Dec./Jan. 2023 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in the fall of 2022. […]
RPC 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
RPC 2.3 permits a lawyer to offer “evaluations” to third persons which raises some ethical […]
Spinning Your Wheels With Legal Research
Legal research “spin” can happen for a lot of reasons, here's tips for when the […]
What Lawyers Should Know About Judicial Ethics
What lawyers should know about ex parte communications and judicial disqualification. […]
Anonymous Assistance: Ghostwriting in Washington State Courts
Examining the parameters of ghostwriting under Advisory Opinion 202002 and surveys accompanying state court civil […]
Sept. 2022 > Recent Significant Cases Decided by the Washington Supreme Court
Summaries of significant cases decided by the Washington Supreme Court in the summer […]
Disqualification: The ‘Red Card’ of Litigation Ethics
Mark Fucile writes about the procedural and the substantive elements of disqualification as […]
Coach the Court: Writing Tips from the Bench
Benjamin S. Halasz, associate teaching professor at the University of Washington School of […]
Embrace Your Softer Side
Effective communication, attention to detail, working within time constraints, and overall professionalism—all deemed “soft skills”—are essential to […]
Check Please! Risk Management for Timekeeping and Billing
Accurate timekeeping and billing play equally critical roles in law firm risk management. […]
Done Deal: Settlement Ethics
Mark Fucile writes about three important facets of settlement ethics. […]
Say Goodbye to Bad Digital Presentations
A Write to Counsel column on how to create excellent digital presentations for legal professionals. […]
Returning to the Office?
ASK A LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR > While a return to the workplace may be up in the air for some, this new column asks a group […]
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 […]
Get It In Writing
Mark J. Fucile offers practical approaches to documenting fee agreements and modifications […]
Write Introductions That Will Bedazzle Rather Than Bore
Benjamin S. Halasz has tips for jazzing up the opening of your brief […]
RPC 1.14: Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity
The rule, which is titled “Client with Diminished Capacity,” is a seldom-litigated rule. […]
The Good in All
Editor's Note At a recent WSBA staff meeting during Employee Appreciation Week, we watched a video that […]
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. […]