In the latest issue of Washington State Bar News, you'll find answers to some of the most pressing questions about the NextGen Bar Exam and other changes coming to attorney licensure in Washington.
The Washington Supreme Court is seeking input on proposed changes to its adopted standards for public defense. Comment period ends Oct. 31.
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.
WSBA recently presented Grant County public defender Stephen Kozer with the Local Hero award in recognition of his leadership and determination to defending those accused with limited means.
The Alaska Supreme Court recently affirmed the dismissal of claims for legal malpractice and negligence brought by an estate beneficiary against the attorney f...
Estate planning has evolved from a document-centric, standardized practice to a comprehensive, personalized approach. Clients now expect holistic, tailored sol...
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...
The next Board of Governors Meeting will be held July 18-19 in Nespelem and Moses Lake, WA
Join other solo or small firm practitioners at the 19th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference on Sept. 27-29! The theme this year is “Looking Back to Move Forward."
WSBA recently partnered with a research consultancy to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the composition and experiences of our membership. This webinar will share main findings from this research study and their implications on systemic efforts to enhance member wellness, access to justice, and public trust in the judiciary system.
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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.
The Unbar is the only attorneys Alcoholics Anonymous group in Washington state and has been meeting together since 1986. This supportive group of attorneys has helped thousands of attorneys in recovery.
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