Lilac City Legal

Lilac City Legal is a Spokane-based firm co-founded by Steve and Alexia Johnston, offering experienced representation in family law, employment law, and personal injury matters. The firm combines compassionate client care with strategic advocacy, and Steve holds a 10/10 Avvo rating with veteran discounts available on all services.

About

Lilac City Legal is a Spokane-based law firm providing experienced representation in family law, employment law, and personal injury matters. Co-founded in 2025 by Steve and Alexia Johnston, the firm combines compassionate client care with strategic advocacy to help individuals navigate some of life's most challenging legal situations.

In family law, Lilac City Legal handles divorce cases—both high and low asset—dissolution of committed intimate relationships, custody and parenting plan disputes, paternity matters, child support and parenting plan modifications, and relocation cases. The firm guides clients through each step of the legal process with clear communication, thorough case review, and careful attention to paperwork and filings. The approach emphasizes helping families move through difficult transitions with confidence and respect.

The firm's employment law practice protects workers' rights in matters including wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment claims, and disputes over severance agreements. Attorneys review employment contracts, non-compete agreements, and solicitation agreements, offering both strategic counsel and vigorous litigation when necessary.

In personal injury, Lilac City Legal advocates for individuals injured in auto accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, trip-and-fall cases, and other premises liability matters caused by negligence or unsafe property conditions.

Steve, a Spokane resident since 2003, is an Air Force veteran who earned his J.D. from Gonzaga Law School in 2012 and is licensed to practice in all Washington State Courts and the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He brings years of litigation experience from established local law firms and has earned a 10/10 "Superb" rating on Avvo, along with "Top Attorney" recognition from Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine. As a veteran himself, Steve offers military and veteran discounts on all legal services. He serves on nonprofit boards and is a past president of the Rotary Club of North Spokane.

Alexia Johnston, the firm's co-founder, focuses her practice on family law and employment law. She is known for client-centered advocacy and skill in resolving complex disputes through negotiation and litigation, handling emotionally charged matters with compassion and firm courtroom representation when needed. Alexia also provides basic estate planning and will preparation.

Lilac City Legal operates from a central Spokane location at 101 W Cataldo Ave and is committed to straightforward billing, ethical practice, and quality legal work at fair prices.

Overview compiled from the firm's website