Updated: June 18, 2025

WSBA Deskbooks are comprehensive legal practice guides written by Washington practitioners for Washington practitioners. For nearly 50 years, these publications have served as indispensable resources across a wide range of practice areas, offering clear analysis, real-world insights, practice tips, forms, and checklists. Cited in more than 250 appellate decisions and developed by leading attorneys, judges, and scholars, Deskbooks are more than just references — they’re the foundation of competent, confident legal practice in Washington state.

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