriers, arbitrators, mediators, subrogation adjusters, and with the office of the Insurance Commissioner.
   
• - Averaged over 60 new incoming injury exposures per month.
   
• - Handled claims in Washington, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
   
  

Degrees

• - Gonzaga University School of Law - Juris Doctor, 2009
   
• - Gonzaga University - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2004
   
• - Gonzaga University - Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 2004

Honors

• - Gonzaga University School of Law Academic Dean's List
   
• - Gonzaga University School of Law Academic Honor Roll
   
• - Thomas M. Cooley Law School Academic Dean's List
   
• - Thomas M. Cooley Law School Academic Honor Roll
   
• - 25% Law School Academic Merit Scholarship Recipient
   
• - 2009 Moot Court Council Member- Gonzaga University School of Law
   
• - 2009 Washington Association of Corporate Counsel Academic Scholarship Recipient
   
• - 2009 Loren Miller Bar Association Academic Scholarship Recipient
   
• - 2009 Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Bar Preparation Scholarship Recipient
   
• - 2008 to 2009 Second Best Oralist (Linden Cup) - Gonzaga University School of Law
   
• - 2008 Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Diversity Scholarship Recipient
   
• - 2007 and 2008 Carl Maxey Diversity Scholarship Recipient presented by the Spokane County Bar Association / Diversity Section
   
• - 2004 Inducted as Member of the International Honor Society in Economics

Memberships and Affiliations

• - Spokane County Bar Association
   
• - Washington State Bar Association
   
• - American Bar Association
   
• - Past President of the Hispanic Law Caucus at Gonzaga University School of Law
   
• - Member of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
   
• - Member of the Spokane County Bar Association, Diversity Section
   
• - Member of the Hispanic Business and Professional Association
   
• - Appointed to the Pastoral Council at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish (3 year appointment)

Publications

• - Book Publications by Hector Quiroga: 
  
  
• Settle Your Own Injury Claim
• eBook Format (Publication pending)
• Publisher: Sabiduria Legal -Year: 2009
   
• The Auto Policy and the Claim Investigation Process
• ISBN Number: 978-0-615-20360-7
• Publisher: Sabiduria Legal -Year: 2008
   

• - Newspaper publications by Hector Quiroga:

The Spokesman Review, Technology and Business sections

 La Prensa Bilingue

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