In Conversation With Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers
Tacomaprobono Community Lawyers has existed since the early 1980s, when it began receiving IOLTA funding; […]
Whatever Happened to Zeal?
Lawyers often speak of “zeal," but the word disappeared from the Washington professional rules 40 […]
Reforming Evidence
It’s time we examine the rules of evidence and ask if they are serving their […]
‘Tis the Season: Gifts Given and Received
Around the holidays, lawyers often give gifts to colleagues who have referred work to them […]
Edit Like a Professional: Why Lawyers Should Borrow from the Nonlegal Editing Toolbox
Lawyers spend much of their professional lives writing, yet too often their editing practices remain […]
In Conversation With the Unemployment Law Project
The Unemployment Law Project or ULP, has provided legal aid at no charge to unemployment […]
Good Counsel: New WSBA Advisory Opinion on Reporting Client Data to Legal Aid Funders
The WSBA late last year issued a new advisory opinion—202402—that examines the tension around providing […]
Everything You Need to Know About the New Edition of the Bluebook
What do you need to know about the new Bluebook? Probably nothing. I suppose we […]
In Conversation with Skagit Legal Aid
Skagit Legal Aid is dedicated to expanding access to the civil justice system for historically […]
In Conversation With Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of […]
Going Green as a Lawyer
Going green as a lawyer isn’t just good for the planet; it’s good […]
Fessing Up: The Duty to Correct Inaccurate Legal Citations
AI “hallucination” cases have also provided a related illustration of human nature: an […]
Making News: Talking With the Media
When lawyers and public media cross paths, many issues can arise. In this […]
The Bright Legal Future
Jordan Couch offers a positive vision for AI, of more people having access […]
Starting and Restarting: Writing Techniques for Finding Focus and Flow
Some helpful techniques for tackling an attorney-writer’s common issues. […]
Justice for the Community: Latina/o Bar Association of Washington Legal Clinic
The El Centro de la Raza legal clinic does not just provide free […]
In Conversation with Sound Legal Aid
Learn about this organization providing legal education, advice, and limited representation across five […]
RPC 2.1: Telling Clients Hard Truths
Although not necessarily as stark as the advice doctors sometimes have to give […]
Navigating Tribal Law Research
Even attorneys who do not practice within Tribal courts can encounter Tribal law […]
Hanging It Up
In this column, we’ll look at three risk management aspects of closing a law practice upon retirement. […]
Frame It: How to Use a Deep Issue Statement to Make a Lasting First Impression
Although there are different approaches to writing issue statements, the "deep issue" method offers many advantages compared […]
Words Matter: Interpreting RPCs
Interpretation of the words of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) can determine whether a lawyer will […]
The Importance of Being Earnest
Lauren E. Sancken discusses writing an effective supplemental authorities letter. […]
Legal Tech is Boring Now
Yes, legal tech is really boring now, and it’s not just me who thinks so. But don’t […]
Deed of Trust: Lawyer as Escrow
While a time-honored role, serving as an escrow can create significant risks for a lawyer and the […]
July/Aug. 2021 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
This column by Bryan Harnetiaux is based on slip opinions of the court, which are not necessarily […]
Client Centrism: The Next Wave of Legal Innovation
We already have the technology; we simply need to adopt it and incrementally improve the way we […]
What’s Left? Law Firm Risk Management After the Marketing Rule Amendments
The recent amendments are painted against the backdrop of a legal economy where lawyers in private practice […]
The Straw That Stirs the Business Drink: Unpacking the Many Roles of the Contract Drafter
This is a new semi-regular column, in which experienced practitioners will answer questions from those new to […]
Nov. 2021 > Two Cases on the Right to Trial by Jury, and a COVID-19 Update
In two recent cases—one civil, one criminal—the Washington Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals […]
From Anecdata to Data on Writing a Winning Brief
It’s difficult to know whether to take writing advice from even the most successful attorneys. […]
New Normal: Risk Management for ‘Hybrid’ Offices
One of the most profound impacts of the pandemic on the legal profession has been on the […]
Common Problems With Common Representation
Examining conflicts that can arise when representing clients whose interests may not remain aligned. […]