The Overlooked Expert in Civil Litigation: Why Forensic Pathologists Matter Long Before Anyone Dies
2/17/2026
Martha J. Burt, MD, Senior Consultant, Forensic Pathologist, ESi
When civil attorneys hear the term forensic pathologist, most immediately picture the classic crime-lab stereotype: a doctor in a morgue performing an autopsy on a homicide victim.
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The Jury Box: Observations from an Eastern Washington Lawyer
by: Mary Rathbone, Moberg Law Group

3/9/2026

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A Historic First in Grant County: An All-Female Superior Court Bench and a few tips for navigating the new bench.
Write Like You Talk: A Manifesto for Clear and Persuasive Legal Writing
by: Ashley D. Burman, Carney Badley Spellman P.S.

3/9/2026

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Being a good public speaker is important. But so is being a good writer.
A Journey of Redemption with Floyd Barrow and The Seattle Clemency
by: Erin Seeberger, deMaine Seeberger

11/26/2025

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The murder of George Floyd in 2020 influenced my perspective of our justice system in profound ways. It sparked a national dialogue on inequities in the criminal justice system and motivated my colleague, Rhianna Fronapfel, and me to seek pro bono opportunities where we could contribute meaningfully.