
Your Fight, Our Mission
Trusted Injury & Litigation Counsel for North Idaho and Spokane Region
Attorney James Bendell
Serving the Idaho Panhandle and Spokane Region
At The Bendell Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney Jim Bendell brings over 40 years of trial experience to individuals and families across North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Based in Post Falls, the firm serves clients throughout the Idaho Panhandle including Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties as well as nearby Spokane and Spokane Valley.
Whether you’re facing a serious personal injury, navigating a probate or guardianship matter, or involved in complex litigation, Attorney Bendell stands ready to protect your rights and advocate on your behalf. Known for his tenacity in the courtroom and accessibility outside of it, Attorney Bendell ensures every client receives personalized, strategic representation day or night.

Experience. Commitment. Results.
What Sets Us Apart
40+ Years of Trial Experience
Licensed in Idaho and Washington
Local Knowledge of North Idaho and Spokane Courts
Serious Injury and Complex Litigation Focus
Personally Handled Cases — Never Passed Off

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Legal Insights & Updates from The Bendell Law Firm
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Civille Admin
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October 23, 2025
What Is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases?
You may have often heard the terms “civil case” and “criminal case”, but you may not realize how different they are. In reality, there is a lot that separates these two branches of law – they handle different wrongs, impose different penalties, and provide different legal rights. It’s important to understand the difference between civil…
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October 12, 2025
What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Claim in Idaho?
We understand how devastating it is to lose someone you love because of someone else’s negligence – both emotionally and financially. In Idaho, those families who have suffered a loss of a loved one due to someone’s careless, reckless, or intentional actions have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim. In this article, we…
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Civille Admin
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October 12, 2025
Can I Still Recover Compensation If I Was Partially at Fault?
Something many people worry about is if they can actually recover compensation if the accident they were in was partially their fault. Under Idaho law, fault is not looked at through a black-and-white lens – instead, it recognizes that accidents are often involving shared responsibility. Idaho law follows a comparative negligence system. That means that…





