RJ Ermola

Partner
Spokane Office
115 N. Washington Street
Floor 3
Spokane, WA 99201

RJ Ermola is a Partner licensed in Washington and Idaho who supports the Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur d’Alene, Boise offices. He leads the Idaho practice for the firm.

Professional Overview

RJ Ermola is a personal injury attorney who focuses his practice on negotiating, litigating, mediating, and arbitrating complex cases involving auto and big truck collisions, negligence injuries, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. He is licensed to practice law in Washington, Idaho, and New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts for Washington’s Eastern and Western Districts, the Idaho Federal Court, and the Federal District Court of New Jersey. He also maintains inactive membership with the Pennsylvania State Bar.

RJ earned bachelor’s degrees in Economics, Politics, and Business from New York University and his Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School.

Before joining GLP Attorneys, RJ served as the Managing Attorney at a large personal injury law firm where he oversaw operations for the Spokane, Boise, and Salt Lake City offices. Earlier in his career, he practiced in New Jersey, where he tried cases involving personal injury, premises and products liability, consumer fraud, DUI defense, and Workers Compensation claims.

As Idaho Practice Leader for GLP Attorneys, RJ is responsible for advancing the firm’s mission throughout the state by leading its regional team, cultivating strong community and provider relationships, and ensuring that every client receives exceptional legal representation and care. His leadership reflects the firm’s broader commitment to accessibility, excellence, and justice across the Pacific Northwest.

What drives RJ most is helping people rebuild their lives after tragedy. He believes that every injured person deserves not only an advocate, but a voice—someone who will stand beside them when they feel powerless and fight to make sure their story is heard. His clients often come to him during some of the most difficult times of their lives, and he finds deep purpose in helping them secure both justice and dignity through the legal process.

RJ is a passionate advocate for fairness, accountability, and community. Whether in negotiation, mediation, or the courtroom, he approaches each case with empathy, preparation, and the belief that standing up for injured people is one of the most meaningful ways to serve others.

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  • Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, J.D., 2007
  • New York University, B.A., Economics, Politics, and Business, 2004
  • Washington State Bar
  • Idaho State Bar
  • New Jersey State Bar
  • Federal District Court of Washington - Western District
  • Federal District Court of Washington - Eastern District
  • Federal District Court of Idaho
  • Federal District Court of New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania State Bar (inactive)
  • Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, 2013 - Present
  • Idaho Bar
  • Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Member
  • Satori Camp, Instructor
  • Speaker, "Anatomy of a Trial," GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, October 2025
  • Author & Speaker “Idaho, Mastering Your Personal Injury Practice,” GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, May & June 2025
  • Speaker, "Insurance Bad Faith," GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, May 2025
  • Author, “Understanding Idaho’s Laws on Comparative Negligence and Comparative Responsibility”, GLP Attorneys Blog, April 2025
  • Speaker, "Insurance Tips & Tricks: Strategies for a New Era," GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, February 2025
  • Author & Speaker, "How a Personal Injury Case Ends: Two Paths to Resolution," GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Seminar, October 2024
  • Speaker, “Defending Depositions,” ITLA Summer Conference, July 2024
  • Speaker, "How a Personal Injury Case Starts: The Critical First 90 Days," GLP Attorneys Healthcare Provider Webinar, May 2024

RJ played collegiate tennis for New York University. He is also passionate about hiking and mountaineering, and has completed climbs throughout the United States. An avid sports fan, he enjoys watching football, baseball, and boxing. He serves as a board member of one of the longest-running baseball simulation gaming leagues in the world.

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