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Inside Bar News
In the new issue of Washington State Bar News, the WSBA celebrates volunteers in the legal community. And we interview Washington Supreme Court Justice Salvador A. Mungia, who was sworn in earlier this year.
Rule of Law Reaffirmed
Lawyers across the state on Law Day, May 1, sent a message of unity to Washingtonians.
Local Hero Spotted in Port Angeles
Attorney James Rodriquez recently was named a Local Hero for his unwavering pro bono work.
New Website for Legal Information
The Northwest Justice Project’s Washington Law Help team recently launched the new WashingtonLawHelp.org website with new features and a new look.
Court of Appeals Navigates Intersection of Doctor-Patient and Attorney-Client Privileges
The Washington Court of Appeals ruled in Snyder v. Virginia Mason Medical Center on the limits of doctor-patient and attorney-client privileges in medical malp...
Alaska Adopts ‘Continuous Representation' Rule for Measuring Limitation Period in Legal Malpractice Â
The Alaska Supreme Court has established the "continuous representation" rule, which tolls the statute of limitations for legal malpractice claims while a lawy...
Task Force Surveys Washington Legal Professionals on Emerging TechnologyÂ
Lawyers are largely reluctant to adopt generative AI due to concerns about accuracy, ethics, and reliability. A survey revealed only 25 percent of legal profes...
Student Law Interns Go CountryÂ
In 2024, the WSBA's STAR Council introduced grants for law students interning in rural Washington to address attorney shortages. Interviewed recipients Olivia ...
Federal Court Surveys ‘Actual Innocence' Requirement For Legal Malpractice Claims
The federal court in Tacoma recently surveyed the “actual innocence†requirement for legal malpractice claims arising from criminal cases and a related exc...
Board of Governors Meeting May 2
The next Board of Governors meeting will be held May 2-3 in Port Angeles, WA.
2025 Environmental and Land Use Law Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
Join us in-person or remotely for the Environmental and Land Use Midyear from May 8-9, 2025.
The 2025 Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting & Conference
The 2025 RPPT Midyear will be in person and at the waterfront Semiahmoo Resort & Spa in Blaine.
MentorLink Mixer: Fostering Diverse and Inclusive Leadership in the Legal Profession
The WSBA's MentorLink Mixers are unique, free-to-attend, one-time events that bring together people with similar interests in the legal profession. This mixer on May 29 will focus on the topic of Fostering Diverse and Inclusive Leadership in the Legal Profession.
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Concerns About a Lawyer
Information about how and when to file a complaint against a legal professional in Washington state.
Ethics
Information about common ethical issues, such as conflict of interest, client confidentiality, withdrawal, client communications, fee arrangements, trust accounts, and advertising.
Member Wellness Program
The Washington State Bar Association Members Wellness Program promotes the health and well-being of WSBA members.
Transition Your Practice
Information and resources for closing or selling your practice, changing practice area, retiring, and getting advice.
Lending Library
Borrow books from our Lending Library to expand your expertise on practice management.
Practice Management Guides
WSBA's guides include Document Retention, Disaster Planning, Cybersecurity, and Hanging Your Shingle.
Volunteer with WSBA
Learn about volunteer opportunities for legal professionals in your community and across the state.
