GREGORY L. DECKER

Attorney Gregory Decker was born in Eastern Washington and raised in Spokane Valley. He attended West Valley High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Government from Eastern Washington University. Mr. Decker attended law school at the Willamette University College of Law, graduating in 1976. He practiced law for three (3) years in Oregon before returning to Spokane to set up practice in the Spokane Valley and later added an office in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Both offices continue to serve clients in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Mr. Decker has twice received awards as the Volunteer of the Year in bankruptcy and family law from the Spokane County Bar Association. He continues to perform volunteer services through the Spokane County Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Mr. Decker maintains his membership in the Washington State Bar, the Idaho State Bar and is admitted to the Federal District Court in Washington and Idaho, as well as the Spokane County Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar Association. His practice at this time is primarily in personal injury, bankruptcy, and real estate and collection litigation.

JANELLE K. SCOTT

Janelle Scott is a new associate attorney at Decker Law Offices. She successfully completed the Washington State Bar Association’s Rule 6 Law Clerk Program, which is a rigorous four-year apprenticeship program. Requirements of the program include full-time employment by an experienced and qualified Attorney, the completion of 26 courses, including coursework in substantive law, legal skills, and professional responsibility.

In addition to her legal education, training, and approximately 15 years as a Paralegal, Janelle has a bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Human Resource Management. Additionally, she served for 8.5 years as a Reservist in the United States Armed Forces (Army & Air Force). 

Janelle has a strong background in several areas of law including Personal Injury, Real Estate, Probate, Collections, Wills, Business Agreements and Contract Law. This experience gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges that clients face.  Janelle is passionate about helping clients and making a difference in their lives. She is excited to use her legal skills and knowledge to advocate for her clients and achieve their goals. 

Janelle is a member of the American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association & Spokane County Bar Association. She is also admitted to practice in the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court. Her application is currently pending for admissions to practice law in Idaho.

Janelle is married and has three energetic, spirited and spunky children. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching football and hockey, playing hockey and loudly cheering on the Seattle Kraken!!! One day she hopes to have all of the laundry and dishes caught up!