The latest issue of Washington Bar News puts you in the shoes of overstretched public defenders and the challenges they face amid newly recommended caseload standards. You'll also find A guide to visual advocacy, Beyond the Bar Number with Kathleen Wareham, and much more.
Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Gonzalez and WSBA President Sunitha Anjilvel recently addressed a gathering of WSBA members on their 50th anniversary during a luncheon at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
The Washington Supreme Court recently directed WSBA to convene the Pathways to Licensure Steering Committee to coordinate next steps for a new bar exam and other avenues toward lawyer Licensing. Apply today to join the committee.
The Washington State Bar Association recently honored Tri-Cities attorney Robert G. Schultz as Local Heroes for his community service as an attorney and his commitment to helping people with limited means.
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the distinction between "injury" and "damages" in a legal malpractice claim in the case of Gill v. Hillier, emphasizing ...
In Spokane, a day in the life of public defender Dustin Howie consists of power walking, comforting clients, and navigating a chaotic court system. He juggles ...
The WSBA Board of Governors adopted new caseload standards for indigent defense services, as recommended by the Council on Public Defense (CPD), aiming to mend...
Legal professionals must prioritize disaster planning to ensure business continuity and client service amidst challenges. Key elements include risk assessment,...
The federal district court in Portland recently relied on a decision by its counterpart in Seattle to order the return of confidential documents taken by an ex...
Join us for the Annual Indian Law CLE May 16-17 Presented by the WSBA Indian Law Section and Stokes Lawrence. Hosted by the Seattle University School of Law, Center for Indian Law and Policy.
The next Board of Governors Meeting will be held July 18-19 in Nespelem and Moses Lake, WA
The next free Legal Lunchbox webcast on May 28 will use research-supported standards to demystify many of the perceived complexities and provide solid best practices for the optimal well-being of trans youth.
Join us in Spokane at the Historic Davenport hotel for the 2024 RPPT Midyear June 7-9.
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Information about common ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, client confidentiality, withdrawal, client communications, fee arrangements, trust accounts, and advertising.
The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a state-wide program designed to bridge this gap with attorneys who offer reduced-fee assistance in family, housing, and consumer law cases.
Learn more on how to manage a trust account and recordkeeping requirements.
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
Information and resources for closing or selling your practice, changing practice area, retiring, and getting advice.
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
Resources to better manage and improve your practice, including hiring staff, cybersecurity, self-auditing, and personalized advice.
WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
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