Raab, Susanne Katja

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 and 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, family law, business and contracts, bankruptcy, and personal injury.

Experience

Legal research and writing of criminal and civil issues

Assisted in litigation preparation and discovery matters

Actively worked on insurance settlement negotiations

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

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

Hector Quiroga drafted various pleadings, including complaints, memorandums, applications, and appeal documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Translated Spanish to English and English to Spanish documents for the firm, and provided Spanish support for client intakes and refugee (Cuban) cases.
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.

La Prensa Bilingue

August, 2010 Quiebra y Su Caso De Inmigración (Bankruptcy and your Immigration Case)
July, 2008 ¿Que hacer si le roban su automóvil? (What to do if your vehicle is stolen?)
May, 2008 ¿Que hacer en caso de un accidente? (What to do in case of an accident?)
April, 2008 Defienda sus derechos en la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Protect your Rights in Small Claims Court)