Lisa A. Malpass

Joining Winston & Cashatt in 2014, Lisa A. Malpass’ practice areas focus on guardianship law, elder law, administrative law, probate matters, collaborative family law, public benefits, restraining/protection orders, wills, powers of attorney and health care directives.

Lisa represents a broad array of clients ranging from seniors, young families, persons with disabilities, lay guardians, certified professional guardians, businesses, and other individuals in Spokane and its surrounding communities.

Ms. Malpass is also a Title 11 Guardian ad Litem in Spokane County and other counties in Eastern Washington. From 2003 to 2009, Lisa was employed with the Department of Social and Health Services/Home and Community Services Division serving as an in-house Legal Benefits Advisor/Attorney for Adult Protective Services.

From 2009 to 2012, Lisa was an Attorney Advisor for the Social Security Administration/Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). From 2012 to 2014, Ms. Malpass had a successful private practice as an attorney/owner for Malpass Law Office, P.S.

Lisa has been a presenter and speaker on various elder law subjects, including Guardianship Law, Adult Protective Services matters, Vulnerable Adult Protection Orders, Medicaid, the Washington Administrative Procedures Act and DSHS Hearing Rules, dealing with clients with diminished capacity, Title 11 guardian ad litem training, and public disclosure.

Education:

• Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 2003
• Eastern Washington University, Masters in Public Administration, 2001
• Eastern Washington University, B.A. in Government, 1994

Professional and Civic Activities:

• Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
• Spokane County Bar Association (SCBA)
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
• Title 11.88 Spokane County GAL Registry Committee 2015