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Inside Bar News
The latest issue of Bar News is largely dedicated to the the past, present, and future of the bar exam. You'll also find a Q&A with the deans of Washington’s three law schools on the state of the state’s legal profession, and the ethics of chatbots in legal practice.
Governors Get their Hands Dirty
WSBA Board of Governors and staff met in Seattle Nov. 1 to assist with habitat restoration — more specifically, removing blackberry bushes — at the University of Washington Horticulture Center.
Apply for Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic
Applications are now being accepted for the Judicial Institute's Fellows Clinic in an effort to expand the diversity of Washington courts.
Be the 2024 Trial Advocacy Program Chair-Elect
WSBA CLE is recruiting an experienced trial lawyer to serve as the experienced practitioner chair-elect for the 2024 WSBA Trial Advocacy Program (TAP).
Court of Appeals Cites ‘End of Engagement' Letter in Dismissing Claim Against Law Firm
Division I of the Washington Court of Appeals recently relied on a law firm's “end of engagement†letter to a former client in dismissing a claim by the fo...
Court of Appeals Upholds Fee Allocation in Law Firm Separation Clause
In a case of first impression in Washington, Division I of the Court of Appeals recently found that a separation clause in a law firm employment agreement—al...
3 Ways the Washington Attorney General is Helping Improve the Lives of Veterans
My father, grandfather, and uncles all served in the military. My family's strong legacy of military service taught me the importance of honoring veterans and ...
Federal Court Applies Attorney-Client Privilege to ‘Functional Employee' of Corporation
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington recently applied the attorney-client privilege to a “functional employee†of a corporate def...
Idaho Adopts Entire File Approach when Withdrawing
Under American Bar Association Model Rule 1.16(d), when a lawyer withdraws the lawyer is to surrender papers and property to which the client is entitled. Neit...
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Start Your Own Practice
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Trust Account Declaration
What legal professionals in Washington state need to know about trust accounts.
Moderate Means Program
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.
IOLTA and Client Trust Accounts
Learn more on how to manage a trust account and recordkeeping requirements.
Member Wellness Program
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
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Information and resources for closing or selling your practice, changing practice area, retiring, and getting advice.
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WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
UNBAR
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