Leander James is a founding shareholder of the firm and firm manager. He believes legal empowerment transforms lives. He has committed his career to empowering clients. His civil litigation and trial practice are focused on obtaining large settlements and verdicts. He helps sexual abuse survivors and the catastrophically injured reclaim their lives. He brings justice to pensioners, employees, and business and property owners in serious disputes.

Bendell Law Firm’s attorney James Bendell focuses primarily on personal injury, civil litigation, and criminal defense, and is also extensive experience in the areas of probate and business disputes. Providing practical legal advice and representation in the greater Coeur d’Alene – Spokane area for many years, he has over 40 years of trial experience. Mr. Bendell’s extensive experience as prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, judge pro tem, and insurance company litigator gives him a unique perspective on all sides of every case. A graduate of the prestigious College of William and Mary, and Rutgers Law School, he has the training, experience and skill to help you understand your rights and pursue your legal goals.